Question from Erna
As I am (still) in search of the perfect sleep sack for my baby, I have found a company called Passport Baby – they claim to not sell “kinder sacks” (sleep sacks) that have flame retardant, but the warm sacks are described thusly: “All cotton fabrics, polyfil has a hypo-allergenic quality to it as well.” What is “polyfil”? Is it bad for my baby?
Also, I think I have found a crib, but I have a question about the stain. It is by Tried & True Wood Finishes, here is how they describe their product:
“All Tried & True Wood Finishes comply with the inner most circle of product safety established by the FDA: “safe for food contact surfaces” (FDA 21,Sec 175.300). Beeswax and natural varnish resin are FDA approved as non-toxic and non-allergic. Non-hazardous. Our products, and or any of their ingredients, are not regulated under the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (Title 40) or the EPA Resource and Recovery Act(Title 49). Our oils are non-toxic and non-flammable (Although common sense and our label should be consulted for disposal of wiping cloths). The use of these finishes in commercial applications is not regulated by OSHA. No heavy metal driers. These metallic salts of cobalt and manganese are a health risk to those who manufacure them. In use they areconsidered a health risk only in long term exposure. Fume Free – Zero VOC.No solventsor petroleum distillates are present in Tried & True Wood Finishes. Therefore, there is nocompromise in environmental impact, worker health and safety, or indoor air quality.” This sounds safe to me but I am wondering if I am just getting desperate (I have been researching cribs, mattresses, sleep sacks and varnishes for two weeks now!) So…how desperate am I?! THANK YOU!!!
Debra’s Answer
Polyfil is polyester, a plastic made from petrochemicals.
Your wood finish sounds fine, but I have no personal experience with it.
