Comments on: Nuby Responds to Healthy Toys Positive Test for PVC in Nibbler Net http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/ Safer Eating Gear News & Reviews Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:52:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Suz http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4344 Suz Sun, 21 Dec 2008 17:22:59 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4344 Then the companies should stop packaging their products in PVC and other toxic materials. What is wrong with cardboard or something that can be recycled and that isn't sharp edged when you are trying to open it. It isn't responsible of companies to overpackage and use non sustainable practices on our planet. I'm glad the test came up positive for PVC - this should send a message to the testers to tell us if the packaging is toxic and tell the companies to get a green clue already. Then the companies should stop packaging their products in PVC and other toxic materials. What is wrong with cardboard or something that can be recycled and that isn’t sharp edged when you are trying to open it. It isn’t responsible of companies to overpackage and use non sustainable practices on our planet. I’m glad the test came up positive for PVC – this should send a message to the testers to tell us if the packaging is toxic and tell the companies to get a green clue already.

]]> By: Nuby Responds to Incorrect Material Listings in ZRecs Guide « The Soft Landing Blog http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4345 Nuby Responds to Incorrect Material Listings in ZRecs Guide « The Soft Landing Blog Fri, 19 Dec 2008 22:32:59 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4345 [...] READ Nuby’s recent response to a positive PVC test result by HealthyToys.org here. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Which Bright Starts Teethers are BPA, PVC and [...] [...] READ Nuby’s recent response to a positive PVC test result by HealthyToys.org here. Possibly related posts: (automatically generated)Which Bright Starts Teethers are BPA, PVC and [...]

]]> By: Fiona http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4347 Fiona Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:07:41 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4347 Thank you Alicia! I just hope they are PVC free cause my son uses them almost everyday. Thank you Alicia!

I just hope they are PVC free cause my son uses them almost everyday.

]]> By: Jennifer http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4346 Jennifer Fri, 19 Dec 2008 12:32:29 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4346 Alicia, Thank you so much for looking into this (and for everything else that you do)!!! Alicia,

Thank you so much for looking into this (and for everything else that you do)!!!

]]> By: softlanding http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-3/#comment-4354 softlanding Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:40:03 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4354 Hi Fiona, Thank you for pointing out the discrepancies! I've already contacted Nuby this morning to get the scoop on why our two lists vary so much. You mentioned that the teethers tested positive for PVC. It's my understanding that ZRecs does not do any kind of testing for their product guides, but that they work directly with the manufacturer (like we do) to confirm materials used in production. I noticed that they made a point of saying that Nuby has not answered their requests for materials on some items: [Taken from the ZRecs Guide 12/18/08] "Nuby has not responded to a ZRecs request for information regarding PVC content in their teethers." At this point I have to assume that they are using information gathered from a source other than Nuby/Luv 'n Care. I'll let everyone know as soon as I hear back from Nuby with the information. Alicia Hi Fiona,

Thank you for pointing out the discrepancies! I’ve already contacted Nuby this morning to get the scoop on why our two lists vary so much.

You mentioned that the teethers tested positive for PVC. It’s my understanding that ZRecs does not do any kind of testing for their product guides, but that they work directly with the manufacturer (like we do) to confirm materials used in production. I noticed that they made a point of saying that Nuby has not answered their requests for materials on some items:

[Taken from the ZRecs Guide 12/18/08] “Nuby has not responded to a ZRecs request for information regarding PVC content in their teethers.”

At this point I have to assume that they are using information gathered from a source other than Nuby/Luv ‘n Care. I’ll let everyone know as soon as I hear back from Nuby with the information.

Alicia

]]> By: Fiona http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4355 Fiona Thu, 18 Dec 2008 13:31:01 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4355 Thank you for the reassurance. My little one loves the nuby teethers, and I had come across this website http://www.zrecsguide.com/brand/category/nuby-luv-n-care/teethers/365/378 that also tested the nuby teethers, and the ones that I knew at the time to be BPA and PVC free tested positive for PVC! I was scared. I just wish that we didn't have to worry so much about what goes into there little mouths...that all childrens companies would automatically make safe toys for our babies. But unfortunately it doesn't work that way. And once again, we have to do thoroughly do our research. Thank you for the reassurance. My little one loves the nuby teethers, and I had come across this website http://www.zrecsguide.com/brand/category/nuby-luv-n-care/teethers/365/378 that also tested the nuby teethers, and the ones that I knew at the time to be BPA and PVC free tested positive for PVC! I was scared. I just wish that we didn’t have to worry so much about what goes into there little mouths…that all childrens companies would automatically make safe toys for our babies. But unfortunately it doesn’t work that way. And once again, we have to do thoroughly do our research.

]]> By: Which Dolls Contain PVC? « The Soft Landing Blog http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4350 Which Dolls Contain PVC? « The Soft Landing Blog Wed, 10 Dec 2008 15:16:13 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4350 [...] UPDATE 12/10/08: We had an interesting experience with a Nuby Nibbler testing positive for PVC in the Healthy Toys 2008 Guide.  It turns out that the Nibbler doesn’t contain PVC after, and we believe the whole issue has to do with PVC packaging and surface contamination.  Read the full article here. [...] [...] UPDATE 12/10/08: We had an interesting experience with a Nuby Nibbler testing positive for PVC in the Healthy Toys 2008 Guide.  It turns out that the Nibbler doesn’t contain PVC after, and we believe the whole issue has to do with PVC packaging and surface contamination.  Read the full article here. [...]

]]> By: softlanding http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4349 softlanding Tue, 09 Dec 2008 14:16:19 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4349 Thanks Candace, Kirstin and Ashley for your comments! Ashely, it really unsettling to run into an issue like this and not be able to get a response to legitimate concerns. Healthy Toys and EWG are obviously working hard to provide a great service to parents - I just wish obvious discrepancies were given the attention they warrant. Thanks Candace, Kirstin and Ashley for your comments!

Ashely, it really unsettling to run into an issue like this and not be able to get a response to legitimate concerns. Healthy Toys and EWG are obviously working hard to provide a great service to parents – I just wish obvious discrepancies were given the attention they warrant.

]]> By: Ashley http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4348 Ashley Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:20:50 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4348 Wow, way to follow up. It's interesting--I really like Healthy Toys Coalition and Environmental Working Group, but it looks like both of them are very slow to respond to their own errors (if this turns out to be an error). EWG cites two Arbonne products as "zero" on their safety scale (no risk whatsoever) which contain some highly noxious stuff, including a known carcinogen, and despite numerous e-mails and comments on their site from me, as well as other consumers--even offering to send them our products as proof--they refuse to rectify. So thanks for keeping up on this. Wow, way to follow up. It’s interesting–I really like Healthy Toys Coalition and Environmental Working Group, but it looks like both of them are very slow to respond to their own errors (if this turns out to be an error). EWG cites two Arbonne products as “zero” on their safety scale (no risk whatsoever) which contain some highly noxious stuff, including a known carcinogen, and despite numerous e-mails and comments on their site from me, as well as other consumers–even offering to send them our products as proof–they refuse to rectify. So thanks for keeping up on this.

]]> By: Which Nuby Bottles, Sippys, Teethers and Utensils Are Really BPA Free? « The Soft Landing Blog http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/2008/12/08/nuby-responds-to-healthy-toys-positive-test-for-pvc-in-nibbler-net/comment-page-1/#comment-4351 Which Nuby Bottles, Sippys, Teethers and Utensils Are Really BPA Free? « The Soft Landing Blog Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:35:51 +0000 http://thesoftlanding.wordpress.com/?p=946#comment-4351 [...] Learn more about Healthy Toys test results on the Nuby Nibbler here. [...] [...] Learn more about Healthy Toys test results on the Nuby Nibbler here. [...]

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