JJ Cole Essentials Blanket
by JJ Cole
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Baby Products Reviews of JJ Cole Essentials Blanket
Customer Review: Sturdy and Attractive
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this blanket in the cocoa bubbles pattern and really like how attractive it is and how sturdy it feels. My one year old hopped on it as soon as I unpacked it. He kept crawling to the edge, then back to the middle, and bouncing around to express his approval. I think it will work well at the beach and for any time we are on the grass.
Two minor problems: While the blanket has a nice "folding guide" (hard plastic piece) sewn in and strong velcro closure for securing it closed, it's not that easy to fold up as tightly as you need (i.e. match up the velcro strips). Also, it has a very strong "chemical" smell from the polyurethane backing. I've had it airing out for a few days but it's going to need a few more. Also, if you like to wash things in the washer (this wipes clean easily), you will probably need to take it to a laundromat to use a commercial washer. The instructions say any washer should hold 5 cubic feet or more.
Customer Review: A must for active families
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband registered for this blanket which is more of a soft and flexible mat. And we have used this quite a bit. We have a 4 four year old and twin toddlers and this has had many uses. Naturally we take it with us wherever we go when we know we are going to have to sit and picnic. The best part about this blanket is it is somewhat water proof. Sitting on it on wet grass and you can hardly tell that is wet. But we have also used it as a splat mat for under the highchairs for meal time and art time. The great thing is this blanket is ultra durable and been thrown in the wash several hundreds of times! It truly is a versatile blanket and a must have for active families. I just wish sometimes that it was bigger as most of our friends also like to take a seat on it when we pull it out on our playgroup activities!Customer Review: so easy to carry, clean, fold!
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this blanket when I took a cross country trip with my 8 month old baby. It was the perfect thing to spread out on our rest breaks and let my daughter crawl around. It is thick and durable, and brushes off perfectly. When we got home I used it to bring my not-walking-yet daughter outside to the lawn, and even by myself I could hold my baby with one arm and unfold/refold this blanket with my free hand without any trouble. Now it is the only blanket we take to the beach, and the sand just rolls right off when we're done. My husband, my baby and I can all sprawl out on it without feeling crowded. I love this blanket. It folds up to a purse-sized object that just slings over my shoulder for easy carrying. I have the brown and pink one, which is gorgeous. I highly recommend this product.Customer Review: Best multipurpose mat for more than a baby!
Summary: 5 Stars
We purchased this when my first child was about 5 months old and are still using it (he is now 3 and has a little sister). We initially bought it for indoor use - my son spit up all the time and we got tired of washing blankets! This was perfect for keeping the floor clean and it was so easy to clean off! It is also incredibly portable - it folds up so easily and the detachable carrying strap is great. We have used it for countless playdates - both indoors and out - and this mat is still in excellent condition over 3 years later. It has become our staple baby gift for our friends having babies. We are sure to let them know that it is much more than a picnic blanket (although it is great for that too). We cannot say enough good things about this product!Customer Review: Loved it so much, I ordered 2!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a superb blanket, it should be part of your "essentials." It is high quality, durable, and stylish. I ordered the Cocoa with Bubbles (for my mom) and the Gray/Red for myself. The colors were true to what I saw on my monitor. It wipes clean; spills and spit ups from my baby are not a problem! I've owned a similar type blanket before (don't remember the brand) but it wasn't as easy to fold as this one nor was it waterproof. Aside from using this blanket outdoors on the damp grass, I also use it indoors for baby's tummytime. I can't wait to head out to the beach soon! Finally a blanket heavy enough that the ocean breeze won't blow away! (By the way, it's not that heavy that it's cumbersome as others may claim, it weighs less than 5 lbs.)