Study Finds Flooring & Wallpaper Contain Hazardous Additives

Researchers known for exposing toxic chemicals in children's toys have turned their attention to home improvement products, finding ingredients in flooring and wallpaper that are linked to serious health problems. The nonprofit Ecology Center tested over 1,000 flooring … [Read more...]

Indonesia Health Law #36: Prevent Breastfeeding=One Year in Jail & $11,200 Fine

It just may be that Indonesia has the strongest breastfeeding laws on the planet (or is drafting them). Specifically Health Law No. 36, which passed last year, guarantees all babies "the right to receive exclusive mother’s milk from the time of birth for six months, unless there … [Read more...]

Around the Green Parenting Web: Unintentional Home Birth to Viagra for Young Boys

1. The Stir: Kristen Chase Has Unintentional Home Birth Editor's note: Kristen of Cool Mom Picks and Motherhood Uncensored has written for us on many occasions. We are extremely happy she had a home birth, but too bad she had to travel in an ambulance and spend an extra day … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: BabyBjorn BPA-Free Baby's First Cup to Biodegradable gWipes

1. BABYBJÖRN BPA-Free Baby's First Cup Transitioning baby to his/her first cup is an exciting time. Many parents go straight to a sippy cup, hoping it will prevent spills. Neither of my children took well to sippy cups at first, as the sucking action required was quite … [Read more...]

Around the Green Parenting Web: Boycott Nestle to BPA Exposure

There are so many wonderful eco-friendly family websites, many of which are in our blogroll. I'd like to start a new series in which I highlight what my peers are writing across the web. Obviously, I don't have time to write about every issue and topic on green parenting, and I … [Read more...]