Apr
01
Filed Under (Go Green, Baby, Health News, Products We Love, Toys, Toys, Toys) by julie on 04-01-2008


While most parents are now aware of the dangers of toxic chemicals in baby bath products, some haven’t questioned the safety of the toys their children play with while bathing. Many are made of unsafe vinyl or PVC and contain Bisphenol A and Phthalates, dangerous chemicals that can have serious, long-term health effects (and yes, the same ones found in polycarbonate plastic baby bottles and sippy cups). In a test conducted by The San Fransisco Chronicle, some common rubber duckies contained levels of a carcinogenic Phthalate 13 times the “safe” limit. That’s pretty scary, since Phthalates and Bisphenol A are now known to cause cancer, reproductive system and brain damage, among other illnesses.

But there are safer options out there. Our Green House sells this classic Rubber Duck, who is all-natural and completely safe for babies and kids. It’s flexible and squeaky just like a great rubber ducky should be, but the difference is it’s made of natural rubber sustainably harvested from the sap of rubber trees. There are no harsh chemicals or herbicides involved in it’s manufacturing, and even the paint is lead-free and safe for children.

They’re produced in Spain by a third generation family-run business, and you can get one from Our Green House for just $7.95.

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