Posted on June 3, 2008 by softlanding
Sassy has been so helpful in providing complete material lists since the very beginning. Now they’re working with us on an expanded list of products that are BPA, PVC and phthalate free.
We created a new Quick Reference Guide on Squidoo to help streamline your shopping experience. As usual, we’ll continue to add more [...]
Filed under: Bisphenol-a (BPA), PVC, Safer Teethers, Sassy Teethers, Toxic Plastic Research | Tagged: BPA Free, Phthalate Free, PVC Free, Safer Sassy Baby Products, Squidoo | 2 Comments »
Posted on April 16, 2008 by softlanding
In breaking news, The Globe and Mail reported that Canada is expected to officially take a stance against the use of Bisphenol-a (BPA), making it the first regulatory body in the world to reach such a decision.
The conclusion by Health Canada that BPA is a possible threat, expected to be announced as early as tomorrow, [...]
Filed under: Safer Baby Bibs, Safer Baby Bottles, Safer Sippy Cups, Safer Teethers, Safer Utensils and Dishes, Toxic Plastic Research | Tagged: Bisphenol-a, BPA Free, Canada, Phthalate Free, PVC Free, Safer Baby Feeding Gear, Safer Children's Product Guides | 14 Comments »
Posted on March 28, 2008 by softlanding
Gerber’s List of BPA Free Pacifiers is NOT as Clean Cut as Previously Thought . . .
We spoke with Gerber today to confirm our previous list of pacifiers, get updates on changes and also find out about safer baby teether options. We were disappointed to receive a list of pacifiers that is [...]
Filed under: Gerber, Gerber Teethers, Safer Pacifiers, Safer Teethers | Tagged: BPA Free, Gerber Pacifier Update, Phthalate Free, PVC Free, Safer Gerber Teethers | 37 Comments »
Posted on March 3, 2008 by softlanding
NEWLY UPDATED 3/31/2008
We’ve put together a Safer Baby Teether Guide on Squidoo, complete with pictures, to help you find the perfect teether for relieving baby’s aching gums without toxic plastic.
Here’s a quick reference list:
Vulli Teethers: Sophie the Giraffe, Soft Toy Chan Pie Gnon Teethers, Cool It Soother Chan Pie Gnon, Vanilla Flavored Chan Pie Gnon, [...]
Filed under: Combi, Gerber, Je Je Vibrating Teether, Natural Rubber Vulli Teethers, Nuby Teethers, RaZbaby, Safer Teethers, Sassy Teethers | Tagged: BPA Free Teethers, Phthalate Free Teethers | 16 Comments »
Posted on February 21, 2008 by softlanding
ZRecs.com has just released their most recent report of BPA in baby feeding gear. They expanded the report to encompass more items such as tableware, pacifiers, utensils, feeding aids and pumping supplies. They also added information on many companies not previously reviewed.
Following suit with their previous directories, they’ve given great attention to detail, [...]
Filed under: Reusable Bottles for Adults, Safer Baby Bibs, Safer Baby Bottles, Safer Pacifiers, Safer Sippy Cups, Safer Teethers, Safer Utensils and Dishes | Tagged: Bisphenol-a, Directory of BPA in Infant Care Products, ZRecs | 7 Comments »
Posted on February 11, 2008 by softlanding
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 non-toxic.
So what is this plasticizer stuff? PVC’s soft texture [...]
Filed under: Nuby Teethers, Safer Teethers, Sassy Teethers, iPlay Bibs | Tagged: CEHJ, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, EVA in Teethers, PEVA, PVC in Teethers, Safer Teethers | 2 Comments »
Posted on January 29, 2008 by softlanding
NOTE: This contest has ended. You can find out who the winners were here.
Yeeaaahhhh! The Bloggy Giveaway is here to brighten up the humdrum Winter!
We’ve been working on a line of unique starter kits to help simplify the process of deciding what you’ll need at various stages for your baby. We’re in the [...]
Filed under: Bibbity Bib, Nuby Teethers, Nuby Utensils, Sassy Utensils | Tagged: Beginning Solids Starter Kit, Bloggy Giveaway Carnival, Non-toxic Baby Feeding Gear | 250 Comments »
Posted on January 22, 2008 by softlanding
I recently came across a great review written by Kelly of Kid Feed highlighting Sophie the Giraffe. She made the teether sound so wonderful that I set out to investigate right away.
Sophie is a unique non-toxic teether toy made from natural rubber and food-based paint. The teether is handmade in France and has [...]
Filed under: Natural Rubber Vulli Teethers, Safer Teethers | Tagged: Chan Pie Gnon Teether, Kid Feed Blog, Natural Rubber Teether Toy, Safer Teethers, Sophie the Giraffe, Vulli | 5 Comments »
Posted on January 19, 2008 by softlanding
I’ve been working with Sassy for quite some time to put together a list of their products that are Bisphenol-a, Phthaltate and PVC free. Please keep in mind that this list is a work in progress, so it is by no means comprehensive.
Safer Sassy Bottles
MAM UltiVent Bottles
Sassy Baby Food Nurser Set
Safer Sassy Utensils
Color Change [...]
Filed under: MAM Ulti Vent Bottle, Safer Baby Bottles, Safer Teethers, Sassy Sippy Cup, Sassy Teethers, Sassy Utensils | Tagged: BPA Free, Non-toxic Sassy Feeding Gear, Phthalate Free, PVC Free, Sassy Bottles, Sassy Dishes, Sassy Teethers, Sassy Utensils | 29 Comments »
Posted on January 9, 2008 by softlanding
UPDATED July 1, 2008
NOTE: Some Nuby products sold internationally are different than those sold here in the U.S. If you live outside the U.S., please check with your local manufacturer to confirm the materials used in their products.
We’ve worked closely with the company to confirm which items are officially BPA free. Is that Nuby [...]
Filed under: Nuby Bottles, Nuby Sippy Cups, Nuby Teethers, Nuby Utensils, Safer Baby Bottles, Safer Sippy Cups, Safer Teethers, Safer Utensils and Dishes | Tagged: BPA Free Nuby Products, Luv n Care, Nuby Bottles, Nuby Sippy Cups, Nuby Teethers, Nuby Utensils, Polycarbonate Nuby Products | 113 Comments »