Paola Soft Doll by Haba
Parents are winding up for Christmas shopping and many have committed to buying PVC-free toys this season. We’ve been looking ourselves, and it’s no easy task. Thank goodness the Moms of SafBaby have accepted the challenge!
The big question is, “Isn’t phthalate-free PVC/Vinyl good enough?” And the simple answer is NO. Locating baby dolls free of phthalates has proven easier than finding PVC-free options. We’ve discussed several reasons for avoiding PVC before:
- PVC commonly contains high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), high levels of organotins, lead, cadmium and other metals
- Heat and humidity can increase the release of these chemicals
SAF Baby certainly did some great research to gather a list of PVC-free options:
- Paola Soft Doll by Haba
- Waldorf Flippippi Fortune Fairy by Kathe Kruse
- The Earth Friends Doll Raji
- Babi Corolle Sorbet Melodie Doll
- Keptin Jr. Organic Cotton Doll
Keep in mind that the same brands listed above also make toys conatining PVC too, so don’t make any assumptions when buying. Be sure to read the full article at SafBaby.
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