Comments on: Avoiding Harmful Plastic Products http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html Loving simple and natural living on a budget Sat, 13 Mar 2010 22:38:57 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-5165 Lindsay Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:12:50 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-5165 Here are a few resources: <a href="http://safemama.com/toyguide08/" rel="nofollow">Safe Mama Toy Guide</a> - a wonderful resource for finding safe toys and resources for your children by age! - <a href="http://www.thedailygreen.com/green-homes/eco-friendly/toys" rel="nofollow">Green Guide: Safe Toy Watch</a> <a href="http://bestnetpages.com/safetoys/" rel="nofollow">Safe Toys</a> <a href="http://www.coolmompicks.com/safertoy08/" rel="nofollow">Cool Mom Safer Toy Guide</a> Here are a few resources:
Safe Mama Toy Guide – a wonderful resource for finding safe toys and resources for your children by age! -
Green Guide: Safe Toy Watch
Safe Toys
Cool Mom Safer Toy Guide

]]> By: Jen http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-5155 Jen Wed, 19 Nov 2008 06:13:33 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-5155 Does anybody know of a list of "safe" toys for a one year old? Family is asking for what to get my daughter and I'm afraid if I don't give specifics we'll end up with all kinds of nasty plastic toys that aren't BPA, PVC, etc.- free. Does anybody know of a list of “safe” toys for a one year old? Family is asking for what to get my daughter and I’m afraid if I don’t give specifics we’ll end up with all kinds of nasty plastic toys that aren’t BPA, PVC, etc.- free.

]]> By: Shelley http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-4477 Shelley Thu, 23 Oct 2008 21:28:58 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-4477 Kleen Kanteen products are currently 15% off at the following link: https://www.healthegoods.com/product/klean-kanteen-stainless-steel-water-bottles-all-sizes HealthE Goods is also the store that is the seller of Kleen Kanteen on Amazon. Kleen Kanteen products are currently 15% off at the following link:

https://www.healthegoods.com/product/klean-kanteen-stainless-steel-water-bottles-all-sizes

HealthE Goods is also the store that is the seller of Kleen Kanteen on Amazon.

]]> By: Kate http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-2020 Kate Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:45:01 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-2020 Wow 33 lbs??? They sell the reusable bags at our grocery store, and I don't believe they would hold that much! (and they are $.99/each) I'd need about 10 of them at least. We don't have an Ikea near here, I do have a friend near one I should ask her to stop by it! Our meats just come in those foam bottoms, w/plastic around them. (even the organic) If I go to the butcher, then it's wrapped in just paper. Cotton bibs are good for us, I do wash everyday. I pre-teat them (after feedings) and they are good to go. Have you tried Ebay? I wouldn't recommend getting used bottles, but people do seem to sell new bottles. Shipping might be a little higher, but the price overall might be cheaper. Thanks!! I did change one thing tho, I use to use those cloroz, Windex products. Now I use Green Works (by Clorox) Supposedly they are "green" and don't have any harmful ingredients. I still wonder if it's killing all the germs tho. Small steps right? Wow 33 lbs??? They sell the reusable bags at our grocery store, and I don’t believe they would hold that much! (and they are $.99/each) I’d need about 10 of them at least. We don’t have an Ikea near here, I do have a friend near one I should ask her to stop by it!

Our meats just come in those foam bottoms, w/plastic around them. (even the organic) If I go to the butcher, then it’s wrapped in just paper.

Cotton bibs are good for us, I do wash everyday. I pre-teat them (after feedings) and they are good to go. Have you tried Ebay? I wouldn’t recommend getting used bottles, but people do seem to sell new bottles. Shipping might be a little higher, but the price overall might be cheaper.

Thanks!! I did change one thing tho, I use to use those cloroz, Windex products. Now I use Green Works (by Clorox) Supposedly they are “green” and don’t have any harmful ingredients. I still wonder if it’s killing all the germs tho.

Small steps right?

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-2019 Lindsay Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:57:01 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-2019 Kate, In regards to baby bibs. I do use cotton bibs during the burping stage, but when it came to solid foods, it seemed much more reasonable to me to purchase two vinyl ones and simply wash in the sink and hang to dry after each use. I would have to have a large stock of cotton bibs to cover a week between washings (as I would need three a day). Just seems easier for us...but I am sure you can just use cotton as well. Thanks for passing on the info about glass bottles at BRU. We don't have one close, so Amazon works for us. When I purchase raw meat it is always packaged in some form, so it's just like putting it in any standard grocery bag. I have never had problems with leaking, if that is your concern. My bags are way larger than paper grocery bags. ;) They hold approx 33 lbs! Just today I was using them again to carry things to church with me...love how it held my ergo baby carrier, purse, books to return, water bottle, etc all in one bag! I personally just want to do my best in reusing and being a good steward by avoiding most plastics, paper products and disposables. But that is just my personal conviction. Do what's best for you! Kate,
In regards to baby bibs. I do use cotton bibs during the burping stage, but when it came to solid foods, it seemed much more reasonable to me to purchase two vinyl ones and simply wash in the sink and hang to dry after each use. I would have to have a large stock of cotton bibs to cover a week between washings (as I would need three a day). Just seems easier for us…but I am sure you can just use cotton as well.

Thanks for passing on the info about glass bottles at BRU. We don’t have one close, so Amazon works for us.

When I purchase raw meat it is always packaged in some form, so it’s just like putting it in any standard grocery bag. I have never had problems with leaking, if that is your concern. My bags are way larger than paper grocery bags. ;) They hold approx 33 lbs! Just today I was using them again to carry things to church with me…love how it held my ergo baby carrier, purse, books to return, water bottle, etc all in one bag!

I personally just want to do my best in reusing and being a good steward by avoiding most plastics, paper products and disposables. But that is just my personal conviction. Do what’s best for you!

]]> By: Kate http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-2016 Kate Mon, 09 Jun 2008 00:01:20 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-2016 A few questions: Can't you just use some 100% cotton bibs? I've never used the vinyl ones in my life. Glass bottles can also be found at Babies R US, save on the shipping! (guess that's really a statement lol) About those bags. What about when you have raw meat? Do you carry the raw meat those bags? I guess I'm not sold on them yet, they don't seem big enough. Personally I just use the brown bags at the grocery stores. A few questions:

Can’t you just use some 100% cotton bibs? I’ve never used the vinyl ones in my life.

Glass bottles can also be found at Babies R US, save on the shipping! (guess that’s really a statement lol)

About those bags. What about when you have raw meat? Do you carry the raw meat those bags? I guess I’m not sold on them yet, they don’t seem big enough. Personally I just use the brown bags at the grocery stores.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-2009 Lindsay Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:17:32 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-2009 My bags are around 17'' in width and height. They are pretty large! I am sure you would be fine with two for your family! We actually only use two for groceries, but if I have other errands at the same time I use my third for other items. They are always in use! My bags are around 17” in width and height. They are pretty large! I am sure you would be fine with two for your family! We actually only use two for groceries, but if I have other errands at the same time I use my third for other items. They are always in use!

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-2008 Lindsay Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:15:43 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-2008 Toni, no I have not tried putting any other liquids in my kleen kanteen besides water. Give it a try! They clean really well in the dishwasher, so I don't see it as being a problem. Toni, no I have not tried putting any other liquids in my kleen kanteen besides water. Give it a try! They clean really well in the dishwasher, so I don’t see it as being a problem.

]]> By: Lindsay http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-2006 Lindsay Sun, 08 Jun 2008 02:12:16 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-2006 I found out the IKEA information from the website I provided above. You can check it out <a href="http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/2008/04/09/safer-kids-cup-and-dish-guide/" rel="nofollow">here</a>. I found out the IKEA information from the website I provided above. You can check it out here.

]]> By: Michelle Picinich http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/2008/06/avoiding-harmful-baby-products.html/comment-page-1#comment-2004 Michelle Picinich Sat, 07 Jun 2008 23:49:46 +0000 http://www.passionatehomemaking.com/?p=654#comment-2004 Hey Lindsay, How did you find out the info about Ikea dishes? Just curious. I looked on their website and didn't see anything. Just wondering. I bought a bunch of their stuff last night. $1.99 a pack. Can't beat that for BPA free! Hey Lindsay,
How did you find out the info about Ikea dishes? Just curious. I looked on their website and didn’t see anything. Just wondering. I bought a bunch of their stuff last night. $1.99 a pack. Can’t beat that for BPA free!

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