Throughout this blog, I use some terms that seem pretty technical. I break down their meanings here.

Bisphenol-A (commonly known as BPA) and phthalates, which are called “everywhere chemicals” because they are so common, are used in making countless plastic products that we see and use everyday. This includes children’s items such as baby bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers and teethers.

Flame retardants are chemicals that are added or applied to materials in order to slow or prevent the start or growth of fire. A good way to reduce flame retardants your baby comes into contact with is by purchasing baby products and furniture filled with cotton, polyester, or wool, instead of polyurethane foam.

GOTS Certified: Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) is the world’s leading textile processing standard for organic fibers, including ecological and social criteria, backed by independent certification of the entire textile supply chain.

GREENGUARD Certification: Ensures that a product has met some of the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into indoor air.

Organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, and the use of generally engineered seed is prohibited.