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Drugs in Tap Water

I was standing at the refrigerator door, pouring filtered water into my son’s sippy cup when a terrifying news story from a few weeks ago flashed through my head: "Pharmaceuticals Found in Tap Water" the headlines had screamed. According to the AP report: trace concentrations of … [Read more...]

The gDiapers Solves the Poopy Diaper Conundrum, Or Does It?

Although, initially I had opted for Organic Cloth Diapers; plans changed when I realized that I would have to wash them daily. Since I do not own a washer or a dryer; this posed a problem. I was still resistant to the idea of disposables, (after the umbilical cord came off that … [Read more...]

Talking About ZZZZs- How Many Hours Of Sleep Does My Child Need?

Surrounded as I am by moms concerned about their children, their planet and their lifestyle, it often amazes me how little concern is shown for sleep. Sales of organic food clothing and household cleaners are rising as parents become more and more aware of the hazards of … [Read more...]

The Eco-friendly Stroller From Baby Planet Supports Animal Conservation

Anyone who's a parent or going to be parents know the utmost importance of a stroller. When parents are willing to shell out a thousand dollar for a Bugaboo or even a couple hundred to tote their precious cargo; it's just a lucrative and booming business. So it's like breath of … [Read more...]

77% of New Mothers in the US Breastfeed

US Statistics on Breastfeeding Astonishingly, 77 percent of mothers in the US breastfeed their newborn babies. I would have suspected the number was far lower, due to the intolerance of public breastfeeding that still exists in some parts of the country, and I am partially … [Read more...]