Organic Baby Bath Toys

Bath time can be a fun and interactive experience between you and your baby. Bathing your baby promotes parent and child bonding, as the process allows you to slow down and connect with your child. Providing a comfortable and safe bathing environment for your baby requires you to develop awareness about the bath products you purchase and use. Choosing to provide organic bath toys is one way to create a more healthy and secure bath-time experience for your baby.

  1. Hidden Dangers

    • Some plastic children's toys, including bath toys, are made using potentially harmful substances such as bisphenol-A (BPA) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Medical News Today reports that BPA affects the human endocrine system and can cause reproductive disorders, male impotence, heart disease in females, asthma and breast cancer, and can disturb brain function. The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer categorizes PVC as a human carcinogen. According to the Organic and Natural Choices website, some children's toys are produced using toxic chemicals like pesticides for growing cotton, lead, cadmium, arsenic and mercury. The issue regarding BPA and PVC safety, however, remains controversial. The FDA reports that very low levels of BPA found in food is safe for consumption. Pediatrician Kari Kassir points out that the literature available on PVC safety is not conclusive, but that federal agencies and corporations are beginning to join the movement for safer alternatives.

    Safer Choices

    • If you are a concerned parent looking for alternatives to bath toys that commonly contain potentially toxic substances, consider purchasing all-organic bath toys for your baby. As many parents know, babies frequently mouth their toys, absorbing whatever substances are present into their bodies. Organic bath toys will be BPA, PVC and phthalate-free, ensuring that your baby's bath time remains safe and healthy. Be sure to read labels carefully when purchasing organic bath toys, as some can be misleading. Make sure that all materials used to manufacture the toy are 100 percent organic.

    Brands to Consider

    • Several brands of organic bath toys are available to purchase online or in stores that carry organic baby products. The Iplay brand of bath toys provides safe options for your baby. Plush organic cotton animal figures and stacking cups are available for reasonable prices between $7 and $11. All Iplay toys are BPA, PVC and phthalate-free. Boon is another brand that manufactures organic bath toys. All Boon bath toys are BPA, PVC and phthalate-free. Prices for Boon bath toys range from $13 to $20. Under the Nile also offers organic bath toy options. All Under the Nile bath toys are soft, plush toys made from 100 percent organic Egyptian cotton.

    Precautionary Methods

    • Child health enthusiast and founder of SafeMama.com Katherine Scoleci warns parents against further dangers that may be lurking in your baby's bath toys. Scoleci outlines a study conducted through the Today Show that tested what substances were present on random children's bath toys. A high percentage of the bath toys tested revealed fecal matter and other harmful bacteria present on the outside and inside of the toys. In addition to purchasing organically produced bath toys, disinfect your baby's bath toys frequently, always allow them to air dry after use, and avoid purchasing toys that hold water on the inside, as these are the main culprit for collecting bacteria.

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