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Question from Stacey

Hi Debra, I am looking for an organic playmat for my baby.

I found one by Nook Sleep Systems. The fabric is made from eucalytus and organic cotton. The interior of the playmat is made from PETE (recycled water bottles). Supposedly, the eucalyptus is antimicrobial.

Other playmats I have found are cotton but with polyester fill, or completely polyester. I did find one that is completely organic but is very expensive.

I also found playmats made of “high density foam,” supposedly phalate and lead free, and/or mats made of “high density non-recyled, EVA foam.” They are much cheaper, but would you use these for children/baby? Could these contain flame retardants? Thanks again!

Thanks so much for the great information!

Debra’s Answer

Well, first, I wouldn’t put an infant down on a eucalyptus cover. I haven’t seen one of these, but if they claim it is antimicrobial, there must be enough eucalyptus oil present to have that effect. I grew up in California where there are a lot of eucalyptus trees, and the smell often made me sick. I am of the belief that we should support and strengthen our immune systems to fight bacteria, not put antimicrobials, even natural ones, all over everything.

I’m curious why you think the 100% organic cotton playmats are expensive. I’m looking at one here that is 100% GOTS certified organic cotton with organic cotton fill. It’s only $68 and the Nook one is $120.

I would get the one that is 100% organic cotton.

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