I bought a reusable stainless steel water bottle. Now I’m wondering what the best way to clean my bottle is to make it last as long as possible? Purchasing a BPA-free stainless steel bottle isn’t a small investment, but the great news is that there’s a safe, easy way to clean your bottle that will [...]
UPDATE 12/18/08 (see below) When the Ecology Center released their 2008 test results on HealthyToys.org, I was surprised to find a positive test result for PVC on the Nuby Nibbler Net. I immediately contacted Nuby to find out if the information they gave The Soft Landing initially could have been incorrect. Our U.S. distributor began [...]
Tests done by the Journal Sentinel, with the help of Dr. Fred Vom Saal, lead us to conclude that it’s not a good idea to use plastic in the microwave. Ten product containers were tested for BPA leaching, including a Munchkin feeding bowl and a Stouffer’s frozen dinner. The products were either labeled as microwave-safe [...]
Silicone has quickly become a household name in the fall-out of toxic plastics. Its starring role begins right away as we introduce it to our babies from the day they’re born. It’s been touted as inert, toxin-free and versatile. But just what is silicone and is it really as great as it sounds? We decided [...]
Oh! the EVIL #7 recycling category and its never-ending confusion! I think its time to shed a little light on the subject. So here we go . . . The short answer to the question is “No.” Not all #7 plastics are made with toxic chemicals. Let’s look at a basic overview of what plastics [...]
EVA looks and feels an awful lot like PVC, so is it made with the same toxic chemicals? Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) is widely accepted as safe for use in teethers. EVA is a type of plastic that does not require a plasticizer and is bisphenol-a free, so it is considered to be a safer [...]
