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Children's Play Mat (EVA Foam Puzzle Mat) — child safety profile

Elevated risk

Interlocking EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam puzzle mats used as play surfaces for infants and toddlers.

What is this product?

Interlocking EVA (ethylene-vinyl acetate) foam puzzle mats used as play surfaces for infants and toddlers. EVA foam production uses formamide as a blowing agent, which off-gases at room temperature. Infants crawl, sit, and mouth these mats for hours daily. Belgium and France have restricted formamide in foam mats.

What's in it

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Off Gas Compound

Plasticizer Trace

Who's most at risk

  • Infants — Developing organ systems, higher exposure per body weight, immature detoxification systems
  • Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight

Red flags — when to walk away

  • Strong chemical smell from new product — Off-gassing of volatile chemicals from manufacturing.
  • No safety certification labels (CPSIA, ASTM F963, EN 71) — Product has not been third-party tested for children's safety standards.

Green flags — what to look for

  • Third-party safety certification visible on packaging — Product has been independently tested to applicable safety standards.

Safer alternatives

  • Natural rubber play mats — non-EVA
  • Cork play mats — Safer alternative to conventional products
  • OEKO-TEX certified cotton play mats — Safer alternative to conventional products
  • Organic cotton or wool rugs on hard floor — Safer alternative to conventional products

Frequently asked questions

Who should be careful with Children's Play Mat (EVA Foam Puzzle Mat)?

Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: infants, children.

Are there safer alternatives to Children's Play Mat (EVA Foam Puzzle Mat)?

Yes — consider: Natural rubber play mats; Cork play mats; OEKO-TEX certified cotton play mats. See the Safer alternatives section above for details.

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