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Crib Roundup

Sunday, February 5th, 2012

Baby on the way?

The following companies make non-toxic, hardwood cribs and sleep systems and offer organic mattresses. Made in the U.S., as noted below.

Giggle – its Better Basics convertible Harper Crib is made of solid birch (with plywood ends) and treated with non-toxic, natural finishes. Complete with a mattress, under a $1,000.

Green Cradle – its natural solid wood cribs are made from wood harvested from sustainable U.S. forests. Cribs (and mattresses, sold separately) are made in the U.S., free of all toxins. Priced $845 – 1,145.

Oeuf NYC sells collections of cribs and toddler beds made of solid wood combined with plywood, with all non-toxic finishes. Made in Bolivia and Latvia, cribs start at $590.

Stokke – its Sleepi crib system, made of non-toxic beech wood, is a complete sleeping system perfect for parents who want a stylish sleeping system with longevity (the bassinet converts into a crib, the crib converts into a toddler bed and the toddler bed into a junior bed – additional parts needed). System starting at $950.

Category Updates for Healthy Baby!

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012

Check out the Baby Bottle, Pacifiers, Dishes, and Sippy Cups pages for new companies and links!
BPA and phthalate-free products – naturally.

Eco-Luxurious Gifts – Part II

Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

So, my daughter asked for a doll house for Christmas – and this is what I am hoping to buy for her. It’s on sale right now for $279, with free shipping. Brinca Dada’s Edward House is made of eco-friendly wood, with non-toxic and lead-free paints. I am ready to move in!

And this is what I bought her last year – a selection of books and floor puzzles from Green Start. Products in the company’s earth-friendly series are made from 98% post-consumer recycled materials and are printed with eco-friendly ink. Each hardcover book’s simple, non-fiction content inspires kids to love and respect the natural world. The book + game sets: numbers in nature sells for $9.99 and it’s worth every penny.

And this is what she is wearing now – and your child can do the same. If you have a baby learning to walk or a toddler running around endlessly, this is the perfect gift. Sticky Socks, cute eco-friendly grip socks made of organic cotton, on sale now for just $6.99! Let me know what you think of them – this is my product!

Blog Giweaway – Just A Few Hours Away

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Blog Giweaway! A Free (and BPA-free) drinking cup for your toddler….
Giveaway Starts tomorrow (10/14) so don’t forget to check back soon!

How Much Arsenic Do You Want to Give Your Child?

Friday, September 16th, 2011

Dr. Oz ruffled some feathers this week when he released the results of his independent study into the level of arsenic found in apple juice for sale in the US.

Although kids love and drink a lot of apple juice, such consumption is not its only use. Apple juice is often added to cakes an other sweet snacks, as well as cereals and other processed foods as a sweetener instead of sugar.

While the US EPA regulates the amount of arsenic in our drinking water (it should not exceed 10 parts per billion), the US FDA does not regulate the amount of arsenic in fruit juices. Arsenic is a potent poison and even smaller concentrations (as much as 150 parts per billion) are suspected of causing of cancer. Further, arsenic poisoning through pesticide use and ground water is a significant problem in many countries, some of which may be selling to US apple juice producers apples grown under such conditions.

The results of Dr. Oz’s research are below and and a link to his site is here.

Minute Maid Apple Juice
Lowest Sample for Arsenic: 2 parts per billion
Highest Sample for Arsenic: 3 parts per billion

Apple and Eve Apple Juice
Lowest Sample for Arsenic: 3 parts per billion
Highest Sample for Arsenic: 11 parts per billion

Mott’s
Lowest Sample for Arsenic: 4 parts per billion
Highest Sample for Arsenic: 16 parts per billion

Juicy Juice
Lowest Sample for Arsenic: 2 parts per billion
Highest Sample for Arsenic: 22 parts per billion

Gerber
Lowest Sample for Arsenic: 3 parts per billion
Highest Sample for Arsenic: 36 parts per billion

Note how most of them exceed the 10 parts per billion allowed in our drinking water…




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