Safe Baby List

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B

Bathtubs

The Original Tummy Tub

Primo EuroBath

Prince Lionheart washPOD

Stokke Flexi Bath

Puj Tub

Bath Toys

CaaOcho Kala the Whale Toy

Lanco Classic Rubber Duck Toy

Boon Odd Duck

HEVEA Natural Rubber Duck

Boon Fleet Stacking Boat Toy

Green Toys My First Stackers

Balls

Wee Gallery Organic Sensory Ball

CaaOcho Natural Rubber Ball

Hevea Star Ball

Plan Toys Wooden Push Beeping Ball Toy

Beach Toys

Green Toys Sand Play Set

Hape Collection Ice Cream Set

Green Toys Ferry Boat Set

Hape Beach Toy Basics

Green Toys Sand & Water Set

Blocks

Haba First Blocks

Holgate Wooden Blocks

Apple Park Organic Soft Block Set

Natural Wood Shape Stacker

ABC Wooden Blocks

Globe Totters Organic Blocks

Baby Bouncer Chairs

BabyBjorn Bouncer Balance Chair

Nuna Leaf Grow Baby Bouncer

Bloom Coco Stylewood Baby Lounger

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Cameras (Wooden)

Plan Toys My First Camera

Mamuma Bird Wooden Camera

Voberry Wooden Camera

Car Seat and Stroller Toys (Organic)

Apple Park Picnic Pals

Finn + Emma Stroller Toys

Babee Talk Eco Buds

Climbing/Tumbling Toys

Bobles Tumbling Toys

Moluk Bilibo

Smart Kids Little Wooden Climber with Slide

Organic Crayons

Azafran’s Organic Crayons

Filana Organic Crayons

Crazy Crayons Eco Stars

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Baby Dolls

Finn + Emma Lovie Doll

Under the Nile Baby Doll

Rubens Barn Eco Buds

Apple Park My First Baby Doll

Diaper Bags

Lassig Green Label Saddle Bag

The Honest Company Faux Leather City Backpack

Baby K’tan Diaper Bag

Skip Hop Versa Diaper Bag

Dera Design Organic Canvas Diaper Bag

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Earth Day Books for Baby/Toddlers

The Earth Book

Big Earth, Little Me

Little Helpers

The Earth and I

The Lorax

Eco-Friendly Earth Day Toys

Green Toys

Box Play for Kids

Health Science Labs Endangered Species

Exersaucer Alternatives

Leachco Tot Pod Activity Station

Plan Toys Activity Baby Gym

Galt Toys Playnest

Jolly Jumper on a Stand

Hape Toys Activity Cube

EverEarth 7-in-1 Activity Cube

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G

Wooden Grasping Toys

Manhattan Toys Classic Beads

Manhattan Toy Skwish Classic

Homi Organic Wooden Rattle

Haba Jonathan the Rattling Caterpillar

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Non-Toxic Highchairs

Keekaroo Right Height Highchair

Stokke Tripp Trapp Highchair

Svan Signet Complete Highchair

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J

K

Wooden & Stainles Steel Teething Keys

Bannor Toys Wooden Keys

Wendysun Organic Wooden Teether Toy

Kleynimals Clean Key Animals

L

Organic Lovies (Security Blankets)

Merino Kids Sheep Cuddly

Under the Nile Bunny Lovey

Finn + Emma Rattle Lovie

Organic Farm Buddies

M

Crib or Tummy-Time Mirrors

Skip Hop Activity Mirror

Sassy Floor & Crib Mirror

Crib Mobiles

Petit Collage Classic Bamboo Mobile

Fiona Walker Organic Lambswool Mobile

Manhattan Toy Skwish Mobile

Petit Pehr Mobile

Musical Toys

Zoe B Organic Deuz Mini Maracas

Plan Toys Egg Percussion Set

Plan Toys Oval Xylophone

Hape Early Melodies – Little Drummer Music Set

Hape Mr. Tambourine

Hape Musical Jungle Set

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Nursing Pillows

The Nesting Pillow

Holy Lamb Organics Nursing Pillow

Nook Niche Feeding Pillow

Organic Caboose Nursing Pillow

O

Baby Ointments/Lotions

Maty’s All Natural Baby Ointment

Maty’s All Natural Chest Rub

P

Organic and Non-Toxic Playmats

Nook Lilypad

Baby Bello Organic Playmat

CorkiMat

Wonder Mat Rainbow Foam Mat

Be On The Sea Activity Mat

Organic and Non-Toxic Playgyms

Lovevery Play Gym

Finn + Emma Play Gym

Imagination Generation Play Gym

HAN-MM Wooden Baby Gym

Play Yards

Lotus Travel Crib and Play Yard

Nuna Sena Mini Play Yard

BabyBjorn Travel Crib Light

Eco Friendly and Organic Plush Animals (Bunny)

John N Tree Amy the Bunny

Finn + Emma Dreamworld Bunny

Organic Patterned Bunny Set

Organic Farm Buddies Hip Hop Bunny

Dordor and Gorgor Organic Bunny

 

Potty Chairs

BabyBjorn Smart Potty

BecoThings BecoPotty

Ubbi 3-in-1 Potty

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R

Organic Soft Rattles

Organic Farm Buddies Rattle

Green Sprouts Chime Rattle

Dandelion Organic Frog Rattle

Eco-Friendly Wooden Ride-On Toys

Wonderworld Puffy Dragon

Wishbone Flip 2-In-1 Ride On

Hape Scoot Around Ride On

Wonderworld Ride On Zebra

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Sand Toys

Haba Spielstabil Baby Sand Set

Green Toys Sand Play Set

Sprig Toys Dolphin Adventure Play Set

Zoe b Beach Toy Set

Shape Sorters

Innovative Kids Green Start Shape Sorter

Wonderworld Natural Shape Sorter

Hape 1-2-3 Shape Sorter

 

Sleep Sacks and Swaddlers

Halo Organic SleepSack

Summer Infant SwaddleMe

Woolino 4 Season Baby Sleep Bag

Love to Dream Swaddle UP

Dordor & Gorgor Organic SleepSack

Stacking Toys

Plan Toys Stacking Ring

Hape Stack & Swivel Clown

Rainbow Stacker

Wonderworld New Stacking Rings

Toy Storage

Organic Landscape Floor Bins

Take 5 Wall Bin

Down to the Wire Wall Bins

Oeuf Classic Toy Store Storage System

Oeuf Mini Library

Way Basics Modular Storage Cubes

Hushaby Wall Rack

Dress Up for Success Wardrobe Hanger

Storybooks

Dandelion Organic Toy Crinkle Book

Ex Libris Handmade Organic Book

Wee Gallery Handmade Organic Book

Strollers

Nuna IVVI Stroller

Nuna PEPP Stroller

Bumbleride Indie Stroller

Mountain Buggy Swift

 

Sunblock

Badger Baby Sunscreen SPF 30

Sunglasses

The Honest Company Sunglasses

Sun Hat

Under the Nile Sun Hat

Swimwear/Swim Diapers

Charlie Banana Swim Diaper

Tuga Swim Diaper

Imse Vimse Swim Diaper

iPlay Ultimate Swim Diaper

The Honest Company Swim Shirt 

The Honest Company Swim Diaper

Baby Swings

Sorbus Baby Crib Cradle

Nuna LEAF Grow with Toy Bar

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Non-Toxic Teethers

Maple Teethers

Sophie The Giraffe

RiNGLEY Natural Teething Toy

Toy Phones

Plan Toys My Phone

B. Hiphone

Skip Hop Owl Phone

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V

W

Eco-Friendly Wall Decals

Pop & Lolli

weeDecor

Eco-Friendly Wooden Baby Walkers

Hape Push and Pull Wonder Walker

Wooden Walker Wagon

COSSY Wooden Walker

Wooden Walker Van

X

Y

Bedtime Yoga Books

Good Night Yoga: A Pose by Pose Bedtime Story

Sleepy Little Yoga: A Toddler’s Sleepy Book of Yoga

Good Night, Animal World

Peaceful Piggy Yoga

Z

Common Toxins to Avoid in Toys

Bisphenol A (BPA): This industrial chemical is used in the manufacturing of hard (polycarbonate) plastics and epoxy resin materials. Polycarbonate is commonly found in food storage containers, children’s toys, baby bottles, cups, and medical equipment while epoxy resins are found on the interior of some metal products like canned food, infant formula cans, and bottle tops. BPA can leach from hard plastics when it is heated making it especially imperative to buy BPA free food storage, bottles, or cups. Can be identified by a number “7”.
The Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) concluded that there was “some concern” that infant exposure to BPA could harm brain development and adversely affect behavior.

Bromine: A component in flame retardants chemicals known collectively as brominated flame retardants (BFR’s). This can be found in baby mattresses, pajamas, upholstery/furniture, action figures, dolls, and jewelry, and toy cars. This chemical effects proper brain development and the thyroid hormone, as well as causing reproductive issues and birth defects.

Cadmium: Cadmium is an inexpensive by-product of zinc with similar properties to lead. It is usually found in painted toys as well as children’s metal jewelry. Cadmium is a highly toxic carcinogen which targets the cardiovascular, renal, gastrointestinal, neurological, reproductive, and respiratory systems.

Lead: Lead’s sources in children’s toys are plastic and paint. Lead can be found in the paint commonly used in toys imported from other countries with less strict regulations. According to the CDC, lead has not been banned in the use of plastics in the U.S. Lead softens and makes plastic more flexible so that it can return to its original shape. Additionally, it may be used in some plastic toys to stabilize molecules from heat. When the plastic is exposed to substances such as sunlight, air, and detergents the chemical bond between the lead and plastics breaks down and forms a dust which can then easily enter the body. Lead can cause neurological issues as well as problems with one’s kidney’s, and bone marrow.

Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC): This is another common plastic which uses and releases a large amount of hazardous toxins (i.e. ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride) during it’s lifecycle of manufacturing, use, and disposal. It can either be hard/rigid or soft/flexible in form. If it is flexible in form, highly toxic plasticizers (likely Phthalate) have been added to it allowing for it’s form. Chewing or playing with children’s toys can cause PVC to leach and migrate. PVC’s can be spotted by a number “3” and are commonly found in cling wraps, teethers, and soft squeeze toys (balls, bath toys, dolls). Effects of PVC according to greenpeace.org can include liver and kidney lesions, reproductive abnormalities (testicular atrophy, altered development of reproductive tissues and subtle effects on sperm production), cell line transformations and cancers, including those of the liver, kidney, and mononuclear cell leukemia.

*For additional information on chemicals in toys or other products visit http://www.healthystuff.org.

Sources
http://www.cdc.gov/nceh/lead/tips/toys.htm
http://healthychild.org/blog/comments/pvc_the_most_toxic_plastic/
http://archive.greenpeace.org/comms/97/pvctoys/documents/background.html
http://www.wedowebcontent.com/case_results/common-toxins-in-toys-cause-product-liability-concerns.cfm
http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/cadmium/index.html

1 Comment

  • Reply Cristina Raymond September 21, 2018 at 5:36 am

    I noticed the Nuna brand. We have their rava car seat and the nuna mixx stroller. Do those quality as non toxic? Or is it just those specific strollers you mentioned?

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