SafeMama.com https://safemama.com The Original One-stop safety resource for parents. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:02:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://safemama.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-SafeMama-Baby-512-x-512-32x32.png SafeMama.com https://safemama.com 32 32 Natural Food Coloring: Safe & Vibrant Alternatives to Chemical Dyes https://safemama.com/natural-food-coloring-safe-vibrant-alternatives-to-chemical-dyes/ Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:30:13 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=10363 We have a lot of content on this site about the dangers of artificial dyes and guides for dye-free snacks and drinks. But make no mistake… I love color. It makes everything better—cakes, cookies, homemade playdough. But artificial food dyes? Not so much. Store-bought synthetic colors are packed with questionable chemicals linked to hyperactivity and...

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]]> 7 Best Food-Grade Silicone Straw and Open Cups For Transitioning Off Bottle https://safemama.com/best-straw-cup-for-babys-transition/ Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:11:00 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=10279 Here’s the Scoop on Switching from Bottles to Cups – the best transitional open cups and straw cups for babies at 6+ months Quick Guide Starting around 6 months, it’s time to think about introducing cups! Pediatricians recommend both straw cups and regular open cups, with the goal of being totally done with bottles by...

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]]> Dye-Free Diet for Kids https://safemama.com/how-to-go-dye-free-roadmap-to-a-dye-free-diet/ Sun, 18 Feb 2024 20:06:56 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=10094 Last updated on July 12th, 2024 at 07:40 pm   At SafeMama.com, our mission is to make your parenting journey a little easier and your child’s diet a lot healthier. If you’ve been wondering how to navigate the maze of artificial food dyes and transition to a dye-free diet, you’re in the right place! In...

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]]> Dye-Free Snacks That Your Kids Will Love https://safemama.com/dye-free-snacks-that-your-kids-will-love/ Fri, 22 Dec 2023 21:36:20 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9969 Last updated on December 30th, 2023 at 09:44 pm   List of 40 plus Dye-free snacks. Are you on the lookout for dye-free snacks? You’re in luck! Discover a diverse array of snacks without synthetic food dyes right here. In our compilation, we’ve curated a variety of chips, crackers, bars, cookies, fruit snacks, popcorn, pretzels,...

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]]> The Shady Truth About Artificial Food Dyes https://safemama.com/the-shady-truth-about-artificial-food-dyes/ Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:01:03 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9939 Last updated on January 4th, 2024 at 11:08 pmFor decades, the American food industry has used artificial food dyes to improve the visual appeal of foods. Synthetic food dyes add visual appeal by enhancing the appearance and color of foods. While banned in most European countries for their possible links to hyperactivity, aggression, and cancer,...

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]]> Kids Morning Routine Checklist Printable for School Days https://safemama.com/kids-morning-routine-checklist-printable-for-school-days/ Mon, 22 Aug 2022 23:29:02 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9885 Free Kids Morning Routine Checklist Printables. Perfect for Back-to-School season. Two different colors to choose from.

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]]> Are Food Dyes Safe? Food Dye Resource Roundup https://safemama.com/food-dye-resource-roundup/ Sun, 21 Aug 2022 20:22:30 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9869 Last updated on January 4th, 2024 at 11:09 pm The FDA has deemed food dyes safe for consumption. However many Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about the safety of food dyes. Are Artifical Food Dyes Safe? First, it is important to understand what food dyes are.  Food dyes are chemicals synthesized from Petroleum. Sounds yummy,...

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]]> Can Mattresses Be Toxic? https://safemama.com/can-mattresses-be-toxic/ https://safemama.com/can-mattresses-be-toxic/#comments Sat, 13 Aug 2022 12:54:24 +0000 https://safemama.wpengine.com/?p=3744 Last updated on March 5th, 2025 at 10:02 pm  Most mattresses are toxic because the materials they are made of offgas. The term “off-gassing” has become a hot-button topic when it comes to considering clean air in our homes and environment.  Off-gassing is the release of gas dissolved, absorbed, frozen or trapped in a material. ...

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]]> https://safemama.com/can-mattresses-be-toxic/feed/ 304 Red Dye 40, What It Is and How To Avoid It https://safemama.com/what-is-red-dye-40-found-in/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 20:06:40 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9425 Last updated on January 2nd, 2024 at 12:40 amRed Dye 40 is a synthetic food dye that makes foods look more appealing. Food dyes are man-made with chemicals derived from petroleum. Petroleum is a crude oil product, which is also used in gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt, and tar. You may be surprised to learn that...

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]]> Aluminum Free Deodorant Sprays That Work https://safemama.com/aluminum-free-deodorant-sprays/ Tue, 09 Aug 2022 17:05:36 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9347 Last updated on August 20th, 2022 at 09:43 amAluminum-free deodorant sprays offer quick carefree coverage while avoiding exposure to nasty chemicals. Many skin and body products contain a toxic soup of ingredients. Luckily, there are safer Alumunin-free deodorant sprays that will leave you feeling fresh. The aluminum-free deodorant sprays we list below are not aerosol-based....

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]]> What is Melamine? A Crash Course https://safemama.com/what-is-melamine-a-crash-course/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 00:30:12 +0000 https://safemama.wpengine.com/?p=344 Last updated on August 20th, 2022 at 12:35 amFirst, Melamine was found in dog food, then baby formula, then Mr. Brown coffee, and now, the FDA is recalling Blue Cat Flavor Drinks.  We’ve had many questions about melamine dishware in the past weeks, and we’ve been trying to find as much useful information as possible....

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]]> List of Food Dye Free Water Flavors https://safemama.com/list-of-the-best-dye-free-water-flavors/ Sun, 07 Aug 2022 18:27:23 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9323 Last updated on January 30th, 2025 at 11:58 amWe have compiled a list of dye-free water flavors. Dye in water? Yes – so many of the mainstream water brands are filled with synthetic dyes. If you’re avoiding synthetic dyes but will want to add some flavor to your water, this list is for you. Synthetic...

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]]> List Of The Best Solid Wood Cribs https://safemama.com/list-of-the-best-solid-wood-cribs/ Sat, 06 Aug 2022 21:14:06 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=9273 Last updated on August 19th, 2022 at 10:41 pmWe have compiled a list of the best solid wood cribs. Babies spend most of their little lives sleeping. It is essential to choose a safe, solid wood crib and a crib mattress that does not off-gas. What To Look For In Safer Wood Cribs You’ll want...

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]]> Takeya Glass Water Bottles: My New BFF https://safemama.com/takeya-glass-water-bottles-my-new-bff/ https://safemama.com/takeya-glass-water-bottles-my-new-bff/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2022 15:12:11 +0000 https://safemama.wpengine.com/?p=4123 Last updated on August 19th, 2022 at 11:33 pmI am always on a quest to find the best reusable containers for just about everything.  One thing I refuse to do is buy bottled water.  It’s wasteful and unnecessary, and I just can’t bring myself to spend money on a case of plastic bottles. It pains...

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]]> https://safemama.com/takeya-glass-water-bottles-my-new-bff/feed/ 1 Snacks Without Red Dye 40 https://safemama.com/snacks-without-red-dye-40/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 04:04:43 +0000 https://safemama.com/?p=8999 Last updated on January 4th, 2025 at 03:37 pmWe have been busy reading labels to collect a list of snacks without Red Dye 40.  Since reading labels for artificial food dyes like Red 40 is time-consuming, we thought we would do the work for you. As always, check the label again when you buy any...

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