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Better for Kids (low tox) Nap Mats

Aida Garcia-Toledo

Some of the littlest of students require to take nap mats to 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.

There are a handful of healthier options, though. The “best” “purest” options will be plastic free - ie no polyester or other synthetic material. I listed the lower tox options on the top of the list. Having said that all of the ones that make my list I would be comfortable with…. 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) and if you want to use polyester or not. Here are the ones I have found

ORGANIC DESIGNSOrganic Nap Mat $209

  • thick, luxuriously plush

  • insert and cover: 100% certified organic cotton

Pure Earth Collection Kids Travel Bed, $228

Maybe the most comfy of all and the one that you can actually use after the school year is over.

  • 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

Dharma Kids, $90

  • Fill: Recycled cotton batting in a 100% cotton muslin casing

  • Cover: 9 oz., 100% certified organic cotton duck fabric

Naturepedic Rest Pad

  • 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, $90

  • 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.