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Category: Toy Safety

DIY Toy Cleaning

Posted on: Jul 7, 2010

Filed Under cleaning products, Eco-Mama, Toy Safety | 10 Comments

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We get questions about how to safely clean toys at least once a week. I really believe that people are getting overly paranoid about germs now that the Swine Flu did a number on our mentality about illnesses. Thing is, I understand. I felt it too… the uncertainty, the debating over getting flu vaccines, the [...]

SafeMama Loves Wee-Organics Natural Wood Toys (Giveaway)

Posted on: May 10, 2010

Filed Under Giveaways Coupons, Toy Safety | 99 Comments

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I’ve said it before, there is one thing I love to do and that is supporting businesses run by families. Not that there aren’t awesome “big” companies out there but when you hear a heart warming story like the one about how Wee-Organics was started, I feel better about where I spend my money because [...]

Fisher-Price and Mattel Settlement

Posted on: Mar 12, 2010

Filed Under Toy Safety | 3 Comments

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My husband sent me an email the other day about a settlement regarding some Fisher-Price and Mattel toys that were recalled due to high lead content. A lot of these toys are smaller sets that are more for older kids, ones who should know better than to put them in their mouths. But because we [...]

Hidden Filth & PVC in Bath Toys

Posted on: Mar 3, 2010

Filed Under PVC Free, Toy Safety | 17 Comments

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I’ve been watching this weeks series of “expose” reports concerning Hidden Filth on the Today Show this week. Today they discussed the filth lurking in children’s bath toys. My purpose for reporting it is two fold. First, I knew bath toys could harbor mold which is why I try to air dry the kids toys [...]

Cadmium in Children’s Jewelry

Posted on: Jan 12, 2010

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A few friends have mentioned this recent news to me and I’ve been meaning to talk about it here for a while. Children’s jewelry tends to pop up often in CPSC’s recall notices quite a bit due to lead. But now in the news is cadmium in childrens jewelry. Let’s talk about cadmium. Cadmium is [...]

Review: Melissa & Doug Grocery Store / Lemonade Stand (Giveaway!)

Posted on: Jan 4, 2010

Filed Under Giveaways Coupons, Product Reviews, Toy Safety | 131 Comments

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Let’s start the new year off with a review and a fabulous giveaway, shall we? I try to make good choices with everything, including toys and gifts. So when Melissa and Doug offered to let us test out their Grocery Store / Lemonade Stand I was totally excited. I love providing my [...]

Awesome Holiday Giveaway from MightyNest.com

Posted on: Dec 14, 2009

Filed Under Giveaways Coupons, Toy Safety | 105 Comments

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The great people from MightyNest.com have a fantastic giveaway for our SafeMama readers this week. If you haven’t noticed, we skipped the Safer Toy Guide this year. Not because we don’t care, but more because we all have new babies at home and well, time is limited. So in lieu we’ve been doing giveaways to [...]

FAQ: What’s The Deal With Play Sand?

Posted on: May 18, 2009

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It’s warmer out now and outdoor play is coming to the forefront. Nothing like a good romp in the sand box right? Well, maybe not. Now before you shoot me… I’ve been chewing on this answer for sometime and actually, our friend Katy from Non Toxic Kids did a great article about play sand last [...]

FAQ: Why Aren’t Arbonne Baby Products on Your List?

Posted on: May 5, 2009

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I can’t tell you how many times we’ve gotten this question: I love the Arbonne ABC Baby care line and wondered why their products are not listed on your site as they are pure, have no animal by-products etc., ? Edit: Since the publication of this article I have been sent an updated list of [...]

Green Toys & Earth Day Week Giveaway!

Posted on: Apr 20, 2009

Filed Under Eco-Mama, Giveaways Coupons, Product Reviews, Toy Safety | 117 Comments

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I know Earth Day is April 22nd but we’re treating the whole week like Earth Day. Besides, the Earth could use a little extra TLC, so 5 days instead of one sounds good to us. In honor of Earth Day Week we’re reviewing and giving away some environmentally friendly goodies, reviewing products and bringing attention [...]

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