Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We CD, use glass bottles, and all baby linens and sleep wear are organic w/o dyes. Why expose your child to unnecessary toxins?

I second the wooden chair, we're searching for one for our DC who is turning one next month.

http://www.ki4u.com/mask-suit.jpg

This will also come in handy for those trips to the playground.

hahahahahhahaha that is completely awesome.

Anonymous wrote:For practical reasons, I'd suggest finding something that is made of wood, leather, or has a cover that can easily be removed and machine washed.

Just got a dark brown leather sofa for our living room in hopes that it will be kid friendly - we can just wipe it clean.

Do you have any idea how they tan leather? Modern tanneries are better, but older tanneries are some of the worst toxic waste sites around.

Why don't you buy a used, high end sofa (manufactured in Sweden or Europe)? They've long had higher environmental standards than we have had, and for the price of a used sofa, you don't have to worry about spills etc. The used will also eliminate some off-gassing; and of course buying used is environmentally friendly.

I love this thread and have shared it with several friends.

Does anyone know where I can get organic clothes to wear while i am pregnant? i dont' want the toxins to seep through my belly and into the womb.

We have the best kind of toddler friendly couch. Stain hiding fabric and we got it handed down from a friend - for free. I also went a got a nice leather couch, which is not holding up to multiple games of climb up and jump off, and "spill the appple juice." Or at least I hope that was apple juice.

For practical reasons, I'd suggest finding something that is made of wood, leather, or has a cover that can easily be removed and machine washed.

Just got a dark brown leather sofa for our living room in hopes that it will be kid friendly - we can just wipe it clean.

Fire retardants are one issue, an another is the chemicals used to make upholstery fabrics stain and wrinkle resistant. In buying any new furniture, I think there is good reason to be concerned about those things.

But my family is too frugal to go shopping for new fancy stuff, so we minimize chemical exposure by not buying new stuff. We feel that things that have been around a while will have had a chance to mellow out in toxicity levels. Maybe that is just a rationalization for what we are doing anyway, though.

When I see that something like a chair is labeled as "organic" I do groan a little. Just like when I see a sign saying the Chinese carryout is "organic" or that the drycleaner is "organic." These uses of the term are undefined and pretty much meaningless. And a sad reflection on our time, when people so want to believe that the things they consume are clean/pure/safe.

OP - Sometimes DCUM truly is as nasty as the stories about it suggest. I have read the news stories and Berkeley studies, and understand that the wide use of banned and unsafe flame retardants in home products is a problem. Even worse - in things like baby foam bath pads (why on earth would it need to be in a little foam frog) - or baby bath products. I'm not sure how a fire would start in a bathtub or a wet bath pad. But I don't have an answer for you. I had done some searching on sofas generally - and new ones don't have the worst known flame retardants anymore based on California regulations. I am less concerned about foam that is likely to stay covered (and that even its dust will be contained) than foam that is or may easily be uncovered. Anyway, there are some green furniture companies, but they are very expensive. Finally, believe it or not, IKEA seems pretty good about addressing these concerns. Try something from them if you don't want to spend $$$$.

Hunh. I find the mocking replies to be not only rude, but also pretty ignorant. Personally, I believe in the "power of the consumer" to change manufacturing practices when regulations are lax. Though honestly I'd rather be lazy and have our laws and regulations take care of the research for me...

Anyway, I'm now also interested to know if there's some sort of high-standard, low-toxin children's furniture line, in general. Doesn't sound like a bad idea, really.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We CD, use glass bottles, and all baby linens and sleep wear are organic w/o dyes. Why expose your child to unnecessary toxins?

I second the wooden chair, we're searching for one for our DC who is turning one next month.

http://www.ki4u.com/mask-suit.jpg

This will also come in handy for those trips to the playground.

If that suit is BPA free- please let me know if I can get it in 12-18 months, adult M and Adult L

Oh my god. I am laughing so hard at the mask suit. Hilarious.

Anonymous wrote:We CD, use glass bottles, and all baby linens and sleep wear are organic w/o dyes. Why expose your child to unnecessary toxins?

I second the wooden chair, we're searching for one for our DC who is turning one next month.

http://www.ki4u.com/mask-suit.jpg

This will also come in handy for those trips to the playground.

Anonymous wrote:Wouldn't it just be easier to teach him not to eat the furniture?

best response ever

Anonymous wrote:I want to get a cute upholstered chair or couch for my toddler's room. I'm having a hard time finding anything out there that's organic/non-toxic and was curious if there are any recommendations. Thank you!

Hopefully, you're past the potty training stage . . .