Do disposable diapers and cloth diapers contain indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation community members asked me to study this, knowing that babies can use over 4,000 diapers in the first three years of their life. How you diaper your baby matters because if PFAS are present in diapers, they may be absorbed by your baby. Mamavation …
Kid’s Backpacks & Avoiding PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Buying Guide
Are kids' backpacks treated with PFAS "forever chemicals" like other water-resistant fabrics such as raincoats? Several Mamavation community members reached out to us asking about what brands of backpacks were the safest for their young children. To answer this question, Mamavation sent 19 kids' school backpacks off to an EPA-certified …
Nook “Pure Organic” Crib Mattresses Sued For False Advertising & PFAS — Better Crib Mattresses
Have you been looking for a safe crib mattress for your baby? We hope you didn't purchase a Nook Pure Organic Crib Mattress because they were found to contain toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" that are persistent in the environment and can become persistent inside your body. No mother wants these types of toxic chemicals disrupting the future of her …
Best (& Worst) Organic Infant Formulas — Cow’s Milk, Goat Milk, & Specialty
New mothers who struggle to breastfeed turn to organic formula every year without knowing the hidden secret of the industry--there is no such thing as organic formula in the United States. And that's because each brand contains ingredients not allowable in the organic standards, which technically makes it NOT an organic food. Some are better than …
Ultimate Non-Toxic, Natural & Organic Holiday Gift Guide 2022
Are you looking for the perfect present for your holiday list? Mamavation's Ultimate Non-toxic, Natural & Organic Holiday Gift Guide for 2022 has the best gift ideas without toxic chemicals for your entire family! We've found the perfect gift for everyone in your life including gifts for him, her, little ones, tweens, teenagers, grandparents, …
Best Children’s Probiotics for Digestive & Respiratory Support
Which brand of children's probiotics is the best & safest for your children & their gut microbiome? Mamavation sent 21 different children's probiotics to an EPA-certified lab looking for indications of PFAS "forever chemicals." Afterward, we reached out to our scientific advisors that are very knowledgeable about the different strains and …
Safest Non-Toxic Strollers–High End Brands Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Which high-end non-toxic stroller brands have indications of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation sent several swatches from high-end strollers off to an EPA-certified lab to analyze them for indications of per & polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), which are toxic chemicals. This guide to non-toxic, eco-friendly strollers will help you find the …
Safest Children’s Clothing Sans PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
What children's apparel companies are making the safest clothing by avoiding toxic PFAS "forever chemicals"? A recent study looking at the apparel of children has something to say about that! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best jackets sans PFAS, best green beauty makeup sans PFAS, and best "Nugget" styled play couches, now join …
Car Seat Purchasing Guide 2022 — Safest Non-Toxic Infant & Convertible Car Seats & Boosters
Which infant & convertible car seats are non-toxic and do not contain chemical fire retardants and PFAS "forever chemicals?" More safe car seat brands are available in infant and convertible selections. Life doesn't come with an instruction manual, but if you've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like best non-toxic infant mattresses, …
Safest “Nugget” Styled Non-Toxic Play Couches for Kids & Modular Foam Couches
Are you interested in purchasing the safest & non-toxic "nugget" styled play couch or modular foam couch for the kids? Now the question is which ones are the safest for your child from toxic off-gassing and hormone-disrupting chemicals? Mamavation evaluated 18 different "nugget" styled play couch products and is making recommendations based on …
Ultimate Non-Toxic & Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide for the Whole Family 2021
Welcome to Mamavation's ultimate non-toxic & eco-friendly holiday gift guide for the whole family for 2021! This year everyone is holiday shopping early, so we've put together the best organic and naturally-minded holiday gift guide for your shopping, including kitchen gifts & gadgets, wellness gifts, gifts under $35, gifts for …
Safest Non-Toxic “Breathable” Crib Mattresses & Marketing Tricks to Look Out For!
When you are shopping for a crib mattress as a new mom, the last thing you want to think about is the possibility of your child suffocating on it. But some brands are capitalizing on those fears to sell something that could potentially be more dangerous. Mamavation community members discovered what looked like mold inside one of their "breathable" …