Health & Safety

Non-Toxic Baby Health & Safety

Safety gear should protect your baby — not quietly introduce new exposures. Every thermometer, humidifier, gate, and babyproofing kit here is screened for both jobs: does it work, and is it made of materials we’d let a baby chew on? (Because eventually, they will.)

What we screen out: flimsy uncertified gear, BPA-laden plastics on anything mouthable, and products with a history of recalls. What we favor: sturdy, certified construction, BPA-free materials, and designs that hold up to real toddler abuse.

Cover the bases with our guides: baby-proofing the kitchen and the chemicals worth avoiding in baby products.

Quick Buying Tip

Buying safety gear secondhand? Check the CPSC recall list first — it takes two minutes and catches the lemons before they reach your home.

Helpful Guides from Angela

• How to Choose Non-Toxic Toys: The Complete Safety Guide
• Big Sibling Gift Ideas: What to Give the Big Kid When Baby Arrives
• Best Organic Swaddle Blankets: Muslin vs Bamboo (And How Many You Actually Need)