The Lower-the-Load Shelf

Glass leftover containers

Leftovers go in glass. Heat stays off the plastic. That one habit is most of this room.

Budget

Better choice

Pyrex Simply Store 3-pack (2, 4 and 7 cup), glass with plastic lids

Tempered glass body. The lid is plastic, so keep hot food off the lid and never microwave with the lid on.

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Better choice

Urban Green Glass Containers with Bamboo Lids, 5-pack

Borosilicate glass body. Bamboo lids sold as plastic-, BPA- and phthalate-free, with a silicone seal. Glass goes in the oven; the bamboo lid doesn't.

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Stainless-steel food containers

Steel for the lunchbox: no heat questions, no scratches that shed.

Budget

Better choice

Teecyhooo 8-pc 304 stainless containers with lids

Lesser-known brand: confirm the lid material and the "304" claim on the listing.

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Mid

Better choice

LunchBots Rounds 4 oz leak-proof stainless snack containers, set of 2

18/8 stainless base. The twist lid is plastic with a silicone seal, so cool food only.

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Glass pantry jars

Dry, rotated, in glass. The jar you already have counts.

Budget

Better choice

Ball Wide Mouth Mason Jars 32 oz, 6-pack

Glass is clean.

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Stainless-steel skillet

An uncoated steel pan you can keep for decades. Heat it first, then add the oil.

Budget

Better choice

Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad 10" frying pan

Listing spec: no non-stick coating, 18/10 stainless with an aluminum core.

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Better choice

All-Clad D3 Stainless 10" fry pan with lid, made in USA

Uncoated tri-ply stainless, aluminum core, oven-safe to 600°F.

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Cast-iron skillet

Iron and oil. It gets better every time you cook.

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Better choice

Lodge 10.25" pre-seasoned cast iron skillet, made in USA

Seasoned with vegetable oil. It replaces flaking nonstick.

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Wood cutting board

A board that isn't shedding into Tuesday's onion. Oil it once a month.

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Better choice

John Boos R-Board maple, 18×12", made in USA

Solid maple, food-grade mineral-oil finish. Oil it. It replaces a scarred plastic board.

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Mid

Better choice

Sonder Los Angeles Winsome hard-maple board, 17×13×1.5"

Hard maple. Sold by the brand.

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Premium

Better choice

John Boos R-Board maple, 24×18×1.5"

Maintain with food-grade mineral oil or board cream.

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Loose-leaf tea infuser

Loose tea, a steel basket, your favorite mug.

Budget

Better choice

FORLIFE Brew-in-Mug extra-fine infuser with lid

Steel mesh, but the frame and lid contain non-steel parts.

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Mid

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Finum stainless mesh brewing basket (M)

Fine steel mesh. The frame is heat-tolerant plastic.

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Air fryers: glass or steel under the food

The fryer is a small oven. Glass or steel under the food, and the coating stays out of dinner.

Mid

Better choice

Ninja Crispi glass air fryer, 4-in-1 (FN101)

Glass containers are listed as free of PFAS, PTFE, and nonstick chemical coatings. The crisper plates' material is not stated.

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Premium

Better choice

Ninja Crispi Pro glass air fryer, 6-in-1 (AS101)

Glass containers, stainless-steel modular base. Same note: the crisper plates' material is not stated.

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Budget

Better choice

Nutrichef 5.8-qt with a transparent glass fry bowl

Glass bowl, but the tray is non-stick per the listing.

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Alt

Better choice

Cuisinart 4-qt air fryer with borosilicate glass basket (AFC-4)

Glass basket. The crisper plate is described as nonstick and PFAS-free, which is still a coating.

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Alt

Better choice

Cuisinart TOA-70 air fryer toaster oven

Stainless-steel interior. The basket finish is not stated, and it also ships with a ceramic non-stick griddle.

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Tip

Better choice

304 stainless mesh air-fryer basket, for the fryer you already own

Set a small oven-safe glass or stainless dish, or a bare 304 stainless rack, inside the basket you have. The coating stays out of dinner.

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Extra-virgin olive oil

The home bottle: extra-virgin, in glass, at normal heat. If it smokes, the pan is too hot.

Mid

Better choice

California Olive Ranch 100% California extra-virgin olive oil, 500 ml, dark glass

Dark glass bottle.

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Avocado oil

For the hot sear, not for every pan.

Mid

Better choice

Chosen Foods 100% pure avocado oil, 25.4 fl oz, glass

Glass bottle.

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Small oily fish

Small fish, often. It's the species that matters, not a single sushi night.

Mid

Better choice

Wild Planet wild sardines in extra virgin olive oil and sea salt, 12-pack

Small fish, packed in olive oil.

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Ceylon cinnamon

If cinnamon is a daily habit, make it Ceylon. No health claim.

Mid

Better choice

Simply Organic ground Ceylon cinnamon, 2.08 oz, glass

Certified organic, glass bottle.

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Daily water bottle

The bottle you carry every day: steel, no lining, never baked in a hot car.

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Better choice

Klean Kanteen Reflect 27 oz, brushed stainless, bamboo cap

Listing: no paint, ink, coatings, or plastic. Stainless, bamboo, and food-grade silicone. No plastic touches the water.

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Mid

Better choice

Klean Kanteen Classic 27 oz single-wall 18/8

It now ships with a polypropylene #5 Loop Cap, so this one is a better choice on its own, not a fully steel cap.

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Filter pitcher

If your city says so, or your pipes are old, pick a certified filter you will actually change. If not, a steel bottle and a morning flush still count.

Budget

Better choice

Brita Elite 10-cup Everyday pitcher

WQA-certified to NSF/ANSI 53 for lead and PFOA/PFOS with the Elite filter. The pitcher body is plastic. No "total PFAS" certification.

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Mid

Better choice

Clearly Filtered water filter pitcher, 10 cup

Plastic body, sold as BPA-free.

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Under-sink filter

A filter is only as good as the last cartridge change. Renters: check the lease.

Premium

Better choice

Waterdrop G3P600 tankless reverse osmosis

Title cites NSF/ANSI 42, 53, 58 and 372. Plastic housing.

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Glass water pitcher

Filtered or not, the water in the fridge can rest in glass.

Budget

Better choice

Bivvclaz 2 L glass pitcher, 304 stainless lid

Borosilicate, stainless lid with a strainer.

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Mid

Better choice

Aofmee 2 L borosilicate pitcher, 304 stainless lid

Sold as lead-free, two pour spouts.

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Premium

Better choice

SUSTEAS 2 L borosilicate pitcher, 18/8 stainless lid

Hand-blown borosilicate, food-grade silicone.

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Alt

Better choice

Spreccio 68 oz borosilicate pitcher with silicone lid

All-silicone lid. Newer, fewer reviews.

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Insulated bottles and thermoses

Steel inside, a steel cap when you can. Hot drinks never sit against the plastic.

Premium

Better choice

Klean Kanteen Wide Insulated with Steel Loop Cap

Listing: stainless steel caps create a 100-percent stainless interior. 18/8 double wall.

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Mid

Better choice

Klean Kanteen TKWide insulated, twist cap and steel straw, 32 oz

18/8 inside. The Twist Cap is plastic.

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Budget

Better choice

Hydro Flask Wide Mouth with Flex Lid, 20 oz

18/8 inside, unlined. Polypropylene lid.

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Plain unscented hand soap

Plain soap, before lunch. Especially after the parking ticket.

Budget

EDC-free

Dr. Bronner's Pure-Castile liquid soap, Baby Unscented, 16 oz

No added fragrance. Organic oils. Fragrance-free liquid soap is one of the two places we use the EDC-free label.

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Fragrance-free leave-on moisturizer

The thing you wear all day goes fragrance-free first.

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Better choice

Vanicream Moisturizing Cream, 1 lb

Fragrance-free, paraben-free, dye-free, lanolin-free. A lotion is not shampoo or soap, so this stays Better choice, not EDC-free.

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Aluminum-free deodorant

Optional, only if you want it.

Mid

Better choice

ATTITUDE baking-soda-free deodorant, unscented, cardboard tube

EWG Verified, plastic-free cardboard tube. The second link is the newer sensitive-skin version.

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Mineral sunscreen

Keep the sunscreen. Mineral if you prefer it, no perfume in it, and reapply after the swim. Hats still work.

Budget

Better choice

Blue Lizard Sensitive mineral sunscreen SPF 50, 5 fl oz

Zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, fragrance-free and paraben-free, 80 minutes.

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Mid

Better choice

Badger reef-safe mineral sunscreen SPF 50, unscented, 2-pack

Non-nano uncoated zinc oxide 25%. Four inactive ingredients. No oxybenzone or octinoxate. 80 minutes.

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Alt

Better choice

Badger Sport mineral sunscreen SPF 40, unscented

Same short formula, 80 minutes.

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Adult

Better choice

Babo Botanicals Sheer Zinc mineral sunscreen lotion SPF 30, fragrance-free

Non-nano zinc, 80 minutes. Confirm the EWG Verified mark on the bottle you receive.

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Premium

Better choice

Raw Elements face and body SPF 30, tin

Non-nano zinc oxide 23%, organic beeswax and plant oils, metal tin. Water resistant 80 minutes.

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Nail polish

A quieter bottle, an open window.

Mid

Better choice

10+ Free Life plant-based polish

Sold as 16-free or 21-free. That is the brand's own claim. Polish is still solvents and film-formers.

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Period products

Unscented, simple, your choice of shape. Nothing to prove.

Budget

Better choice

Cora 100% organic cotton non-applicator tampons, unscented, 36 regular

Organic cotton, unscented, sold by Cora.

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Budget

Better choice

Cora organic cotton tampons with applicator, 36 regular

Organic cotton tampons. The applicator version of the same shelf.

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Budget

Better choice

Rael slim applicator tampons with organic cotton core, 36 regular

Organic cotton core, unscented applicator tampons.

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Leave-on makeup

Leave-on, near your eyes and lips: no perfume, no parabens, and an ingredient list you can read.

Mid

Better choice

Well People Bio Tint SPF 30 tinted moisturizer

Zinc oxide. Amazon shows an EWG Verified badge. Phthalate-free.

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Alt

Better choice

Well People Supernatural Complexion Stick

EWG Verified badge. Fragrance-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free.

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Premium

Better choice

ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40

Zinc oxide 12%, fragrance-free, paraben-free.

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Budget

Better choice

Honest Beauty Extreme Length mascara and primer

EWG Verified badge. Made without parabens and synthetic fragrance.

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Mid

Better choice

Well People Expressionist Pro mascara

EWG Verified badge on Amazon. Confirm the shade you buy on ewg.org.

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Premium

Better choice

ILIA Limitless Lash mascara

Formulated without fragrance.

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Budget

Better choice

ATTITUDE hydrating lip balm, unscented

EWG Verified. No parabens, no phthalates, fragrance-free.

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Mid

Better choice

Honest Beauty tinted lip balm

EWG Verified badge. No synthetic fragrance or parabens.

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Mid

Better choice

Well People Supernatural Stick multi-use blush

EWG Verified badge. Paraben- and phthalate-free.

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Premium

Better choice

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek

Fragrance-free and paraben-free per the listing.

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Adult toothpaste, nano-hydroxyapatite

Fluoride-free is a choice to make with your dentist. If you make it, read the list: hydroxyapatite in, SLS and dyes out.

Budget

Better choice

Mouthology 10% nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste, fluoride-free, 4 oz

Listed with purified water, glycerin, hydrated silica, xylitol, 10% nano-hydroxyapatite, and calcium carbonate.

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Mid

Better choice

Boka nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste, Ela Mint, 4 oz

Hydroxyapatite (nano) on the list. The surfactant listed is sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, not SLS.

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Premium

Better choice

NOBS toothpaste tablets, nano-hydroxyapatite, mint

Short list and a jar instead of a plastic tube. Nano-hydroxyapatite, xylitol, coconut oil, mint, sodium bicarbonate, calcium carbonate.

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Alt

Better choice

Davids nano-hydroxyapatite sensitive and whitening, peppermint, 4 oz

Listing says SLS-free and EWG Verified. Verify on ewg.org. Contains carrageenan.

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Shampoo and body wash

Same shampoo for the whole bath: no perfume, no parabens, and a label you can read.

Budget

EDC-free

365 by Whole Foods Market shampoo, fragrance free, 32 oz

Fragrance-free. Preservatives: sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate.

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Mid

Better choice

ATTITUDE fragrance-free shampoo for sensitive scalp, 16 oz

Fragrance-free on the listing. The EWG page may be a different SKU, so this is not labeled EDC-free.

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Premium

EDC-free

Vanicream shampoo, 12 oz

No fragrance. Contains disodium EDTA.

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Alt

Better choice

The Earthling Co. gentle fragrance-free shampoo

Fragrance-free, sold by the brand.

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Budget

EDC-free

Ivory Sensitive body wash, fragrance-free

Short ingredient list, no fragrance. The cleanser is SLS, which is drying for some people. SLS is not an endocrine disruptor.

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Mid

EDC-free

Dove Ultra Sensitive serum body wash, fragrance free, 18.5 oz

Fragrance-free, sold as a 10-ingredient wash.

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Premium

Better choice

ATTITUDE body and face wash, unscented, 32 oz

Unscented on the listing. The EWG page may be a different SKU, so this is not labeled EDC-free.

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Alt

EDC-free

Whole Naturals pure-castile soap, unscented

Unscented castile. EWG Verified on ewg.org. Sold by a third-party seller.

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Baby and toddler feeding

Plates that survive the floor: steel, real silicone, or glass in a sleeve. Nothing to worry about when the soup is hot.

Budget

Better choice

Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish, platinum silicone

Third-party tested to CPSC/CPSIA per the listing.

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Mid

Better choice

Elk and Friends 7.8" stainless divided plates with silicone suction sleeves, 4-pack

304 18/8 steel plate, food-grade silicone sleeve.

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Mid

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PandaEar stainless suction plates, 3-pack

Stainless suction plates.

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Premium

Better choice

Ahimsa stainless steel kids divided plate

304 (18/8) steel. The listing states MADE SAFE. Verify that on madesafe.org.

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Alt

Better choice

ezpz Happy Mat, 100% food-grade silicone

One-piece silicone placemat plate.

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Mid

Better choice

Elk and Friends stainless suction bowls with lids, 4-pack

Steel bowl and food-grade silicone sleeve. Confirm the lid material.

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Alt

Better choice

Moonkie stainless and silicone suction bowls with lids

Lead-free 304 interior, food-grade silicone exterior.

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Alt

Better choice

BEABA 3-piece glass meal set with silicone suction

Glass plus silicone suction.

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Budget

Better choice

NumNum Pre-Spoons, 2-pack, food-grade silicone

Food-grade silicone first spoons.

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Mid

Better choice

Moonkie silicone baby spoons, set of 4, one piece

Seamless one-piece silicone. A lot of cheaper spoons hide a plastic core in the handle.

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Alt

Better choice

VITEVER 10-piece kids' stainless silverware

All steel. No plastic parts.

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Alt

Better choice

Elk and Friends kids' silverware with silicone handles

Steel with silicone handles.

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Kids' lunch gear, cups, and bottles

Steel in the lunchbox, steel in the cup. The lid is the part to read.

Mid

Better choice

AOHEA 304 stainless bento box with silicone seal

304 stainless, LFGB silicone seal.

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Premium

Better choice

PlanetBox Rover, 18/8 stainless, 5 compartments

Stainless tray and lid. Confirm the small dipper lids.

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Budget

Better choice

CHILLOUT LIFE 8 oz stainless kids' cups, 304 18/8

Electropolished inside.

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Alt

Better choice

Elk and Friends 12 oz stainless cups, 4-pack

Steel cup. The base is plastic and sits outside the drink.

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Mid

Better choice

Munchkin Miracle 360 stainless steel sippy cup

Stainless body. The 360 valve lid is plastic and silicone.

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Mid

Better choice

Philips Avent Natural glass baby bottles, borosilicate, 8 oz

The glass is clean. The collar and cap are plastic and the nipple is silicone, which is normal for a bottle.

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Insulated bottles and thermoses

Steel inside, a steel cap when you can. Hot drinks never sit against the plastic.

Alt

Better choice

THERMOS FUNtainer 10 oz food jar with spoon

Double-wall stainless interior. The lid is plastic on most FUNtainer models. Confirm this one.

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Fragrance-free leave-on moisturizer

The thing you wear all day goes fragrance-free first.

Mid

Better choice

ATTITUDE baby lotion for face and body, unscented, 16 fl oz

Listing says EWG Verified. Free from parabens, phthalates, phenoxyethanol, PEGs, MIT, and synthetic dyes. Verify on ewg.org.

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Alt

Better choice

Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby fragrance-free daily hydrating lotion, 8 oz

Fragrance-free. EWG Verified per the brand's chart. Verify on ewg.org.

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Mineral sunscreen

Keep the sunscreen. Mineral if you prefer it, no perfume in it, and reapply after the swim. Hats still work.

Kids

Better choice

Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby mineral sunscreen lotion SPF 50

Zinc oxide 20%, fragrance-free, water resistant 80 minutes. No oxybenzone or octinoxate.

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Kids

Better choice

Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby mineral stick SPF 50

Zinc oxide 19.7%, fragrance-free, 80 minutes. Listing states NSF and MADE SAFE. Verify on those sites.

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Baby wipes

Water, a soft cloth, no perfume. Wipes that read like that.

Mid

Better choice

WaterWipes Sensitive+ newborn and baby wipes, 4 × 60

99.9% water plus a drop of fruit extract. Fragrance-free. OEKO-TEX per the listing.

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Budget

Better choice

Huggies Natural Care Sensitive, unscented

Free of fragrance, parabens, and phenoxyethanol per the listing.

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Budget

Better choice

Pampers Aqua Pure, unscented

Made without fragrance, parabens, and phthalates per the listing. The ingredient list is longer than WaterWipes and includes PEG-40 and sodium benzoate.

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Kids' toothpaste

A rice grain, then a pea. Fluoride at the right amount, or hydroxyapatite if your dentist agrees. No dyes, no SLS.

Budget

Better choice

365 by Whole Foods Market kids' strawberry fluoride toothpaste, 4.2 oz

Sodium monofluorophosphate. No SLS, no dyes, no titanium dioxide on the listed ingredients.

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Mid

Better choice

Himalaya Botanique kids fluoride toothpaste, strawberry, 4 oz

Listing states SLS-free, no titanium dioxide, no artificial colours or flavours, no carrageenan.

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Premium

Better choice

Dr. Bob unflavored anticavity fluoride gel, 4 oz

Sodium fluoride. Made without SLS, titanium dioxide, or dyes.

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Alt

Better choice

Tom's of Maine Natural kids fluoride, strawberry, 3-pack

No artificial dyes, but it contains SLS and benzyl alcohol.

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Budget

Better choice

Mouthology kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste, strawberry, 4 oz

Fluoride-free. Hydroxyapatite 5% is on the listed ingredients, with hydrated silica, xylitol, and calcium carbonate.

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Mid

Better choice

Boka kids nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste, strawberry mango, 4 oz

Listing: no SLS, parabens, or dyes. Only if your dentist agrees with a fluoride-free choice.

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Premium

Better choice

NOBS Jr. kids nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste, 3.4 oz

Short list: sorbitol, glycerin, hydrated silica, water, xylitol, nano-hydroxyapatite, natural flavour, gums, stevia. No SLS or dyes.

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Alt

Better choice

RiseWell kids hydroxyapatite, cake batter, 3.4 oz

SLS-free, no artificial colours. The hydroxyapatite form is not stated.

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Babies

Better choice

Karex kid and toddler toothpaste

Only if the pediatric dentist agrees. Listing says it is for all ages and is a training toothpaste.

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Babies

Better choice

Gutology kids hydroxyapatite toothpaste

Listing says from 6 months. Only if the pediatric dentist agrees.

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Shampoo and body wash

Same shampoo for the whole bath: no perfume, no parabens, and a label you can read.

Budget

EDC-free

The Honest Company shampoo and body wash, fragrance free

Fragrance-free baby wash. EWG Verified on ewg.org for Honest Purely Sensitive, fragrance free.

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EDC-free

ATTITUDE baby shampoo and body wash, unscented

Unscented. EWG Verified on ewg.org for the sensitive unscented baby wash.

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Premium

EDC-free

Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby fragrance-free 2-in-1 shampoo and wash

Fragrance-free. EWG Verified on ewg.org.

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Alt

EDC-free

California Baby Super Sensitive shampoo and body wash, no fragrance

The brand says no scent-masking ingredients.

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Alt

EDC-free

CeraVe Baby 2-in-1 wash and shampoo, fragrance-free

Fragrance-free by the ingredient list. Contains disodium EDTA.

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Mid

Better choice

California Kids Super Sensitive shampoo and bodywash, unscented, 8.5 oz

Unscented on the listing. The full ingredient check is not closed, so this is not labeled EDC-free.

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Alt

Better choice

Little Twig fragrance-free shampoo, 17 oz

Fragrance-free shampoo. Sold by Amazon.

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Vitamin D3 and K2

If your clinician wants you on vitamin D, pick one with a test you can look up, in a simple oil.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Babies

Better choice

Carlson Baby's Super Daily D3 drops, unflavored

Vitamin D3 in a coconut-derived MCT oil, no flavor listed. Confirm on the box. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Kids

Better choice

Carlson Kid's Super Daily D3 drops, unflavored

Ingredients as listed: vitamin D as cholecalciferol, medium-chain triglyceride oil from coconut. Labelled 1+.

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DHA

Fish first when you can. If a clinician suggests DHA, pick a purified oil with a lot test, not a candy.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Kids

Better choice

Nordic Naturals Children's DHA, liquid, orange, 8 fl oz

Sold by Nordic Naturals. A tested fish oil, not a candy.

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Kids

Better choice

Nordic Naturals Children's DHA, liquid, strawberry, 8 oz

Same product line, strawberry.

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Kids

Better choice

Nordic Naturals Children's DHA, liquid, strawberry, 4 oz

The smaller strawberry bottle.

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Kids

Better choice

Nordic Naturals Kids DHA mini chewable soft gels

Chewable soft gels from the same brand.

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Kids

Better choice

Nordic Naturals Children's DHA Xtra liquid, berry punch, 2 oz

Labelled ages 6 to 11. Sold by Nordic Naturals.

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Babies

Better choice

Nordic Naturals Baby's DHA, liquid, includes vitamin D3

Only on a pediatrician's advice. It adds vitamin D, so count it with any other D drops.

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Probiotics

Probiotics are strain-specific. Ask which one, and why.

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting.

Babies

Better choice

BioGaia Protectis baby probiotic drops

L. reuteri DSM 17938. Oil-based drops. The brand states no sugar or artificial colours. Read the full ingredient list.

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Kids

Better choice

Culturelle Kids Daily Probiotic packets, unflavored

L. rhamnosus GG. The brand states sugar-free. An NSF-certified facility is not the same as a product certification.

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Budget

Better choice

Physician's Choice kids probiotic and prebiotic fiber packets

Named-strain blend with organic inulin and acacia. Listing says no sugar, colour additives, artificial sweeteners, or preservatives.

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Premium

Better choice

Seed PDS-08 pediatric daily synbiotic

No added sugar. The brand says it is third-party tested for pesticides, heavy metals, and allergens.

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Alt

Better choice

Zarbee's kids prebiotic fiber powder, ages 1+

Fiber only, not a probiotic. Listing states no added sugars, sweeteners, flavours, or dyes.

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Wooden toys

Wood toys, washed hands, a damp-dusted floor. Don't throw out childhood. Change what arrives next.

Mid

Better choice

PlanToys wooden 50-piece unit blocks

Rubberwood, non-toxic paints and dyes. The second link is PlanToys colored counting blocks.

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Teether

Made for mouths, one piece, easy to wash.

Mid

Better choice

Calmies 100% natural rubber teether

One piece, unscented. Natural rubber latex. Avoid if there is a latex allergy.

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Everyday kids' clothes

What they wear all day: organic cotton with a real certificate when we can show it, and plain 100% cotton with an OEKO-TEX label when that is what the listing shows. Wash before the first wear.

Organic

Better choice

little planet by Carter's short-sleeve bodysuits, 3-pack

GOTS badge, licence GOTS-10243, 95–100% organic content. No OEKO-TEX line, so this stays Better choice.

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Organic

Better choice

little planet by Carter's long-sleeve bodysuits, 3-pack

100% cotton. GOTS badge.

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Organic

Better choice

little planet by Carter's 3-pack tops

95% cotton / 5% elastane. GOTS badge. Sizes up to 5T.

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Organic

Better choice

little planet by Carter's joggers, 2-pack

100% organic cotton with 95/5 trim. GOTS badge.

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Organic

Better choice

little planet by Carter's 2-piece snug-fit pajamas

GOTS badge. The listing says cotton pajamas are not flame resistant.

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Organic

Better choice

little planet by Carter's sleep and play

95% organic cotton / 5% elastane. GOTS badge.

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Organic

Better choice

little planet by Carter's 3-pack tops, another listing

Organic cotton. Amazon shows the GOTS badge.

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Cotton

EDC-free

Simple Joys by Carter's short-sleeve bodysuits, 6-pack

100% cotton, OEKO-TEX tested. Not organic.

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Cotton

EDC-free

Simple Joys short-sleeve tees, 2-pack

100% cotton, OEKO-TEX tested. Not organic.

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Cotton

Better choice

Simple Joys long-sleeve shirts, 3-pack

A blend: one top is 98% cotton / 2% polyester, so this pack is not EDC-free.

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Cotton

EDC-free

Simple Joys by Carter's snug-fit cotton pajamas, 6-piece set

100% cotton, OEKO-TEX tested. Not organic. Snug fit.

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Cotton

EDC-free

Amazon Essentials kids' short-sleeve tees, 100% cotton

100% cotton, OEKO-TEX tested. Not organic.

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Cotton

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Amazon Essentials long-sleeve cotton jersey tees

100% cotton, but no OEKO-TEX badge on this listing.

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Cotton

EDC-free

Gerber regular 5-pack solid bodysuits, 100% cotton

100% cotton, OEKO-TEX tested. Not organic.

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Organic

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Burt's Bees Baby bodysuits, 5-pack, GOTS organic cotton

GOTS organic cotton. The OEKO-TEX seal is not what this card is claiming.

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Organic

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Burt's Bees Baby tees, infant and toddler, 100% organic cotton

100% organic cotton. Sold by Amazon.

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Organic

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Burt's Bees Baby girls' camisole bodysuits, 3-pack

GOTS. Certificate line CU 831717.

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Organic

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Burt's Bees Baby knit jogger pants, 3-pack

The listing says 100% organic cotton but does not show the certificate line.

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Organic

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Burt's Bees Baby toddler 2-piece snug-fit pajama set

GOTS. Snug fit.

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Organic

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Burt's Bees Baby toddler underwear, 5-pack

GOTS fabric, 95% cotton / 5% elastane. A blend is not the EDC-free cotton rule.

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Organic

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Mightly girls' leggings with reinforced knees, organic cotton

GOTS ID OT-034929 and a Fair Trade Certified factory, stated on the listing.

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Honest Baby girls' multipack leggings, organic cotton

95% cotton. Sold by Amazon.

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Touched by Nature girls' organic cotton leggings

92% cotton / 8% spandex. No certificate shown.

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HonestBaby toddler and kids' organic cotton tees, 10-pack

Organic cotton. Sold by Amazon.

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Crib mattress and waterproof cover

Not a reason to rip anything out. When it's time to replace, ask what's inside.

Mid

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Bioweaves organic waterproof crib mattress protector

GOTS organic cotton jersey. Listing says free from vinyl and phthalates.

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Avocado organic waterproof crib mattress protector

GOTS organic cotton and an OEKO-TEX badge. Polyurethane barrier. Tested for PFAS. No vinyl, PVC, or phthalates.

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Margaux and May waterproof crib protector

OEKO-TEX certified. The quilted top is viscose from bamboo, over a double TPU layer.

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Naturepedic organic crib mattress, lightweight

100% GOTS organic cotton cover, GREENGUARD, sugarcane-derived waterproof coating. No vinyl or phthalates.

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Underwear and cotton layers

The layer that sits on skin all day: cotton with a certificate, nothing odor-fighting added.

Kids

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Lucky and Me Gracie girls' briefs, 7-pack

100% organic cotton. GOTS licence GOTS-10214. The note in the source was cut off, so this card does not claim OEKO-TEX.

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Kids

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ORGANICKID girls' organic cotton briefs, 3-pack

Claims GOTS and OEKO-TEX. Small brand, third-party seller. Confirm both seals before treating it as EDC-free.

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Kids

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Mightly girls' organic cotton bralette, 3-pack

GOTS ID OT-034929, Fair Trade.

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Activewear

For the everyday stretch: cotton with a certificate. For hard sweat, a plain synthetic with nothing sprayed on it, washed first.

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Mightly girls' organic cotton bike shorts

Listed beside the Mightly leggings. GOTS OT-034929, Fair Trade.

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Baby textiles

What they chew, sleep on, and get wrapped in: organic cotton, washed first.

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Burt's Bees Baby hooded towels, 2-pack

100% organic cotton knit terry. GOTS per the listing.

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KeaBabies organic cotton hooded towel

Amazon shows GOTS and OEKO-TEX badges. Confirm it is 100% cotton before calling it EDC-free.

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Mid

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Burt's Bees Baby burp cloths, 5-pack

GOTS organic cotton.

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KeaBabies organic burp cloths, 5-pack

GOTS and OEKO-TEX badges on Amazon. Confirm 100% cotton.

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Huxie organic muslin swaddle blankets, 2-pack

GOTS in the title and an OEKO-TEX badge. Confirm 100% cotton.

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mushie organic cotton muslin swaddle

No certificate shown on the listing.

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Burt's Bees Baby reversible organic blanket

GOTS organic jersey shell. The fill is 100% polyester.

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Mid

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Burt's Bees Baby fitted crib sheet

100% GOTS organic cotton.

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KeaBabies 2-pack organic jersey crib sheets

GOTS and OEKO-TEX badges. Confirm 100% cotton.

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Vitamin D3 and K2

If your clinician wants you on vitamin D, pick one with a test you can look up, in a simple oil.

Mid

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THORNE Vitamin D and K2 liquid, metered dropper

Listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 173 as Thorne Vitamin D and K2, liquid. Checked in the NSF listings, 29 Sep 2026.

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Sports Research vegan vitamin D3 and K2 with coconut oil, softgels

Coconut-oil softgel. The listing says third-party tested, but we could not find a registry listing. Verify.

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Nature Made Vitamin D3 2000 IU softgels

Nature Made lists Vitamin D 2000 IU among its USP-Verified products. Confirm the USP mark on this pack.

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Magnesium glycinate

One simple form, one verified bottle, one conversation with your clinician.

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Nature Made magnesium glycinate 200 mg, capsules

USP Verified as Nature Made High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate 200 mg capsules.

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Mid

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THORNE magnesium bisglycinate powder

NSF Certified for Sport, unflavored powder, and NSF/ANSI 173.

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DHA

Fish first when you can. If a clinician suggests DHA, pick a purified oil with a lot test, not a candy.

Adult

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Nordic Naturals DHA Xtra, 90 softgels

Adult DHA from the same brand.

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Nordic Naturals ProDHA Xtra 1000, 90 softgels

Named beside the adult DHA in the same row.

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Omega-3 for adults

Food first. If you take fish oil, choose one with a test you can read, and keep it cold.

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Nature Made fish oil 1200 mg softgels

Nature Made lists Fish Oil 1200 mg as USP Verified. Confirm the mark on this pack.

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Mid

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Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3, wild Alaska pollock

MSC fish. The brand cites IFOS 5-star. Confirm the current IFOS listing.

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Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega, lemon, 90 count

Lot-level certificate of analysis.

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One tested prenatal

One prenatal your clinician agrees with. Not a cabinet.

Budget

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Nature Made Prenatal Multi plus DHA softgels

Confirm the USP mark on this SKU, and read the dye line on the softgel.

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THORNE Basic Prenatal, 90 capsules

Active folate, choline, iron. NSF Certified for Sport as of the 29 Jul 2026 announcement. Confirm on nsfsport.com before you publish.

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Methylfolate

Folate is part of the prenatal conversation. Which form, and how much, is your clinician's call.

Mid

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THORNE 5-MTHF 1 mg, 60 capsules

Only if your clinician prefers this form to folic acid. Listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 173.

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Iron

Iron after a blood test, not before. Keep it where little hands can't reach.

Mid

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THORNE Iron Bisglycinate 25 mg, 60 capsules

Only after labs. Listed by NSF under NSF/ANSI 173.

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Collagen peptides

If you use collagen, pick one that names its source and its type, nothing added, and a test you can look up.

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Sports Research collagen peptides, unflavored, 16 oz

Single ingredient: hydrolyzed bovine collagen peptides. Grass-fed per the listing. Types I and III.

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Mid

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Vital Proteins collagen peptides, unflavored, 14.3 oz

Grass-fed bovine hides. No gluten or dairy. NSF listing was checked in the registry.

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Codeage multi collagen peptides, unflavored, 20 oz

Bovine collagen, chicken bone broth, beef bone broth, fish collagen, and egg membrane. NSF listing was checked.

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Codeage wild-caught marine collagen peptides, unflavored

Collagen from wild-caught cold-water white fish. NSF listing was checked.

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Sports Research wild-caught marine collagen peptides, unflavored

Single ingredient, types I and III as listed. The tester is not named.

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Eye-support carotenoids

Leafy greens and eggs first. If your eye doctor suggests a supplement, choose one that names its source and carries nothing extra.

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Sports Research lutein and zeaxanthin with organic coconut oil, 120 softgels

Lutein from marigold extract with zeaxanthin. Other ingredients listed: organic coconut oil and a plant-based softgel.

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MacuHealth triple carotenoid formula, 90 softgels

Lutein, meso-zeaxanthin, and zeaxanthin. The other-ingredients line is not on the listing. Read it on the box.

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Mid

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Sports Research Icelandic astaxanthin with coconut oil, 60 softgels

Astaxanthin from microalgae. Other ingredients: organic virgin coconut oil and a gelatin softgel.

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Double Wood astaxanthin with AstaReal, 60 softgels

Astaxanthin from Haematococcus. The carrier and shell are not shown on the listing.

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Cotton cloths for damp-dusting

A damp cotton cloth on the sills and the floor they play on. That's the chapter.

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Neolino flour sack towels, 100% cotton, 12-pack

Conventional cotton. No OEKO-TEX badge, so this is not EDC-free.

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EDC-free

Aunti Em's Kitchen flour sack towels, unbleached, 13-pack

100% cotton. Amazon shows the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 badge. Not organic.

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HONEST WEAVE organic cotton flour sack towels, natural, 12-pack

100% GOTS organic cotton, and Amazon shows the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 badge.

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HEPA vacuum

HEPA if you have it. Damp-dust first either way.

Budget

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Shark Navigator Lift-Away NV360 with HEPA filter

Has a HEPA filter. Not a fully sealed system.

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Miele Complete C3 Calima, HEPA lifetime filter

Sealed HEPA system. Avoid scented bag add-ons. Confirm the seller is an authorized distributor.

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Fragrance-free laundry detergent

Clothes get clean without a cloud.

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ATTITUDE Free and Clear laundry detergent, unscented

EWG Verified. Fragrance-free. Laundry detergent is not in the EDC-free category.

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Wool dryer balls

No sheet, no scent. Wool does the tumbling.

Mid

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Smart Sheep wool dryer balls, 6-pack XL

100% New Zealand wool. Don't add essential oils. That is fragrance again.

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Fragrance-free all-purpose cleaner

One fragrance-free bottle. Your nose and the toy floor get quieter.

Mid

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Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner, Free and Clear, 23 oz

No fragrance, dyes, or VOCs per the listing.

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Seventh Generation All Purpose Cleaner, Free and Clear, 23 oz, 4-pack

The same fragrance-free cleaner, in a 4-pack. Plastic spray bottle.

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Branch Basics concentrate refill, 33.8 oz

MADE SAFE certified, fragrance-free. One concentrate dilutes to several cleaners.

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Underwear and cotton layers

The layer that sits on skin all day: cotton with a certificate, nothing odor-fighting added.

Budget

EDC-free

Hanes Pure Comfort organic cotton briefs, 6-pack

100% cotton. Amazon shows the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 badge.

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Mid

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Pact organic cotton bikini

GOTS organic cotton, Fair Trade factory. 95% organic cotton / 5% elastane.

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Mid

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Felina organic cotton bikini

Listing says GOTS certified, plant-based dyes.

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Mid

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Organic Basics flex scoop-neck cotton bralette

91% organic cotton. Amazon shows the GOTS badge.

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Pact organic cotton t-shirt bralette

Fair Trade factory stated.

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Activewear

For the everyday stretch: cotton with a certificate. For hard sweat, a plain synthetic with nothing sprayed on it, washed first.

Premium

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Fair Indigo women's 100% organic pima cotton leggings

GOTS-certified cotton, yarns, fabrics, and dyes. Fair Trade factory in Peru.

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Jockey women's cotton stretch ankle legging

94% cotton / 6% spandex. No certificate. The listing mentions sweat-wicking without naming the finish. Confirm nothing is sprayed on.

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IUGA high-waist leggings

69% nylon / 31% elastane. No OEKO-TEX shown. No antimicrobial or repellent finish is claimed.

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Unscented trash bags

The bag holds the trash. It doesn't need to perfume the kitchen.

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Amazon Basics tall kitchen drawstring, unscented, 13 gal, 120 count

Unscented. Sold by Amazon.

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Hefty Strong tall kitchen, white, unscented, 13 gal, 90 count

Scent field says scent free. Other Hefty lines add fragrance. This card is the unscented one.

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Mid

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Seventh Generation drawstring tall kitchen bags, 13 gal, 20 count

65% post-consumer recycled plastic. Unscented.

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Mid

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Glad ForceFlex tall kitchen, fragrance free, 13 gal, 40 count

Fragrance free. Sold by Amazon.

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UNNI compostable bags, 13 gal, 50 count, unscented

Only if you actually compost. BPI, CMA, and TÜV OK compost HOME per the listing.

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Disinfectant, only when you need it

Clean most days. Disinfect on the bad days, with thyme instead of quats.

Budget

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Seventh Generation disinfecting multi-surface cleaner, lemongrass citrus

Active ingredient on the label: thymol 0.05%. This one is scented. It is here as a quat-free disinfectant, not as a fragrance-free cleaner.

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Seventh Generation disinfecting wipes, lemongrass citrus

Thymol active. Essential-oil fragrance. The wipe is rayon and polyester.

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CleanBoss botanical disinfectant, fresh thyme

Thymol 0.23% per the brand's ingredient disclosure.

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Benefect Botanical Decon 30 disinfectant cleaner

Thyme oil, oregano oil, lemon oil, a plant-derived surfactant, and water.

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CleanSmart daily surface cleaner

Hypochlorous acid. The listing says free of alcohol, ammonia, bleach, fragrance, and dyes.

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Carbon monoxide detector

Safety, not vibe. If you burn fuel, one detector per sleeping area. Test it.

Budget

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Kidde AA battery CO alarm, no screen

Peak-level memory, UL listed. No fragrance or ozone.

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Kidde CO detector, 10-year sealed lithium battery, digital display

Peak-level memory, 85 dB. A safety device: no fragrance or ozone.

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Kidde COB10, 10-year battery

Meets UL 2034 5th Edition, ETL listed. LED lights, no screen.

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Hygrometer

A small screen that tells you when the bedroom is too damp.

Budget

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ThermoPro TP50 digital hygrometer

A humidity and temperature screen. The brand now sells it as TempPro.

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Dehumidifier

Mold is a humidity problem in a fungus costume. Win the moisture first.

Premium

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Midea Cube 50-pint dehumidifier with built-in pump

For basements and bigger rooms.

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HEPA air purifier

For smoke days and allergy seasons: a HEPA filter, no ozone, no scent.

Budget

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LEVOIT Core 300

True HEPA, AHAM Verifide, sold as ozone-free, no ionizer. The listing groups Core 300 and 300S. Pick Core 300.

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Mid

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Coway Airmega AP-1512HH Mighty

True HEPA and an air-quality sensor. It has an ionizer. Turn the ionizer off.

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Shower squeegee

Thirty seconds after the shower. Less damp, fewer spots.

Budget

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OXO Good Grips stainless steel squeegee

Stainless steel blade.

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