Recently I had the opportunity to chat with someone who works in the EPA’s Office of Children’s Health Protection. While our 4-years-olds bonded over toys on the floor of a church hall, we talked about vaccines, risks and benefits. The two objections that I have heard most frequently to children’s vaccines are the fear that […]
Bathe Your Children Less Often
Posted on August 22, 2013 Written by 24 Comments
It’s really nice karma when doing what’s best for the planet, for your children’s health and saving time & money, all align. It turns out that this is the case with bathing children, particularly infants. I’ve consulted with several pediatricians and dermatologists they agree, if your child isn’t actually dirty, it’s not necessary to bathe […]
Need Help Picking New Mattresses For Our Children
Posted on July 13, 2013 Written by 3 Comments
When we first bought our house we considered it our “starter house.” Something that was big enough for the 2 of us, and maybe a kid or two. We thought that by the time our kids were ready for school we would be buying for bigger house in a different school district. But times and […]
Myths and Truths About Breastfeeding Preemies in the NICU
Posted on March 22, 2013 Written by 1 Comment
Today I’m over at Intoxicated on Life writing about breastfeeding when babies are born early and are in the NICU. Moms who have had a baby that spent time in the Neo-natal Intensive Care Unit know that there are a lot of barriers to breastfeeding those babies. My twins were so early that they couldn’t […]
Breastfeeding Tips from Navigating the Booby Trap
Posted on March 18, 2013 Written by 1 Comment
Do you have questions about breastfeeding? Have you tried and had trouble? Are you debating if it is worth the trouble? Breastfeeding is the healthiest, cheapest and greenest way to feed a new baby. It is also the most convenient. Trisha at This Intoxicated Life feels so strongly about the topic that she has worked […]
Why Should You Cloth Diaper?
Posted on September 6, 2012 Written by 2 Comments
For a couple of years now I’ve been describing myself as a cloth diaper evangelist. I feel strongly that cloth diapers are better for the environment, better for your baby and you, and cheaper overall. If you know a few tricks, you can get started with cloth diapers for next to nothing. Sure you have […]
Raising Healthy Kids: Avoid BPA
Posted on March 16, 2012 Written by 8 Comments
Classic Glass Baby Bottle – BPA Free Update: The FDA is planning to decide whether or not to continue allowing food packaging that leaches BPA by March 31, 2012. There is no time to lose – the FDA has to hear from you before it makes its call. The government needs to know that Americans […]
Why Use Cloth Diapers? Change 3 Things Campaign
Posted on March 6, 2011 Written by 2 Comments
I use cloth diapers because they are good for the environment. I want to limit the amount of waste that I send to landfills and incinerators and I want to limit the amount of natural resources that are consumed for products that I just throw away. Some people use cloth diapers because of the health […]
Tip: Simple Water Saving Ideas
Posted on February 24, 2011 Written by 6 Comments
Here’s a very simple tip for saving water that I never did until it was pointed out to me: when filling the tub for a bath, close the drain before turning on the water. I find that most people adjust the water running out of the faucet to the temperature that they want it to […]
To Cloth Diaper or Not To Cloth Diaper?
Posted on January 26, 2010 Written by 17 Comments
We had a tough time deciding whether or not we would use cloth diapers. We thought they’d be expensive, that the laundry would be too much, that they’d smell or that I’d be grossed out by them, but through the debates, we kept coming back to the fact that they are just much better for […]
