I was contacted by Janine to do a review of her Chatmats. I had a look at her website and liked the idea so told her to send them along. Double sided mats that are both heat resistant and easy to wipe, these are a great product for the messy toddler. I especially like using them when Mr P is eating spaghetti at the table

The interesting difference from other mats is that Chatmats have New Zealand inspired graphics and information to help startup conversation with you and your wee one – hence the name chatmats. My favorite at the moment is the New Zealand Towns and National icons. Though I do most of the talking at this stage, I’m able to show Preston the icons and teach him new words like gumboots and kiwi fruit – very Kiwiana! I can see they will be a great talking point as he gets older – also love that you can get more ideas on how to use the mats by visiting the chatmats website. I’ve learnt a thing or too already and enjoyed traveling Canada with them and teaching people overseas a little about New Zealand.

Love that this product was inspired by Janine’s child – many a good mother inspired businesses starts that way, out of inspiration and passion.

Chatmats also has fundraising pricing, so be sure to check them out.

Chatmats Review on Creative Vado HD from Ghada Vanderpool on Vimeo.