Did you watch CNN’s “Toxic America” a little while ago? If so, you got an unsettling look at the world of PVC manufacturing and its effects on the surrounding neighborhoods. It was exciting to see the underbelly of PVC production exposed to the general public after years of searching for safer alternatives. For many of [...]
We’re awful excited about how easy it is to go 100% reusable and waste-free with the wide array of affordable Fuel lunch gear! From sandwich boxes to insulated soup containers, Fuel products are simple for kids to use and their unique features open up a whole new world of healthy meal possibilities. We started writing [...]
We’ve found a new favorite for hot Summer days! The Little Bites Silicone Ice Pop Molds by Kinderville make creating healthy, homemade, toxin-free popsicles a cinch. The only thing that goes into your kiddo’s treat are the fresh ingredients you choose. And I have to admit, we’ve been going a little crazy around here with [...]
Today the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of promotional Shrek Forever After glasses sold by McDonald’s. Jennifer Taggart, a.k.a. The Smart Mama, submitted information to the CPSC using her XRF analyzer to test all of the current glasses – Donkey, Shrek, Fiona and Puss in Boots. She found levels of cadmium [...]
Question: “Hi, I just bought a Keurig coffee maker and the K-cups (which are filled with enough coffee to make one cup) are made of an unknown plastic. Boiling hot water is sent into a filter in the K-cup to make the coffee. Do you know if the plastic they use is safe?” Answer: We [...]
Tupperware is one of the most recognized names in food storage, which explains why we are consistently asked whether they use BPA in their products. There is no short, simple answer to this question, but Tupperware does provide some information to help us sort through their products. As of today, Tupperware lists the Rock ‘N [...]
I attended the All Baby and Child Expo (ABC) again this year and I was happy with the increase in toxin awareness. The BPA-free movement has certainly swept the nation in quick fashion and really gained speed in late 2008, which was after the 2008 ABC Show. Last year I spent all of my time chasing down manufacturers to try and extract [...]
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 [...]
Made with the same attention to detail as The Safe Sippy, The Safe Sporter stands apart from other cookie cutter water bottles. The Safe Sporter is equipped with the well-thought out features you’ve come to expect from Kid Basix. 12oz bottle is perfect for lunch boxes, while the 16oz is just what older kids and [...]
