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What are Fire Retardants and are they really harmful to pregnant women and children?

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Jennifer Hankey

You may or may not have heard about the dangers of flame-retardants in everyday items as of late. So what is the big deal with them and why should we care? We want to have our houses safer by having … Continue reading →

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The Search for a Less Toxic Car Seat-Part 6-Chicco

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Jennifer Hankey

So we are onto our next company to find out how safe their seats are when it comes to chemicals-Chicco! We started with Healthycars.org and they have not tested Chicco seats at this point, so we are excited to see … Continue reading →

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The Search for a Less Toxic Car Seat-Part 5-Sunshine Kids

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Jennifer Hankey

We were alerted by the results at Healthycars.org to check out a company called Sunshine Kids car seats. The ranked as some of the best of the bunch for toxicity levels on the Healthy Cars website. In fact, out of … Continue reading →

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The Search for a Less Toxic Car Seat-Part 2-Britax

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Jennifer Hankey

So for part 2 of the less toxic car seat search we are talking to Britax. After several weeks of sending emails that were ignored and placing phone calls and being told they would have to send me an email, … Continue reading →

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AAP Urges Regulation on Chemicals. They are Damaging Fertility, Pregnant Women and Children

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Jennifer Hankey

Finally pediatricians are getting on board and making a statement about the dangers of chemicals to pregnant women and children! The AAP has called for an overhaul of the chemical regulation in our country. While European countries, Canada and other … Continue reading →

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Become An “On-The-Go Greenie” By Following These 3 Straightforward Steps

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Elizah Leigh

While walking briskly from the parking lot to the main entrance of your favorite supermarket, you spot a squashed plastic soda bottle right in your line of sight. Based on its weather-tattered label and asphalt-stained appearance, it’s clearly been ignored … Continue reading →

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Homemade Baby Food 101: It’s Easier Than You Think To Nourish Your Child Naturally!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Elizah Leigh

Tiny little infant mouths with nary a tooth in sight. Hmmm…that presents a bit of a problem, doesn’t it? Somewhere along the evolutionary scale (apparently wayyy wayyyyy back), Mother Nature recognized that in order for various newborn species to survive, … Continue reading →

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Are Growth Charts Made for Breastfed Babies? Who Really Makes Those Growth Charts?

Posted on April 10, 2011 by Jennifer Hankey

So, we went to the pediatrician’s office today and we were yet again reminded about the power of the big companies at work. The formula companies are constantly marketing to moms as well as hospitals and doctors. They give out … Continue reading →

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The Search for A Less Toxic Car Seat-Part 1- GRACO

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jennifer Hankey

So the time is coming for us to graduate to a big girl car seat and with that comes the inevitable never-ending search for a non-toxic car seat. Standard car seats are absolutely COATED with toxic fire retardants that create … Continue reading →

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The Continuum Concept-Redefining Prenatal Life

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Stephanie Mines PHD

On March 15, 2011 Jean Liedloff, author of The Continuum Concept, died at the age of 85. If you have not read this book I recommend that you immediately find a copy. No one should proceed into parenthood without reading The Continuum … Continue reading →

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