Product Library

Key safety points and alternative suggestions for everyday products, with source links for every recommendation.

Products researched

Crunchy snacks Blueberries Rice Sunscreen Shampoo & body wash Crayons Cookware / frying pans Plastic containers Furniture

Next up to research

Shrimp (ocean pollution, antibiotic residues)
Strawberries (pesticide residues, EWG Dirty Dozen)
Slime (borax, allergens)
Baby bottles (BPA/BPS, heat resistance)

Crunchy snacks

Crunchy snacks Snack Chips · Chips / Fries / Shrimp Crackers / Veggie Crisps

Main concern Acrylamide (IARC Group 2A probable carcinogen) Action step Choose lighter-coloured chips and avoid dark "caramel-flavour" varieties; shrimp crackers and veggie crisps tend to be lower

Blueberries

Blueberries Blueberries

Main concern Pesticide residues (common on thin-skinned produce and not visible to the eye) Action step Rinse under running water or soak for 10–15 minutes before eating; avoid using detergent

Rice

Rice Rice

Main concern Heavy metals (inorganic arsenic, cadmium) — baby rice cereals are higher risk; brown and red rice also tend to be slightly higher Action step Rinse before cooking; use 6 cups water per cup of rice, drain the excess after cooking; rotate with oats and quinoa

Sunscreen

Sunscreen Sunscreen

Main concern Chemical UV filters (oxybenzone, octinoxate) can be absorbed into the bloodstream Action step Prefer mineral formulas (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide), especially for pregnant women and young children

Shampoo & body wash

Shampoo & Body Wash Shampoo & Body Wash

Main concern MIT/CMIT sensitising preservatives; phthalates hidden inside "fragrance" listings Action step Check the INCI ingredient list and avoid products containing MIT/CMIT; choose fragrance-free, dye-free formulas

Crayons

Crayons Crayons

Main concern Heavy metals (lead, cadmium), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) Action step Look for EN 71-3 or ASTM D-4236 certification; keep crayons out of children's mouths; wash hands after use

Cookware / frying pans

Cookware / Frying Pans Cooking Pans

Main concern PFAS non-stick coatings may release chemicals at high heat or when the coating is scratched Action step Don't preheat an empty pan; don't exceed 250°C; replace pans as soon as the coating scratches; ceramic-coated and cast-iron pans are safer alternatives

Plastic containers

Plastic Containers Plastic Containers

Main concern BPA/plasticisers; chemical leaching when heated or scratched Action step Don't heat food in plastic containers or store fatty foods in them; switch to glass, ceramic, or stainless steel; discard when scratched or discoloured

Furniture

Furniture Furniture

Main concern Formaldehyde (released from adhesives in engineered wood; that "new furniture smell") Action step Air out new furniture with windows open for 3–7 days after delivery; choose solid wood or boards certified E0 / CARB Phase 2

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