https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 17 Apr 2026 11:52:39 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-47388 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:06:50 +0000 owlmom 47388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used this information from the Washington Toxics Coalition: <a href="http://watoxics.org/healthy-living/healthy-families/safe-start-for-kids-1/choosing-safer-products-matresses-and-changing-pads/" rel="nofollow">http://watoxics.org/healthy-living/healthy-families/safe-start-for-kids-1/choosing-safer-products-matresses-and-changing-pads/</a><br /> We chose the Serta Organic pad. It's $30 at Babies R Us. It isn't entirely organic - it has a vinyl cover, but it's free of phthalates and polyurethane foam. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-47286 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:00:26 +0000 katdevargas 47286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we aren't buying a changing pad b/c I figure if it's a flat surface &amp; it's big enough, it will suffice :) and I'm really trying to bring as little stuff into our house as possible </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-47229 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:37:03 +0000 twinmama 47229@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@chopsuey119: Yep that's pretty much what my SIL&amp;BIL do for their baby. On the bed or on the pack n play bassinet. And they just put a chux pad underneath him :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-47214 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:32:18 +0000 chopsuey 47214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used to change our LO on the bed, couch, floor... etc. :P Now we change her on all of the above + the changing pad on her pack and play. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-47208 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:30:53 +0000 Clementine 47208@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Merryc, thanks this is a little more reassuring! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-47106 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:17:10 +0000 twinmama 47106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I have some grad school edu in toxics and their flow through the environment, and honestly I'm not overly concerned about the off gassing from a changing pad. It's relatively small surface area, and if you have reasonable air flow through your home, any 'fumes' aren't going to build up in the nursery. You could also 'air it out' on a patio or a garage for an amount of time before baby arrives to get the most intense smells out of the house. I might consider an organic changing pad cover, since that's what's coming into contact with baby's often naked skin.</p> <p>From what I learned, the scarier things are carpet, paint, and other building materials that can off gas for 20+ years, and very intensely at first.</p> <p>But I think if you're concerned and have the budget for it, it's a great option! One less thing to worry about. If it were maybe $50 or less, I'd consider it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-47070 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:45:54 +0000 Mrsbells 47070@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wouldnt pay $99 for a changing pad. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-46940 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:59:40 +0000 Clementine 46940@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mediagirl, well those materials release toxins that aren't good for you, baby, or environment esp. since it will most likely be in their nursery where they are sleeping hours at a time.</p> <p>I mean, we probably grew up with the same if not worse, and are fine. But, just knowing better I can't help but think maybe I should do more research before buying a conventional pad.</p> <p><a href="http://www.euphoriababy.com/store/pc/viewcontent.asp?idpage=10" rel="nofollow">http://www.euphoriababy.com/store/pc/viewcontent.asp?idpage=10</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-46936 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:55:48 +0000 mediagirl 46936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Clementine: in what way are they toxic? Has there been research done that shows the foam or vinyl ones harm children? I guess it's not something I ever really worried about... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/yikes-toxic-changing-pads#post-46931 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:51:34 +0000 Clementine 46931@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been doing research on changing pads and I noticed so many are made from toxic materials like vinyl and polyurethane foam. I know Mrs. Bee bought the Naturepedic changing pad for $99, but I'm torn. I don't want to shell out $99 but I also don't want to use a toxic pad.</p> <p>Any alternative recommendations or did you bite the bullet and opt for an expensive but non-toxic changing pad? </p>