Where can the safest, non-toxic slow cookers be found? Mamavation has created a guide of crockpots for you to browse through when you're in the market for a slow cooker for your stews & dishes. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest cookware, safest kitchen stand mixers, and safest waffle makers. Now, join us for our …
Essential Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates — Guide
Which brand of essential oils has the least amount of toxic phthalate contamination? Mamavation community members use lots of essential oils, so they also wanted to know which brands were the least problematic to the endocrine system. Mamavation has already released similar investigations on olive oil, coconut oil, tallow, ghee, & avocado oil …
Plastic Sandwich Bags Like Ziploc Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
Are you looking for the safest plastic sandwich bags similar to Ziploc without indication of PFAS "forever chemicals?" Mamavation sent several types of plastic sandwich bags to an EPA certified laboratory to find out which ones may be contaminated with PFAS. PFAS “forever chemicals” are per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used as stain-resistant, …
Bras Tested for Indications of PFAS “Forever Chemicals”–Guide
Which bras give you the best support without toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS "forever chemical") exposure? Having a very good bra isn't just about support and comfort; it's also about avoiding undergarments contaminated with harmful chemicals. Safer garments and manufacturing processes mean safer coverage for your breasts. You've …
Children’s Environmental Health Scientists Suggest Chemical Standards
Twenty-five children's environmental health scientists published in the New England Journal of Medicine to announce the creation of the Consortium for Children's Environmental Health called the Institute for Preventative Health, which will make regulatory recommendations for protecting children and pregnant women from toxic chemicals. According to …
Cooking Oils Tested for Phthalates — Comprehensive Guide
Which cooking oils have the least amount of toxic phthalate contamination and safest to use to cook your home meals? This was the question we kept getting that we couldn't answer. So we decided to spend some time and money testing additional cooking oil products (olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, ghee, & tallow) for phthalates at an …
Earl Grey Teas Tested for PFAS “Forever Chemicals” — Guide
Which Earl Grey Teas do not have PFAS "forever chemicals" present inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular Earl Grey brands inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to (1) have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes and then (2) have the tea bags tested for total fluorine. …
Safest Non-Toxic Parchment Paper Without PFAS “Forever Chemicals”–Lab Reports
When you're cooking and using parchment paper, you certainly don't want to use products that contain PFAS "forever chemicals" right? Mamavation tested 8 popular brands to help you out! You've trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest baking sheets, cookie sheets, & sheet pans, safest food processors, safest cupcake liners, & …
Safest Espresso Machines, Moka Pots & Stovetop Espresso Makers
Where can you find the safest home espresso machines & stovetop espresso makers that don't leach microplastics & PFAS "forever chemicals" into your espresso shots? Mamavation investigated the most popular brands of espresso machines, Moka pots, and stovetop espresso makers to find out what materials they were using so you can make safer …
Best & Worst Organic Mattresses 2024–The Wild West of Marketing Claims
It seems like every day I'm seeing a new organic mattress company pop up in my newsfeed. And now that there are so many, which are the best ones based on ingredients, trustworthiness, and certifications? This investigation wasn't easy because the organic mattress industry is really the Wild West of marketing claims. How is an average person …
Tallow & Beef Suet Tested for Toxic Phthalates
Which tallows have the least toxic phthalate contamination? Tallow comes from animal fat rendered down and used for cooking and personal care products. When Mamavation sent tallow & beef suet products to our EPA-certified laboratory, many types of phthalates were found. Phthalates are hormone-disrupting chemicals often used as additives in …
Safest Non-Toxic & Natural Pillows for the Whole Family– Gift Guide
Which brands produce the safest non-toxic & natural pillows free from VOCs, formaldehyde, and other contaminants? Mamavation evaluated the most popular pillow brands to help you avoid all the chemical nasties that are prevalent in the pillow industry. You've trusted Mamavation to bring you best organic mattresses, safest organic bedding, best …