Comments on: In Search of PVC-Free Baby Dolls http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls A safe, non-toxic, eco conscious, holistic and healthy infant-baby-toddler blog for parents. PVC-free and BPA Free Baby Products and more Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:05:49 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Lisa http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-2911 Lisa Tue, 02 Mar 2010 03:15:26 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-2911 I think it's worth mentioning in reference to dolls with wool components that sheep are absolutely loaded with insecticides (which often contain phthalates) prior to shearing, including things like malathion. It would be worth looking into what kind of wool is used in say, a Kathe Kruse waldorf doll, and asking about residual pesticides before shelling out a heap of money for a doll that may contain hazardous chemicals. Also, in reference to PVC, not all vinyl is created equal. The softer the vinyl, the more plasticizers (generally recognized as the more dangerous component of vinyl, to my understanding). The Kathe Kruse dolls with vinyl components actually use the (comparatively) safest vinyl available. It's called Hexamoll Dinch, is German-manufactured, and that which is used in the dolls is extremely hard. Corolle, on the other hand, uses extremely soft, pliable vinyl. We've owned one of each, and our Kathe Kruse doll strikes me as being made of a much safer material. We've actually given our Corolle doll away because something about the plastic seemed intuitively icky. I think it’s worth mentioning in reference to dolls with wool components that sheep are absolutely loaded with insecticides (which often contain phthalates) prior to shearing, including things like malathion. It would be worth looking into what kind of wool is used in say, a Kathe Kruse waldorf doll, and asking about residual pesticides before shelling out a heap of money for a doll that may contain hazardous chemicals.

Also, in reference to PVC, not all vinyl is created equal. The softer the vinyl, the more plasticizers (generally recognized as the more dangerous component of vinyl, to my understanding). The Kathe Kruse dolls with vinyl components actually use the (comparatively) safest vinyl available. It’s called Hexamoll Dinch, is German-manufactured, and that which is used in the dolls is extremely hard. Corolle, on the other hand, uses extremely soft, pliable vinyl. We’ve owned one of each, and our Kathe Kruse doll strikes me as being made of a much safer material. We’ve actually given our Corolle doll away because something about the plastic seemed intuitively icky.

]]> By: Dana http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-1958 Dana Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:15:22 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-1958 Thanks for this great article! Reply to Rachel: It says plainly at the end of the article that even cloth dolls can be stuffed with vinyl pellets. A couple of U.S. states (including mine) require that the tag on a cloth doll or plush animal states what materials were used in its manufacture. So just read the tag and it'll tell you whether the pellets are PE or PVC. You want PE. Thanks for this great article!

Reply to Rachel: It says plainly at the end of the article that even cloth dolls can be stuffed with vinyl pellets. A couple of U.S. states (including mine) require that the tag on a cloth doll or plush animal states what materials were used in its manufacture. So just read the tag and it’ll tell you whether the pellets are PE or PVC. You want PE.

]]> By: Kathy http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-875 Kathy Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:13:47 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-875 This is such a great article.... thanks for sharing it! This is such a great article…. thanks for sharing it!

]]> By: safbaby2 http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-870 safbaby2 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:25:27 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-870 Manhattan Toy's Baby Stella is stuffed with PVC pellets. Manhattan Toy’s Baby Stella is stuffed with PVC pellets.

]]> By: safbaby http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-849 safbaby Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:39:41 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-849 I am sure there are numerous safe soft baby dolls out there, so I would suggest contacting the manufacturer regarding materials used and safety testings done. Also ask manufacturer if they use safe non-toxic colorings and if soft dolls are free of heavy metals and fire retardants. Best, Sandra I am sure there are numerous safe soft baby dolls out there, so I would suggest contacting the manufacturer regarding materials used and safety testings done. Also ask manufacturer if they use safe non-toxic colorings and if soft dolls are free of heavy metals and fire retardants.

Best,

Sandra

]]> By: Trisha http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-844 Trisha Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:42:30 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-844 Oh and what about Madame Alexander's cloth dolls or Manhattan Toy's Baby Stella? Thanks Oh and what about Madame Alexander’s cloth dolls or Manhattan Toy’s Baby Stella?

Thanks

]]> By: Trisha http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-843 Trisha Tue, 04 Nov 2008 18:01:47 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-843 What about the Sweet Dolly by Baby Gund? She's machine washable and a soft baby. Your comment about being sprayed with flame retardants is very concerning. I can't believe those would be sprayed on children's items, but I guess they are. Thanks Trisha What about the Sweet Dolly by Baby Gund? She’s machine washable and a soft baby. Your comment about being sprayed with flame retardants is very concerning. I can’t believe those would be sprayed on children’s items, but I guess they are.

Thanks

Trisha

]]> By: safbaby http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-841 safbaby Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:08:25 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-841 Dear Rachel Thanks for telling us about these Pottery Barns dolls. We like that they exceed the safety standards but dislike that you can only spot clean them. A doll is likely to get dirty on a weekly basis and it's so important to be able to machine or hand wash it. High quality dolls should be washable, so I would not buy or recommend these dolls. Best, Sandra Dear Rachel

Thanks for telling us about these Pottery Barns dolls. We like that they exceed the safety standards but dislike that you can only spot clean them. A doll is likely to get dirty on a weekly basis and it’s so important to be able to machine or hand wash it. High quality dolls should be washable, so I would not buy or recommend these dolls.

Best,

Sandra

]]> By: samantha http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-840 samantha Tue, 04 Nov 2008 04:26:34 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-840 Dear Rachel, I am not sure if you read the entire article, we say at the beginning "At Safbaby we have been searching for PVC-free dolls for the last few months (in the US and Europe) and we have been "unsuccessful" in finding one. Therefor we were looking for some safer alternative to PVC dolls, and feature them here on our article. We like that they are all hand or machine washable and made of safe materials. A lot of cloth dolls are 'wipe clean' only, which we do not like. They could also be coated with toxic fire retardants. The companies we listed are known for its safe and high-quality baby dolls. These dolls are the perfect Christmas or Birthday gift for any baby or toddler! Best Samantha & Sandra Dear Rachel,

I am not sure if you read the entire article, we say at the beginning “At Safbaby we have been searching for PVC-free dolls for the last few months (in the US and Europe) and we have been “unsuccessful” in finding one.

Therefor we were looking for some safer alternative to PVC dolls, and feature them here on our article. We like that they are all hand or machine washable and made of safe materials. A lot of cloth dolls are ‘wipe clean’ only, which we do not like. They could also be coated with toxic fire retardants. The companies we listed are known for its safe and high-quality baby dolls.

These dolls are the perfect Christmas or Birthday gift for any baby or toddler!

Best

Samantha & Sandra

]]> By: Rachel http://www.safbaby.com/in-search-of-pvc-free-baby-dolls/comment-page-1#comment-839 Rachel Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:18:08 +0000 http://www.safbaby.com/?p=645#comment-839 In reference to my previous comment, here are the Potty Barn cloth dolls which includes the company's toy safety/toxicity statement: http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/hd450/index.cfm?pkey=gthmcipgir&cm_src=hplink I appreciate your feedback. Best, Rachel SHinn In reference to my previous comment, here are the Potty Barn cloth dolls which includes the company’s toy safety/toxicity statement:

http://www.potterybarnkids.com/products/hd450/index.cfm?pkey=gthmcipgir&cm_src=hplink

I appreciate your feedback.

Best,
Rachel SHinn

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