Poison in the Bathtub?

Yikes!  An alarming development in child safety we need to get smart about:
Toxic Toy Terror!

Sucking on bath toys used to seem harmless - now we need to worry whether it's poisonous!

If toxin-hunting for BPA, PVC, and Phthalates in the bathtub makes your head swim, you're not alone.

And  if you're like me and often want to hide from Toxic Terrors because the info is too confusing, don't feel guilty.

Good news! Now we can trust reliable recommendations that all Sassy bath toys are BPA and phthalate-free and twelve of them are also PVC-free.

Why are some bath toys toxic?

Good question, and one that nauseates me to just think about, let alone share scary stats with you here.

(click the picture to relive that moment.)

To stay clear of Toxic Terror, we can rely on RN Alicia Voorhees of The Soft Landing.

Here are Sassy bath toy suggestions from Alicia's BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free Bath Toy Guide which she updates periodically.

'Sassy' toys: Made from 'toxic-free' materials for safe fun in the tub

Alicia's update on Sassy bath toys: "For 2010, all Sassy bath toys are now BPA and phthalate-free and twelve of them are also PVC-free." Click here to see Alicia's full list.

Think gentle paddleboat - not speedboat - to keep expectations in line. (Although one review I saw said a father was enamoured with it, even out of the tub...)

But from my research I must share that bath toys is a tricky category: The materials may be vetted, but the designs still draw customer concerns: Many products get a range of reviews from "great" to reports of water leaking in, squeeze toys that mold, and clever toys that don't exactly perform.

So my suggestion is to view bath toys as a constantly evolving collection. Since these are low-cost toys, generally averaging around $6, I suggest trying them out, and being prepared to replenish tub toys often!

Click any of the links or pictures above - or here to browse and for some bath toys.

I hope advice like this on non-toxic bath tub toys is helpful.

Please share your great tub finds or bath tub pet peeves with us in the comments, below..

With best wishes for smooth sailiing - in and out of the tubs.
And may all our cares float away on gales of laughter!

Let's be in touch!

Ronda Kay

p.s. Click below to enjoy other Tub Time episodes:

Tub Time 1: Divide and Conquer… Get peace of mind for less than $20?
Tub Time 2: Pain-free knees…How to lifeguard babes in the bathtub without being a Crouching Tiger movie star?

Tub Time 4: Underwater Lab ...Why are most bath toys not good water toys?  Easy ways to create submerged sensations
Tub Time 5: Dirty Secrets ...with secret weapons for dirt-busting kids in the tub...

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