Baby Care
Banned Toys for Sale: What to Watch Out For and What to Buy
Janelle Sorensen
Thursday, November 20, 2008
In August we celebrated as the President signed a law banning lead and several phthalates from toys and baby products. However, the law doesn’t go into effect until February 10th, 2009, giving toy makers and stores months to sell the soon-to-be-illegal products.
Ensuring a Good Start
Healthy Child
Friday, October 31, 2008
Before our kids are born, this is the time where they are the most vulnerable. But it is also the time when we have the greatest control.
Know Your Plastics
Dr. Alan Greene
Monday, October 20, 2008
Some plastics are eco-friendly and appear to be very safe for kids. But most are made from non-renewable petroleum, much of which needs to be imported, and cause dangerous pollution during manufacturing. Some contain chemicals suspected of causing harm – especially to kids.
Plastics - What’s Your Number?
Healthy Child
Monday, October 20, 2008
After millions of toy recalls in 2007 and several studies about toxins in your plastic containers, water- or even baby bottles, parents are telling us how they feel about this issue.
You Ask, We Answer: Is Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) safe for babies?
Janelle Sorensen
Friday, October 17, 2008
One of our readers voiced a concern over whether the foam ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), commonly used for the interlocking foam tiles in baby/toddler play areas, is safe. Here, we provide the answer.
Moms Thinking Green
Healthy Child
Friday, October 10, 2008
New moms share the changes they're making at home.
Green Mom Carnival: The Commercialization of the Holidays
Janelle Sorensen
Friday, October 10, 2008
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This month’s carnival of green mom blogs was hosted by GreenBeanDreams and has loads of tips and advice for getting through the next few months of holidays.
Healthy Body Care #5: Antibacterials Are Not The Answer
Christopher Gavigan
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Here is the final blog in the series I wrote for Dr. Alan Greene's Perspectives, about how to eliminate antibacterial products and choose safer ways to keep germs at bay.
Healthy Body Care #4: Make it Yourself
Christopher Gavigan
Sunday, October 05, 2008
This fourth blog in the series I wrote for Dr. Alan Greene's Perspectives is all about how to make your own personal care products at home.
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