We spend a lot of time on our organic lawn. Not only does the green grass provide a psychological respite to the dry, hot summer, but it also provides our home with forest fire protection. In other more urban areas experiencing drought conditions, many people are seeking alternatives to a living lawn, such as astroturf. Whatever your families choice for a lawn (or not to have a lawn), the safety of this play surface for your children should be a concern. Pesticides and Herbicides in Lawn ... continue reading...
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George W. Bush: Hero who Protects Children from Lead
Bwah hah. Made you look. Okay, folks it's been 8 years of me apologizing. Really, I'm sorry about the whole W thing. We'll do better next time. In the interim, our President has signed a really important bill into law. Lead is now banned from children's toys. Can we all do a happy dance? Guess what? The bill also bans a chemical called phthalates that is widely used to make plastic products softer and more flexible. I am positively swooning. Then I did a little research and stood still. ... continue reading...
Congress Bans Phthalates from Toys & Child Care Products – It's About Freaking Time
When it seemed like other countries *cough* CANADA *cough* were leading the way in banning unsafe chemicals from toys and baby products, the US Congress finally joined the 21st Century and banned phthalates, with state bills being credited for leading the way. As my Cool Mom Picks co-founder Liz Gumbinner stated last year, 2007 was definitely the "Year of the Recall," as too many toys to count were taken down from shelves (well, at least they were supposed to be) due to high lead levels. But ... continue reading...
USA Made Toys: Lunastix Juggling Sticks From Down to Earth Toys
With the continuing onslaught of Chinese toy recalls, it is no wonder that parents are searching for toys made in the USA. Down to Earth Toys makes this search easy, considering over 90% of their natural and wooden toys are made in the United States! The company states: We feel that protecting your child, while also supporting America’s economy, are of utmost importance.We know that toys made in America are constructed with safe materials and built by fair labor practices. One of our family's ... continue reading...
The Eco-friendly Haba Blossom Stroller Chain Nurtures Infant Development
Now that Layla is six weeks old, I can see her becoming more aware of her surrounding. It's fascinating to watch her becoming fixated on colorful things around the room. One of her favorite things to gaze at is our blue and red floral curtain. And when she's in the stroller, she looks up at the hood but there's not much there to keep her interest, so I decided to buy her a stroller toy to keep her engaged and nurture her development. Looking around the Babys R Us, I became dismayed at the ... continue reading...
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