Comments on: The Toxic Bubble Bath Debate http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/ Green and Natural Parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:28:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Heather http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-19418 Heather Sun, 21 Aug 2011 20:43:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-19418 reminds me of when my son was a baby (hes five now) i used a baby wash on him that I got from my baby shower (not knowing any different) and within seconds literally he turned red and started screaming i rinsed him off and called the doctor as soon as possible and never used another "baby" product (no baby lotion, no baby shampoo, etc bc of his sensitive skin) just my two cents on this. I wish I would have known these things back then. reminds me of when my son was a baby (hes five now) i used a baby wash on him that I got from my baby shower (not knowing any different) and within seconds literally he turned red and started screaming i rinsed him off and called the doctor as soon as possible and never used another “baby” product (no baby lotion, no baby shampoo, etc bc of his sensitive skin) just my two cents on this. I wish I would have known these things back then.

]]> By: (((((HUGS))))) sandi http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-19410 (((((HUGS))))) sandi Sun, 21 Aug 2011 14:00:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-19410 You GO, girl!  Like you, I don't use any of the "standard" baby gifts... You GO, girl!  Like you, I don’t use any of the “standard” baby gifts…

]]> By: Janet (Fertility Coach) http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-19408 Janet (Fertility Coach) Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:36:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-19408 Not to mention the chemicals from the bath products etc that accumulate in the water supply. Not to mention the chemicals from the bath products etc that accumulate in the water supply.

]]> By: Amy_moser http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-19407 Amy_moser Sun, 21 Aug 2011 13:09:00 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-19407 Thank you! I have been making better food choices after watching Food Inc and now feel inspired to clean up other areas of my life! Thanks for the inspiration! Amy Thank you! I have been making better food choices after watching Food Inc and now feel inspired to clean up other areas of my life! Thanks for the inspiration!
Amy

]]> By: Leslie http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11230 Leslie Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:03:50 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11230 I recommend using the website skin deep to research any product you want to buy.www.cosmeticsdatabase.com...Google Skin Deep if this link is not working. You can type in virtually any company and view all ingredients and the safety. I have yet to find a bubble bath other than California Baby that comes even close to safe...even that one I am not sold on. Thus far, I do not use bubble bath with my kids. Try the site, you just might start throwing away everything in your cabinets though!!! I recommend using the website skin deep to research any product you want to buy.www.cosmeticsdatabase.com…Google Skin Deep if this link is not working. You can type in virtually any company and view all ingredients and the safety. I have yet to find a bubble bath other than California Baby that comes even close to safe…even that one I am not sold on. Thus far, I do not use bubble bath with my kids.

Try the site, you just might start throwing away everything in your cabinets though!!!

]]> By: Jennifer http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11229 Jennifer Mon, 21 Dec 2009 03:24:59 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11229 Thanks for the great info. I have recently starting only giving my baby girls organic food and it is straining our budget as I have quit my job to stay home with them. It is reassuring to see there are other moms out there who think this is an important issue and worth sacrificing for. Thanks! Jennifer Thanks for the great info. I have recently starting only giving my baby girls organic food and it is straining our budget as I have quit my job to stay home with them. It is reassuring to see there are other moms out there who think this is an important issue and worth sacrificing for.

Thanks!
Jennifer

]]> By: Amanda http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11228 Amanda Fri, 02 Oct 2009 15:26:39 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11228 Hi, I have been called "obsessed" just because I am trying to keep my family healthy. When you know something is wrong, why is it "creating hysteria" to call it out and flag it as a problem? The way I see it, the more you get attacked for something, the more it shows that you are absolutely right about your concerns. The companies who make billions selling us cheap and unsafe products sure don't want us protective mothers in their way! They hire PR people just to denigrate our natural instincts and protect their profits, in any way possible. You get the most flak when you are over the target. Thank you for speaking out--more of us need to do it! Best, Amanda Hi,
I have been called “obsessed” just because I am trying to keep my family healthy. When you know something is wrong, why is it “creating hysteria” to call it out and flag it as a problem? The way I see it, the more you get attacked for something, the more it shows that you are absolutely right about your concerns. The companies who make billions selling us cheap and unsafe products sure don’t want us protective mothers in their way! They hire PR people just to denigrate our natural instincts and protect their profits, in any way possible.
You get the most flak when you are over the target.
Thank you for speaking out–more of us need to do it!
Best,
Amanda

]]> By: Erin Ely http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11227 Erin Ely Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:22:54 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11227 Good question. Miessence usese polypropylene, which is a plastic that does not leach into products. You can read about it on my website, under the "media resources" then click on the "glass vs plastic" which is a PDF file. Sorry I don't have ability to post the direct link for you right now. The other issue is of course if a glass container gets dropped in the bathroom it is not very safe, so most companies do not package items that will be in the bathroom in glass. It's a safety issue as well. Regards, Erin Good question.

Miessence usese polypropylene, which is a plastic that does not leach into products. You can read about it on my website, under the “media resources” then click on the “glass vs plastic” which is a PDF file.

Sorry I don’t have ability to post the direct link for you right now.

The other issue is of course if a glass container gets dropped in the bathroom it is not very safe, so most companies do not package items that will be in the bathroom in glass.

It’s a safety issue as well.

Regards,
Erin

]]> By: Tiffany http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11226 Tiffany Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:14:07 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11226 I don't think I have ever seen bubble bath that did not come in a plastic bottle. I don’t think I have ever seen bubble bath that did not come in a plastic bottle.

]]> By: Jennifer http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11225 Jennifer Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:56 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11225 I'm new to this blog and I'm loving it! Learning sooo very much! Thank you! I wonder though about the containers these "safe" or chemical-free bath and cleaning products are housed? Maybe the product inside is "safe" but how do we know the plastic containers are too? Have you heard anything about that from any of the companies you mention in your post? I'm soo very paranoid! I’m new to this blog and I’m loving it! Learning sooo very much! Thank you!

I wonder though about the containers these “safe” or chemical-free bath and cleaning products are housed?

Maybe the product inside is “safe” but how do we know the plastic containers are too?

Have you heard anything about that from any of the companies you mention in your post?

I’m soo very paranoid!

]]> By: Emily http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11224 Emily Thu, 09 Apr 2009 02:38:36 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11224 Thanks Vicky! I love seventh generation! I haven't seen that at the store, so I will look on their website. Thanks Vicky! I love seventh generation! I haven’t seen that at the store, so I will look on their website.

]]> By: Vicky Harper http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11223 Vicky Harper Wed, 08 Apr 2009 23:45:11 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11223 Emily--if you're still looking for a safe carpet cleaner, I can't recommend Seventh Generation's highly enough. I have 4 animals, 2 kids, and a husband who always tracks in mud...and beige carpet! It really works great. I don't think J&J will ever change--they'll just put a couple of essential oils in their products and label them "green." Then all the sheeple will feel better and keep buying J&J poison. Emily–if you’re still looking for a safe carpet cleaner, I can’t recommend Seventh Generation’s highly enough. I have 4 animals, 2 kids, and a husband who always tracks in mud…and beige carpet! It really works great.
I don’t think J&J will ever change–they’ll just put a couple of essential oils in their products and label them “green.” Then all the sheeple will feel better and keep buying J&J poison.

]]> By: Cathy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11222 Cathy Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:45:28 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11222 you're not being hysterical at all. I've been weaning myself off of commercially made products this past year and have been making my own stuff, like bubble bath for my kids. It has castille soap in it, which doesn't bubble up like the commercial stuff, but they still like it and I feel good that it's all natural. you’re not being hysterical at all. I’ve been weaning myself off of commercially made products this past year and have been making my own stuff, like bubble bath for my kids. It has castille soap in it, which doesn’t bubble up like the commercial stuff, but they still like it and I feel good that it’s all natural.

]]> By: Lynn from Organicmania.com http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11221 Lynn from Organicmania.com Tue, 07 Apr 2009 02:44:40 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11221 Tifffany, I love the way you drew the complete picture of not just the personal care products, but the mattresses, the food..everything. We could go on and talk about the environment at most schools these days... I have a dream of you testifying as an expert witness in favor of the Kid Safe Act on Capitol Hill . Maybe that day will come! I also really appreciated how you came to Sommer's defense when she was being slammed on her blog. Thanks for your contribution to the Green Moms Carnival (and congrats on your new gig at ivillage - just found that today!) Tifffany, I love the way you drew the complete picture of not just the personal care products, but the mattresses, the food..everything. We could go on and talk about the environment at most schools these days… I have a dream of you testifying as an expert witness in favor of the Kid Safe Act on Capitol Hill . Maybe that day will come!

I also really appreciated how you came to Sommer’s defense when she was being slammed on her blog.

Thanks for your contribution to the Green Moms Carnival (and congrats on your new gig at ivillage – just found that today!)

]]> By: Stephenie Hendricks http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11220 Stephenie Hendricks Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:02:34 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11220 My youngest baby used to cry with Johnson's No More Tears, and now I know it was because of formaldehyde and 1.4 dioxane contamination! Bravo to all of you women for speaking out! When the babies grow up, you should have them read "Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry" by Stacy Malkan. You can get more info on chemicals in make-up and other pesonal products at www.NotJustaPrettyFace.org My youngest baby used to cry with Johnson’s No More Tears, and now I know it was because of formaldehyde and 1.4 dioxane contamination! Bravo to all of you women for speaking out! When the babies grow up, you should have them read “Not Just a Pretty Face: The Ugly Side of the Beauty Industry” by Stacy Malkan. You can get more info on chemicals in make-up and other pesonal products at http://www.NotJustaPrettyFace.org

]]> By: Deborah http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11219 Deborah Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:03:51 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11219 I am glad you are writing about such important topics - as I have a 21 month old who doesn't sleep well and I can barely find the time to get the few posts up that I do!! I am not surprised that a momblogger 'sold out' to hawk J&J. Ad dollars are BIG from big companies! It's a shame though. She probably doesn't even use the stuff on her 6 children! Another simple, organic, non-toxic baby wash is from Nature's Paradise Organics. It's basically coconut and smells like Hawaii! on another note - thanks for the recommendation of "Keepers of the Children" by Laura Ramirez. I am loving it!! I am glad you are writing about such important topics – as I have a 21 month old who doesn’t sleep well and I can barely find the time to get the few posts up that I do!! I am not surprised that a momblogger ‘sold out’ to hawk J&J. Ad dollars are BIG from big companies! It’s a shame though. She probably doesn’t even use the stuff on her 6 children! Another simple, organic, non-toxic baby wash is from Nature’s Paradise Organics. It’s basically coconut and smells like Hawaii!

on another note – thanks for the recommendation of “Keepers of the Children” by Laura Ramirez. I am loving it!!

]]> By: Jill Subirats http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11218 Jill Subirats Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:22:02 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11218 AMEN!!! Preach on!!!! So glad you are taking a stand. AMEN!!! Preach on!!!! So glad you are taking a stand.

]]> By: GreenPea Nursery - Krista Cathey http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11217 GreenPea Nursery - Krista Cathey Mon, 06 Apr 2009 16:47:43 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11217 You are so right! Nothing makes me more mad than companies trying to say that the amount in these products is so small that it does not matter. In fact chemicals absorbed through the skin are very effective. I watched a video by the Environmental Working Group where they compare the parts per billion found in products like Cialis. You can watch it on our site or theirs by searching for Kids Safe Chemical Act. One dose of Cialis is 30ppb. I think we have all seen the commercials that say call your doctor if you experience certain side effects. Obviously a very small dose does matter. What impact do these small doses have on our most vulnerable? People are exposing their children to chemical after chemical all day long. I would rather be safe than sorry. You are so right! Nothing makes me more mad than companies trying to say that the amount in these products is so small that it does not matter. In fact chemicals absorbed through the skin are very effective. I watched a video by the Environmental Working Group where they compare the parts per billion found in products like Cialis. You can watch it on our site or theirs by searching for Kids Safe Chemical Act. One dose of Cialis is 30ppb. I think we have all seen the commercials that say call your doctor if you experience certain side effects. Obviously a very small dose does matter. What impact do these small doses have on our most vulnerable? People are exposing their children to chemical after chemical all day long. I would rather be safe than sorry.

]]> By: Mindy http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11216 Mindy Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:05:01 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11216 Although my "green journey " has been ongoing since Junior High School, I never realized that the companies that made products to put on our hair, bodies, etc. would be making something that was potentially dangerous. I used all of the bad stuff on my newborn daughter and feel dumb, naive, angry, and guilty about doing it. It makes me so mad that these companies put our babies (and us!) at risk all in the name of the mighty dollar. It took me several years to put it all together and live with the least amount of toxins in our lives. Unfortunately, my 7 yr. old daughter developed asthma at about 15 months old, and I have to live with the "not knowing" if it was something that could have been avoided. Some of my friends and family consider me a little overzealous in my journey but I know the truth and you do, too. (However, my friends always ask my advice when looking for products, vitamins, etc.- I am slowly converting them :) ) It makes me happy to know that this green and healthy knowledge is more widespread than ever before and that is thanks to you and the rest of us "radical and hysterical moms"! Although my “green journey ” has been ongoing since Junior High School, I never realized that the companies that made products to put on our hair, bodies, etc. would be making something that was potentially dangerous. I used all of the bad stuff on my newborn daughter and feel dumb, naive, angry, and guilty about doing it. It makes me so mad that these companies put our babies (and us!) at risk all in the name of the mighty dollar. It took me several years to put it all together and live with the least amount of toxins in our lives. Unfortunately, my 7 yr. old daughter developed asthma at about 15 months old, and I have to live with the “not knowing” if it was something that could have been avoided. Some of my friends and family consider me a little overzealous in my journey but I know the truth and you do, too. (However, my friends always ask my advice when looking for products, vitamins, etc.- I am slowly converting them :) ) It makes me happy to know that this green and healthy knowledge is more widespread than ever before and that is thanks to you and the rest of us “radical and hysterical moms”!

]]> By: Emily http://naturemoms.com/blog/2009/04/01/the-toxic-bubble-bath-debate/#comment-11215 Emily Sun, 05 Apr 2009 03:08:49 +0000 http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/?p=2485#comment-11215 I have been reading your blog for about a month now, and am so happy I found it. I happened upon it when I was looking for "safe" carpet cleaner. I have a 9 month old and I can't bear to clean my carpet with those harsh cleaners. I started becoming concerned about things like this when I had my first child, but my knowledge base has exploded since my second. I am trying everyday to make my childrens lives more healthy, and I want to thank you for helping me to do that. I have been reading your blog for about a month now, and am so happy I found it. I happened upon it when I was looking for “safe” carpet cleaner. I have a 9 month old and I can’t bear to clean my carpet with those harsh cleaners. I started becoming concerned about things like this when I had my first child, but my knowledge base has exploded since my second. I am trying everyday to make my childrens lives more healthy, and I want to thank you for helping me to do that.

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