Low-Tox Nap Mats: 2025 EDIT
Some of the youngest students are often required to take a nap mat for nap/quiet time at school. I have seen nap mats made of PVC, with flame retardants and PFAS chemicals… all of these are chemicals that can expose a child to really harmful chemicals like pthalates, lead, flame retardants etc.
Today (2025) there are finally more than 1-2 good options available ALL made with mostly organic cotton, flame retardant free, pfas free and microplastic free! We have come a long way in just 5 years since I originally posted this mini guide. are a handful of healthier options, though. The “best” “purest” options will be plastic free - ie no polyester or other synthetic material. Which works best for you and your family will depend on budget, what you want to use it for (one doubles as a travel bed which significantly can extend the life and use) Here are the ones I have found (in no particular order)
MAKE MAKE Organics organic cotton nap mat $98
•Made with 100% Organic Cotton Shell and Oeko-Tex certified Polyfill batting
•Comes with a Detachable Pillow
•Made with Azo free, non-toxic, eco-friendly dyes
•Free of flame retardants and other toxic chemical
Pure Earth Collection Kids Travel Bed, $228
Definitely the most comfy of all and the one that you can actually use after the school year is over for sleepovers, grandma’s house etc
Doubles as a chair for bedroom or playspaces
insert: 100% kapok cover: GOTS certified organic cotton
no flame retardants, pfas or any nasties. PLASTIC FREE
please note: by being the most comfy it is also the biggest and heaviest. Confirm size/weight works for your school!
we used this for my daughter’s preschool
Fill: Recycled cotton batting in a 100% cotton muslin casing
Cover: 9 oz., 100% certified organic cotton duck fabric
TOP + OUTER FABRIC: GOTS and/or OCS certified organic cotton fabric with food-grade polyethylene waterproof coating.
FILL: Polyester
Made Safe Certified
Bloomere Organic Nap Mat, $102
100% Organic Cotton Fabric; Filling: 100% Polyester
extra points for really cute prints
LoveEvery Nap mat, $80
100% organic cotton outer with poly filling, plastic buckles, and straps.
OEKO-TEX®️ certified to protect your child’s sensitive skin from harmful chemicals and irritants
Wildkin Original Nap Mat with Reusable Pillow for Boys and Girls,
Made from a soft blend of cotton (not organic) and polyester materials, the attached blanket is lined with 100% cotton flannel.
Company has said no flame retardants are used and no PFAS chemicals added.