Senbei Round Floor Cushion 100 cm, Baby Play Mat with Washable Cover | Takaokaya

A big round cushion for babies, children and grown-ups

The senbei zabuton is a flat, round floor cushion about 100 cm across, named after the thin Japanese rice cracker it resembles. Takaokaya first made it so that dads could stretch out and relax. Parents soon discovered that it was the perfect size for changing nappies, dressing a baby and letting little ones nap or play, and word spread quickly. Today it is one of Takaokaya’s most popular products.

Soft, springy cotton made by a Kyoto futon maker

Inside is a layer of cotton wadding of just the right thickness, made with the know-how of a long-established Kyoto futon workshop. It is supple and springy, so comfortable that babies (and adults) want to stay on it for hours.

From newborn to school age, and beyond

It is not just for babies. Families tell us it is still in daily use when their children start school, and afterwards grown-ups can use it too. Change the cover and it takes on a whole new look.

Washable cover, water-repellent inner cushion

The cover is removable and tied in place, so you can wash it whenever you like. Because babies’ cushions so often get wet, the inner cushion itself is water-repellent as well, so spills are less likely to soak in.

A lovely gift for a new baby

Babies look even sweeter in photos taken on it, which makes it a favourite gift for a new arrival, one that will be used for years.

Each cushion is finished by hand to order and usually ships within about 1 week (2–3 weeks in busy periods).

About Takaokaya

Takaokaya is a futon and cushion maker founded in Kyoto in 1919. Drawing on more than a century of futon-making know-how, it creates “tools for relaxing” for modern homes, each filled and finished by hand in its Kyoto workshop.

Specifications

• Size: approx. 100 cm (39 in) diameter
• Colours (cover): pink, yellow, blue, orange, gray
• Material: cotton 100% (cover and inner cushion); filling: cotton 70%, polyester 30%
• Inner cushion: water-repellent finish; approx. 1.1 kg
• Made in Japan (Kyoto)

Care

• The cover is washable.
• The inner cushion is not machine washable or water washable. For heavy soiling, consult a professional futon cleaner.
• Air the inner cushion in the sun from time to time; dark colours may fade with long exposure.