California Fails to Pass Chemical Ban in Baby Products

I'm a big fan of California. I'm almost as far from the state as I could be, here in Vermont, but I usually wholeheartedly agree with the environmental and public health decisions made by the California legislature to protect their citizens. The ban on phthalates for one. The … [Read more...]

In Search Of A Safer Sippy

When I attend trade shows and green festivals, I’m always on the look out for products for my family. Sometimes these are simpler greener options, often they address safety issues. Any parent today is getting used to having the bejesus scared out of them every time they turn … [Read more...]

George W. Bush: Hero who Protects Children from Lead

Bwah hah. Made you look. Okay, folks it's been 8 years of me apologizing. Really, I'm sorry about the whole W thing. We'll do better next time. In the interim, our President has signed a really important bill into law. Lead is now banned from children's toys. Can we all do a … [Read more...]

How to Clean Cloth Diapers: Painless and Simple Way

The biggest learning curve for me as a cloth diapering newbie was how to clean up all the mess my little one made. There were lots of trial and error, but I think I finally got the hang of it. I know many parents are put off by the output of their offsprings, but for some reason; … [Read more...]

Non-Toxic Teethers by Natursutten

We are spending the week with friends in Maine, and they have a beautiful 6 month old baby boy who is getting his two front teeth. He is suffering so, and reminding me of the same process with my two little girls. I would give them frozen bagels, organic cotton rattles and … [Read more...]