BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free Dog Toy Buying Guide
We’ve been around the block in researching safer eating gear, teethers, pacifiers and even bath toys for the whole family. But what about that other special member of the family? Recently we began hearing from readers who were having a difficult time locating safer products for their pets, so we decided to tackle this new [...]
Un-toxic Babies Photo Contest Winners for November & December 2008
We had the best time choosing four adorable winners of our Un-toxic Babies Contest! Just take a look at these Cuties Enter our monthly contest by submitting your photos to the Un-toxic Babies Flickr Group. Winners will receive a $35 Gift Certificate to The Soft Landing. Take a look at our last round of winners [...]
Fast Company on BPA: Seeds of Doubt Falsely Planted with Big Tobacco Tactics
It was amazing to read Dave Case’s well-written article The Real Story Behind Bisphenol-a. The opening tag line alone casts a spotlight of dismay across what I’ve called the Bisphenol-a Debate: How a handful of consultants used Big Tobacco’s tactics to sow doubt about science and hold off regulation of BPA, a chemical in hundreds [...]
BPA, PVC and Phthalate Free Food Storage Containers
January 16, 2009 by Alicia
Filed under Featured, Food Storage Containers, Shopping Guides
UPDATED 3/31/10 We began converting our babies’ dishes several years ago, and we’ve been collecting information on safer adult food storage options along the way. It’s amazing now to sit back and look over the sheer number of readily available products. Our list runs the gamut, from glass to stainless steel to safer plastic, from [...]
Top 5 Stainless Steel Water Bottles
January 12, 2009 by Alicia
Filed under Reusable Bottles for Adults, Shopping Guides
Updated 8/21/09 While we’re well-known for our Safer Plastic Guides, we actually receive more questions about products made from stainless steel. We also happen to be water bottle addicts and since we’ve tried almost every bottle available to mankind, we thought it would be helpful to share our personal favorites with you. We’ve listed them [...]
New Glass Baby Bottle Options Abound
January 7, 2009 by Alicia
Filed under Glass, Safer Baby Bottles, Safer Materials
The demand for safe alternatives to toxic plastic has spurred an increase in glass baby bottle choices. Even companies well-known for their plastic baby bottles, like Munchkin and Medela, are branching out. About a year ago, when the movement away from BPA began, parents were hard pressed to find anything but standard Evenflo glass bottles. [...]
Updated Nuby Info: Favorite Sippy Cups Now BPA Free
January 6, 2009 by Alicia
Filed under Baby Dishes and Utensils
UPDATED 1/8/09 Nuby just contacted us with a list of some all-time favorite cups that have been redesigned to be BPA-free. This is exciting news for many parents who rely on Nuby’s affordable sippy cups! The following cups will be available in the U.S. this month (Jan. 2009). Please be aware that many retailers will [...]
CPSC Proposes Exemption of Unfinished Wood Toys for Lead Testing
CPSC Staff recently proposed a common-sense solution to the burden placed on small toy makers and retailers by the CPSIA lead ban. They suggested exempting toys made from materials that inherently do not exceed the applicable lead limit. This would include products made with natural materials such as unfinished wood toys. The memo released by [...]
