Healthy Child Healthy World is Looking for a "Mom on a Mission"

Do you know a mom that is working hard to "create healthier environments for children and families"? If so, Healthy Child Healthy World would like to honor her! Take Part explains: Our wonderful friends at Healthy Child Healthy World announced their first ever search for a “Mom … [Read more...]

CDC Urges Pregnant Women to Get Swine Flu Vaccine

Wednesday, NPR reported that the CDC is strongly recommending that pregnant women get the new swine flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available, as they are one of the high-risk groups for the illness. Of the 45 initial deaths from H1N1 (between April 15 and June 16), 6 were … [Read more...]

Organic Baby Slings for Green Babywearing

So you've decided to try babywearing -- perhaps you've read the Babywearing 101 series, or Baby Essentials That Aren't, here at Eco Child's Play. As a green-minded parent, you may now be wondering what options exist for slings and carriers made of organic and eco-friendly … [Read more...]

Sustainable Baby Showers: Start Baby off Right

Who doesn't love a baby? I've never once felt that obligatory, "Ugh, I have to go to this baby shower but I don't want to" that I often feel with other social events. There is something about walking through the baby section that brings out the mushy gushy in me. I could spend … [Read more...]

Organic Kidz Stainless Baby Bottles

Even as a fulltime breastfeeder, I would have been tempted to have one of these adorable, functional, and safe baby bottles tucked into my cupboard. I'm a big fan of stainless water vessels (every member of our family has their own Klean Kanteen), so it seems a natural addition … [Read more...]