How Do I Get The Smell Out Of A New Vinyl Bath Mat?
Dear TTP: PVC-free and phthalate-free bath mats By Jeremiah January 10, 2009 Dear Tranquil Parents, Until our 14-month-old learns to stay seated and still in the tub, what safe bathtub mats are out there? I’m all for anti-slip, but I don’t want vinyl, and all the rubber products have anti-microbial chemicals in them. I don’t want those chemicals leaching into his bath water! Alison Dear Alison, Great question. Bath mats aren’t something many parents think of when they think of PVC products that can expose their family members to unhealthy and environmentally unfriendly chemicals, and we hadn’t thought about them much ourselves. But we have done extensive research on phthalates, BPA and PVC in bath toys for the same reason – exposure to hot water increases chemical leaching, and combining that with the bare skin of kids taking baths and that skin’s relative receptiveness to absorbing chemicals in a warm environment, anyone concerned about BPA, phthalates, and other chemicals in infant f
Product Features Color: Elmo Splish Splash Designed for safety and comfort Sturdy non-slip vinyl Machine washable and dries easily Comfortable Fun dimensional designs and vivid colors make bath time extra special From the Manufacturer Elmo vinyl bath mat comes with skid resistant cups for safety and comfort. Elmo from Sesame playing in fun dimensional designs and vivid colors make bath time extra special. Skid-resistant suction cups attach easily to your bathtub. 6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 1.0 out of 5 stars Slipper and STINKS!, October 15, 2008 By Kimiko – See all my reviews We have this bath mat in the Elmo design. It’s not too great. The mat itself is pretty slippery, not too much traction on it. The worst thing is the horrible smell it gives off. It smells like a skunk. I know when it comes to certain plastic products, they have this certain chemical smell that goes away shortly after you remove it from the packaging. This is NOTHING like that. It smells so b
