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53 of the Best Non-Toxic Baby Toys
If you’re on the hunt for safe, non-toxic toys that your baby can chew, slobber on, and toss across the room without a second thought—welcome, friend, you’re in the right place. I’ve rounded up 53 of the best options out there, all eco-friendly, totally chemical-free, and perfect for keeping both your little one and your peace of mind happy. Let’s dive in! Wait, are some baby toys actually toxic? Oh, unfortunately, yes—there are such things as toxic toys, and it’s kind of alarming when you think about it. A huge chunk of toys sold in the U.S.—over 80%—are imported from China, where regulations around toxic chemicals aren’t exactly strict. Many…
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The 8 Best Non-Toxic Diapers (Even If Cloth Isn’t Your Thing)
Non-toxic diapers were the first baby product I researched when I was pregnant—I couldn’t shake the thought of putting harsh chemicals on my baby’s delicate skin, and I knew there had to be safer options out there. Trying to find the best non-toxic diapers was a daunting task that seemed impossible. Every diaper I researched claimed to be natural, safe, and non-toxic, but when I read the ingredients, it seemed like no diaper was truly non-toxic. Knowing that organic cotton was a safe material for my baby’s skin, I eventually came to the conclusion that cloth diapers were the only truly non-toxic solution. Long story short, cloth diapers didn’t work…
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Non-Toxic Baby Gifts: 5 Things To Avoid (And What To Look For Instead)
Did you know that babies put their hands (and anything else they can grab) in their mouths about 81 times an hour?! That means the gifts your baby unwraps this holiday season should be non-toxic! I’m here to help you learn how to choose non-toxic baby gifts. Since babies are constantly putting things in their mouths, it’s important to make sure everything within their reach, especially their new favorite toy, is free from harmful substances. I never realized how overwhelming this could be until I stood in the middle of the toy aisle in a large department store. Plastic – plastic everywhere! It was discouraging to see so much plastic…