Personal Lubricants for Parents – Tis the season for making babies

If you've often wondered why there are so darn many September and October babies in your kids' classes, it's because the winter, particularly the holiday season, is prime baby making time. With no reason to go outside in the miserable cold, and lots of holiday parties with some … [Read more...]

Breastfeeding Cuts Asthma Risk for Babies

A new study finds that children who are breastfed are less likely to develop asthma, respiratory issues, or eczema. “Breastfed children showed lower prevalence rates of asthma, rhinitis and eczema, and the effect of breast feeding was more evident in boys than girls. Asthma and … [Read more...]

Mylicon Recall: Popular Gas Relief Product May Contain Metal

Tell a friend, tell a neighbor, tell everyone you know. Johnson and Johnson has issued a recall of their very popular Gas Relief drops. About 12,000 units of Mylicon drops to relieve gas for infants were recalled Monday because some bottles could include pieces of metal. Yes, … [Read more...]

Nursing Mothers Pass Toxins to Babies Through Breastfeeding, But Still Best for Babies

Breast milk is the best food for babies. Or is it? Nursing your baby has numerous benefits, including decreased risks for allergies, diabetes, cancer, infections, and arthritis. Colostrum, which comes in before the milk does, is the first food a newborn gets, and it passes on … [Read more...]

Being Green in a Tight Economy: Part II

The second part in our series on being green when budgets get smaller. Eating healthy (naturally, organically) is a huge part of being green. Purchasing and preparing foods for your family that are organically grown and free of artificial additives is vitally important to the … [Read more...]