Crate and Barrel · Recliners
Crate & Kids Seesaw Electronic Swivel Glider Power Recliner Nursery Chair
Lower PFAS concern likely, but zero transparency from brand on fabric treatments or foam composition.
This is an upholstered nursery recliner with electronic controls. Crate and Barrel makes no public disclosure about PFAS in this product, treatments applied to the fabric, or foam chemistry.
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fabric upholstery, foam, wood frame, electronic components
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Category baseline
furniture is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
This chair uses fabric upholstery (composition unspecified by Crate and Barrel), polyurethane or polyester foam, a wooden frame, and electric motor components. The fabric likely carries a flame retardant treatment required by US furniture flammability standards (16 CFR 1633 and 1632), which historically involved brominated or chlorinated compounds, though the specific chemistry is not disclosed. Polyurethane foam naturally off-gasses volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and can contain legacy formulations with problematic additives, and the electronic motor housing may use plastics that could leach under certain conditions.
The brand's record and disclosure
Crate and Barrel does not publicly disclose material composition, flame retardant type, foam formulation, fabric treatment chemistry, or independent testing results for this model. The brand has not signed GREENGUARD, OEKO-TEX, or similar third-party certifications that would signal material transparency. No safety recalls specific to this recliner model have been documented in public databases, though the brand's silence on chemical inputs limits independent risk assessment.
How it compares in its category
Premium furniture retailers (e.g., Article, Restoration Hardware) increasingly disclose flame retardant type and foam certifications; Crate and Barrel's lack of public material data is below current transparency norms for this price tier. Specialty nursery furniture brands often provide GREENGUARD or CertifiPUR certifications; this mainstream retailer does not. The electronic reclining mechanism adds complexity and potential motor-housing off-gassing not present in passive rockers, a trade-off for functionality.
If you buy it
Ventilate the nursery for at least 72 hours after delivery and opening to allow foam and fabric VOCs to disperse; do not place the chair in a sealed room immediately. Inspect seams and fabric for loose threads or pilling that could be ingested by crawling infants, and replace the chair cover if visible degradation occurs. Avoid exposing the chair to direct heat sources, sunlight, or excessive moisture, which can accelerate breakdown of foam and fabric treatments. Check the electronic component housing for cracks or signs of wear; if plastic parts crack or show signs of off-gassing odor, discontinue use.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Flame retardant chemicals in fabric
US furniture regulations mandate flame retardant treatment on upholstered items; Crate and Barrel does not disclose whether this recliner uses legacy halogenated retardants or newer alternatives. Brominated or chlorinated flame retardants are known persistent bioaccumulants, though actual exposure risk from an intact chair is low unless fabric is chewed or heavily degraded.
Polyurethane foam off-gassing (VOCs)
Polyurethane foam in new recliners routinely off-gasses volatile organic compounds including formaldehyde, toluene, and other solvents during the first weeks to months. This is more pronounced in warm, humid nurseries and poses particular concern for infants with respiratory sensitivities, though well-ventilated use reduces exposure significantly.
Fabric degradation and fiber release
Without material-composition transparency, the durability and fiber-shedding profile of this chair's upholstery is unknown. Poor-quality synthetic fabrics can shed microfibers over time, especially in a heavily used nursery environment; Crate and Barrel does not specify fabric weight, weave, or durability rating.
Electronic component housing leachables
The motor housing and electrical controls likely use plastic enclosures not disclosed by the brand. If these plastics contain BPA, BPS, or phthalates (common in lower-cost electronics), leaching is minimal under normal use but could increase if the housing is damaged or exposed to heat from motor friction.
Formaldehyde in wood frame adhesives
Wooden furniture frames often use urea-formaldehyde or melamine-urea-formaldehyde adhesives in joinery; Crate and Barrel does not specify adhesive type. Off-gassing from these adhesives is typically low after the first weeks but can persist longer in warm, humid nursery conditions.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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