Sara Snow, green advocate and new mama, appalled by all the toxic flame retardants found in baby products, recently started a Change.org petition asking Graco to eliminate chemical flame retardants in
Preschool boy on dental prevention examination – Shutterstock Bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked to yet another health problem. New research shows that kids who get tooth fillings made with BPA are
Whether you’re at the beach or taking a hike with your kids, for all of summer’s fun, there are a plethora of pesky insects to go with it. If you want to prevent bug bites, traditional bug
With sunny days on the way and the promise of spectacular beach getaways on the horizon, the last thing you need to worry about is how the poor water quality at your favorite beach may harm your family.
Need another reason to avoid antibacterial soaps and other antibacterial products? According to new research from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, exposure to some very common antibacterial chemicals
In an effort to address concerns about the role kids entertainment plays in the growing childhood obesity epidemic, Walt Disney Company announced new healthier standards regarding food advertising on
Campbell’s Soup was just one of many canned food companies to come under attack last year due to higher than average bisphenol A (BPA) amounts found in their soup cans. Thus, you can imagine our
Exmobaby is an unusual next generation “smart garment” line of apparel for babies and newborns. Seemingly just another baby outfit choice, each piece of Exmobaby clothing contains a high-tech secret
Nearly 1 in 5 children in the U.S. will receive emergency food assistance this year and nearly 3 million of them are under the age of 5. That’s why David Arquette, Plum Organics, Dr. Alan Greene,
Hospital waiting rooms are arguably some of the most depressing spaces on the planet — with regard to both their design aesthetic and the fact that most people in this setting are on pins and
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg makes new enemies with his announcement to champion a bill that would ban the sale of sugary drinks larger than 16 ounces at most restaurants, cinemas and street
Summertime, and the livin’s easy — until it comes time to choose a safe sunscreen for your little one, and slather it on his wriggly body from head to toe. We may not be able to help with
Childs lunch – Image from Shutterstock The last thing your kid’s PB&J needs are flame retardants. Really, has a PB&J at your house ever burst into flames? However, new research published
A new study conducted at Karlstad University in Sweden reiterates that PVC flooring materials can cause some major health concerns for babies. Phthalates, substances suspected of causing asthma, allergies
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