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 this … [Read more...]
posted on March 6, 2008 by
Think Baby Training Cup Review
Laura of Oh! Buy Baby Products wrote a great review of the Think Baby training cup after her little gave it a test run. Here's her take on it: I was pretty happy about Mr. Man taking this sippy cup. He had been very reluctant to take anything but his Playtex Nursers, and had refused bottles with … [Read more...]
posted on February 11, 2008 by
Ask TSL: Are Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) Baby Teethers Toxic?
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 … [Read more...]
posted on February 9, 2008 by
Are Brita Water Pitchers Made From Safe Plastic?
Updated 1/7/2012 We've been asked a lot over the years about the safety of Brita pitchers because they're a top choice for folks interested in decreasing their disposable bottled water use. Of course it always makes sense to scrutinize food and beverage containers when you're working to … [Read more...]
posted on December 20, 2007 by
Safe Mama Votes Foogo Sippy an All-time Favorite
We recently challenged Kathy of Safe Mama to a Foogo sippy challenge. She and her 2 year old put their Foogo through the kind of "homegrown" testing we've come to love. So, how did the BPA free stainless sippy fair? Here's the verdict in Kathy's own words . . . I’ve checked out quite a few … [Read more...]
posted on December 13, 2007 by
Safe Mama Reviews the Boon Fluid Sippy
Safe Mama has quickly become one of my favorite one-stop resources for current info on health concerns affecting our children. Safe Mama just did an honest review of the new BPA free Fluid Sippy by Boon, Inc. Read their review to find out what they thought . . . As for us, we gave the Fluid … [Read more...]
