Top 5 Cloth Grocery Bags: It's Easy and Fashionable to Say No to Paper & Plastic

One of the easiest ways to lessen your carbon foot print is to switch to cloth grocery bags. Considering the BYOB approach (Bring Your Own Bag) isn't as difficult as it sounds. The truth of the matter is, any tote bag that you have laying around will work well and when it comes … [Read more...]

Soybean Fiber is the Upcoming Eco-friendly Material for Baby Clothes

First it was Organic cotton, then bamboo was the next big star in Eco-friendly textile. Well here come the latest craze, the green yet ultra soft fiber, Soybean textile is the new must have. Not that we are starstruck here at Eco Child's Play, but Halle Barry, Gwyneth Paltrow and … [Read more...]

News Round Up: Chemicals in Everyday Products (Triclosan, Sunscreens, and Greener Hospitals)

This week there's been more news about various chemicals in products we all use everyday with our families. Of course, a thrust of this blog is how to limit this exposure as much as possible. But it is moving target, one with daily discoveries and an ever changing landscape of … [Read more...]

Dad Does Dessert: A Recipe for Nuttiness

I like dessert. Especially if it's quick and easy and healthy... We don't eat it every day, but some days just call for dessert. This recipe is an all-time favorite at our house, and it has many variations, depending on what ingredients we have. It's great for the summer, … [Read more...]

Mindful Mama: Good News for Mom, Baby and the Planet

I was happy to hear about the launch of a new magazine for mamas who care about the environment and healthful living, called Mindful Mama Magazine. The magazine, which will be available through health care practitioners, at bookstores, boutiques and natural food stores in July, … [Read more...]