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Yet Another Reason to Steer Clear of Plastics
The last thing mommy wants to do is add another worry to her already fret-worthy list, but this one may be worth noting. We all know that plastics can contain BPA and other harmful toxins, but we don't always know why they are hazardous. Fortunately, scientists are doing the dirty work for us and informing us of yet another reason to steer clear of items containing phthalates.
Website Lil Loves: The Seventh Generation Million Baby Crawl
What's up with the babies hauling it through a crosswalk on all fours? They're heading to Washington to speak up, er, babble, for their rights! Many moms agree that the best gift we can give our children is a better, greener, healthier Earth.
Waste Less, Save More
Most children are wasteful little devils when it comes to meal and snack times. Parents throw out countless amounts of Cheerios, hot dog bits, leftover yogurt, and half sipped juice boxes. Tots are carefree so it's up to parents to incorporate food saving remedies into our family routines.
Deciding on a Bottle For My Baby-to-Be: Weil Baby
Bottoms up! When it comes time to move baby from breast to bottle, there are a lot of options on the market. When my son was born, I swore by a barely known brand of bottles that quickly gained momentum after the Bisphenol A scare called BornFree.
Runway Worthy Organic Kiddie Apparel
Get your green on! For years choosing organic clothing for your wee one meant a closet full of neutral, plain pieces. As the eco movement gains momentum and design-oriented mamas have gotten their hands on earth-friendly materials, the selection of garments has grown dramatically.
School Year's Resolutions: Eco-Friendly Clothing
Everyone's jumping on the eco-bandwagon, including some of your child's favorite brands. Before sending your kids back to school, outfit them in eco-friendly organic gear that will keep them looking great while spreading a green message. Among our favorite selections for Fall are:
- All Asics sneakers are PVC-free, using bamboo, canvas, and leather to create its durable shoes for boys and girls.
- Simple Shoes' PVC-free kicks are primarily made from bamboo, cotton, hemp, and recycled rubber.
- Maggie's Organics Tights come in a variety of colors and patterns to coordinate with a lil girl's wardrobe and are made from organic cotton.
- No child's wardrobe is complete without several pairs of jeans, and Love Is Organic jeans use fair-trade practices to create its organic denim pants.
School Year's Resolutions: Eco-Friendly Backpacks
Send them off to school with the right pack on their back. When selecting the prefect bag for lugging books, art projects and supplies to school, eco-conscience parents know that avoiding knapsacks with shiny plastic designs will help limit their child's contact with PVC and lead. Selecting an eco-friendly backpack does not mean forgoing style for function.
School Year's Resolutions: Eco-Friendly School Supplies
School days, school days, dear old Golden Rule days. In the past, teachers have taught the Golden Rule to mean do unto others as you'd have done to you, but this year they may be extending that beyond the classroom. When selecting school supplies, there are plenty of green, stylish kid-friendly pens, pencils and markers to fill a desk.
School Year's Resolutions: Eco-Friendly Lunch Boxes
Brown paper bags are so passe. Make sure your child isn't outcasted at the earth-friendly lunch table by buying them an eco-friendly lunch box that helps reduce waste. Unlike the green lunch carriers of years past, today's bags are cute, kid-friendly, and serve many purposes.
Test Your BPA Knowledge
Step away from your baby bottles! The concern over bisphenol A, otherwise known as BPA, has been on the rise for the past few years leading several companies to change their manufacturing procedures. While most mamas check the labels of the products they buy, how much do you understand about this chemical and its effects on the human body?
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