Herbal Cold Remedies: Maty’s All Natural Baby Chest Rub

It is cold and flu season, and there is nothing worse than watching your baby suffer from congestion. There are not many products that are safe to use on baby, and breastfeeding is the most effective method of passing immunities onto an infant and toddler. Mothers can take … [Read more...]

Should Formula Ads be Restricted like Tobacco?

Advertising works. It sells products; it influences public opinion. When marketing tactics counter healthy living, often government interferes, such as the regulations on tobacco advertising. A new study reveals that infant formula ads reduce breastfeeding rates, thus begging … [Read more...]

BPA-Free Baby: BornFree Eco-Friendly Active Flow Bottle

Thank goodness BPA-free options exist for parents who are unable to breastfeed or need to use a bottle for when Momma's breasts are away. Born Free has been the leader in providing safer plastics, and their [amazon_link id="B000MRK5MO" target="_blank" ]Eco Classic Active Flow … [Read more...]

Toxic Johnson’s Baby Shampoo: No More Tears: As Gentle to Eyes as Pure Formaldehyde

I grew up on "No More Tears", yet Johnson's Baby Shampoo was never allowed to touch my babes, well except when nurses used it on my son after open heart surgery, but that is another story. Unfortunately, such assurances as "No More Tears" give parents false assurances as … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Putamayo, Patagonia, Healthy Child Healthy World, Stanley Degreaser, & Ju-Ju-Be

1. Latin America Coloring Book and Europe Sticker Book Collection Of course, the best way to expose children to different cultures is through authentic experiences, such as visiting far away lands and engaging with real people. Putumayo Kids has the next best thing with their … [Read more...]