I went down a rabbit hole after learning what's actually in regular balloons. My kid chews on everything so I had to find safer options. Here's what I landed on after way too much research.
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Latex-Free Balloons
Safer Party Decor 🎀
Tableware Without the Yuck
Party Favors Kids Won't Choke On
Cleanup Essentials 🧹
Latex-Free Balloons
Regular latex balloons sketched me out once I learned about the chemicals. These are the ones I actually feel good about handing to my toddler.
these are my go-to for birthdays. no latex, no stress.
Spritz Number Balloons | Foil & Printed Options
spelled out my daughter's name for her party and it looked SO good 🎉
Letter Balloons | Gold Foil Decorations for Parties & Events
the confetti is sealed inside so no choking hazard. love that.
Spritz Balloons for Parties & Celebrations
grabbed these on a whim for new year's eve. they lasted like two weeks floating around the living room
Star Foil Balloon Silver - Spritz
pretty without being over the top
Iridescent Balloons for Birthday Parties: Foil and Latex Sets
used these for Valentine's Day and my husband thought I hired a decorator lol
Heart Foil Balloon - Spritz
Safer Party Decor 🎀
Once I swapped out the balloons I realized I should probably check the rest of the party supplies too. These all passed my paranoid mom test.
way prettier than balloons honestly. they photograph really well too 📸
Tissue Paper Pom Poms | Colors & Sizes Available
hung these on the wall behind the cake table. so easy.
Paper Fan Decorations | Party Fans & Hanging Sets
old school but they work. my kids love running through them
8pk Paper Rainbow Crepe Streamer - Spritz
reusable if you're careful taking it down. I've used mine three times now
Spritz™ Banners: colorful party decorations
folds flat for storage which is nice because I have zero closet space
Spritz Honeycomb Decor | White, Gold, Pastel, Classroom & Party
these are surprisingly sturdy. survived a backyard party in the wind 💨
Spritz Tassel Garland Decorations | Various Styles
Tableware Without the Yuck
I used to just grab whatever plates were cheapest. Then I found out about PFAS in paper plates and that was the end of that.
compostable and they don't get soggy. finally.
Compostable Sugarcane Pulp Plates | EconoHome
basic but they do the job. no weird coating
Colored Party Cups | Plastic, Disposable, Assorted Colors
held up to hot soup at our fall party which surprised me
Sugarcane Bowls - Compostable & Eco-Friendly
just simple napkins without dyes bleeding everywhere
Spritz Paper Napkins - Various Designs & Colors
my son actually prefers these to plastic now 🥤
Black Paper Straws 24ct Party Decor
they feel more solid than you'd expect from plant-based forks
Compostable Cutlery
Party Favors Kids Won't Choke On
I'm that mom who checks every goodie bag. Small balloon pieces are a real choking risk so I replaced them with stuff that's actually fun.
kids went WILD for these at the last party
Spritz Party Favors for Kids: Multi-Color Toys & Fun
every kid loves stickers. every single one. universal truth.
Mondo Llama Stickers | Variety of Sticker Sets for Crafts
outdoor parties need these. kept 15 kids busy for an hour 🫧
12ct Party Favor Bubbles
perfect for evening parties. the kids feel so cool wearing them
12ct Glow Bracelets
quiet activity for when sugar crashes hit and you need five minutes of peace
Mondo Llama Coloring Books & Kits | Craft Activity Sets
my daughter puts these on her arms, legs, face. everywhere. she loves them
Halloween Glow in the Dark Temporary Tattoos 3 Sheets
Cleanup Essentials 🧹
Nobody talks about the cleanup part of throwing a non-toxic party but it matters too. I switched to cleaner products here as well.
smells like actual lemon, not chemical lemon. big difference.
Lemon & Mint All Purpose Cleaner - 28 fl oz - Everspring
cuts through cake frosting on plates without killing my hands
