Is Your Water Bottle Giving You Cancer? New Study Reveals Shocking BPA Dangers.
License Some rights reserved by rob.wiss by Farron Cousins Originally posted on Desmogblog.com Bisphenol A, or BPA for short, has been in the spotlight for decades, with both the chemical industry and...
View ArticleFDA Agrees with Rep. Markey to Ban BPA in Infant Formula
When the news of toxic BPA leaching into our bodies from plastic first broke over five years ago, the biggest shock was that our babies were being exposed to this hormone-disruptor via baby bottles....
View ArticleBaby Soaps Give False Positive Results for Marijuana THC; Dr. Bronner’s...
3D rendering of the THC molecule (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Soap and hemp have been in the news lately. In two, semi-related stories, researchers have found that certain baby soaps produce false...
View ArticleBaby Essentials That Aren’t, Part 9: Changing Tables
The list. You’ve seen it, or maybe you have gotten one when invited to a baby shower. The quintessential baby items. Google “Baby Essentials”, and you will be bombarded with the expense of that new...
View ArticleHandmade Organic Zubels Hats for Toddlers
Today is crazy hat day at my children’s school as part of Red Ribbon Week. Although I don’t quite understand what wearing crazy hats has to do with drug abuse education, it makes me nostalgic for a...
View ArticlePet and Child Proofing Your Home: DreamBaby Security Gate
I am not a proponent of play pens or cribs, but sometimes there is need for a safety gate. When my kids were toddlers, we had one at the top and bottom of our stairs, but that was many years ago. Now...
View ArticleU.S. PIRG Trouble in Toyland 2012: Don’t give dangerous toys this holiday season
As consumers, we assume that the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is doing their job testing products and ensuring our children’s safety. Unfortunately, the task is larger than the...
View ArticleWhy Midwifery Care is So Important [video]
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View Article2 Red Hens Toy Nanny: Is it a blanket? Is it a toy tote? It’s BOTH!
It can be challenging going from play dates to visiting relatives to home with a baby. When my kids were little, I would stuff a backpack with toys and a blanket, as you never knew what you would need...
View ArticleThe Friendliest Materials for Baby’s Bedrooms
The Friendliest Materials for Baby’s Bedrooms Did you know that children, especially newborns and infants, are more susceptible to environmental hazards than adults? Did you also know that many of the...
View ArticleNatural Toddler Feeding Made Easy: Happy Family Gluten-Free Organic Superfoods
Homemade meals and snacks from whole foods is always best, but it is not always possible or convenient. Fortunately, parents have many choices for feeding their infants and toddlers nutritious,...
View ArticleBaby Care: Disney Daily Renewal “Naturals” Contain Synthetic Ingredients
The world of “natural” skin care is difficult to navigate. I have reviewed hundreds of products, and yet I still become befuddled by ingredients and marketing terms like “naturals”. We were recently...
View ArticleSafety at home: a few simple precautions
Safety at home: a few simple precautions Children are fragile. They’re susceptible to a lot more illnesses than adults, tend to react more severely when they do catch something, and are easily affected...
View ArticlePipoPipo: Super Cute Eco-Friendly Socks for Infants
Are you looking for a unique baby shower gift? pipopipo Friends Bamboo Infant Socks are super cute and eco-friendly! Rayon Made from Earth Friendly Sustainable Bamboo Non-Slip Foot Treads Child Safe...
View ArticleBody Sense for Baby: Badger Balm and Under the Nile Organic
Looking for a perfect, affordable eco-friendly baby gift? You can’t go wrong when shopping on Body Sense. Body Sense makes it easy to shop for safe, natural products by placing the Environmental...
View ArticlePesticides linked to low sperm count
I have several friends that have struggled to conceive. It seems as if the problem is growing. There are even billboards now for fertility specialists. Could something in our environment be to blame?...
View ArticleWho makes the best sippy cup? NEW BPA-Free Stainless Steel Sippy Cup and Food...
One of my very earliest blog posts on Eco Child’s Play was the exciting discovery of a stainless steel sippy cup! Wow, that was over six years ago, and the Klean Kanteen stainless steel sippy cup is...
View ArticleIs your baby telling you to stop breastfeeding? Is it too soon for solid foods?
I have breastfed two children for a total of over five years. One child was ready to quit when we stopped, and one child was not. I’ve always been a proponent of baby-led weaning (baby signals when it...
View ArticleWhy is my baby crying? Is it GERD or Colic? [infographic]
This infographic is brought to you by the homeopathic Colic-Calm Homeopathic Gripe Water, 2 Fluid Ounce Why is my baby crying? Is it GERD or Colic? [infographic] is a post from: Eco Child's Play
View ArticlePlastic-Free, BPA-Free, Safe Stainless Steel Baby Bottles by Pura Kiki
Even if you breastfeed, it is a good idea to have at least one baby bottle in your home. There may be times you want to express milk for others to feed while you are away, or as your baby ages and the...
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