Sign up for our free newsletter
Tuesday
20
November
Bonjour, organic baby playmat. Au revoir, fussy baby.
Sure, babies are cute and all. Still, sometimes a mama has to set her wee one down in a safe place so she can do something really exotic--like wash her face, or maybe flush a toilet. Quelle horreur! When they can't crawl yet (oh, the luxury), those baby playmats sure do come in handy. Bonus points if they happen to be chic, fair-trade, organic cotton playmats designed in France.
Created by a pair of French sisters who were looking for a comfortable, safe, modern design option for one of their own babies, this delightful, interactive Organic Baby Playmat from Deuz is bright and satisfyingly bold. With parent- and baby-pleasing clean lines, the two color-combinations (supposedly boy and girl varieties) are pretty gender-neutral, if you ask me.
The design is simple, but it's clear just much thought and care went into the creation of this little mat. Small wooden teething rings attach and detach from multiple loops. The cover comes off and can be machine-washed. The cotton is printed with non-toxic inks and made in India with fair trade practices.
Now obviously it's not going to be the most inexpensive baby playmat in the world, nor will it be one that you can't wait to donate after four months. New family heirloom perhaps? -Stephanie S.
The Organic Baby Playmat (and a few other lovelies from Deuz) are available in the U.S. at Zoë b Organic.
Find More: Organics, Toys and Other Playthings
sponsors
Editor's Pick of the Week
The best age-appropriate bikini swimsuits for little girls. As in, no, they don't need to dress like teenagers.
New on Pinterest
Love this gorgeous tile, like art underneath your feet. (Also good for hiding spills from kids!)
Simple ways to help the Oklahoma tornado victims right now. Our hearts are with everyone there.
An easy way to slip-proof your back steps, from Martha. So smart for summer if you have kids and pets.
15 DIY paper crafts for party decor, like these origami lanterns. Fun for showers too.
Here's Something Cool
Leave a comment
Comment Policy: In an attempt to maintain a positive, productive, supportive community at Cool Mom Picks, we have the right to reject comments that are off-topic, self-promotional, inflammatory, or that bum us out for any reason. But you wouldn't do that anyway - you're too cool.