I just got these in the mail and they have a horrible odor. I would be afraid to put baby clothes on them. Did anyone else have this problem?
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I ordered both the pink and blue ones. They did have a spray paint or strong marker type smell to them. I put them outside in the backyard for a couple days n smell was gone.
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Hi , In response to your Do they really smell? Mine had no odor ,have had them 9 months and there great. Like the comfort ,firmness and texture. Again I read same thing and mine had NO odor or smell
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I wash them with All or Tide. Add a bit of oxyclean. I use normal cycle. No problems with odor after they are dried.
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There is a slight rubbery like smell. For me it didn't bother me or my husband. It is really hard to gauge as everybody's tolerance for smell is different. I've seen them sold at a Walmart store. That might be an option.
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I have never noticed a smell with them. Are you hand washing them? Maybe try scrubbing with a little baking soda and see if that helps.
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I put mine through a cold rinse, like all urine-contaminated items, to ensure that I don't set the odor. (Probably an excessive caution - I don't remember doing that with diapers forty years ago!) Then I wash them in warm water, put in the dryer briefly at low temperature (with other laundry, or with clean dry towels) to remove excess moisture (they do hold a lot!), then lay out flat to finish drying. However, I have forgotten to take them out of the dryer sometimes, and they seem to be just fine.
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I just opened mine and got the same chemical smell. It is disconcerting. I'll leave them open for a bit and see.
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Beth I do not think in any way the odor is offesive. I have used 3 of them in the last five years. They smell like a outdoor nylon parka. Or no noticable smell at all. Thanks Ted
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It hasn't been a problem for us. I opened the boxes outside, unrolled the mats a bit, and let them air out for a few hours before I brought them inside. Even though it's been a cold winter, there hasn't been a strong smell, even though I haven't been able to open the window on a regular basis. So, I think the key was to air them out before I even brought them inside. They are great mats, and we have no complaints about them. Good luck. Enjoy!
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I got mine, opened the box and was almost knocked over. The smells is horrible so I took it out of my house.I'm hoping that over time it will go away, but it can't be good to breath that smell in,, it's really that bad. I wouldlove to send it back.
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I washed before I used and did not notice any unusual smell. Also after reading your question, I went and smell them. I still did not notice anything.
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I never had that problem. but I put a pad in them and throw them away. you have to change them often though or they will get infection , like you have to keep a baby dry
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I never have. I agree with John Marietta. You should call customer service and talk to them. They need to notify the seller too that you bought these from as maybe they have some contaminated bags since yours have this in them.
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I just had the same problem with my last order (11/13). They smell AWFUL. Now that I see someone else had the same problem, I am going to contact the company.
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Probably because of the pretty colours but the smell should put them off. Just make sure you keep them well out of reach of any small children.
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Yes! ours smells a terrible toxic/chemical smell. The item has been out of the box but in the plastic bag it shipped in on top of our changing table, and I just took the bag off and noticed the strong smell (we received this as a gift a few months ago). I didn't want it collecting dust before the baby came, but now I am hoping it airs out in time. Other reviewers say the smell dissipates quickly. Hoping this is true.
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Greetings Y. Tang. Yes it is normal for them to have a slight smell to them. However, it isn't unpleasant. If the odor you smell is too strong or you feel is not normal, I would suggest contacting the manufacturer with your concerns and see if there is anything they can do for you. I hope this helped. :-) Be blessed.