Isn’t Cotton Natural?
Of course it is! However, even though cotton is a natural fiber – in that it is not synthetically derived, – cotton is treated with numerous pesticides and other chemicals from the time it is planted through the processing and manufacturing stages. Babies are particularly sensitive to harsh chemicals and other substances. Skin conditions such [...]
Read MoreEco-Friendly Paints
If you are expecting a new baby, you are probably thinking about painting a nursery. Often anxious about the strong-smelling, conventional paints, many parents are looking for eco-friendly alternatives. Today, there are a number of brands of low-odor paints with reduced VOCs (volatile organic compounds). What are VOCs? VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are the solvents [...]
Read MoreChemical in Plastic may Harm Children
A US federal body, The National Toxicology Program (NTP), part of the National Institutes of Health, has released a report concluding that there is “some concern” that fetuses, babies, and children are at risk from Bisphenol A. Bisphenol A (BPA) is a man-made chemical that mimics estrogen. It is used primarily in the production of [...]
Read MorePhthalates Ban
The tide could be shifting in favor of consumers. US Congress has agreed to ban three dangerous phthalates in childrens’ products. This is despite Exxon-Mobile and other toy manufacturers aggressive and expensive ($22 million) lobbying campaign against the bill. A pending study will determine if three other types of phthalates are also harmful to children. [...]
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