http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 28 Jan 2010 06:29:09 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en [ad#post-ad] LOOKING FOR DETAILS ON THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ORGANIC AND CONVENTIONAL FARMING?  Read More Here... When it comes to your child’s health, the environment that you create and the environment around you go hand in hand. I am not your usual green activist, but when I became pregnant my nesting instinct went ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/organic-info/why-organic/eating-for-pregnancy-and-beyond.html  [ad#post-ad] Looking for an Organic crib mattress for your Pack n' Play (porta crib) or Co-Sleeper product?  See our full list of resources below: Recently I have received a few emails about where to find an Organic Cotton crib mattress specifically for the pack n' play or the co-sleeper.  I have yet ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/gear/best-baby-gear/pack-n-play-and-phthalates.html [ad#post-ad] Are you pregnant and looking for a safe, effective and natural way to reduce swelling associated with pregnancy? Read more here... Although pregnancy is a wonderful time in so many ways, one of the not so wondrous changes that occur in our body is swelling. Mainly in our ankles ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/pregnancy/nutrition-pregnancy/naturally-reduce-swelling-during-pregnancy.html [ad#post-ad] LOOKING FOR A NATURAL AND SAFE WAY TO HIGHLIGHT YOUR HAIR DURING PREGNANCY?  See our tips below... Most hair color treatments are made with Harsh Chemicals such as: *  Ammonia *  PPD (p-Phenylenediamine) *  diaminobenzene  And even Heavy Metals such as: *  Lead  *  Mercury *  Coal Tar  While research indicates that HIGHLIGHTING in particular is "safe" during pregnancy, ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/healthy-cosmetics/safe-cosmetics/how-can-i-naturally-highlight-my-hair-during-pregnancy.html [ad#post-ad] Curious if there is BPA in your silicone products?  Read more here... In short, the answer is no.  There is no BPA in Silicone (not to be confused with Silicon).  Silicone is a man made rubberlike material that, so far, has proven to be non-toxic and safe to use in everything ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/gear/bpa-free-bottles/is-silicone-bpa-free.html [ad#post-ad] ARE YOU CURIOUS AS TO HOW HOUSEHOLD PAINT MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY?  FIND OUT MORE AND LEARN ABOUT SAFE OPTIONS.  Read more here... V.O.C’s IN THE HOME AND YOUR HEALTH: A highly toxic chemical found most notably in nail polish, nail polish remover, household products (cleaning and disinfecting), paints (varnishes), fuels and ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/healthy-home/safe-paint/pregnancy-safe-paint-are-no-voc-paints-truly-safe.html [ad#post-ad] WONDERING ABOUT HOW THE GLUE AND ADHESIVES FROM YOUR CARPET MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY?  READ MORE HERE... *  According to the EPA, because of the chemicals included in the carpet, there is the potential to reduce Indoor Air Quality 
because of the emission of VOC’s (Volatile Organic Compounds) from the adhesives used to lay the carpet.  Note; ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/healthy-home/healthy-carpet/carpet-glue-and-pregnancy.html [ad#post-ad] Looking for a natural remedy to treat your babies dry skin or eczema?  See below: Treating babies sensitive skin naturally can be a challenge.  Especially once the skin has already become dry or has patches of eczema.  These conditions can be uncomfortable for baby, so here are some wonderful suggestions on ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/baby/baby-tipa/how-can-i-naturally-treat-my-babies-dry-skin-andor-eczema.html [ad#post-ad] ARE YOU WONDERING HOW PHTHALATES AND "FRAGRANCE" MAY AFFECT YOUR PREGNANCY?  SEE ARTICLE BELOW... Phthalates:  Phthalates are another common plasticizer, which are found en-mass in everything from nail polish to body lotions, i-pods, to soft plastic toys so it is in all reality impossible to avoid them. Phthalates are also identified as a key ingredient in: -  Solvents (i.e. conventional ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/healthy-cosmetics/chemicals-in-cosmetics/phthalates-fragrance-and-pregnancy.html [ad#post-ad] ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT LATEX CONTAINING BPA?  Read more here... Recently I've frequently been asked the question: "Is Latex BPA Free?" The answer is YES, however there are other concerns with this chemical based material. So what should you know about latex?  Some pacifiers and bottle nipples are made with latex (synthetic rubber) which ... http://pregnancyandbabyinformation.com/baby/bpa-free-feeding/is-latex-bpa-free.html