You always want what is best for your child. More often than not, this innate need to protect borders on paranoia. You lose sleep trying to check if they are still breathing in the middle of the night. You make sure no harm will come to them.
However, parents can sometimes overlook the toys and baby products they buy for their kids. For instance, instead of organic baby products, they still choose plastic pacifiers without knowing the hidden dangers of doing so.
Baby products are a lucrative industry. For instance, the baby pacifier market is projected to hit $453.8 million by 2025. However, the compound annual growth rate is maintained at a modest 0.9% between 2019 and 2025.
Here are some of the advantages of using natural rubber pacifiers:
BPA-free
A study made in 2017 by the American Chemical Society revealed that plastic pacifiers contain Bisphenol A, Bisphenol S, and Bisphenol F. These are also known as endocrine disruptors. The alarming thing is that most of the products tested claimed that they are BPA-free. The tests showed otherwise.
BPA is a hazardous chemical responsible for behavioral disorders in kids, such as ADHD and autism. Likewise, it gets linked to developmental disorders, diabetes, and cancer.
However, you should also read the label. Not all latex is safe. You need to make sure that the manufacturer specializes in organic baby products. The raw materials used for rubber pacifiers should be plant-based. Some products extract the sap of the Hevea trees to make the product. It means the pacifier is 100% free of phthalates and BPA.
When you buy bottles, you always insist that the nipple should be BPA-free, even if you do not fully understand why it is dangerous. The fact that the healthcare industry issued a warning is reason enough. It should be the same way with your baby’s pacifier.
Phthalates-free
If this is your first time hearing this term, do not fret. Outside of the industry, people are not familiar with this chemical. However, the phthalate is vital to softening the PVC plastic present in some baby products. It can damage your vital organs like lungs, kidneys, reproductive system, and liver. The chemical has been used to make baby pacifiers before the US banned it in 1999. However, not all imported pacifiers got tested for this chemical. You may still find it from products smuggled through the backdoor by global manufacturers that do not practice the highest standards.
Color-safe
Baby products typically come in bright colors to attract children. But paint can pose risks, too. Household paint contains thousands of chemicals, including toxins and carcinogens. Thus, the paint should be free from volatile organic compounds (VOCs). When the paint dries, it can release harmful VOCs into the air. It is the same reason why you should insist on zero VOC paint when tinting your nursery.
In contrast, organic baby products from Nolie & Us contain zero VOCs. The colors used are still plant-based and certified as food-grade safe by the US Food and Drug Administration.
In conclusion, when choosing food or baby accessories, it is always best to err on the side of caution. Do not worry about being considered as overly protective. Trying to make sure your baby is safe should not be treated as an overreaction.