Phthalates, as you know, have been ordered removed from children's goods, which includes food contact materials. But they're still found in common items, such as shower curtains, personal body care products, and various medical products, among many other things. Phthalates soften plastic and bind "fragrance" to the products that contain it. [Hint: look for PVC and fragrance, and you'll find phthalates.] So what's the big deal? They're endocrine disruptors, which means they interfere with the ... continue reading...
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Phthalates Used in Plastics and Beauty Products Can Weaken Bones
We have been educating concerned parents about the effects of Phthalates here at Eco Child's Play. Well studies now show that it is more harmful than what scientists have originally thought. According to Environmental Health News, Phthalates may soften and even weaken bones. "Phthalates used in plastics and beauty products can trigger bone cell death, finds this animal study. Phthalates provoke DNA damage that can lead to bone cell death", researchers said in a study published by Journal of ... continue reading...
Born Free Sippy Cups Are the Perfect BPA, Phthalates and PVC Free Cups
Although I really loved the idea and the look of a stainless steel sippy cup {like the Foogo}; EC did point out that they would probably maim someone should it be used as a missile by an upset toddler. Case in point, I got whacked in the head with a sippy cup today, but it was the BPA free Born Free sippy cup so it didn't maim, just hurt for a second. We are a Born Free fanatics here. We used to have the Born Free baby bottle {although ours was glass}, then we got the Born Free pacifier, and now ... continue reading...
Phthalates Out. And the New Chemicals in Toys Are…?
Phthalates are out of kiddie plastic now. Don't worry; you can still find the endocrine-disruptor in your makeup and shower curtains and pretty much anything that includes the term "fragrance." But have you thought about what they put into the new Barbie dolls instead of phthalates? It's not like they're making her ginormous bust size out of wood nowadays. (Insert Ken jokes here.) So...what exactly is in your kids' toys now? ... continue reading...
Blenders and Food Processors: Potential Sources of BPA and Phthalates
In an effort to limit my family's exposure to BPA and phthalates, I've tossed all those freebie plastic water bottles and replaced them with aluminum Sigg bottles. I banned questionable toys. I store and heat my leftovers in glass containers. I took down our cheap plastic shower curtain and put up a fabric one. I even got rid of the rubber ducky. Frankly, I was feeling pretty pleased with myself. Until I saw a post this weekend at ZRecommends which shares the results of their research ... continue reading...
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