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[quote=Anonymous]We have the Step 2 mats and according to [url=http://www.isisparenting.com/blog/index.php/2010/12/17/are-puzzle-play-mats-safe-skip-hop-responds-to-parent-concerns/]this website[/url], the manufacturer hasn't yet given a straight answer on whether their mats contain detectable formamides.
[quote]We have asked Step 2, makers of the large blue foam Playmats we sell in stores and use in our classrooms, for a statement similar to the one Skip Hop provided. Their response, so far, states that:

“Playmats are regularly tested in accordance with CPSC requirements in the United States and EU requirements for Europe and pass all chemical requirements.”

We feel that it is important to have more detailed information about the testing and the safety of these products and have decided we will temporarily stop using the Playmats in the classrooms or selling them in our stores until we receive further assurances from Step 2.

We continue to correspond with Step 2 about this issue and we will let you know when they respond to our satisfaction and we have the green light to begin using the Playmats again. [/quote]

These mats by "Great Mats" purportedly contain no formamide.  They are 5/8 in. thick and $1.55 per sq ft.
[url]http://www.greatmats.com/products/dense-foam-mats.php[/url]

According to [url=http://www.isisparenting.com/blog/index.php/2010/12/17/are-puzzle-play-mats-safe-skip-hop-responds-to-parent-concerns/]this website[/url], the "Skip Hop" mats do not contain any detectable formamide.  They are 1/2 in. thick and $2.90 per sq ft.
[url]http://www.skiphop.com/product/242000.html[/url]

If anyone finds more alternatives or further information on which mats contain formamide, please post.  [/quote]

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