Comments on: What About BPA in High Chairs?

By: Heather

Heather — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:41:28 +0000

I called Fisher Price today and was told that they meet government standards and do not say one way or another if they are BPA free. I am currently pregnant with my first child and was told that the “Rainforest” pattern may have BPA in it due to warehouse to store can take up to one year.

By: Heather

Heather — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:41:28 +0000

By: thesoftlanding

thesoftlanding — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:15:19 +0000

Hi Miranda,

No we sure haven't checked them out here at TSL. You may need to contact IKEA directly to find out for sure.

Alicia

By: Miranda

Miranda — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:12:15 +0000

Has anyone checked into Ikea’s Antilop high chair to see if it is BPA free?

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:04:32 +0000

The Good Guide (http://www.goodguide.com/) is an extremely valuable resource. Unfortunately, they have not yet reviewed highchairs. I did find information about some of the toys my child has. I am very disappointed in Fisher Price:

http://www.goodguide.com/products/209781-fisher-price-rainforest-jumperoo

http://www.goodguide.com/products/209786-fisher-price-rainforest-melodies-lights-deluxe-g

My child plays with these toys on a daily basis, and they have been found to contain heavy metals such as bromine, antimony and Tin. The health performance of these toys is only a 2.5 out of a possible 10.

By: softlanding

softlanding — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:04:56 +0000

Hi Miranda,

The Center for Health, Environment and Justice suggests that some chemicals have been found in the air a full 28 days after a new PVC product is brought into the home. Allowing the item to off-gas for an extended amount of time (as you have) should lower the risk of toxins for children. I also suggest that you do not allow your baby to chew on any part of the highchair, since Fisher Price won’t share what materials are used or where they’re located in the product.

Hope that helps!

Alicia

By: Miranda Johnson

Miranda Johnson — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 17:12:54 +0000

How long does PVC take to off gas? We were given the Fisher Price Healthy Care high chair as a shower gift. We tried to return it but the 30 day window has passed. My son is only 4 months old – if we let it off gas in the basement for 3 months, will it be safe to use? We will make sure to swab it first for lead – has someone already tried this? If so, please let me know what you found.

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:50:49 +0000

I have been ripping out my hair trying to purchase only safe items for my 5 month old, and I’m still unsure. I own a lot of Fisher Price toys and the Healthy Care Highchair. I called a representative and she was not helpful at all, just saying that their toys meet all the safety standards….yada yada yada. Should I just get rid off all my toys and the highchair? I’m at a loss. I feel like I’m slowly killing my son if I let him play with these toys or use the highchair. Why can’t companies just tell us, or have it on the item what it is made of and let us decide if we want it. Why does it have to be a huge secret? Help! Anyone have any advice what I should do?

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 03:59:16 +0000

Alicia,

As I’ve read blog after blog on this website, I’ve found that different contributors receive conflicting answers from the same companies about the same products… For instance, Shanna and Slin, within this blog about BPA/PVC in high chairs… Am I a cynic or is it possible that these comapnies lie to the consumers (Us), or just make something up when they don’t know… and what can we do to resolve this?

By: melissa gazdziak

melissa gazdziak — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 20:06:48 +0000

Good day everyone. I was wondering if anyone had any insight into the wooden highchairs Eddie Bauer makes as their trays are plastic. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!