Jul
23
Phthalates in pills? What’s next?
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Just when you think you’ve got it covered in terms of avoiding phthalates, you find out there’s something else to worry about (seriously, is there anything that doesn’t have phthalates or BPA?).
An article via the Daily Green reports of a new study that found over the counter tablets contain enough phthalates to increase your level 100 times over, before it’s quickly metabolized by the body:
The protective layer that coats the outside of drug capsules contains enough of a phthalate to drive levels in those taking the drugs above the daily intake limits designated by food regulatory agencies in Europe.
While the phthalate and its breakdown products leave the body within one to three days, longterm use could keep their levels elevated and raise the risk of health effects associated with the endocrine disruptors. Taking phthalates out of medicines would limit exposure, say the study’s authors.
The protective layer that coats the outside of drug capsules contains enough of a phthalate to drive levels in those taking the drugs above the daily intake limits designated by food regulatory agencies in Europe.Read the entire article over at The Daily Green.
Apr
23
Dear SafeMama: Shower Etiquette, Reader Feedback
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I’m pregnant and have baby showers coming up and I’m pretty frustrated and worried with the baby gift shopping.
Here is what I don’t want:
1) People supporting companies that use BPA and other harmful chemicals to buy gifts for me. It feel like they’d be doing a very unhelpful thing in my name, and I don’t want these companies to be encouraged or benefit from what they are doing.
2) The waste. I try to be as green as possible and either use or donate everything. I ethically can’t donate a product that I wouldn’t use on my OWN baby to anyone. So what then – all these products I won’t use will end up in a landfill somewhere? It would be easier if I could just return the items I don’t want, but I noticed that a lot of these people coming to showers like to take products out of their original packaging or don’t include gift receipts.
How can I convey this information in my shower invitations? I don’t want to offend everyone, and I don’t want to come across as unappreciative. Do you think I should include an insert about what BPA is and why it is harmful? Should I go into some kind of explanation as to why I hope people will buy from different companies? Is there any way for me to do this with a little class without making some kind of horrendous etiquette faux pas?
Good morning SafeParents! No judgements here… this is a legitimate concern for many women now that things like BPA and Phthalates in baby skin care are on the forefront. What’s the best way to handle it? We received this question from a reader and while we have our own thoughts on handling baby gifts we thought we’d turn this one over to you. We’re interested in seeing what other parents would do or what advice you’ll have for her. We can imagine she isn’t alone in this scenario and we’d love your feedback. Comments are open on this entry for you to share your advice. We defer to you…
Apr
13
SafeMama’s 2009 Safer Sunscreen Cheat Sheet
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It was high time to redo last year’s Safer Sunscreen Showdown.. spring is here and summer is around the corner! So here’s the scoop:
SafeMama™ Sunscreen Criteria: All sunscreens we approved needed to be free of parabens, phthalates, PEG’s, propylene glycol, SLS, dioxanes, and synthetic fragrances. Another ingredient we watch out for is the synthetic chemical oxybenzone. Oxybenzone is an endocrine disruptor which can affect the nervous system, has been linked to cancer in some laboratory studies, and creates free-radicals when exposed to the sun which are harmful. Below are our selections of safer natural sunscreens that use mineral (or sometimes referred to a physical) sunscreen which is typically Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide or any combination of those two.
A note about the Skin Deep ratings. Their ratings are a good start, but take them with a grain of salt. They have a big job over there and sometimes formulas change and their information gets a little outdated. Which is why we stress learning to read the labels! Concerning sunscreen, the EWG’s Skin Deep published a sunscreen guide last year and while we generally respect the research and efforts of EWG, we don’t agree 100% with their top picks. For example the top choice on their Top 10 list is Blue Lizard without oxybenzone, but all Blue Lizard products contain multiple parabens, Propylene Glycol and PEG’s not to mention the giant list of chemical ingredients on every label. So, again… read labels and don’t just take anyone’s word for it.
* A note about Micronized and Nano: This is a controversial topic and there have been many reports that micronized vs. nano particles of titanium or zinc oxide have the ability to pass through the skin more easily (which is why they aren’t as white as others). There is also a concern that nano titanium/zinc dioxide particles have higher photo-reactivity than coarser particles and may generate free radicals that can cause cell damage. Some manufacturers have addressed this issue by coating the particles to prevent free radical formation. We have listed the exact active ingredient in each sunscreen for a reason. So you as a consumer can decide which is right for you. We will continue to investigate these materials further and share with you our findings. We are comfortable recommending sunscreens with Micronized zinc or titanium (most natural sunscreens ARE) NANO zinc or titanium is something we feel should be avoided if possible.
These are NOT in order of recommendation… this is a random list.
Badger All Natural Sunscreen for Face & Body (SafeMama’s Top Pick)
Protection: SPF 30+ / SPF 15
Active Ingredient: Micronized Zinc Oxide 20.5% (read this)
Skin Deep Rating SPF 30: 1 (last updated 03/07) SPF 15: 2 (last updated 03/07)
Price: ~ $14.00
Reviews: Kathy says, “I had heard Badger sunscreen was like spreading toothpaste, but I’ve got to say that totally isn’t the case at all. Goes on thick (like any natural sunscreen) but spreads really easily, doesn’t have an overpowering smell and really protects nicely. One of my new favorites! Badger says its naturally water resistant and I’d have to agree. One of the few that are 100% chemical free.” Read our full review here!
Notes: For extra protection, choose Badger Lip Balm SPF 15 – safe for you and the kids.
Mama Rose’s Naturals Sunblocker All Natural Sunscreen
Protection: SPF 30, SPF 50
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide (inquiring further information)
Skin Deep Rating: N/A
Price: ~ $15.00 – 18.00
Notes: Seems to be chemical free, comes in an SPF 50 which is the highest natural sunscreen SPF we’ve seen. Available online through the companies website.
TruKid Sunny Days Face Stick
Protection: SPF 30+
Active Ingredient: Micronized* Titanium Dioxide 8%
Skin Deep Rating: 0 (last updated 3/08)
Price: ~ $8.99
Reviews: Kathy says “I carry one of these in my bag for those ‘oops I forgot’ moments or unexpected uses. I rub a little on faces and cheeks for quick protection. Makes getting tops of ears and noses easy too…stays on well. ”
Weleda Children’s Sun Screen
Protection: SPF 18
Active Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide 7.6%, Zinc Oxide 0.4%
Skin Deep Rating: 4 (last updated 6/08)
Price: ~ $14.00
Reviews: Statia Says: “Neither of us has tried this sunscreen yet, however by the ingredients listed, we feel it makes the list and is considered one of the safer sunscreens out there.”
JASON Cosmetics Chemical Free Sunblock (Sunbrella’s version too)
Protection: SPF 30+
Active Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide (8.0%), Zinc Oxide (2.5%)
Skin Deep Rating: 1 (last updated 12/08)
Price: ~ $12.49
Reviews: Kathy Says: “I really liked the way this goes on, and the scent is beachy, not chemical smelling. It reminds me of old school Coppertone. I use this on myself too. “
Soleo Organics Chemical Free Sunscreen
Protection: SPF 30
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 22.3%
Skin Deep Rating: 0 (last updated 03/08)
Price: ~ $9 – $23.00
Reviews: Coming Soon
California Baby Everyday/Year-Round™ Sunscreen
Protection: SPF 30+ (Also avail. in SPF 18)
Active Ingredient: Micronized* Titanium Dioxide
Skin Deep Rating SPF 30: 1 (last updated 03/07) Skin Deep Rating SPF 18: 2 (last updated 03/07)
Price: ~ $17.99 – 19.99 No fragrance: $17.00 – 19.00 With Citronella: $19.00 – 25.00
Reviews: Kathy Says: “CA Baby SPF 30 goes on thick and works well but it’s sticky.”
Statia Says: “We have the bug blend and it goes on well, not as sticky, but it has a strong smell.”
Variations: These come in a No Fragrance version and a Citronella version (which Kathy can never find)
California Baby Everyday/Year-Round™ Sunblock Stick
Protection: SPF 30+
Active Ingredient: Micronized* Titanium Dioxide
Skin Deep Rating: N/A
Price: ~ $14.99
Burt’s Bees Chemical Free Sunscreen (w/ or w/o Hemp Seed Oil)
Protection: SPF 30+ (Also avail. in SPF 15)
Active Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide (8.58%) (EWG claims it’s Nano Titanium Dioxide)
Skin Deep Rating SPF 30: 3 (last updated 06/08) SPF 15: 3 (last updated 06/08)
Price: ~ $9.99 – 11.00
Reviews: Statia Says: “I wasn’t really that impressed with this stuff. It was immediately cakey upon contact with the skin, and yet, I still felt really sticky. I felt gross all day.”
Kathy says, “I made friends with the SPF 30 version… it is a little tough to get on but it protects like the rest. It’s not my first choice, but it works.”
Erbaviva Natural Children’s Sunscreen
Protection: SPF 15
Active Ingredient: Micronized* Titanium Dioxide
Skin Deep Rating: N/A
Price: ~ $26.00
Reviews: Kathy says, ” This sunscreen blends in wonderfully and there is no over powering scent whatsoever – great for faces too.” Full review here.
SuperGoop Dr. T’s Quickstick
Protection: SPF 30
Active Ingredient: Titanium Dioxide 8%, Zinc Oxide 5%
Skin Deep Rating: N/A
Price: ~ $9.00
Important Editor’s Note: This is the only SuperGoop product we feel comfortable recommending. The other sunscreen’s and products they offer contain Avobenzone, Octinoxate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Padimate O, Propylene Glycol, PEG’s, and several parabens which of course are ingredients we adamantly avoid. We listed the Quickstick as an option but if we had to choose, we’d opt to support companies who have made a commitment to safer skin care in general.
Kabana Skin Care Green Screen
Protection: SPF 20
Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 25%
Skin Deep Rating: N/A
Price: ~ $16.50 40z.
Company Website: KabanaSkinCare.com
Notes: Made from 8 edible-grade organic and natural ingredients and uses non-nano Zinc Oxide for protection. This only has an SPF of 20 (also available in tinted SPF 22 and SPF 15) but it a great option as far as safe ingredients go. We’re anxious to give it a try.
Notes: For extra protection, choose their Liplovers™ Natural Lip Balm with 10% Zinc Oxide sunscreen protection – safe for you and the kids.
Sunscreen Usage and Sun Tips
Follow the directions on the sunscreen you use for proper sun protection. However, our motto is “everything in moderation”. This means sun exposure too of course. It’s ok to be out in the sun for 20 minutes without covering every square inch of your kid with SPF 80. Sun exposure is good for us, (Vitamin D!), and it’s been studied that people – especially kids - with regular moderate time in the sun are healthier and may have less risk of developing conditions like Multiple Sclerosis or other auto-immune deficiencies. But sunburns are not good, so choose a safe sunscreen and apply according to the directions for days when extended sun exposure is on the docket!
When the option is available, use hats, cotton clothing or use the shade of umbrellas to avoid too much sun exposure. No need to bake in the sun all day… keep cool and stay in the shade! Investing in some SPF Protected clothing for the kids is a good idea too. Reduces the need for so much sunscreen and can have a UVB protection of up to 50. Snapper Rock makes great SPF Swimwear for kids. We also like Baby Banz Sun Hats for baby and kids… they also have a wide brimmed bucket hat with an Ultraviolet Protection Factor rating of 50+. The wide brim helps keep sun off kids faces.
After Sun Soothers
I got the idea to include these after a day at the beach on Easter Sunday (I know, I know… my mom already told me it was 30 degrees in New York, I swear I’m not trying to rub it in!) when we were in the sun for a particularly long day. I sometimes use after sun lotions or balms to hydrate my skin. A few I like:
Badger Balm Bali Balm. We’ve never tried it but it’s an organic balm designed just for after sun exposure. Cocoa and Shea Butters, with Olive and Jojoba to make a soothing body balm good for after sun, or for dry skin. Has a tropical scent! made completely with natural and organic ingredients.. not a synthetic ingredient in the bunch. We love Badger!
Burt’s Bees After Sun Lotion with Aloe, Linden Extract and nourishing Coconut Oil. This has a really fresh scent and feels great on hot skin. I actually put this in the fridge before I leave so it’s extra cold. Like with many of the Burt’s Bees products this isn’t 100% natural (or organic for that matter but it’s easy to find in stores.
Enjoy the outdoors! Be sure to check out our Safer Bug Repellent Report for safe choices to keep the buggies at bay.
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Mar
31
Review: New Boon Bath Toys
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I recently got my hands on all of the new Boon Bath Toys for my son. Our bath toy collection had drastically dwindled last year when I learned about PVC and Phthalates and promptly pitched everything we had. Bye bye bath squirties. Then, light shone down on me when I entered a giveaway at The Soft Landing (hey I like to win things too!) and I was totally giddy.
To start, these bath toys are totally cute, are BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free so you can be confident that your little one isn’t chewing on some off-gassing toxic piece of junk. They’re done in the bright colors we’re used to from Boon products and I have to say, I even had a great time with them.
The Boon Scrubble Squirties are adorable (and also double as a good “car wash” if you have boys) and my favorite part is they unscrew so not only can you refill them quick, you can clean them. Traditional bath squirters tend to get moldy and end up in the garbage since there is no real easy way to get them clean. These wash up easy and you can mix and match them.
Boon Splat Bath Toy works like a good old simple ring toss. The blue Splat floats on the water and my son and I take turns trying to get the rings on the peg. He thinks its hilarious. And of course the Boon Water Bugs Bath Toy is my favorite. The little bugs float on the water and you can scoop them (or other things) up with the little net. Overall good bath time fun! When they get a little grimy you can run them through the dishwasher on the top rack and they’re good as new so these will last a long time. Good job Boon!
Get Boon Bath Toys: Pick up any of the three Boon Bath Toy sets at The Soft Landing, and don’t forget to use our SafeMama coupon code “SF-10” for 10% off your order.
Feb
21
Preserve: Helping Us Avoid Adding to Landfills
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! One of the things that’s been a challenge for everyone is avoid excess plastic. I know for myself, I’ve been trying my best to buy things with less packaging or made with sustainable materials. But everyone knows, its tough to avoid plastic all together. A friend, (Hi Jenn!) pointed me to a company called Preserve that creates 100% recycled plastic kitchen and home items that can be recycled back to them when you’re done with them.
Preserve carries a line of good looking kitchenware like cutting boards, colanders, food storage and measuring cups. They also have a line of tableware; plates, cups and utensils, and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. All in fun colors and safe BPA-Free recycled materials The best part is when you’re done with them or they’ve gotten worn you can drop them off at a Preserve “Gimme 5” Recycling location to be reused for other Preserve products. They also recycle Brita filters! Ever wonder what to do with those? Now you can drop them off at a Gimme 5 location or send them to Preserve to be recycled.
Where and How: You can find a list of Gimme 5 locations on their website as well as purchase their totally recycled products online at PreserveProducts.com.
Feb
16
The New CPSC law in effect
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Last week, I had to run to Toys R Us for a birthday present, just two days after the new CPSC law had gone into effect. I was more curious to see how retailers were taking action.
I noticed that the shelves were a little more bare, but quite frankly, I was disappointed. I’m pretty sure the Yo Gabba Gabba figurines my kid wanted so badly were vinyl, along with many other items in the store. And I saw the same thing at Target. Dolls still on the shelves, and many other questionable toys.
The new law, no doubt has been confusing to many people. I’ve read countless articles with quotes from consignment store owners, who are either confused or are being downright defiant about taking items off their shelves. And in all honesty, I can’t see how the CPSC is going to have the time to enforce every single mom and pop store in the US. I’ve read countless blog posts about how this is going to affect the handmade community and the actions taken to help save them.
In case you still aren’t sure about the new law, and believe me, I don’t blame you one bit if it seems hazy, trying to read through the cpsc’s guidelines is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Here’s an article I’ve found from the AJC:
New products
It’s unlikely shoppers will notice any change in the kind or quantity of merchandise offered new, although they might notice price increases if manufacturers pass along the cost of testing to retailers, who could pass it to consumers.
Most manufacturers won’t be required to test or certify that their products meet new safety standards until Feb. 10, 2010, but they already are required to meet the new lead and phthalate levels. Many retailers reacted by pulling suspect items, from toys to clothes to Valentine’s Day gifts, off shelves. Toys “R” Us has said it required additional third-party product testing, date-coding and guidelines for lead content, and told manufacturers that products had to be made without phthalates by the end of 2008.
Used products
Shoppers searching for used baby and children’s items will see less of a selection. Those trying to sell their old equipment might be out of luck.
Thrift and consignment stores aren’t required to do pricey testing on products, but they still can face criminal or civil penalties for selling those that don’t meet the new standards.
My opinion on this, and you may or may not agree, and that’s ok, is that the law should apply to everyone, from artisans, to large retail stores. I shouldn’t have to worry no matter where I shop, as the law was put in place to protect us, not to put people out of business. Because the law is still new, and there was a lot of industry petitioning against it, my guess is that a lot of stores waited until the last minute to clear their shelves and hopefully, are still in the process. Until then, I’m afraid it’s buyer beware.
Feb
7
CPSC Issues Phthalates Compliance Guidelines
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This has been in the works for some time but the CPSC issued a formal press release yesterday stating that starting on February 10, 2009 children’s toys and child care items cannot contain more that 0.1% of any of the six phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DnOPA) regardless of when they were manufactured. (Why not Zero??) A court ruling on the 5th stated that the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (ban on phthalates in children’s products) should apply to current inventory and not just new products manufactured.
The statute also prohibits phthalates over the limit in child care articles, which include products that a child 3 and younger would use for sleeping, feeding, sucking or teething. By way of example, a pacifier/teether would be an item that would help a child with sucking or teething; a sippy cup would facilitate feeding; and a crib mattress would facilitate sleeping.
Companies must meet their reporting obligation under federal law and immediately tell the Commission if they learn of a children’s toy or child care article that exceeds the new phthalates limits starting on February 10, 2009. Companies also should know that the CPSIA generally prohibits the export for sale of children’s products that exceed the new phthalates limits.
Definitely good news and a step forward, but I fear there will always be a struggle for parents to eliminate it from every scenario. Personally I have already had to contact my child’s school regarding the vinyl mats they insist they nap on… here’s hoping that a stricter rule about phthalates in children’s products is the thing we needed to move that ban forward everywhere.
Sep
12
Friday Link Roundup!
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I know we skipped Dear SafeMama this week but in the world of motherhood, it was a hellish week for all of us so we took a week off. We’ll be back with another edition next week as long as my potty training efforts don’t put me in the hospital twitching. Anyway, I thought today I’d share a few newsworthy items from some of the really great blogs I frequent.
- The Cleaner Plate Club: What’s Wrong With High Fructose Corn Syrup? I strive to avoid High Fructose Corn Syrup for a lot of different reasons but the author of The Cleaner Plate Club has an amusing take on her HFCS Peeve and reiterates why HFCS is something worthy of avoiding. Check out her blog for other funny and informational articles at cleanerplateclub.wordpress.com
- Z Recommends: Carter’s Tagless Clothing Causing Skin Irritations Turns out some people have reported skin irritations from Carter’s Tagless baby clothes and our good friends at Z Recs have taken it on and have spoken with Carter’s. Find out more information about the situation and share your experience with them if this has happened to you over at their website ZRecommends.com.
- FDA Issues Health Advisory on Infant Formula I know this isnt a blog but I do peruse the feeds on the sidebar as much as I can and when I spotted that announcement I had to point it out. The advisory is for any formula manufactured in China that is possibly contaminated with melamine. Read all about it here.
- $10 Off Seventh Generation Diapers on Drustore.com. I love this site Ecobunga.com. They have tons of great green deals and discount announcements. Anyone trying to adopt a greener lifestyle will tell you it isn’t the cheapest at times so this site is a great find for anyone looking to save a few bucks or score a freebie.
I also wanted to quickly welcome SafeMama Dierdre to our team! Dierdre is our newest addition and she has already jumped in with both feet so you’ll see some articles (and you probably already have!) from her as her time allows. She has experience with food allergies in kids so I know she’ll be a valuable asset to our site. Welcome Dierdre and thank you for contributing!
If you would like to join us and help keep kids safe, drop us a note through the contact page and let us know. We’d love to have you!
Jul
30
Congrass Passes Ban on Phthalates!
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Yesterday, Congress voted on the Children’s Safe Products Act which approved a nationwide ban on phthalates in products intended for children under 12. We’ve been waiting for this so we’re happy to say goodbye to phthalates DEHP, DBP and BBP… three chemicals used to soften plastics in children’s toys like bath squirties, soft books and “rubber” ducks. The Act is part of a final Bill to reform and improve the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). This is obviously good news and further confirmation that there is enough doubt in their safety as well as demand for strict regulations on children’s products. And don’t think you didn’t have anything to do with it. Members and supporters of MomsRising.org alone sent in over 100,000 letters to congressman urging them to support the Act.
However, this ban doesn’t take effect for 6 months. Big stores like WalMart and Target have already promised a ban of children’s products with phthalates from their stores, beginning in January 2009… but with this kind of timeframe, we’ll still see toys containing phthalates on store shelves through this year’s holiday season. That means, as SafeParents, we still need to keep a critical eye and shop carefully to avoid them. There will always be something to be wary of when toy shopping but this recent ban is a step in the right direction.
Related Article: ABC News Phthalates Banned from Child Toys
Related Blog Article: EWG Enviroblog
Jun
16
Shower Curtains Can Make You Sick.
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Ever open up the package of a shiny new plastic shower curtain, and nearly pass out from the fumes? Ever think to yourself, well, that can’t be good for you.
That’s because it isn’t.
We’ve discussed before, how the Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in vinyl produces off-gassing. And that includes your shower curtain. It was no secret to us before, but now there’s a new study out from the Center for Health, Environment & Justice that proves what we’ve known all along:
The study found that PVC shower curtains contained high concentrations of phthalates, which have been linked to reproductive effects, and varying concentrations of organotins, which are compounds based on tin and hydrocarbons. One of the curtains tested released measurable quantities of as many as 108 volatile organic compounds into the air, some of which persisted for nearly a month.
Seven of these chemicals — toluene, ethylbenzene, phenol, methyl isobutyl ketone, xylene, acetophenone and cumene — have been identified by the Environmental Protection Agency as hazardous air pollutants, said Stephen Lester, the center’s science director and a coauthor of the report.
The smell alone is enough to make you sick, but compound that with being in a bathroom, with the hot water running, and you’re doing yourself more harm, while trying to get yourself clean. Additionally, a similar study was done by the EPA six years ago, with similar findings, yet these chemicals still exist in day to day products, because the American Chemistry Council and the FDA maintain that phthalates are safe.
If you have a vinyl shower curtain, toss (or recycle) it and find one made of alternative materials. Shower curtains aren’t that expensive, and it’s not worth risking your (or your family’s) health.
Source: L.A. Times
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