Debra Lynn Dadd 4/26/20 Debra Lynn Dadd 4/26/20

Wonderkids Playmats

I am looking at the play mat with the link below (the website includes some safety reports). The company states that it is the only playmat cover that is made from *FDA compliant (food contact grade) material. Plus the premium polyurethane leather is ultra soft, non-toxic, and hypoallergenic.

Debra Lynn Dadd 6/4/18 Debra Lynn Dadd 6/4/18

Is There a PVC-Free Kids Pool

There are PVC-free pools that are made of polyethylene.

Debra Lynn Dadd 3/6/18 Debra Lynn Dadd 3/6/18

Safe Bassinet for Baby

I have a question regarding baby bassinets in North America. It has been impossible for me to find a "clean" bassinet for my baby. I wrote to two different companies, Halo and Monte, to inquire about their manufacturing.

Both use plastics and foam in their products.

Debra Lynn Dadd 5/20/14 Debra Lynn Dadd 5/20/14

Schleich Animal Figurines

Could you tell me whether you think these Schleich animal figures are safe for young children? My child is beyond the age of putting things into his mouth, but I am still curious about whether this type of plastic is safe for play. They say they meet and exceed European standards and so forth.

Debra Lynn Dadd 3/20/14 Debra Lynn Dadd 3/20/14

MDF in Toys

I am sorting through my children's toys and have found some wooden toys that do seem to contain MDF (now that I know how to recognize it). Some of these toys are at least 4 years old. Supposedly, they still comply with safety standards but would you discard these toys? Or, since I've had them for a couple years, have they outgassed and become safe/acceptable?

Debra Lynn Dadd 1/13/14 Debra Lynn Dadd 1/13/14

Safe Play Sand

We are looking for play sand for our toddler - the type of sand that is used for playing in sand boxes or sand tables outdoors. We found Quikrete brand at Home Depot, but then discovered negative reviews on Amazon stating that it produces a large cloud of dust (concerns about inhaling silica dust), that some people had rashes, scratchy throats, etc, after exposure to it, that it isn't safe for children, and that even though it is supposedly screened/cleaned, this product is "filthy."

Debra Lynn Dadd 2/21/11 Debra Lynn Dadd 2/21/11

PUL on Organic Cloth Diaper

I just bought many organic cloth diapers. It has a tag that states: Outer 100% polyester, Inner 100% organic cotton. However, now I know that PUL is considered not safe for babies. I wonder how it is transferred to the baby. I mean, is it by outgassing? They don't smell bad and besides, for maximum absorbency they recommend to wash them 5 times prior to use. Is it by leaching?

Debra Lynn Dadd 6/6/07 Debra Lynn Dadd 6/6/07

Information on PUL Fabric

PUL is short for Polyurethane Laminate, which is an aromatic polyether polyurethane film/sheet. It is used for bibs, diaper covers, and other baby products because of it's excellent resistance to water and fungus. This is a plastic, made from petrochemicals. It is made from a nonrenewable resource and is not biodegradable. I'd opt for bibs and diaper covers made from natural ingredients.