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FaithfulchickWI
Farmgirl in Training
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Callie
Orfordville
WI
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 Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 08:46:32 AM
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| I am a soon to be mother due in about 2 months...and I have been having a difficult time finding a car seat that isn't flame retardent and a bit more eco friendly. Does anyone have any resources or idea...please send them my way. |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
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Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 09:09:01 AM
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Why would you want one that isn't flame retardent, as far as I know they have to be by law.
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 09:14:57 AM
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Congratulations! I understand not wanting the chemicals associated with flame retardency, but I think Teresa's right, and they have to be in order to be sold in the U.S.
There are some more eco conscious options, but I guess you'd have to see what is involved in their manufacturing to weigh the costs.
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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FaithfulchickWI
Farmgirl in Training
20 Posts
Callie
Orfordville
WI
20 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 6:45:58 PM
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| hmmmm... the reason I don't want a flame retardent is because I am environmentally ill so I avoid chemicals at all costs...I guess I will have to figure out what the best option is. |
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1badmamawolf
True Blue Farmgirl
2199 Posts
Teresa
"Bent Fence Farms"
Ca
USA
2199 Posts |
Posted - Jul 15 2009 : 7:16:36 PM
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I would assume that only the fabric covering is what might bother you, so have someone take it apart and make a pattern and sew a new one, by the way congrads also, and good luck
"Treat the earth well, it was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children" |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Tapestry
True Blue Farmgirl
1223 Posts
Cheryl
Wisconsin
USA
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Jul 16 2009 : 05:58:37 AM
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After your post, I did a little searching and found that there are some eco friendly crafters that make car seat covers, so your child won't have to come in direct contact with the flame retardant fabric. Now, ask me where I found that link yesterday...sorry. I think I searched under "non-toxic flame retardent car seats" and it came up randomly...
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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