Why do my Born Free bottles look yellow?
I just purchased a born free bottle and it looks kind of yellow? Is this normal? If so, why is it yellow? It’s perfectly normal. The amber color comes from PES (Polyamide), which is the plastic it’s made from. This plastic is free of BPA (Bisphenol A) and phthalates, which are the nasty plastics.
Read MoreIs Bamboo Eco-friendly?
This is a hard question to answer. Yes, bamboo is definitely soft on a baby’s skin. The verdict is still out, however, on how eco-friendly bamboo really is. In some respects, bamboo seems like a perfect replacement for cotton because it grows quickly and easily without the use of pesticides. However, in order to manufacture [...]
Read MoreThe Wonder of Wooden Toys
Toys are an integral part of your child’s growth and development. They engage young minds, inspire freedom of thought and create and stimulate imagination. Wooden toys have proven to be an excellent choice for parents who are looking for an alternative to plastic. Wooden toys are phthalate, pesticide and battery free which is benefiting the [...]
Read MoreIs Your Child’s Sunscreen Safe?
During the summer months, sunscreen is a very important consideration for your little one when enjoying the outdoors. Sunscreen is only recommended for children six months and older. Children younger should be kept out of direct sunlight during the peak hours of 10am – 4pm. Sunscreen on children younger than six months has been considered [...]
Read MoreIsn’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 [...]
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- 5 Tips to a Green Baby Nursery
- The Bisphenol A Debate
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- Why do my Born Free bottles look yellow?


