Jun

29

Control Pests Safely with EcoSMART (Giveaway!)

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ecosmartOne of the questions we get often around here is “What is a safe way to control bugs?” and up until now I only had home remedies and natural tricks to share.  I discovered EcoSMART online and ordered myself a few products to try out.  They carry a full line of pesticides that are based solely on essential oils and the natural oils plants use to defend themselves against pests.  I admit to being skeptical.  So far my home remedies were, at best, mediocre in preventing or controlling pests in my house and in my garden.

My real first test came when we had a lovely patio put in with tumbled pavers.  This patio changed my life… we spend hours out there playing and eating, especially during our Florida winters.  But with that came small weeds that wedged in between and ruined my patio chi.  My husband of course wanted to go on a rampage with a bottle of weed killer.  Instead I tried EcoSMART’s Weed and Grass Killer.  In a day all those pesky weeds were shriveled brown nothings that were swept away with a broom.  I felt so victorious!  When the box arrived I was immediately aware of the strong scent these products have but since thats the only “drawback” I’ll take that over chemical pesticides any day.

EcoSMART has a ton of products utilizing organic plant oils to control and tame pests and weeds, safe for use around kids and pets, which put me at ease.  I’ve since used the ant and roach killer with perfect success as well.  Totally impressed with EcoSMART!

Win It!

EcoSMART is giving away a can of EcoSMART Organic Ant Killer,  a great product to kill ants and all types of household bugs, to TWO lucky winners.  To enter:

  1. Visit EcoSmart.com and tell us which product you would love to try in a comment on this post.
  2. For an extra entry, follow us on Twitter.com and tweet our giveaway “Win EcoSMART Organic Ant Killer on SafeMama.com @safemama” (or something of that nature).  Leave a comment here so your extra entry will get counted!

Giveaway open to US residents.  2 Winners will be chosen at random.  Entries accepted until Midnight on Friday July 3rd 2009!  Good luck!

Congratulations to Kristen and Becca for picking up a can of EcoSMART Organic Ant Killer.  Thank you EcoSmart for the giveaway and thanks readers for entering and participating.  More to come!

Jun

25

Bisphenol-A: How Much Evidence Do We Need?

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soda-canI was going to let this slide but I’ve heard the same few phrases a few times and now I’m thoroughly annoyed.  These phrases include things like “activist hysteria” and “BPA has been around for 60 years, don’t you think the FDA would have taken notice if it was harmful?” and “activists in the blogosphere are creating unnecessary concern” and my favorite “There is no evidence that BPA in consumer products ever harmed a child or adult.”

Oh, really? That’s twice today I’ve read articles stating that there is no scientific evidence that BPA can harm anyone and that “activists” are just creating unnecessary hype.  Let’s review some of this non-existent scientific evidence shall we?

And the list goes on and on…  If that’s not enough scientific evidence that Bisphenol-A needs to be re-evaluated for safety than I don’t know what people like Ms. Whelan from Forbes Magazine or Dr Gilbert Ross of the American Council on Science and Health who seems to think there “isn’t a shred of scientific or medical sense in the proposed ban of bisphenol-A“  needs to hear in order to consider that perhaps just because something has been in use for 60 years doesn’t mean that there aren’t underlying effects that people are experiencing in their normal lives that may have been caused or enhanced by over-exposure to chemicals in our daily lives. Could they be right?  Maybe!  And I hope they are… I wish I could be that confident that chemical makers and the FDA had my best interest at heart.  I wish I could just blindly trust the way they do.  I’d probably sleep better at night if I could just leave my health and safety up to other people rather than opening my eyes to what’s going on around me.

It’s hard to tell why John Smith developed Diabetes at the age of 60.  Could it be BPA? Maybe, maybe not.  But as a consumer and a parent and a human being… I don’t want risks from chemicals to up my chances of developing health problems later in life.  Nor do I want to expose my kids to something that *might* create reproductive problems for them in the future. MAYBE is not good enough for me.

Those of us who write about and talk about pushing for this change are not trying to be alarmist, or to just have something to be hysterical about.  We’ve read the studies, we’ve looked at the research and we’ve wondered “what if”.  We also have recognized that living without overexposure to BPA in our lives is 100% possible.  Does that mean less money for companies who rely on BPA? Sure.  Do I care? No.

Living with blind faith that “regulators” are protecting me and everything I touch is safe for my health and my family is just not something I will ever do.

Jun

23

Clean George Giveaway!

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Clean GeorgeI’m often accused of being overly critical of product ingredients.  People write in to me saying things like “What am I supposed to use now… MUD?“.  I swear I’m not analyzing every ingredient in products to make your life difficult.  But the more we discover about chemicals the more natural the products I prefer become.  Are you going to die immediately if you use a product with Phenoxyethanol in it?  Probably not.  But I’m finding that more purely natural products are out there and available to us.

A good example is Clean George!  I fell for Clean George a while back when looking into hand cleansers and sanitizers.  What I discovered is that alcohol based hand sanitizers kill both bad and good germs on your skin making you more susceptible to the very things that make you sick.  We need to practice good hand washing habits and when we can’t use a hand cleanser that can clean and protect your hands until you can.  Using Tea Tree oil, which has antibacterial properties is used to clean off the icky without harming the good stuff that helps keep you healthy (and soft).  Not to mention alcohol based hand sanitizers can be dangerous to little kids (especially if they decide to eat it).

Clean George is natural, alcohol free and comes in 3 scents: Lovin’ Lavender, Mint-alyptus, and Grapefruit n’ Sage and is packaged in 100% post consumer recycled plastic.

Win One!

We’re giving away a bottle of Clean George to 2 lucky winners.  To enter:

1. Visit CleanGeorge.com and find out what Broadway play the creator use dot star in and leave a comment on this entry to let us know.

2.  For an extra entry follow us on Twitter and tweet our giveaway.  Leave a seperate comment on this entry to get your extra entries counted.

Two winners will be chosen at random.  Open to US residents.  Entries will be accepted until midnight on June 30th, 2009 EST.  Good luck and thanks for entering!

Giveaway Closed.  Thanks for entering!  Congratulations to Jess and Cate for picking up a bottle of Clean George!  More giveaways coming soon, stay tuned!


Jun

22

Review: The New Britax Advocate CS

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britaxadvocateWhen I had my first son and It was time to graduate him to a larger car seat I did what any parent does and scoured the Internet for the best seat possible.  Reading Consumer Reports and comparing the safety features of the seats available.  I even tried with all my might to get the sales rep to point me in the direction of the best seat, which they aren’t allowed to do.  I ended up purchasing a Britax Marathon at the time.

One of the things I love and trust about the Britax company is their intense commitment to safety and the fact that they are continuously working on improving the seats they have to include features that make parent misuse less of an issue.  Did you know that 90% of car seats are not installed properly? That’s worrisome, and I know that the new safety features Britax keeps coming out with are helping to reduce the errors we can sometimes make.

Last time we reviewed their Britax Boulevard CS they had included their new Click Safe feature that lets you know the child is buckled in properly.  When strapping in your child and pulling the tightening strap to make the shoulders and lap restraints snug, there is an audible “CLICK” to let you know they are truly snug and safe.  My first Britax didn’t have this feature and having that feature now is a huge help, and I feel better knowing my son is in there correctly.

Their new Britax Advocate CS has this wonderful feature as well as a bevy of safety features that we feel make this seat one of the more superior brands of car seats.  The Advocate allows you to keep your child rear-facing up to 35lbs, making it easier to keep your child rear facing for a longer period of time.  Despite the AAP recommendations still remain that the child remain rear facing until 1 years old at at least 20 lbs, there is evidence to suggest that the longer a child can stay rear facing the safer they may be in an accident… they are now recommending age 2.

The new Advocate CS also has new patented Side Impact Cushion Technology that greatly lessen the danger to your child as well as the passengers riding along side them in the event of a side impact accident… it reduces the impact crash energy by 50% which is important due to side impact crashes being some of the most dangerous.  According to Dr. Laura Jana, a pediatrician and mom of three, cars are not designed to protect children in side impact crashes, so the seat you select should have the best protection available.

On top of all the safety features the Advocate CS has a load of other features that make this seat one of the best in my opinion.  We had a chance to check out a sample and were greatly impressed with the ease of use.  You are able to manually adjust the strap height and head restraint protection without completely dismantling the seat (like some others I’ve used).  I know, because I tried it.  I am the worst when it comes to adjusting features like this and I was able to adjust the harness height without any trouble.  I sincerely think that all that “un-doing” to adjust seats is dangerous.. the less you have to fiddle with the better.  I also never have to untangle the 5-point harness thanks to their Tangle-Free harness.

It’s no secret that we love Britax and when it comes to your child’s safety, this is one place that buying the best is a critical purchase. As with any car seat, I think it’s vital to have your seat checked by a Certified Child Safety Seat Inspector for ultimate safety (and peace of mind).  Many cities have a  at your local fire department.  They may have monthly events where you can visit and have your seats checked or you can sometimes schedule appointments.

Look for your local Child Safety Seat Inspector on SeatCheck.org or at USA.SafeKids.org.

Jun

19

Guest Post: Stephanie of Bubble & Bee Tells Us About Dimethicone

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stephStephanie from one of our favorite companies Bubble & Bee, where she creates awesome products from lip balm to deodorant to lotion sticks (her Geranium Lime Pit Putty is a SafeMama Fave) has so graciously offered her chemical expertise to us when we’ve needed it. In true Stephanie form, she came through for us when we asked her about the “real deal” on Dimethicone. I see it pop up everywhere from sunscreen, moisturizer to make up.   I asked her about it when a reader wrote in to us from Lovely SafeMama inquiring about the safety of Jane Iredale’s Cosmetics.  Dimethicone was one of the ingredients I saw pop up in almost every formulation so I thought it best to ask Steph about it.  Here’s Stephanie’s  breakdown!

EWG Risk Score: 3

What is it: Dimethicone is a silicone product that’s used as a skin conditioning agent, hair conditioning agent, and emollient (skin softener).  Depending on how it’s made, it can also be used as an industrial lubricant and caulk. It’s also a main ingredient of Silly Putty.  According to EWG, “Dimethicone is a mixture of fully methylated linear siloxane polymers end blocked with trimethylsiloxy units.”  In other words, it’s a highly industrialized, highly synthesized non-natural ingredient. It’s also known at “polydimethylsiloxane”

Why is it a risk: According to the Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List, dimethicone is bioaccumulative in humans and wildlife.  Basically it pollutes our bodies and environments and accumulates in our organs.  It’s not a known carcinogen or anything like that, but why add to the toxic load of environmental toxins that we add to our bodies on a daily basis?  In addition, poisonous hydrochloric gas is emitted during the chemical production of this ingredient.

What type of products it is in:

  • Sunscreen
  • Moisturizer
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Makeup
  • Personal Lubricant

A few companies that use this chemical:

  • Almay
  • Jason Naturals
  • KY
  • Shikai
  • Avalon Organics
  • EO
  • Revlon
  • Aveeno

Steph’s Opinion: There are definitely worse chemicals than dimethicone, but there are definitely healthier, more natural options.  Why use a silicon-based polymer when you can use a natural oil or butter as an emollient or skin conditioner?  It’s used in shampoos and conditioners to make your hair feel soft and silky, however, it’s not really making your hair softer–it’s just coating the hair so it feels this way.  It’s one of those ingredients that’s used in lotions to trick us in to thinking it’s healing our skin because it makes the skin feel soft.  In reality it’s only covering problems and not fostering actual healing.

Sources:

http://www.cosmeticdatabase.com/ingredient.php?ingred06=702011&refurl=/product.php?prod_id=49387&&nothanks=1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polydimethylsiloxane

More Info: Stephanie recently launched an awesome resource called Chemical of the Day where she highlights a ew chemical each day.  She has a weath of knowledge and information to share so I suggest you check it out.  Also check out her great products on her site Bubble & Bee!  Thanks Stephanie!!!

Jun

17

Summer Series! Safer Ice Pop Molds

Filed Under Bisphenol-A, Food Safety, product finds | 4 Comments

rocketpopEveryone loves ice pops.  If you don’t, you’re weird or have sensitive teeth.  I’ve had this article in my head for almost a year and never got around to posting it until now.  I have actually started writing it about 13 times but was holding out to find one product and could never find what I was looking for.  Ice Pop molds are an awesome way to do something fun with the kids and not to mention a good way to sneak yogurt or pureed/juiced veggies into their diet without them knowing.  I’m known to sneak spinach into smoothies so why not freeze them?

But what ice pop molds are BPA Free (and PVC, Phthalate, lead free etc)?  Good question.  I went hunting for some kind of awesome stainless steel set but came up totally empty handed.  So I found a couple that pass the test as far as plastic goes.  Here are my top picks:

icepopKinderville Ice Pop Molds: Kinderville is one of our favorite companies.  They carry a bevy of great products including squeeze up ice pop molds.  All their items are made with BPA, Phthalate, PVC, and everything free Silicone that is a non-leaching material so it’s safe for use in the dishwasher, microwave and the freezer.  They’re cute too!  Check out Kinderville’s ice pop molds and other food storage items on Kinderville’s website.

Tovolo Ice Pop Molds: Tovolo has several different styles to pick from, star shaped ice pops, bars, etc and they’re all made of Polypropylene plastic (BPA Free #5 plastic) according to the company.  What I like about these is that you can do some creative ice pop making with the cool shapes.  They also carry silicone ice cream sandwich molds which look like a lot of fun too.  And check out these Jewel Pop Molds!  How cute!  What little girl wouldn’t love a jewel popsicle ring?

orkaOrka Ice Pops:  Orka makes silicone molds in a neat twisty shape and have silicone tabs for easy removal.  I can’t tell you how many times I was standing there using a butter knife trying to pry an ice pop out of its mold.  Makes for a mangled ice pop and is not the safest way to remove them.  Silicone with its flexible nature makes for removing super easy.  They come in white and brown,  which, not that it matters what color they are but the brown reminds me of ice cream so these would be great for yogurt based ice pops.   I love the twisted portion too.

Lekue Silicone Ice Molds: For those who prefer “push-up” style ice pop consumption there’s an alternative for you too.  These silicone molds are made in a slim cone shape, which makes for easy filling and probably a little less mess for eating.  You can push the ice pop up from the bottom like those old freezer ice things we ate as kids… only this way you can make your own and skip all the food coloring.

SiliconeZone Popsicle Molds:  These haven’t been available on Amazon for a while but they are neat tier shaped molds made of silicone that look neat (and big!).  SiliconeZone makes a ton of freezer molds if you’re into funny shaped ice cubes too.  I can’t seem to find the popsicle molds for sale online but if you run over them in a kitchen store they look like a good pick.  Plus I’m partial to the molds made of silicone… for one silicone is a great alternative if you’re going to use plastic and two, easy removal is key.  No one wants a repeat of my butterknife incident.

There are several others I’ve found but either I couldn’t determine the materials or the company never got back to me regarding their BPA Free status so I just listed the few I knew were safer.  I found one by Norpro which had a stainless steel top and plastic receptacles, which utilizes wooden sticks, which some might find desirable but I couldn’t verify the plastic and lets face it, we don’t need to be tossing wooden sticks into the trash every day do we? So I skipped it.  My dream ice pop maker, which I’ve searched for endlessly for a year, would be a stainless steel style one that had that pop out mechanism (like those old fashioned ice cube trays.  Stainless steel ice cube trays exist but no ice pop molds (yet…says coming soon). I thought for sure Williams Sonoma would have something like that since its kind of a cool “retro” thing but alas, I cannot find it.  If anyone does, please let me know and I’ll love you forever and ever.

Low Budget Ice Pop Tip:  Jam a popsicle stick into a yogurt container and freeze.  Healthy, quick and you can reuse the container (as long as its not polystyrene) again.  I’ve also frozen those Stonyfield yogurt tubes but those create waste so I’d opt for something reusable to save yourself some cash.

Get Your Own: You can find most of these in on Amazon (check the dishware category for the ones available), but I’d also be willing to bet you could find these at kitchen specialty stores in your area too.

SafeMama’s Banana Papaya Ice Pops
Ingredients:
2 Cups Papaya Nectar (or juice)
2 large ripe bananas
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons plain yogurt

Instructions:
In a blender, mix until smooth. Pour into ice pop molds and freeze. Voila.

Jun

12

Review: Badger Anti-Bug Balm

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badgerstickIt’s my birthday. So I decided to review a product by a company that I really love and admire.  Badger!  I got a mysterious package from them yesterday with some awesome samples to try out – and a handful of my most favorite thing on earth, lip balms.  So since they made my birthday brighter I thought I’d share with you my experience using their Badger Bug Balm product in the last few months.

I came across Badger’s Anti-Bug Balm in Publix in south Florida of all places and grabbed one to give it a shot.  If I’m being honest I kept thinking “How can you make bug balm work, how could it possibly cover enough area to keep me from getting bit?”  But I had such good luck with their sunscreen (a SafeMama top pick!) that I had to put my faith in it.  Well I was shown the way when I gave it a go.

Most of the Balms come in tins, but this particular balm is in a fat push up stick with a screw cap which is super handy.  The balm glides on smooth and a couple swipes gives you enough balm to rub in to cover larger areas like legs and arms.  This is especially easier to do with little kids because they are so wiggly.  The biggest problem I have with bug sprays is that my son is always moving and I’ve accidentally got him in the eyes (I know… bad mommy!) but due to the fine mists that some of them come in its hard to get them protected.  With Badgers Bug Balm you can swipe it on and rub it in so you know where they’re covered.  Sprays kind of go all over the place and you don’t know whats what.

Badger only uses natural ingredients and most are now USDA Certified Organic.  And they are all eco-conscious, fair trade, family centered and kind people.  This bug balm held up against aggressive mosquitoes in muggy Florida and Georgia so I am pretty sure its strong engouh for most buggy situations!  SafeMama gives Badger the stamp of approval!  Love Badger!!!

Get It: Order it online at BadgerBalm.com – Bug balms also come in their cute tins too.

Jun

9

Coke and Del Monte Plot to Deceive Consumers about BPA

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soda-canI wrote last week about the meetings manufacturers had regarding the public view of BPA.  Since then the meeting notes we’re leaked to the Internet and many of us were fuming that companies like Coca Cola and Del Monte were discussing using scare tactics and a pregnant woman role model to change our perception of BPA (which is found in the lining of most canned goods and soda).

As consumers, we’re entitled to know truths about what our food is exposed to and since BPA has come into the spotlight we’ve seen study after study showing potentially harmful effects of exposure.  I won’t list it all out here again but we’re not naive to BPA anymore and finding out that companies would rather spend money on deceiving us than to take advantage of an opportunity to use an alternative (which is already in effect in Japan so don’t give me that “there is no other option” baloney) is a real testament to how big companies view its consumers: As a bunch of people who are too stupid to know better.  Well … we’re not. And we want to tell you so.

The Environmental Working Group has launched a new effort to help those who want to express their disgust to companies entertaining the idea of deceiving consumers about BPA.  Visit the EWG for phone numbers to Coke and Del Monte so you can tell them yourself.

Coca-Cola: 1-800-GET-COKE, then press 2
Del Monte: 1-800-543-3090

You can express your disgust about their unethical ideas to deceive consumers any way you like really, but the EWG has a sample script in case you’re not sure how to approach it.

“”Hello, My name is ______________. I’m shocked and disappointed in your unethical approach to business when it comes to BPA – placing profits ahead of my family’s health and using fear tactics to placate consumers about a clearly dangerous chemical. The BPA needs to go – NOW. Thank you.”

Visit the EWG website and tell them about your calls… they want to know how Coca Cola and Del Monte are reacting to consumer feedback regarding this matter.

If you’re not planning on participating, remember the impact we had on BPA in baby products.  Everywhere you go baby items say BPA Free now and it wasn’t like that just a year ago.  We as consumers and parents have made a difference.. with every phone call, letter or blog entry.  We are more powerful than you think.

Jun

5

Dear SafeMama: Summer Series – Baby Pools

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dear safemamaQ: Do you know of any baby/wading pools that are safe from phthalates/pvc/bpa? I really want to get one for play at home with my 9 month old but am concerned they will leach chemicals. Thanks.

I get this question a lot and really wish I had a better answer.  Hopefully in the next few years there will be better options available but for now we’re pretty limited when it comes to water toys and the use of vinyl or PVC.  Most mainstream blow up style pools are made with vinyl because of its water resistant nature and its ability (through the use of phthalates) to be flexible.  Same with beach balls, slip n slides and all those fun outdoor water toys.  I’ll admit all those vinyl pools look like a LOT more fun, but if you’re worried about using PVC then unfortunately there aren’t a ton of options in this area but I have but one answer for right now:

Molded Pools. From what I’ve gathered, the majority of molded kid pools are made of HDPE (High Density Polyethylene or #4 on the recycling scale).  These are available many times out front at the grocery store.  You’ve seen them propped up by the door sometimes in 2 sizes with weird fish all over them.  Toys R Us carries a couple molded pools made of #4 plastic as well.

Many of the molded pools I’ve found have a recycling mark on them somewhere but I have seen some that were not marked with recycling codes.  However my best guess is that most molded pools are not made of PVC.  (But don’t quote me on that – there is always the exception).  If anyone has ideas I’m happy to add reader feedback!

Jun

2

Eco-Freindly Portable Changing Station by Journey Light (Giveaway!)

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one small changeYou know you’ve done it, changed a diaper on one of those baby changing stations in a public bathroom when you’ve forgotten something to lay them on.  (*cough* Dad *cough*) or you’re out somewhere with your older kids and the baby needs changing pronto in the back of the car.  We’ve been in those situations.  They inevitably pop up.  So when I learned about Journey Lights One Small Change I thought “What a cool idea!”.

One Small Change is a portable changing pad that folds up flat and can be carried with a shoulder strap or simply stored in your car for on-the-go changes.  What is really great about it is that its made with environmentally friendly materials.  The whole thing is made with Hemp and Organic Cotton, low impact dyes and an eco-friendly non-toxic textile finish to keep messes to a minimum.  Simply blot up with a towel.   All Journey Light products are manufactured responsibly without harming people or the environment.  We like that.   one small change

The center area has a compostable cornstarch foam pad insert to keep baby comfy while the side panel provides space for wipes and a few diapers.   One Small Change is machine washable and fits on standard changing tables in public restrooms with slots for the table harness for safety.  Neat!

Get One Small Change: This would make a great Father’s Day gift for Daddy-to-be!  You can order them online at Journey Light Inc. along with her other great products.  Bonus: Get a 25% OFF with the code “safemama“  at check out and on top of that, all orders get free shipping.   What a great deal!

Win One!

We’re giving away a  One Small Change Portable Changing Station to one lucky reader.  Here’s how to enter:

1. Comment on this entry after visiting Journey Light Inc and let us know what color One Small Step you would choose.  We’d love to hear your “public restroom diaper changing  horror stories” while you’re at it.  You know you’ve got ‘em!

2. For a bonus entry Twitter this giveaway and leave a comment here linking to your tweet

One winner will be selected at random.  Entries accepted until 12 pm EST on June 9, 2009.  Open to US and Canada.  Good luck!

Giveaway Closed! Congratulations Brenna for picking up a One Small Change portable changing station.  Thanks to everyone who entered and tweeted the giveaway… and for sharing your restroom horror stories with us! We’ll have more fun giveaways soon.

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