With 365 posts in our database, SAFbaby is a powerful source of information. We have something that every parent in the world can benefit from reading! Our topics cover everything from apple juice to vaccines and because we are mothers ourselves, we are always looking for the SAFEST ALTERNATIVES and the most natural and effective [...]
The following set of crib safety checklists comes from one of our respected Approved Vendors, Baby Eco Trends. We’d love to hear your thoughts and insights if you have any additional points to offer when looking for a safe and non-toxic sleeping environment for your baby. This summer, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission [...]
Formaldehyde is a popular “cheap” chemical used in clothing, bedding, shoes, furniture, fertilizer, paper, toys, cosmetics, household cleaners and food. In our recent post, The EPAs Lists The Chemicals That Are In Our Environment And Most Dangerous To Our Children, formaldehyde was listed as being one of the strongest toxins with evidence of being a [...]
Now, thanks to HABA, parents have a safe and natural plush toy that soothes a fussy, cranky, or sleepy baby and child! The HABA Spelt Cushion Cotti is” a life-saver” one mama says. This little stuffed sheep is loved by moms and their kids alike because the amazingly soft fleece plush toy: helps with an [...]
Today, the Pulling Toy Cotti wins one of the most prestigious Awards available for children’s products today! The MACT Excellence Award is not easily won, so we are happy to rave about this HABA toy today. The Pulling Toy Cotti comes from a brand new line of eco-friendly plush baby and toddler toys from HABA [...]
The Patemm Laminated Cotton Changing Pad is a revolutionary, chemical free changing pad. Free of: PVC, BPA, formaldehyde, phthaltes, and latex, this round changing pad will blow your mind! Honestly, our panel of mommy testers had no idea what an amazing product this would be until they got their babies onto it for the first [...]
We have been receiving some very important emails and comments from our readers. Thank you! One of the common threads that weave the quilt of letters we get from mamas are letters that show our burning desire to do the best we can, and at the same time an empty feeling that maybe we can’t [...]
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS, you are about to have a baby! Now is the perfect time to browse through our topic categories on the left side bar (0-1 year) to learn as much as possible about helping to create a safe and non-toxic environment for your infant. It is impossible to avoid all toxins that [...]
Nap mats are designed to keep our precious children cozy during quiet nap times in day care, preschool and kindergarten. They are not suppose to be a toxic breathing space that may affect the long term health of their brain, nervous system, respiratory systems and (oh yeah) endocrine systems. When I started looking for a [...]
On February 4, 2009 we posted our first version of this article regarding which clothing companies do and do NOT treat their clothing with formaldehyde. We have received quite a few emails from parents on this one, and even some who have shared helpful information with us! Additionally, some companies who did not respond in [...]
It can be overwhelming when you begin to learn about all the toxins that surround your child on a daily basis. We truly believe that making a few small changes will make a profound impact on the short AND long term health and well being of our babies and kids. If you are looking [...]
This is premium footwear for babies and kids! As soon as you get a pair of these conscious shoes in your hand you will melt too. So soft to the touch, yet sturdy and crafted to perfection. Bobux’s® (a New Zealand based company) eco-friendly, soft soled leather shoes are amazing! I wish I could fit [...]
I didn’t know anything about swaddling when I had my first baby, but after watching the Happiest Baby on the Block and trying it out, swaddling our little girl was the easiest way to get her to sleep peacefully. Not to mention, swaddling can help relieve colic and helps an infant to feel safe, as [...]
Knowing now the dangers of fire retardant to our children, the thought of having my baby face down, or even face up, on a product that is riddled with these dangerous chemicals is frightening. It is also unsettling to think that a mattress can be labeled “organic”, and STILL contain toxic hormone, reproductive, and neurological-disrupting [...]
It was love at first site! As soon as I saw the Stokke® Tripp Trapp, eco-friendly wooden high chair, I had to know more about it. What a beautifully constructed piece of functional furniture, with a modern artistry! (I know, drooling over a highchair may seem infantile, but if you have seen one of these [...]
Luxurious and cozy soft, this organic cotton bathrobe by Coyuchi is everything you would dream of to wrap up the perfect bubble bath experience for your small child! I feel as if I am treating my toddler to a rich experience of a baby-spa each time I drape her into this ‘wrap of love.’ Not [...]
SAFbaby.com has been on a quest to find a safe, non-toxic, durable and unbreakable dish set for children! But first, find out why we don’t recommend plastic & melamine dish sets: PLASTICS: Although there are finally more safer plastic alternatives on the market (BPA-free, Phthalates and PVC-free), we’re not hooked. Plastic is not very durable, [...]
I usually check ingredients carefully when it comes to food, cosmetics and toys, but recently I’ve been curious to look more carefully into what goes into shoes. Have you ever wondered what shoes are made of? Finding healthy, non-toxic shoes for kids was a real challenge! I like my baby/toddler shoes to be healthy, comfortable [...]
When we read Mark Schapiro’s comment in Mothering Magazine in the December issue regarding China manufacturing plants having 2 different assembly lines for the same toy, (one with the toxic substance phthalates permitted and made for sale in the USA, and the other assembly line safer, made for sale in Europe) we knew we had [...]
Please sign the petitions below and forward it to your friends and families! Restrict/Label Formaldehyde in Textile Products Safbaby.com is urging legislation to restrict the presence of formaldehyde in textile products. For any clothing articles that do contain formaldehyde, a mandatory label (“contains formaldehyde…”) needs to be available for the consumer to know that the [...]
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