BPA, Flame Retardants & Toxic Jewelry

by Rachel Lincoln Sarnoff Executive Director/CEO Healthy Child Healthy World So many news stories that relate to children’s environmental health, it’s hard to keep up! The FDA Rejects BPA Ban in Packaging Late in the day last Friday, the Food and Drug Administration … [Read more...]

One More Reason to Go Outside: “ONE PERSON ADDS 37 MILLION BACTERIA TO A ROOM”

We live in a society where we fear bacteria, and somewhat rightly so. There are some nasty, antibiotic resistant strains out there. This fear causes people to use antibacterial products, like soaps and hand sanitizers, that actually contribute to the problem. They don't make … [Read more...]

NY Times Blames Co-Sleeping for SIDS with NO Mention of Flame Retardants in Crib Mattresses

I am a co-sleeping advocate! It was the right decision for my family. When practiced safely, it is the most natural sleep solution and nurturing thing you can do for your children. Unfortunately, the media loves to attack co-sleeping as a risk factor for SIDS without … [Read more...]

Toxic Toys: What is that New Plastic Barbie Smell?

It's always interesting to look at what keywords readers use to find us. Recently, readers were searching for the answer to the question: What is that New Plastic Barbie Smell? Off the top of my head, I don't know. I haven't been around new Barbie in almost a decade, but my … [Read more...]

Fluoride-Free, Eco-Cert Melvita Toothpaste for Children with Xylitol and Echinacea

It is not often you see a company disclose exactly the percentages of natural and organic ingredients, and when they do, it makes my job as a review much easier. Melvita is such a company that adheres to EcoCert's strict standards for cosmetics: The basic principles of the … [Read more...]