Massive paranoia about flame retardants in baby gear and hubby is angry! HELP!!

[Anonymous]

Oh last thing! I know a lot of moms have talked about hand me downs on here! While they are better for OFFGASSING because they have mostly offgassed if they are years old, they are WORSE for flame retardants. FR tend to get released more as the foams break down and create a dust!

[Anonymous]

I understand that we don't want to create a paranoid environment, but there is a reason to be worried about these flame retardants. We recently discovered that my 4-month old son is allergic to the flame retardants in his car seat - he developed an incredibly infected set of rashes on his arms, legs, and head, and after 5 doctor's visits we finally figured out what was going on. Some kids with sensitive skin have a reaction to these flame retardants. We were able to get a new seat and organic cover (for free) from the company. Companies can easily put natural flame retardants in their products, but it's expensive.

For me, it's about being an informed consumer and having a clear understanding of what we are putting in, on, and around our children.

[Anonymous]

I understand that we don't want to create a paranoid environment, but there is a reason to be worried about these flame retardants. We recently discovered that my 4-month old son is allergic to the flame retardants in his car seat - he developed an incredibly infected set of rashes on his arms, legs, and head, and after 5 doctor's visits we finally figured out what was going on. Some kids with sensitive skin have a reaction to these flame retardants. We were able to get a new seat and organic cover (for free) from the company. Companies can easily put natural flame retardants in their products, but it's expensive.

For me, it's about being an informed consumer and having a clear understanding of what we are putting in, on, and around our children.




What company was this as I am willing to pay more to get as non flame retardant car seat. Thanks so much

[Anonymous]

What company was this as I am willing to pay more to get as non flame retardant car seat. Thanks so much


I understand that we don't want to create a paranoid environment, but there is a reason to be worried about these flame retardants. We recently discovered that my 4-month old son is allergic to the flame retardants in his car seat - he developed an incredibly infected set of rashes on his arms, legs, and head, and after 5 doctor's visits we finally figured out what was going on. Some kids with sensitive skin have a reaction to these flame retardants. We were able to get a new seat and organic cover (for free) from the company. Companies can easily put natural flame retardants in their products, but it's expensive.

For me, it's about being an informed consumer and having a clear understanding of what we are putting in, on, and around our children.

[Anonymous]

I am also willing to pay more for a car seat with no flame retardants, or natural ones (like wool). Please let me know what company!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi again! It is Jennifer from Organic Baby University! The problem with giving guidance about buying organic is exactly what all you ladies are running into. I literally contact company after company to try to find out what is really in their products. It is tough and I more often than not I have to do it a zillion times to get an answer. My site will be free starting next week and it includes lists of organic safe products on my guides and checklists from companies that i have researched. Also, I am starting a blog series about flame resistant products next week. You can already check out my one on car seats as this is SUPER important since kids spend SO much time in them! You know, Pottery Barn treats their organic sheets with chemicals for "easy care" and won't disclose what this is...typically easy care means that it doesn't need ironing which typically means treatment with TEFLON! This is an awful type of chemical that will get in your body and stays for over 40 years and does all sorts of damage.

Sh#t! i just bought some pottery barn organic sheets! ARGH

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Hi again! It is Jennifer from Organic Baby University! The problem with giving guidance about buying organic is exactly what all you ladies are running into. I literally contact company after company to try to find out what is really in their products. It is tough and I more often than not I have to do it a zillion times to get an answer. My site will be free starting next week and it includes lists of organic safe products on my guides and checklists from companies that i have researched. Also, I am starting a blog series about flame resistant products next week. You can already check out my one on car seats as this is SUPER important since kids spend SO much time in them! You know, Pottery Barn treats their organic sheets with chemicals for "easy care" and won't disclose what this is...typically easy care means that it doesn't need ironing which typically means treatment with TEFLON! This is an awful type of chemical that will get in your body and stays for over 40 years and does all sorts of damage.

Jennifer, can you send us the link to your carseat info and also the link to your site where you can enter for free next week?/quote]

[Anonymous]

I contacted Babybjorn and they told me the travel light crib mattress is 100% POLYURETHANE foam. NOT good.

[Anonymous]

We just bought our 'big boy' mattress form Natura and it is super comfy and I trust the company completely. We went all natural to help with cost..no flame retardants, only wool. Check them out. And yes, I obsessed over this with zero regrets!

http://www.naturaworld.com/mattress

[Anonymous]

Forgot to say they sell crib mattresses and sheets too.

[Anonymous]

Wow. You all are out of this world.