The Soft Landing Blog

Must Have Tips for Creating a Healthy, Non-toxic and Green Nursery

Melissa — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 13:00:46 +0000

Over five years, ago I was given the most precious gift and miracle one could ever ask for. This gift was the ability to carry a little miracle inside my body for nine months and give birth to the most beautiful being I had ever laid eyes on, Isabella. She was the inspiration behind Itsabelly [...]

Common Levels of Phthalate Plasticizers Leads to Higher Risk of Early Miscarriage

Alicia — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:11:36 +0000

For the first time, researchers examined exposure to a phthalate commonly used in plastics and miscarriage in humans. They found that women exposed near the time of conception to a particular phthalate (DEHP), are more likely to miscarry early in the pregnancy compared to women with lower exposures. It’s interesting to note that exposure to [...]

New Year’s Prediction – Ownership of Waste

Alicia — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:47:25 +0000

Guest Article by Suzanne Bertani Suzanne as been writing about her own journey to become a greener mama via Mommy Footprint and is the owner of Green Planet Parties, an online store that helps change the ending of parties & celebrations. Ever feel like you are slowly connecting the dots and then suddenly watch those [...]

Top Ten Eco-friendly Toys for Entertaining Kids in the Car

Laura — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:29:01 +0000

Jaq Jaq Bird Travel Chalk Mat This travel version of Jaq Jaq Bird’s chalk placemat has been a favorite in our family for years. Kids of all ages have fun drawing, playing games and writing notes to each other on long car rides. It’s made with PVC-free, waterproof surface and is available in four trendy [...]

Sophie the Giraffe is Full of Toxic Nitrosamines? Not so Fast…

Alicia — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:57:06 +0000

We’ve been asked by many concerned parents recently about an article published in a French newspaper reporting that Sophie was contaminated with carcinogenic nitrosamines. We contacted Calisson Inc., the U.S. distributor, directly to learn more. We asked for testing documentation and an explanation of the toxicity claims – both of which they offered immediately. We [...]