Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I bought this pad after such great reviews. While the quality seems good, there is an awful toxic smell. Maybe it's the plastic backing???? I've had to change my pad covers because they smell like some sort of fumes. I've had the pad for 2 weeks now without the pad cover trying to air it out. I'll update in a few weeks. If the fumes aren't gone by time baby comes, I'll have to return. Anyone else have this problem??? Update - After a month of airing it out and washing it (never used it and baby not even here yet), the smell didn't go away so I returned. I ended up buying a Serta at Babies R Us so I can smell it in person. Not even close in comparison. The Serta had no vinyl/chemical smell whatsoever. I don't know how this pad gets such good reviews, unless I just got a lemon. I love my new pad and know my baby is safe without all those chemicals. Also, the smell really piqued my interest and did a little research. Many changing pads are filled with polyurethane (flame retardant) which is known to cause "birth defects, cancer and reproductive problems". I learned this via Amazon and the California Resident disclosure that must warn California residents if this chemical is used in any products. Just beware. I'll forgo the flame retardant that is pretty unlikely the changing pad would catch on fire while the baby is on it versus the harmful chemicals being exposed multiple times a day. Just beware!