The Soft Landing Blog

How Dishwashers and Microwaves Differ in the Way They Heat Plastic

Alicia — Tue, 01 May 2012 02:00:47 +0000

It may not be the most popular recommendation I’ve ever made, but at this point in my research, I don’t have an issue with washing dishes on the top rack of a non-commercial dishwasher. I do, however, recommend against microwaving plastic. I’ve been asked hundreds of times why in the world I’m okay with dishwashers, [...]

Eco+Logical: Mission Possible

Alicia — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:23:28 +0000

You already know that we’re serious about raising healthy kids the natural way. And while one of our passions will always be researching safer plastics, we’ve been working to broaden the scope of The Soft Landing to include more topics, such as natural remedies, DIY tips, real food and local, sustainable living. Bet you’re wondering [...]

The Dangers of Corn in Your Child’s Diet

Alicia — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:58:44 +0000

Expert Guest Article by Chef Becky Ross Corn is everywhere in the American diet, from soft drinks to baked goods to sauces and dressings. High fructose corn syrup (HFCS), corn starch and MSG are some of worst. My personal experience with eliminating corn began after I had become gluten and dairy free for over 7 [...]

Campbell’s Responds to Concerned Parents and Commits to Removing BPA from Cans

Alicia — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:00:06 +0000

It felt like a rumor when I first heard it. The All-American soup company going BPA-free? But it's true. And I can't tell you how much I'm savoring the parent-driven, grassroots movement that created the kind of change that legislation often can't.

Is the Arsenic Found in Organic Brown Rice Syrup Based Baby Formulas Dangerous?

Alicia — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:31:03 +0000

A new study found that certain baby formulas containing organic brown rice syrup have 20-30 times more inorganic arsenic than those without the ingredient. The levels were significantly higher than the acceptable limits set for water by the EPA. The Dartmouth researchers said that rice takes up the natural arsenic from the soil, so brown rice syrup can have high arsenic concentrations whether the rice is grown organically or not. Inorganic arsenic exposure through ingestion has been linked to cancer of the skin, bladder, liver, and lung. And as you know, babies are especially vulnerable to the damaging effects of toxic chemicals.