Leah Segedie

Founder and Blogger at Mamavation

Founder of @Mamavation, Low-Tox Living Expert, Dubbed "The PFAS Hunter" by Consumer Reports, #boymom

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Safest Non-Toxic Ice Cream Makers -- Small Kitchen Appliance Guide

1 week ago | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

When it’s summertime and hot, frozen desserts like ice cream or gelato can be just a few moments away when you have your own non-toxic ice cream maker. But which ice cream makers have the safest food contact materials? This is not easily answered. Mamavation reached out to the most popular ice cream makers to understand what materials they are made with.
2 Year Global Study Deems Glyphosate Cancerous at "Safe" Levels

2 weeks ago | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

A global scientific study examining the relationship between the most popular herbicide, glyphosate, and cancers may impact global safety levels soon. Rats exposed to glyphosate at doses deemed “safe” by regulators for human populations were found to have instead caused 6 of the top 10 most common cancers in the world. What does this mean for American humans exposed to glyphosate, especially pregnant women and children?
Green Tea Tested for PFAS "Forever Chemicals" -- Guide

1 month ago | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Which Green Teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular green tea brands used inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes.
Toxic Phthalate & Fire Retardant Exposure to Children in Mattresses Study - MAMAVATION

2 months ago | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Hormone-disrupting chemicals such as phthalates were found in children's rooms and the culprit was their mattress. Study explored.
Chamomile Teas Tested for PFAS "Forever Chemicals" -- Guide

Mar 25, 2025 | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Which Chamomile Teas do not have PFAS “forever chemicals” inside the tea leaves? This is the question we attempted to answer when we sent the most popular chamomile tea brands used inside our community to an EPA-certified laboratory to (1) have the tea leaves tested for 40 PFAS analytes and then (2) have the tea bags tested for total fluorine.
Castor Oil Tested For Toxic Phthalates -- Guide

Mar 4, 2025 | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Where can you find the safest castor oil products with the least toxic phthalates? Mamavation sent the most popular castor oil products to an EPA-certified laboratory to test them for hormone-disrupting phthalates. You’ve trusted Mamavation to release studies on cooking oils, coffee, Earl Grey Teas, and deodorants, now join us for another consumer study on castor oil. Disclosure: This consumer study is released in partnership with Environmental Health News.
Safest Non-Toxic Slow Cookers -- Guide of Crockpots

Feb 25, 2025 | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Where can the safest, non-toxic slow cookers be found? Mamavation has created a guide of crockpots for you to browse through when you’re in the market for a slow cooker for your stews & dishes. You’ve trusted Mamavation to bring you topics like the safest cookware, safest kitchen stand mixers, and safest waffle makers. Now, join us for our investigation on the safest non-toxic slow cookers. Disclosure: This post was medically reviewed by Sondra Strand, RN, BSN, PHN.
Nuun Electrolyte Tabs PFAS "Forever Chemical" Lab Report

Feb 12, 2025 | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Does Nuun Hydration Sport Electrolyte Tabs have any indications of PFAS "Forever Chemicals?" Mamavation sent one to the lab to find out.
Essential Oils Tested for Toxic Phthalates -- Guide

Feb 11, 2025 | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Which brand of essential oils has the least amount of toxic phthalate contamination? Mamavation community members use lots of essential oils, so they also wanted to know which brands were the least problematic to the endocrine system. Mamavation has already released similar investigations on olive oil, coconut oil, tallow, ghee, & avocado oil to help your family lower your phthalate exposure.
Safest Baby Foods Without Heavy Metals or Perchlorate--LAB RESULTS

Feb 8, 2025 | mamavation.com | Leah Segedie

Which baby foods brands are safe? 168 baby foods were tested and 95% of them contained toxic heavy metals. We have those safe brands here!