Repel Lice Naturally with Happyheads Lice Prevention Products

School may be out (or almost out for some) but camp outs and sleepovers will soon be abundantly on the agenda and it's bug time. Fleas, ticks and lice can run rampant in campgrounds and other areas where groups of people hang out. The last thing you want to put a damper on summer … [Read more...]

Phthalates Used in Plastics and Beauty Products Can Weaken Bones

We have been educating concerned parents about the effects of Phthalates here at Eco Child's Play. Well studies now show that it is more harmful than what scientists have originally thought. According to Environmental Health News, Phthalates may soften and even weaken bones. … [Read more...]

The Journey of a Green Girl and a First Time Mom Breastfeeding Beyond First Year

Writers Note: I wrote Breastfeeding Experience from A Green Girl and First Time Mom ... soon after my daughter was born to chronicle my beginning journey as a first time mother and a breastfeeding one. This is a follow up as a mother of a 14 month old and still a breastfeeding … [Read more...]

Happy Baby Foods are the Healthy and Nutritious Alternative to Baby Jar Foods

I thought I would be one of those mothers who would lovingly home make all the baby food. I sniffed at the idea of baby food in the jar. Why would I ever want to feed my baby THAT? I got a copy of Super Baby Food, read through it and smugly declared that I would never resort to … [Read more...]

Born Free Sippy Cups Are the Perfect BPA, Phthalates and PVC Free Cups

Although I really loved the idea and the look of a stainless steel sippy cup {like the Foogo}; EC did point out that they would probably maim someone should it be used as a missile by an upset toddler. Case in point, I got whacked in the head with a sippy cup today, but it was … [Read more...]