Where can you find the safest non-toxic electric tea kettles for you to brew your favorite tea? Mamavation reached out to the most popular brands asking them what materials they are using, if they require any problematic chemical disclosures, and whether they are exposing their customers to microplastics over time. What were their responses? You've …
Best (& Worst) Organic Infant Formulas — Cow’s Milk, Goat Milk, & Specialty
New mothers who struggle to breastfeed turn to organic formula every year without knowing the hidden secret of the industry--there is no such thing as organic formula in the United States. And that's because each brand contains ingredients not allowable in the organic standards, which technically makes it NOT an organic food. Some are better than …
Castor Oil Tested For Toxic Phthalates — Guide
Where can you find the safest castor oil products with the least toxic phthalates? Mamavation sent the most popular castor oil products to an EPA-certified laboratory to test them for hormone-disrupting phthalates. You've trusted Mamavation to release studies on cooking oils, coffee, Earl Grey Teas, and deodorants, now join us for another consumer …
Safest Non-Toxic Slow Cookers — Guide of Crockpots
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 …
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 …
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 …
Safest Juicers with Less Plastic & Microplastics — Guide
Where are the safest non-toxic juicer appliances used to make delicious homemade fresh juices without plastic? Mamavation contacted the most popular juice maker companies asking them about the materials used in their juice makers. We then divided the different juicers by safety concerns instead of focusing on ease of use like other reviewers. …