This article posted on CNN absolutely infuriates me. The story is a warning about a nipple cream, Mommy's Bliss Nipple Cream (a "natural" cream that is lanolin free and made with shea butter and calendula), which is SUPPOSED to sooth cracked and sore nipples. Instead, it causes … [Read more...]
Painless Ways to "Go" Organic
One of my closest friends (and fellow mom) is not exactly "green". She tends to skew towards the tested and reliable brands and not towards the "fad" of baby organic products. I recently persuaded her to try a few organic products and, low and behold, she has been very pleased … [Read more...]
Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey's Green Childhood Vaccines: Oxymoron or a Possibilty?
Many parents are concerned about the safety of childhood vaccines, and my attention was caught by Mothering's action alert about "Green Vaccines". What the heck is a green vaccine? It sounds like an oxymoron to me. Jenny McCarthy, spokesperson for Talk About Curing Autism … [Read more...]
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...]
Healthy First Birthday Cake
Parents are often looking for a healthy alternative to the standard, sugary, preservative-filled birthday cake for their baby’s introduction to the wonderful traditions of birthdays. We’ve heard from parents looking for ways to buy an egg-free cake, to those seeking recipes for … [Read more...]