Not so long ago the controversy over PVC in household shower curtains spurred retailers to scramble to provide an alternative product to address toxic fume issues.  It was ALL over the news.

Amazing how it never occurred most of us that babies and toddlers spend exponentially more time sleeping or wakeful under a tightly bound PVC laden rain cover over their lovingly chosen stroller.

One concerned mother was struck by this and hunted down an alternative and against all odds, found one. 

Props to Kristen who enlightened me today about Orbit Baby strollers and their PVC free stroller covers.  I am ordering a PVC cover first thing Monday morning, US exchange rates be damned. 

Her blog: http://tryingtobegreener.wordpress.com/2008/11/07/a-pvc-free-stroller-rain-cover-finally-found/

I wish I had googled and found her sooner, because my poor baby has been sealed under PVC in the coldest, wettest, windiest winter I recall in decades and being in and out 3 times a day, she spent the entire October-present under PVC.  Oh my aching heart.  But relief is in sight.  Spread the word Mamas!!

Pass it on, Pass it on!!

Bigger question: why are toxic plastics banned in bottles but not in strollers and car seats? 

Are the law makers waiting to see children developing illnesses in clusters first?

Wake up already.