NIH Looks For Swine Flu Vaccine Volunteers

Last Wednesday, the National Institutes of Health began recruiting volunteers to test the swine flu vaccine. Manufacturers are rushing to make it to market before the swine flu rebounds in the fall. The first wave of shots is to be tested on healthy adults, but once safety is … [Read more...]

Baby Paraphernalia: 3-in-1 Multi-Purpose Cover for Shopping Carts, Infant Carriers, and Nursing

When I had infants, I was never one for buying all the paraphernalia many parents think they need to be successful (see Heather's great series Baby Essentials that Aren't). One item I wish I would have had was a shopping cart cover, but I couldn't see buying one. Now Sprout … [Read more...]

Ikea Banishes Breastfeeding Mom to Bathroom

A woman in the Red Hook, Brooklyn Ikea store reported being sent to the family washroom because she was breastfeeding publicly--though covered--in the store. She and her 6 ½ month old daughter then had to wait in line at this facility, causing the hungry babe to get very … [Read more...]

NY Passes Breastfeeding Mothers' Bill of Rights

New York state government finally got back to work and has passed a law to help encourage breastfeeding. Interestingly enough, the same week, a mother was pushed into breastfeeding in a family restroom at a Brooklyn Ikea store. (Maybe those lawmakers spent too much time … [Read more...]

Erbaorganics: Heavenly Scents for Mom and Baby (plus BOGO sale!)

I had my first child in August of 2003. Although that was a mere 6 years ago, no one was talking about the safety of baby products, synthetic fragrances, petroleum-based oils or parabens. How fortunate for new mothers and moms-to-be that so much has changed in just a few years! I … [Read more...]