Is there a smell when the package is first opened and the blocks first used?
232332
It has been a while since we ordered these blocks. But I don't remember any significant smell when we opened the package. There is definitely no smell now.
232333
There is a smell when you first open them, not terribly strong, but noticeable. I spread them out to air on the back porch for a few days after we received them and most of it dissipated.
1499299
No. Even when I unpacked the packaging and assembled I did not smell any chemicalSmell
1689953
There's a light odor when it's initially unwrapped, but I haven't had any problems after letting it air out as the instructions say (to also make sure it expands completely after being compressed for shipping).
1188184
No not that I noticed. I wiped everything down with a Clorox wipe after assembly but I never noticed a smell beforehand.
1655148
None of that with ours -mats usually have some kind of smell the first few hours due to the no airing out but ours had a hole in the cardboard box it came in so no smell.
426920
Not really no. There was a small smell when you first opened the box from the packaging but it wasn't very strong and was gone very very quickly.
1683702
I have found that all new plastic products have at least a slight plastic smell when you first open them. This product is no different. It's not bad at all.
514113
I didn't notice any odors. It does come in plastic packaging that may have some odor at first.
633550
A little in the beginning but there is a zippered cover for it. We haven't been bothered by any smell.
2085542
There was a very slight odor the first it was used. I have been very satisfied with mine.
1336282
As with any new product out of the box, there is a slight smell to get used to after assembly. This is not a strong smell and goes away very quickly. After assembly, wipe down with a gentle cleaner and all should be good.
501716
It's been a while but I washed and dried mine before I used it the first time because it smelled "new." Once it's been washed and dried it won't be as small as it was in the original package.
315263
I did notice an odor at all not did my kids or husband. However, I was not "smelling" for one so we may not be sensitive to it. I do know what you mean especially when the box opens.
1109310
Yes. When you open it, there is a definite odor. Once in my pill carrier, I did not mind taking them.Hope this helps.
641944
We had no smell upon opening (that I can remember). If there ever was one it left in a a few days and the kids have been enjoying sleep overs, play dress up, and play kitchen (as well as the obviously cowboys and indians) for months. Great buy!
86973
It has a synthetic type smell when it's new, but that disapates within a day or two out of the packaging. If it lasts longer than that, could be moldy from being wet or something and you should get another
2181595
I had no problem as it was in another box. Only had a slight smell when took out of box as wrapped in plastic.