Kolcraft and Skiphop don't add toxic flame retardants to foam and fabric. Check out the full survey from our partners at CEH.
If you're considering buying a floor play mat not made by Kolcraft or Skiphop (which are flame-retardant free), contact the company to learn if they add flame retardants.
Choose a baby carrier by Baby Bjorn, Onya Baby, Boba Inc., Phil and Teds USA, or Evenflo to avoid toxic flame retardants added to foam and fabric. Check out the full survey from our partners at CEH.
If you're considering buying a baby carrier not made by one or our "Better Picks" brands (which are flame-retardant free), contact the company to learn if they add flame retardants.
Peg Perego doesn't add toxic flame retardants to its booster chairs. Check out the full survey of flame retardants in baby products, from our partners at CEH.
If you're considering buying a booster chair not made by Peg Perego (which is flame-retardant free), contact the company to learn if they add flame retardants.
Avoid products labeled "This product meets the flammability requirements of Technical Bulletin 117." These are older products likely to contain flame retardant chemicals.
Our partners at healthystuff.org regularly test popular car seats for flame retardants. Brands using chemicals that are safer for your baby include Britax, Clek, and Maxi-Cosi, Nuna, and UPPAbaby. See the full list. (Note: Our list reflects the seat's chemical makeup, not their crash safety. You can find crash safety ratings at Consumer Reports and other sources.)
Car seats that top the chart for containing more toxic forms of flame retardants include Baby Trend, Evenflo, and Graco, according to tests by healthystuff.org. But no matter what car seat you have, the most important thing is to always use (and properly install) it - it's essential for your baby's safety.
Naturepedic, Dex Baby and Summer Infant don't add toxic flame retardants to foam and fabric. Check out the full survey from our partners at CEH.
Models by Munchkin may contain flame retardant chemicals, according to a 2016 survey. If you're considering buying this brand, contact the company to see if they are now flame-retardant free.
Sleepwear for children ages 9 months to 14 years can contain toxic flame retardants that help the cloth meet federal flammability standards. If you don’t want chemical-coated clothing against your baby’s skin all night, look for snug-fitting sleepwear with a tag that says "must be snug fitting" and "not flame resistant."
This flame retardant affects the brain and nervous system. It’s best to avoid it while scientists continue to research whether or not it is safe for children.
Skiphop doesn't add toxic flame retardants to its floor play mats. Check out the full survey of flame retardants in baby products, from our partners at CEH.
If you're considering buying a floor play mat not made by Skiphop (which is flame-retardant free), contact the company to learn if they add flame retardants.
Avoid products labeled "This product meets the flammability requirements of Technical Bulletin 117." These are older products likely to contain flame retardant chemicals.
These brands don't add toxic flame retardants to foam and fabric: Carters, Inglesina, Babyhome USA, Evenflo, Kids ii / Bright Stars, Nuna Baby, Peg Perego, Phil and Teds USA, Summer Infant, and 4 Moms LLC. Check out the full survey from our partners at CEH.
High chairs by Fisher Price may contain flame retardant chemicals, as may Graco's pads for high chairs, according to a 2016 survey. If you're considering buying these brands, contact the company to see if they are now flame-retardant free.
Inglesina and Summer Infant add toxic flame retardants to its hook-on chairs. Check out the full survey on flame retardants in baby products, from our partners at CEH.
If you're considering buying a hook-on chair not made by Inglesina or Summer Infant (which are flame-retardant free), contact the company to learn if they add flame retardants.
Avoid products labeled "This product meets the flammability requirements of Technical Bulletin 117." These are older products likely to contain flame retardant chemicals.
Infant bouncers from Kids ii / Bright Stars, Baby Bjorn, Carters, Skiphop, and Summer Infant don't contain toxic flame retardants in foam and fabric. Check out the full survey of baby products, from our partners at CEH.
Models by Fisher Price may contain flame retardant chemicals, according to a 2016 survey. If you're considering buying this brand, contact the company to see if they are now flame-retardant free.
Carters, Graco, Kids ii / Bright Stars, and Summer Infant don't add toxic flame retardants to their infant swings. Check out the full survey of flame retardants in baby products, from our partners at CEH.
Models by Fisher Price may contain flame retardant chemicals, according to a 2016 survey. If you're considering buying this brand, contact the company to see if they are now flame-retardant free.
Boppy Company doesn't add toxic flame retardants to its floor play mats. Check out the full survey of flame retardants in baby products, from our partners at CEH.
If you're considering buying a nursing pillow not made by Boppy Company (which is flame-retardant free), contact the company to learn if they add flame retardants.
Avoid products labeled "This product meets the flammability requirements of Technical Bulletin 117." These are older products likely to contain flame retardant chemicals.
These brands don't add toxic flame retardants to their play yards: Carters, Evenflo, Graco, Kids ii / Bright Stars, Summer Infant, and 4 Moms LLC. Some mattress toppers for play yards also come flame-retardant free - look for MamaDoo Kids and Nuna Baby brands.
Check out the full survey on flame retardants in baby products, from our partners at CEH. Look for an updated list for 2016.
Models by Fisher Price may contain flame retardant chemicals, according to a 2016 survey. If you're considering buying this brand, contact the company to see if they are now flame-retardant free.
Choose a stroller by these brands to avoid toxic flame retardants added to foam and fabric: Carters, Inglesina, Babyhome USA, Evenflo, Graco, Kolcraft, Mutsy USA, Nuna Baby, Peg Perego, Phil and Tesa USA, Summer Infant, and 4 Moms LLC. Check out the full survey from our partners at CEH.
If you're considering buying a stroller not made by any of our "Better Pick" stroller brands, contact the company to see if they are now flame-retardant free.
Use travel system strollers (an infant car seat in a stroller) only when you must. Regular strollers usually have less toxic flame retardants, and are a safer bet for babies.
Choose toys made from cloth, unpainted wood, and other natural materials. These toys are usually free of unwanted substances like PVC, phthalates, BPA, and lead that can be found in other kinds of toys, especially if they are imported.
Children can swallow harmful chemicals used in some toys when they put hands and objects in their mouths. To avoid toxic lead, phthalates, and BPA found in some toys toys:
- Don’t let children play with antique toys.
- Discard toy jewelry and all toys painted before 1978.
- Buy toys made in the U.S. of natural materials. Imported toys are more likely to contain harmful chemicals.
