Your Kids

Baa baa black sheep, have you any wool? Wool is great for staying warm and dry, but did you know that it’s also great to sleep on? Many parents ask us what the healthiest options are for children’s mattresses and futons, so we’ve compiled these tips to help you when you shop. The good news is that mattresses containing the toxic flame retardants PBDEs have been prohibited from sale in Washington stores since January 2008.

Creating art together is a lovely way to spend time with children.  And since art materials are everywhere in our homes and schools, we tend to think of them as safe.  Yet many contain dangerous chemicals like solvents, heavy metals, formaldehyde preservatives, and phthalates.