Aside from staging the cuuuuutest baby photos, non-toxic play mats provide a clean and safe surface for your baby to feel, discover, and develop.

Between tummy time, crawling, rolling, tumbling, and playing (not to mention licking, sucking, and biting nearly any—and everything in reach), little ones spend a lot of time on their mat, which is why they should be made using only the safest materials.

With an immature body and a still-developing system that would struggle to process and metabolize chemicals, many products—even those designed for babies—can become toxic as the baby breathes or ingests it. We’re talking EVA foam (associated with the toxic off-gassing of a chemical called formamide), PVC (that releases lead and phthalates), and toxic flame retardants, to name a few problem materials.

In addition to safe materials, our new Brand Rating System considers a much broader range of sustainability-related criteria, from chemical use to sustainable manufacturing to brand transparency and more. Head over to our explainer to find out all the details and look out for the rated play mat brands on the list below – these brands have gone the extra mile to provide a transparent view of what they offer.

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Our Top Picks: The Best Non-Toxic Play Mats

Toki Mats offers all the play-safe padding of foam mats without any of the harmful off-gassing chemicals thanks to their use of certified non-toxic and natural latex foam. Toki Mats has been comprehensively rated and reviewed by us – see the rating.

Lorena Canals got the thumbs up from our very own toddler. The Path Of Nature washable play mat was a hit, providing sensory experience through colors, contours, and textures. Did we mention it’s made of all-natural materials?

Makemake Organics elegant organic cotton play mats won’t just feel nice for your newborn but they’ll look nice in any room of your house.

Index: Non-Toxic Baby Play Mats

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Toki Mats

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Ethical Sourcing
Raw materials have been sourced ethically with people and planet in mind.
Non-toxic
All products are made with ingredients or materials that are currently considered non-toxic
Organic
Products are made from organic materials.
Vegan
This brand does not use any animal products or by-products in their products
Woman Owned
This brand is owned by a woman or a group of women.
BCSI GOLS GOTS OEKO-TEX 100 REACH SEDEX TUV WRAP

Toki Mats has been rated by Sustainable Jungle. Find the full rating here.

The play mats by Toki Mats are designed with a firm (yet comfortable) OEKO-TEX-certified natural Dunlop latex foam or GOLS-certified organic latex filling to cushion little ones learning to get on their feet.

The flame retardant-free filling is anti-bacterial, self-ventilating, non-allergenic (except for latex allergies), and biodegradable.

They can easily be folded for traveling, and have several removable cover options, either made of 100% organic cotton, OEKO-TEX-certified water resistant bamboo, or vegan leather.

The vegan leather is OEKO-TEX-certified, water-based microfiber polyurethane (PU) that is weather-resistant and easy to wipe clean (but not machine washable).

Watch or read our reviews of Toki Mats below.

Our Personal Review of Toki’s Bean Bag and Play Mat:

“We own Toki’s bean bag and cotton play mat. My daughter absolutely loves the floral print and was so pleasantly surprised at how comfy the mat was to lounge on while doing puzzles, reading, playing dolls, colouring – the works! The bean bag is lightweight, and comfy. My husband and I take care to ensure our kiddos sleep on the safest materials, and now her play place is no different. The washable (and changeable) covers make for an easy bedroom update, and with the cotton lining, I don’t fear 1 trillion little beads spilling onto the floor. Clearly quality products, so I expect them to live with us for years – and as my nephews and nieces are born and grow up, I think they’ll make the perfect pass-me-downs or gifts.”

Review by Shelby Loeppky (and her daughter), SJ Writer & Product Tester

Pillobebe

Pillobebe has not been rated.

Price Range: $179

Pillobebe offer an Organic Cotton Play Mat range that has a 100% organic cotton designer print cover and 100% organic cotton inner batting.

Their other mat, the CorkiMat® mat is OEKO-TEX-certified and features a removable organic cotton cover (some of which is non-dyed) with an anti-slip bottom. The insert tiles are made with hypoallergenic layers of compressed polyester (which can be replaced with separately sourced natural rubber or wool if you want to avoid the polyester).

Pillobebe got their start when they needed a play mat for their son—but then learned about the cancer-causing formamide found in foam mats.

So they invented an eco-friendly alternative, along with a blanket and several burping cloths.

Everything is handmade in the USA and tested by independent labs to confirm they’re free of formamide, formaldehyde, flame retardants, PU, PVC, BPA, BPS, phthalates, lead, latex, and VOCs.

Finch & Folk

Finch & Folk has not been rated.

Price Range: $60–$120

For the cutest organic baby play mats in gender-neutral and brain-stimulating designs, flit on over to Finch & Folk.

Their play mats feature a GOTS-certified organic cotton top combined with an OEKO-TEX-certified polyester inner layer (which can be swapped out for pure wool for some of the designs – something we would recommend to avoid the polyester).

For budding artists, some feature a reusable coloring cloth that can be decorated and doodled on, washed, re-colored, and hung on the wall.

Lorena Canals

Lorena Canals has not been rated.

Price Range: $95–$395

Lorena Canals makes rugs for people and homes of all sizes, their collection of non-toxic nursery rugs is especially impressive.

Choose between stuffed natural play mats and an adorable collection of interactive play rugs, like the washable Veggie Garden Rug where kiddos can “tend” their own garden—it’s never too early to cultivate a love for growing things, after all!

All mats are made using recycled cotton, cotton, and wool, all of which are colored with GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified safe dyes.

Our Personal Review Of A Lorena Canals Play Mat

“The Path Of Nature with its peaks and valleys and range of textures is quite the exciting play rug. Our boy loves to explore the paths, trekking a variety of animals and cars and other toys through the landscape with his imagination. It’s enabled many hours of engagement (and some relief for mom).”

Review by Joy McConnochie, SJ Co-founder

Wander & Roam

Wander & Roam has not been rated.

Price Range: $99—$189

wander & roam make a hypoallergenic, nonflammable, easy-to-clean, comfy play mat for babies and beyond.

The reversible foam mat features a single piece of biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) foam that’s been tested as exceeding all US and European toy standards.

Being free of latex, BPA, formamide, and PVC, TPU “does not harm the environment in production, use or disposal”. It’s often used in medical devices as a non-toxic alternative to PVC and EVA.

Their vegan leather line features a vegan leather top and flocked suede bottom, but they haven’t confirmed what this vegan leather is made from.

Makemake Organics

Makemake Organics has not been rated.

Price Range: $99

Makemake Organics’ washable organic cotton play mats are available in three quilted, round, reversible styles.

They’re perfect for both tummy time and playtime, featuring a GOTS-certified organic cotton cover dyed with non-toxic dyes and polyfill filling that bears an OEKO-TEX certification.

The high-quality materials ensure long-lasting play and many hand-me-downs to any younger siblings to come.

If it can’t be handed down, the cover (not the filling) is compostable.

Pehr

Pehr has not been rated.

Price Range: $128

Pehr’s non-toxic baby playmats are made with 100% cozy quilted cotton, screen printed by hand into several designs using natural, AZO-free dyes.

They’re also washer and dryer friendly.

This woman-founded company prioritizes working with women.

They partner with groups like Care & Fair, Good Weave, and Good+ Foundation to support low-income parents or provide opportunities for women in developing nations.