Hi, when you used this, does it have a strong toxic/chemical smell? As I'm concerned about this after reading Summer Infant's reviews. Thanks!
1851880
I don't recall a lingering chemical smell. When I first opened it, of course it had a plastic smell. But after, wiping it down and putting a cover on it, I didn't notice any smell. I have had it about a year now with absolutely no issues. Great purchase!
1851881
I just remember the plastic smell for a couple of days but nothing major. I've had it since 2012 and it's still fine.
1633076
Honestly, It does have a strong weird chemical smell to them that caused me to stop using them almost right away(Am not really delicate but this one was really strong). I might suggest buying them for use and storage outside because of the smell, but I wouldn't buy them for use with kids at all.
1748715
I did not. The smell wasn't really strong with ours, still I let it unfold outside and I left it outside all day. We brought it in in the evening, put a sheet on it and absolutely no complaints at all. I use it for my 6 year old son's loft bed. I understand that it will probably need to be be replaced in a few years, but he likes it, it's more comfortable than I thought and I am happy with it, considering it is a very inexpensive mattress. We have had it for 6 or 7 months now and there is no smell to it at all at this point. Hope that helps!
1608703
I got it for that reason, but its toxic. It STINKS! Soap couldn't get the smell off me and it had warnings that the materials cause cancer! Every time I breathed the stink or touched my face I was worried. It had a warning to wash your hands EVERY time you touched it. I threw it away after 1 week. The stink stayed on the steering wheel even though I scrubbed it. I could still smell it in my car and on my hands for weeks after throwing it away. Don't buy it! It's not worth it!!!!
851488
Honestly I don't like it. No matter if you wash it or air dry it never smells right after use. The foam is thick enough to hold baby in any position is just the smell I couldn't get rid of. Wash in washer and dry in dryer, even tried hand washing and air drying.
709279
I too am bothered by strong smells and I have not had any problems with the pad. To tell you the truth except for taking it out of the box I have not smelled it at all. I got mine during the winter months and think that the heat must make the smell last a little longer because of the comments that have been made about the smell. I truly have not had a problem at all. Hope this helps you.
1123038
Yes, it has a very strong odor from the PVC, which is actually toxic [I'm amazed that so few people realize this, based on the comments people have shared]. It was so strong that I had to take the curtain down and put in my garage. It's been there for 24 hours now. Still strong. Will wait another day or so, then if the strong PVC plastic smell doesn't go away, I may have to return it. Apparently, some people don't realize that these smells are from gases being cast off from the plastic, and you breathe them in. Not good. Can't wait for the day when this the use of these chemicals is banned. Nice thick shower liner, but not sure I want to risk my health or that of my pets. Yes, it has a very strong odor from the PVC, which is actually toxic [I'm amazed that so few people realize this, based on the comments people have shared]. It was so strong that I had to take the curtain down and put in my garage. It's been there for 24 hours now. Still strong. Will wait another day or so, then if the strong PVC plastic smell doesn't go away, I may have to return it. Apparently, some people don't realize that these smells are from gases being cast off from the plastic, and you breathe them in. Not good. Can't wait for the day when this the use of these chemicals is banned.... » Read More Yes, it has a very strong odor from the PVC, which is actually toxic [I'm amazed that so few people realize this, based on the comments people have shared]. It was so strong that I had to take the curtain down and put in my garage. It's been there for 24 hours now. Still strong. Will wait another day or so, then if the strong PVC plastic smell doesn't go away, I may have to return it. Apparently, some people don't realize that these smells are from gases being cast off from the plastic, and you breathe them in. Not good. Can't wait for the day when this the use of these chemicals is banned. Nice thick shower liner, but not sure I want to risk my health or that of my pets. « Show Less
1067479
I have bought and used this a couple of seasons. While it has a smell, I would not classify it as offensive. If you are using this indoors, keep in mind it is a very thick formula with a long hang time.
868122
It had a *strong* chemical smell when I unpacked it and as I was assembling it, but 24 hours later it seems to be odorless. If you have a strong reaction to that sort of thing, I'd have a friend unpack it outside or in the garage and then I'd let it air out for a few hours or a day before assembling it.
1691875
It does have a very strong odor that's why I usually do the spraying outside. I also do this because it is toxic. I have used it with charcoal drawings and it works great! Hope this had helped you
137797
I wish I could help you concerning the odor. I never opened the one I bought up. It was a replacement for someone in the family. I accidentally Machine WASHED hers and it Ruined it! Don't wash it, take it to the cleaners and ask them is my suggestion.
1876535
Totally. I could smell it already when the clerk loaded it into our car. I opened the box in the garage to air it out for a few weeks. We just set it up in the nursery and I can still smell a "chlorine-like" odor. I don't understand how this is a "baby-safe" finish if it is giving off this scent?
232704
No it does not have a strong smell nor does it linger after use. There is no toxic warning on the bottle I have but it may have some petro products that are sometimes necessary to remove stains. I have asthma and it has never bothered my condition. Hope this helps.
1210210
I used a bleach solution on mine until I realized it was too harsh for baby's skin (rash). I now use the Method brand sanitizing cleanser. The material is very durable.
2230415
Yes, I had this problem when I was using the bath pad as well! I stopped using it though because it gave my daughter a terrible rash all along her back side after about two months of using it. I think because it's impossible to get really clean it started growing mold or some kind of bacteria inside of it. Just make sure to watch your baby's back for a rash while using it! :)
1234452
Mine doesnt have any smell at all i would try cleaning it with dreft stain remover. As weird as it sounds it is a really good cleaner for stenches (cant say ive ever tried it on that smell) or exchange it. I bet it warmed up somewhere that caused the plastic to smell that way.
1968212
I have never noticed a smell in ours. We did wash it though. Perhaps that made the difference.