"Countdown to 2015": 700,000 New Midwives Needed

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), every year 2 million women and babies die each year in pregnancy or childbirth. 95% of these deaths occur in just 68 countries. "Countdown to 2015" is "global movement of academics, governments, UN agencies, foundations, health … [Read more...]

5 Green Products: Peter Rabbit Organics to Zubels 100% Cotton Eco-Friendly Hand Knit Toys

1. Peter Rabbit Organics Since childhood, I've been a fan of Beatrix Potter's The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Little did I know that Beatrix was an environmentalist and "staunch conservationist", which makes me love her books even more. Her legacy is now making eco-friendly … [Read more...]

Baby Essentials That Aren’t Part 8: Swim Diapers?

In the spirit of telling you about products, we don't think you need (adding to Heather's original series) so you can reduce your consumption and at the risk of upsetting those that find such items invaluable (like nursing bras), we wonder...do you really need swim … [Read more...]

How Worried Should We Be About Everyday Chemicals?

Did you know that every day you rely on household products that contain thousands of untested and unregulated chemicals? How worried should we be about this reality? This question was recently raised by Jerome Groopman for an article in The New Yorker entitled “The Plastic … [Read more...]

Awesome Avocado

Avocados are the most practical "go anywhere, eat anywhere" food. They do not need to be cooked, require no refrigeration, they come with their own carrying case and even have a built-in serving bowl! So next time you and your baby are on the go, drop an avocado and a spoon in … [Read more...]