It’s winter!!! And with that colds and flu, (not to mention the dreaded “C” @!#$ word)! It’s difficult to keep the kids healthy without wrapping them in a biodegradable box wrapped in natural insulation with warm sunny rays, filtered through U.V. glass shining upon them.
If only ha ha, but because we can’t do that, we need to look at the everyday choices we make that will keep our kids as healthy as possible.
We all dream of decorating our baby’s room and play area beautifully so that our kiddie’s grow up surrounded by gorgeous things . It takes months of planning and searching for the right pieces and is always fun and exciting.
There is a serious side to all the fun though. Health and safety is a facet of the process that influences our choices. Sharp edges, breakables and wires are obviously avoided.
"Carpets are traps for dust, fibres, pollen, spores and everything else that is brought in on our shoes and feet."
How about a beautiful shaggy carpet or rug which looks amazing and can cushion a tumble to some extent but is not ideal for so many reasons.
Carpets are traps for dust, fibres, pollen, spores and everything else that is brought in on our shoes and feet. Literally everything! Vacuums suck up some of it but never all and the fibres always continue to break free.
Mayo Clinic says, “Carpeting can be a reservoir for allergy-causing substances (allergens) that trigger asthma. Carpeting in the bedroom can be especially problematic because it exposes you to carpet dust throughout the night.
By day, babies ‘kick up’ a lot of the unseen dust and particles with their constant movement and obviously inhale them while frolicking about on the floor. When on their tummies, they place their mouths directly on the rug and lick and swallow many of the nasties embedded in the fibres. It’s really not a great idea.
"Tummy time, crawling, rolling or tumbling are all a vital part of a baby’s development and should be as safe and risk free as possible."
The other problem with carpeting is that it does not have the protective shield against tumbles and bumps that is needed. There is no real cushioning to rely upon. Tummy time, crawling, rolling or tumbling are all a vital part of a baby’s development and should be as safe and risk free as possible.
This is where ARK Playmats comes in. We create play mats for the stylish, safety conscious parent. We are really passionate about the simplicity of the solution. You never need to compromise on style or safety when creating a space for your baby.
We design our mats so that they have the sophistication of a rug and the safety of a play mat. They are totally toxin free, dust free, non-slip and waterproof. They are made of 12mm dense EVA foam which actively cushions a fall. They expand to cover large areas and blend seamlessly into any space.
Gone are the days of dust inhalation.
Gone are the days of stains and toxic chemicals to remove them.
Our mission is always to give you and your baby miles and miles of smiles all round. Viva stylish simplicity that covers all the bases.
