Natural Newborn Baby Advice: Olive Oil and Meconium

My sister is due to have a baby next week, and I have been trying to think of the best, natural, newborn baby advice. My sister's labor will be quite different than mine, as both of my children were born at home in water, and she will be giving birth in a hospital. My midwives … [Read more...]

California Finds Lead In Children's Jewelry

California stores are pulling children's jewelry off the shelves after tests showed extremely high levels of lead in the products. The state's Department of Toxic Substances Control ordered 11 retailers to remove over a dozen brands of jewelry after finding bracelets, rings, and … [Read more...]

Infants Exposed to BPA in Their Formula

Obviously, breastfed babies are happiest and healthiest; however, sometimes families have to use infant formulas to nourish their young ones. A new report issued by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) makes recommendations for feeding babies safely and avoiding Bisphenol-A … [Read more...]

Your Child and Biking

It might be the biggest cliche about Christmas for a kid: coming down the stairs on Christmas morning to find a shiny new bicycle. I can think of worse things to buy your kid than a mode of transportation that uses no fossil fuels. Biking is a lifelong activity that takes … [Read more...]

Buyers Beware: Recalled Toys Still on Shelves and Ebay

I like to browse Ebay for unique, homemade wooden toys and Waldorf dolls. Like Etsy, artisans use Ebay to sell their handy work and reach a broader audience. Recently, recalled toys have been showing up on this online auction marketplace. The plethora of recalled toys makes it … [Read more...]