Once again, the government has failed to protect the youngest citizens. Yesterday, it was announced that the most common baby bottles may be dangerous. The baby bottles in question are made of hard, clear plastic made with Bisphenol A, also called BPA. Heating a BPA bottle increases the amount of leaching, which is a common practice for warming breastmilk or formula in a bottle. Babies and young children are most at risk from the leaching effects of BPA. According to a CNN article (courtesy of ... continue reading...
Downshifting Week-Slow Down and Green Up!
April 21-April 27 is National Downshifting Week, created by sustainable living writer and broadcaster Tracey Smith. During this week, citizens in the UK and US are asked to "Slow Down and Green Up!" Here are a few tips from the press release to help you downshift: · Cut up a credit card - “Learning to live within our means is key to downshifting and positively embracing living with less is better still.” · Plant something in the garden you can cultivate and eat - “Grow a few tomatoes or ... continue reading...
Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends
Both of my kids became interested in Thomas the Tank Engine wooden railway system when they were two years old. I have always been amazed at how this simple wooden toy sustains their attention. It is true that many children and families succumb to the mass merchandising for Thomas toys, clothes, etc.; however, the wooden railway system is a natural toy that is common to many households in America. In my opinion, that is a good thing. Of course, there are many plastic Thomas toys, but I find ... continue reading...
Do You Need a Good Laugh?
Searching around the Blogsphere, I came across this hilarious list of "The Top 10 Most Ridiculous Products for Baby" writtne by blogger Matt Dinniman. Although this list does not contain natural toys, there are several items that try to mimic natural processes or parenting. Personally, I think the above pictured cradle by Moffi is rather cool; however, I understand Matt's opinion that, "I bet it's probably really comfortable for the baby, but man is it creepy. If the baby spends too much time ... continue reading...
Make Paper Toys!
About two weeks ago, I read about a fun website on Z Recommends, one of my favorite parenting blogs. The Toy Maker is full of downloadable PDF files for paper toys. We tried making the magic wand and fuschia box. Each toy takes a certain amount of fine motor skills, thus they are not appropriate for little children or arthritic hands. I would recommend these projects for children older than 10, if you expect them to participate in the construction. Otherwise, younger children are amazed at ... continue reading...
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