Environmental Health News revealed yet another little known source of phthalates. We’re aware of phthalates in our baby’s teethers and bibs, in our shampoo, makeup and air freshener. Now we’re learning that prescription medications can deliver high doses of phthalates as well. Russ Hauser, a Harvard professor of environmental epidemiology, called pharmaceuticals “an unrecognized [...]
Q: I’m confused! Many plastic baby products are listed as BPA, PVC and phthalate free. Doesn’t PVC free also mean Phthalate free? A: The simple answer is YES. This is a confusing issue, especially for busy parents who don’t stay up ’til 2 a.m.researching toxic plastics like I do Phthalates are a class of chemicals that [...]
Safbaby, founded by two motivated Moms, is the go to resource for safe alternatives for baby’s every need. Safbaby’s interview with the PVC Free Guru, Mike Schade of CHEJ, is a MUST see! The most important reasons to avoid PVC in children’s products are well-covered in their fantastic article: 1) Locating PVC free products 2) [...]
Woohoo! This is momentous news, sure to cause waves of changes across the country. The New York Times released the announcement, explaining that the new law prohibits lead, beyond minute levels, in products for children 12 or younger. The bill also bans phthalates, a chemical widely used to make plastic products softer and more flexible. [...]
Healthy Child Healthy World announced recently that the Safe Toy bill banning six phthalates and requiring lead-testing has passed in the Senate! The final tally: the House voted 424 to 1 and the Senate voted 89 to 3 to pass this historic piece of legislation. Not only does it set a precedent to act with [...]
Matthew Parker suggests a paradigm shift when looking at our everyday use of plastics. Is it really as simple as getting up each morning and beginning your daily routine, or should you be aware of hidden toxins in your environment? read more | digg story
