Phthalates are a common industrial chemical used in PVC plastics, solvents, and synthetic fragrances. They’ve been around since the 1930’s, and now they’re pretty ubiquitous; when they tested 289 people in 2000, the CDC found phthalates in all of the subjects’ blood at surprisingly high levels.
Organic cotton is beautifully soft, beautifully breathable, beautiful for the planet and now it’s beautiful to look at! No flour sack color here. Check out these brightly colored onsies made from 100% Skal-certified organic cotton! Made from Non-toxic azo-free dyes, these silky soft onsies have an envelope neckline, durable double-stitched bottom hem and three nickel-free snaps. The best part of purchasing one of these fairly traded treats is that a portion goes to support the 1% for the Planet biodiversity conservation program in Navdanya, north India, where the product is made. It doesn’t get more beautiful than that! Order your own at Lavish and Lime.
It’s not fair! All Little Owl wants is to go to bed at a reasonable hour, like his friends do. But no … Mama and Papa say little owls have to stay up late and play. So Little Owl spends all night jumping on his bed, playing on the jungle gym, and doing tricks on his skateboard—but he’s hooting mad about it!
THE CARE AND FEEDING OF SUPER NANNY – Once you have her…how to keep her.
For every employer having great employees is good, having great, happy employee is even better.
If you have a nanny…you are an employer. Keeping your nanny happy often translates quite simply into
Bisphenol A (BPA) has been in the news a lot these days. But is it really a health risk? According to leading scientists we should be worried.
Leave it to Robeez to come up with yet another winner for your wee ones feet. The Weekend Collection comes in a kaleidoscope of colors with a new shape that is sure to please those of you with a passion for baby fashion.
During the time changes that happen twice a year – children’s sleeping patterns often get thrown off – here are some tips to help with the springtime changes when the clocks go forward by one hour. This article is written based on a baby or child who goes to bed at 7pm and wakes at 7am.
APPROACH 1) – Cold turkey
- On the evening of the time change – put your baby/child to bed at the normal time (7pm) and before you go to bed move all of your clocks forward by one hour.
On the route to discovering better balance in your life, one of the key indicators of your success will be your ability to become more self-content.
One way to develop a strong sense of self-contentment is to give yourself the gift of self-appreciation. Offer yourself the same respect and kindness you give to others you care deeply for.
Life Before Birth: Physical Development and Characteristics of Your Unborn Baby
BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre
Whether you are a first time mom with questions about feeding your baby or a seasoned veteran, read on to learn more about organic baby food and the benefits for your baby and the environment.
Head nutritionist for Sweetpea Baby Food, well-known author and mom, Dr. Joey Shulman has compiled the Top 10 Reasons to Feed Your Baby Organic.
Top 10 Reasons to Feed Your Baby Organic
1. Reduces your infant’s exposure to harmful herbicides and pesticides
2. Protects your child’s developing immune system
3. Improves the quality of your baby’s nutrition
4. Provides your baby with better tasting food
5. Helps protect your baby against the onset of future illness
6. Reduces the amount of harmful residue found in the meat your baby eats
7. Decreases soil erosion, thereby enhancing the nutrients in your baby’s food
8. Organic certification is strictly monitored to ensure your baby is receiving the highest standard of food
9. Protection of future waters through use of natural ingredients in the soil
10. Protects the environment for the next generation
Reprinted with permission from Sweetpea Baby Food www.sweetpeababyfood.com