Organic Cotton Clothing For Baby
May 30, 2008
LOOKING FOR FASHIONABLE AND AFFORDABLE ORGANIC COTTON CLOTHING FOR BABY? Read More Here…
Cotton is one of the most heavily pesticide laden crops in the world. In fact, it takes 1/3 pound of chemicals just to make one cotton T-Shirt. According to the EPA, 7 of the 15 chemicals used in conventionally grown cotton are classified to be either “known” or “suspected” carcinogens.
Safe Plastics Chart
May 30, 2008
LOOKING FOR A STRAIGHT FORWARD GUIDE TO WHICH PLASTICS ARE SAFE AND WHICH ARE NOT? Read More Here…
There is A LOT of talk these days about plastics. The hot topic of course is which one’s are safe, and where are these un-safe plastics lurking. You may be surprised.
Here is the run down on plastics and what each number represents, print and use this chart as your personal “cheat sheet”.
Pregnancy Meal Plan - Third Trimester
May 29, 2008
ARE YOU IN YOUR THIRD TRIMESTER AND LOOKING FOR NUTRITION INFORMATION AND A MEAL PLAN THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEATH OF YOUR GROWING BABY? Read more here…
You are on the home stretch! By now your baby is pretty much fully developed and the next few months are spent growing, maturing and getting ready to enter the world.
During your Third Trimester, the essential nutrients you will want to increase in your diet are:
Vitamin K, and DHA/EPA. Read more
Pregnancy Meal Plan - Second Trimester
May 29, 2008
ARE YOU IN YOUR SECOND TRIMESTER AND LOOKING FOR NUTRITION INFORMATION AND A MEAL PLAN THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH AND THE HEATH OF YOUR GROWING BABY? Read more here…
Finally you’ve reached your second trimester! All of your nutritional hard work has paid off, and your baby will only continue to grow and develop.
During your second trimester, your diet should include plenty of foods rich in Calcium, and Iodine.
Exercise During Pregnancy
May 28, 2008
LOOKING FOR A SIMPLE STRAIGHTFORWARD EXERCISE GUIDE TO USE DURING PREGNANCY? Read More Here…
We all know that exercise is good for us, and during pregnancy is no exception. In fact the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that even during pregnancy women engage in at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity per day. Why? Because women who exercise see tremendous physical and psychological benefit by exercising through their pregnancies such as:
Pregnancy Workout Routine
May 28, 2008
LOOKING FOR A SAFE AND SIMPLE GUIDE TO EXERCISE WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT? Read More Here…
If you have not already done so, please click HERE to read our article “Exercise During Pregnancy” prior to engaging in a new workout routine.
If you have already read the article, Good Luck, and Have Fun!
WEIGHT LIFTING WORKOUT FOR PREGNANCY:
Safe Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups That Are BPA Free
May 26, 2008
LOOKING FOR A QUICK GUIDE TO BPA FREE BOTTLES AND SIPPY CUPS? Read More Here…
These days manufacturers have caught onto consumer demands and many companies are producing BPA free alternatives. Just look for the label “BPA Free” or BPA with a circle and a slash through it.
If you have bottles from hand me downs or past children that are NOT BPA free, take the FULL SET into your local Babies R’ Us and they will exchange them from BPA free bottles and/or sippy cups.
In the meantime, here is a list of Plastic and Glass bottles which are FREE of toxic chemicals such as BPA, Lead, PVC and Phthalates such as:
SAFER PLASTIC BABY BOTTLES:
* Adiri Natural Nurser:: Adiri Bottles are made of 100% polycarbonate-free
materials.
* BornFree: BornFree Bottles are free of BPA, Phthalates, and PVC
* Green To Grow Bottles: Green to Grow bottles are made from a BPA and Phthalate free material called polyethersulfone.
* Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bottles: The Lansinoh Breast Milk bottles are free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC
* Medela Breast Milk Storage and Feeding System: The Medela breast milk storage system is a GREAT companion to the Pump In Style breat pump. Not extra cleaning! Plus, the bottles are BPA free.
* Nuby Baby Bottles: Nuby baby bottles are an affordable BPA free alternative
* Sassy MAM Utilivent Bottles: Sassy MAM are an affordable naturally safe BPA free bottle.
* Think Baby Bottles: Think Baby bottles are made of polyethersulfone and are BPA, PVC, Nitrosamines and Lead free.
Also check out new bottles and sippy cups from companies like:
- Avent
- Munchkin
- Playtex
BPA Free Baby Utensils and Food Storage
May 25, 2008
LOOKING FOR BABY UTENSILS THAT ARE BPA FREE? Read More Here…
Like baby bottles, once our child starts on Solid Foods it is essential that we use food storage and feeding supplies that are safe meaning BPA, Lead, Phthalate and PVC free.
If you are interested in viewing the entire online selection of BPA free eating utensils and dishes, please click HERE.
Here are a few great options:
Bambu Bowls and Utensils
Bambu Bowls and Utensils
Boogaloo 32 Yumi Tumi Plate
Boogaloo 32 Yumi Tumi Plate
Boon Feeding Utensils and Dishes
Boon Feeding Utensils and Dishes
Nuby Feeding Utensils and Dishes
Nuby Feeding Utensils and Dishes
Sassy Feeding Dishes and Utensils
Sassy Feeding Dishes and Utensils
TreBimbi Dinnerware Sets
TreBimbi Dinnerware Sets
To see more information on BPA free Baby Bottles, please click HERE.
Safe Household Cleaners For Pregnancy and Beyond
May 18, 2008
LOOKING FOR GREEN HOME CLEANERS THAT ARE SAFE AND HEALTHY FOR YOUR FAMILY? Read more here…
As we discussed in our article “ Chemicals in the Home”, there are potentially harmful chemicals in conventional cleaning products.
If you are looking for cleaning products that are made with more natural ingredients, here are some products that I like that are “fragrance”, V.O.C and Phthalate Free.
You can also click HERE to visit our online store, or on any of the links below for more in depth information.
HEALTHIER CANDLES
May 18, 2008
DO YOU LOVE CANDLES BUT WONDER HOW THEY MAY BE AFFECTING YOUR HEALTH? Read More Here…
Surprisingly, one of the largest contributors to indoor air pollution are scented candles, another source of “fragrance”.
There are a few issues here. One, a lot of candles are made with a lead wick core. So when you burn them you are putting that lead directly into the air in the form of smoke and carbon…yikes!
Also, most candles are made with Paraffin, which is Petroleum based and a byproduct of gasoline, so when they are burned they release carcinogenic toxins into the air. Read more