Zazi Messy Mat
Zazi Messy Mat
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Make messy moments easier with the Zazi Messy Mat. Designed to protect your floors, furniture, and mattresses from spills and splashes, this versatile waterproof mat lets little ones explore, play, and learn without the stress of the cleanup.
Featuring a beautifully hand-painted Orange Grove design, the Messy Mat combines a soft, quilted absorbent top with a waterproof backing that prevents liquids from soaking through to the surface below. Whether it's messy play, mealtimes, picnics, nappy free time, beach adventures, or toilet training, this multi purpose mat is designed to keep up with busy family life.
Generously sized at 150 x 150cm, there's plenty of room for play while still being easy to fold away into the included drawstring backpack. When the fun is over, simply pop it in the washing machine and it's ready for your next adventure.
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- Delivery: Free within NZ on orders over $100 (excluding bulky items) or $8 standard shipping
- Returns: Accepted within 14 days of receipt with proof of purchase
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