WildWorks Organic Cotton Teddy Bear

A study presented at the November, 2005 conference of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) showed that stuffed animals carry a variety of contaminants including Brominated flame retardants (PBDE's) and organochlorine pesticides (OP's) including the long-banned pesticide DDT.

These toxic, semi-volatile compounds are easily absorbed by polyester and polyurethane, materials used in stuffed animal fur and stuffing.

Stain- and moth-proofed cotton, synthetics and wool used in stuffed and soft-fabric toys can contain azo dyes, which can be carcinogenic.

Cotton accounts for a quarter of the world's use of insecticides.

This adorable bear is handmade from organic cotton terry and is stuffed with scraps of organic cotton from Wildlife Works Eco-Factory in Kenya.

The ear and foot pads are made of Tree bark cloth.

Hand-sewn and made in Kenya.