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PFAS-Free Strollers– Why This Is Important At Sprout

PFAS chemicals, known as “forever chemicals” because they never leave your body or the Earth, are the same chemicals used in teflon pans and can cause a myriad of negative health effects. California has just passed a law banning these chemicals from juvenile products by July 2023. At Sprout, we have decided in the meantime… Read more »

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Testing Our Daughters for Banned Phthalates

I recently got together with a couple of friends and we had all five of our daughters (between 6 and 12) tested for phthalates in their bodies with a simple urine test. What Are Phthalates? Phthalates are a group of chemicals used in plastics and in personal care products. They have been proven to affect… Read more »

Is There Polyurethane Foam At Sprout?

Though we often speak about avoiding polyurethane foam, a customer recently pointed out that some of our travel cribs and stroller bassinets do contain PU. Here is how we explain this discrepancy: At Sprout, we try to balance between only carrying the best materials and having a solution for all the needs a parent has…. Read more »

PFAS Crisis – The “Forever Chemicals” Found in 99% of Humans

PFAS chemicals have been found in 99% of the humans tested and are known to cause a long list of cancers, birth defects, infertility, thyroid disease and more. This group of chemicals are “forever chemicals” because they never go away, not from the environment and not from our bodies. What are PFAS chemicals? PFAS are… Read more »

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Beware of PVC in Kids’ Rain Gear

As we enter into the autumn season, it is time to gear up for rainy weather. Before you choose a cute new raincoat for your child, let’s have a discussion about PVC in kids’ rain gear. Why is PVC dangerous? Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) usually includes in its composition a group of chemicals called phthalates that… Read more »

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Keep your Family Safe from Quats (Commonly Found in Household Cleaning Products)

We have previously shared our concerns over the mixture of chemicals known as quats (Quaternary Ammonium compounds) that have been linked to birth defects in laboratory animals. The problem with quats is that they are commonly found in household commercial cleaning products (including Clorox disinfecting wipes) and they are strong enough to cause adverse health… Read more »

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Keep Your Family Safe This Winter With PFAS-Free Rain and Snow Gear

The PFAS crisis is gaining recognition with more media attention and even a recent film. On a recent blog, we discussed the issues with PFAS chemicals that have been found in 99% of humans and are known to cause a variety of adverse health effects.This group of chemicals are “forever chemicals” because they never go away,… Read more »

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Chemical Sunscreen Can Enter the Bloodstream After One Day

Shop safe sunscreens now – no harmful chemicals here! A new study on chemical sunscreen exposure found that the chemicals enter the bloodstream after just one day of use. Alarmingly, in this study the concentrations of 3 common chemical sunscreen ingredients found in the blood continued to rise with daily use. The ingredients even remained… Read more »