BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free Toothbrush Guide

by on August 17, 2009 in Shopping Guides, Toothbrushes

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For the last two months the number one search term entered by our readers has been “toothbrush,” so we set out to locate BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free toothbrushes for the whole family.  We were pleasantly surprised in many cases, and of course disappointed at the same time by the number of companies that wouldn’t even respond.

Here’s a preliminary list to get you brushing in non-toxic style!  We found that most toothbrushes are made from polypropylene (#5) and nylon (for the bristles).  We’ll continue adding to the list as we learn about more options.

SafeMama found the following options as well:

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  • http://tryingtobegreener.wordpress.com/ Kirstin

    I also remember SafeMama saying a while back that children's “Oral B” toothbrushes are BPA-free also. Is this still the case? If so, it's great news since this brand is easily found at many drugstores.

  • Lynn_Anne_Miller

    Gosh, just when we think we have BPA out of our sippies and baby bottles, we have to worry about toothbrushes? Who woulda thunk it? Thanks for pointing this out and for the great research. I was just telling Boo tonight he needed a new toothbrush! Hope I can get Batman BPA-free!

  • http://thesoftlanding.com thesoftlanding

    You are SO right! I had Oral B in my original copy, but it disappeared by the time I published. Thanks for keeping an eye out for me :)

  • http://twitter.com/BarbFine Barbara Fine

    RT @thesoftlanding: BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free Toothbrush Guide http://bit.ly/2ZEobM #BPAfree #PVCfree

  • http://thesoftlanding.com thesoftlanding

    I hear you, Lynn! Removing BPA is definitely an overwhelming prospect – but we're making headway little by little!

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1446741257 facebook-1446741257

    Lebby “hid” the last toothbrush I bought him, so this is a good time to invest in one of these BPA-free options. The RazBaby link is pointing to the Nuby 3-piece set on Amazon. I assume it's the RaZ-A-Dazzle one that comes up when you google it, but thought I'd point it out, just in case.

  • Claudia

    Lynn, are colgate toothbrushes (for kids) safe as well?

  • http://thesoftlanding.com thesoftlanding

    Hi Claudia,

    We haven't heard back from Colgate yet, but we're hoping to get some info on them soon.

    Alicia

  • http://thesoftlanding.com thesoftlanding

    Hi Kimberly,

    Oops! Thanks for pointing out the incorrect link. It's been corrected now – and yes, it is the Raz-a-Dazzle toothbrush :)

    Alicia

  • maggie

    so, is polypropylene and nlyon bristles safe?

  • maggie

    so, is polypropylene and nlyon bristles safe?

  • Different Maggie

    I am also wondering about the safety of vinyl bristles. I contacted Sonicare and that is what is in their bristles.

    Thank you so much for your work – I will be referring to your site a lot as we try to switch to safer alternatives.

  • http://thesoftlanding.com Alicia

    Hi Maggie – we've never actually run into a toothbrush with vinyl bristles. Everything we've researched has been made with nylon bristles, which appears to be safe.

  • Different Maggie

    Thanks for the quick reply.

    Will see if I can find out more through research online. No luck so far. If I find anything I will post here. I don't want to have to give up electronic toothbrushes, as they seem great for the gums!

  • http://www.toothbrushsanitizerreviews.com/ Toothbrush Sanitizer

    I think, both polypropylene and nlyon bristles are safe.

  • theswan8

    I want one of these guides! :D

  • http://upvcprofiles.com Upvc66

    Anti toxic plastic

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