Finding PVC-free splat mats has turned out to be another one of those time-consuming and mostly unfruitful searches. 85% of the splat mats we researched were either made from PVC or were laminated with it. All of the mats we checked on were free of BPA and phthalates. We did locate a few PVC-free gems out [...]
Our experience with SIGG has made for an interesting story. This month we were finally able to read the last chapter – and the ending was just as we thought it would be. Back in 2006 when The Soft Landing was just being hatched and I had begun to search for BPA-free alternatives, SIGG was one of three major metal water bottle brands. They promoted their products to me, [...]
For the last two months the number one search term entered by our readers has been “toothbrush,” so we set out to locate BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free toothbrushes for the whole family. We were pleasantly surprised in many cases, and of course disappointed at the same time by the number of companies that wouldn’t even respond. Here’s a preliminary list [...]
The Onyx Stainless Steel Ice Cube Trays are a flash from the past! Made from heavy duty 18/8 stainless steel, the two part system goes back to the trays of 1950′s, but without the aluminum and plastic! I’m sure you know how much we love our glass and stainless steel, but we really weren’t expecting to be [...]
We recently shared our thoughts on the test results obtained by Health Canada as well as our questions regarding the testing methods used. Now, thanks to a tip from Kevin Brodwick (Thinkbaby’s founder), we’ve learned that Health Canada has released the results! The study investigated migration of BPA from both polycarbonate and non-polycarbonate baby bottles [...]
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The blogosphere is on fire with frenzied talk of Health Canada’s recent study finding BPA in major baby bottle brands claiming to be BPA-free. Now before you run screaming to throw out all of your plastic bottles, take a minute to work through this situation with us. We don’t believe much concern is warranted. We [...]
