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Essentials Blanket

Essentials Blanket

Be ready for playtime anytime! The Essentials Blanket by JJ Cole makes a great surface for your child to spread out on, whether for play dates, picnics, or even naptime. Not only does it wipe clean, the durable fabric is ideal for any surface. Why it's a giggle pick: This blanket is super portable. Just fold it up and tuck it in to its sewn-in insert; it even has a handle to make it easy to carry! Click here for more product details .

Rating: 4.857 out of 5 4.9 out of 5
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Memoset Location: Chicago, IL
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: city dweller
Featured Review Featured Review
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 13, 2009
Compact and well made!
This blanket folds into itself and can be carried like a messenger bag, has a nice vinyl backing to prevent moisture from seeping through and keeps ickies at bay (easily wiped down) but on the upper side is soft and comfortable. It's very well made and I love the design. It's not something I use every day, but I'm so glad we have it for picnics or just plain hanging out at the park!

Review 2 for Essentials Blanket

Rajaturk Location: Pasadena, CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 2
Lifestyle: eco-conscious
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 18, 2009
Great Blanket
This is great for the beach, picnics and anywhere you need a blanket. I have owned this for 4 years and I have not had one problem.

Review 3 for Essentials Blanket

jen Location: merrick,ny
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 3+
Lifestyle: full-time parent
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 10, 2009
Take it anywhere!!
This playmat is amazing...you can take it absolutely anywhere - the beach, the park, the backyard. It washed easily and the kids can play, eat or rest on it.

Review 4 for Essentials Blanket

JG Location: Gilroy, CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 2
Lifestyle: full-time parent
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 10, 2009
Keep it in your car or with your stroller!
This is the must-have blanket for all your outdoor activities. It folds compactly for easy storage. It's nice and really big when you use it, and keeps the ground moisture away from you and your baby. Keeping it handy means you'll always have a nice clean spot to lay your baby down.

Review 5 for Essentials Blanket

phoenix Location: new york, ny
Gender: female
Age: 36 - 49
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: trend setter
4 out of 5 4 5
Date: October 9, 2009
every city dweller needs one of these
We live in nyc where going to the park is a daily activity. I swear that I must see 1 out of every 3 parents with one of these. its excellent in size (when unfolded), construction and in my opinion, looks. However, it is pretty large when folded up and is heavy to carry, but on a good note, it has its own carrying strap. We use it everyday and couldn't imagine living without it. oh and it is water resistant!

Review 6 for Essentials Blanket

AB Location: New York, NY
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: full-time parent
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 5, 2009
Needed for Trips to Central Park
The grass in Central Park is covered with this blanket -- it's perfect to keep your baby dry while lounging on damp grass, and is big enough to give you and your baby space to roll around!

Review 7 for Essentials Blanket

malkowski Location: Cudahy, WI
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: full-time parent
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: October 5, 2009
Never Leave Home Without It!
I LOVE this blanket! We keep one in each car since we use it so often. It's easy to clean and folds up very nicely to store.

Review 8 for Essentials Blanket

momof2 Location: Stamford, CT
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 2
Lifestyle: eco-conscious
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: June 30, 2009
Must have
I always take this mat with me . . . it's great for drooling, spitting up infants when visiting somebody else's house and makes picnics at the park easy with your toddler. It's big enough for the whole family and wipes clean easily.

Review 9 for Essentials Blanket

ChiTownMom Location: Chicago, IL
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: expecting
Kids: 0
Lifestyle: city dweller
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: June 13, 2009
Perfect for days in the park
This item is exactly as advertised- the lining on the blanket really does protect against the elements and you don't have to worry about your baby (or you) getting a wet bottom when sitting on it. It folds into a bag as well, which makes it very easy to carry on the train or bus. If only now Chicago would get some sunny days so we can really use it!

Review 10 for Essentials Blanket

Lynn Location: Chicago
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: other
Kids: 0
Lifestyle: eco-conscious
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: June 12, 2009
The acceptable price for the good Blanket
My friend had bought this Blanket which is so nice and the price is acceptable, plus the quality is quite good for the baby use. So I plan to buy another one recently. I recommend you to buy one.

Review 11 for Essentials Blanket

Sonya Location: Jersey City, NJ
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: city dweller
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: June 2, 2009
Love It!
I got this blanket for my baby shower and am very happy! I have used it at central park (NYC), at the beach and in the back yard. I think it is the perfect size for 2 large adults and 1 baby. it is fairly light weight (for what it is) and easy to carry around. My husband was skeptical at 1st but he too loves it, especially because it keeps us dry! I gave it to a friend for her baby shower and she too is so happy with it. If you are a parent that likes to spend time outside and needs a place to sit with your kiddo this blanket is well worth the price and size.

Review 12 for Essentials Blanket

KVegas Location: Napa, CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 2
Lifestyle: office parent
4 out of 5 4 5
Date: May 27, 2009
Perfect for trips to the park
This blanket was great for our jaunts to the park when my son was an infant. It kept us dry and dirt-free while hanging out on the grass. I deducted a star because it's HUGE even when it's folded up.

Review 13 for Essentials Blanket

mATTbROOKEandZoe Location: Dublin, CA
Gender: male
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: eco-conscious
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: May 27, 2009
Perfect for picnics!
We use this at the park or even in the city during the 4th of July fireworks. Easy to clean and durable.

Review 14 for Essentials Blanket

Jess Location: San Francisco, CA
Gender: female
Age: 26 - 35
Status: parent
Kids: 1
Lifestyle: space constrained
5 out of 5 5 5
Date: May 27, 2009
LOVE IT!
I keep this blanket in the car at all times! It is one of our favorite items. It is great for the beach and park. It is water-proof, sand rolls right off of it, and it doesn't get hot sitting in the sun. It is super convenient because it rolld up into and shoulder bag. It makes a great gift, especially for the mom's who you are not sure what they would like. You can't go wrong with this product!