PVC: the most commonly-used phthalate, PVC is usually added to plastics to increase their softness and flexibility. Vinyl chloride, the main chemical in PVC, is a carcinogen that PVC-made products can slowly leech it out when they are sucked on.
BPA: typically used to make plastics more durable and shatter-proof, BPA is a known endocrine disruptor that can interfere with the body’s hormone system, creating excessive levels of estrogen (read more about endocrine disruptors HERE). Even exposure to trace amounts of BPA can have negative effects on the physical development of babies and toddlers.
Young children are extremely vulnerable to chemical exposure on their still-developing bodies, and babies are at the greatest risk because the way they learnabout their world is by putting things into their mouths.
A Safer Alternative
Before purchasing any toys for your baby, a little of research goes a long way! Our favourite material for toys is natural rubber, as it comes straight out of a tree! There are lots of safe alternatives out there, though you can definitely trust Mini Lolo, as all we use in our toys is Natural Rubber. What other materials do you trust with your baby? We would love to hear back from you!
Lola is an entrepreneur with her business Mini Lolo – where she’s designed and made the funkiest and safest all natural teething toys, bath toys and sensory toys.
