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As parents, you need to be aware of the very serious health risks of using tap water to make baby formula, or as drinking water, or even for bathing your child. We all know our water supplies have been contaminated for years, but the governmental regulating bodies like the Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration have, in the past, consistently declared that low levels of these contaminants pose little threat to us.

For years anyone who dare question the safety of amalgam fillings had been labeled a quack. Both the American Dental Association and the Food & Drug Administration insisted that dental amalgam fillings containing mercury were absolutely safe. However, this July, the FDA recanted on its previous statements and admitted the toxicity of the ubiquitous dental fillings.

With all the talk about toxins and chemicals in baby products lately, more and more parents are looking for products that are healthier and safer for their children. But parents who aren’t careful can get duped into buying products that, despite marketing claims, are anything but natural.  Many popular brand name products use marketing terms and advertising that imply an “natural” product, but are they really safer?

Misinformation abounds on the topic of breastfeeding. While many people quit for their own personal reasons, others wean prematurely and unnecessarily. Here are some reasons:

As a mother of a little girl, I know that when it comes to your child and pain or illness, there is an overwhelming urge to “do something” to relieve their suffering. As ear infections become more and more pervasive among children, so does the concern over antibiotic resistance. Here are 5 reasons NOT to use antibiotics when your child gets an ear infection.

Babies stink. Having a baby can bring a lot of fun and joy, but every one I’ve ever met has also brought with it some unpleasant smells. When the nursery gets stinky and the diaper pail is full, it can be tempting to whip out some air freshener, room fragrance or scented candles to cover up the stink. However, new research is confirming previous indictments of these common household products.  A press release from the National Resources Defense Council raised serious concerns about toxic chemicals used in these products.

If you’re like myself, you probably think that ingesting less chemicals and pesticides seems like a good idea. But many corporations use clever words and phrases to make their products sounds more chemical-free than they really are. Terms like ‘natural’ and ‘all natural’ are frequently used, but are those products really natural?

When you’re going to have a baby, or just had a baby, it’s instinctive to become fiercely protective. Newborn babies’ immune systems are just developing, and all parents want to avoid germs, illness and disease. In an effort to help protect against germs and bacteria many parents turn to popular ‘antibacterial’ products. But some may wonder if these products are really as safe and effective as they claim.

Now that the green movement has gained some momentum, many families who are expecting a baby may be wondering how they can make healthier household choices before their baby comes. Here are 3 easy changes you can make to go green for your baby, and create a safer environment for her and the rest of your family!

There are many things to consider when purchasing furniture for your new baby’s nursery. While many people might think a green nursery is out of their price range, there are many green options available that don’t cost a lot.

Marketers prey on unsuspecting parents, compelling them to buy all sorts of unnecessary junk for babies. Here's a list of things you probably won't need to buy....

 

For hundreds of thousands of years before the advent of the epidural and pharmaceutical pain products, women gave birth naturally and without the use of medications or interventions. Yet for modern women, the thought of giving birth without an epidural can be a frightening concept, no matter how much a woman desires natural childbirth. A lot of information out there seems to claim that if you just think happy thoughts and believe childbirth doesn’t have to be painful…it won’t be.

Especially in the winter and hot summer, when houses are shut tight with indoor air circulating and recirculating, the air in our houses can become very polluted from our toxic household products, off-gassing of flame retardants from electronic products, and from the chemicals in new carpets, traditional paint and building materials, and from the foam and pressed wood used to make a lot of modern furniture.

Since 1973 U.S. laws have forced mattress manufacturers to treat their mattresses with fire-retardant chemicals. The most common of these chemicals, polybrominated difphenyl ethers (PBDE’s) are linked to significant health risks including immunodeficiency disorders, cancer, and endocrine disruption.

For years, families have been using chlorine bleach to clean their house, disinfect surfaces and brighten laundry. But many of us are coming to realize that bleach isn’t as safe as we thought it was.