Awareness of BPA in plastics is becoming more common, but did you know that children’s lunch boxes, binders, backpacks and nap mats can contain chemicals linked to learning disabilities, ADHD, obesity, and asthma? A new 2011 study found PVC is one of the most widely used hazardous plastics in the world because it’s made with [...]
We first looked at ABS plastic 3 years ago because it kept showing up in highchairs. Our research at the time showed that ABS was an extremely stable resin that didn’t leach toxic chemicals into food, water or little teething mouths. We’ve continued watching for updates and so far, our initial conclusion remains true today [...]
Our youngest sister, Becky, and her 1 year old Cutie Patootie were guests on a Fox 4 News segment about mama and baby must-haves. I thought you might enjoy a quick glimpse of one of the Non-toxic Ninja Moms who helps make The Soft Landing go
At first I looked at this contest the way I do all the others – BAH! I really don’t see myself as a mom blogger, and I don’t like competing with my friends and mentors to claim the top spot. But then a friend, who often serves as my voice of reason, insisted that TSL [...]
Our suspicions about the health of eating naked have been undoubtedly confirmed by our friends at the Breast Cancer Fund. They conducted a landmark study in humans with the help of the Silent Spring Institute over a two year period. They asked, and answered, some looming questions about BPA and phthalates in food packaging. For [...]
An article about whether Brita water pitchers are made from safer plastic has remained our second most popular since the day we hit publish back at the beginning of 2008. Interestingly, 75% of incoming readers found it by googling the terms “glass water filter pitcher.” We’ve been keeping our eyes open, patiently waiting for an [...]
Emily Barrett of Environmental Health Perspectives recently provided a great synopsis of an updated review of food contact materials and their potential to leach endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDC’s) into our food. Author of the review, Jane Muncke, didn’t mince words when issuing her findings, calling into question the current means of estimating the true level [...]
Not only is my sister Laura a Non-toxic Ninja Mommy, she’s also earned the title of The Extractor around here. Laura’s the one who works behind the scenes to gather much of the information for the safer product lists we share with you. Laura’s most recent foray into the often secretive world of manufacturing involved [...]
So many parents are excited about the growing list of BPA-free product choices, but many have begun to question exactly what type of plastic is being used in place of polycarbonate. I share that concern, especially when a newer plastic is used as a substitute. The most common plastic being used in newly redesigned BPA-free [...]
