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  • Health Benefits of Green Smoothies vs. Green Juices – Which One is Better for your Child?

    Health Benefits of Green Smoothies vs. Green Juices – Which One is Better for your Child?

    Green smoothies have been a staple of vegetarian, vegan, raw food, and even more mainstream diets for decades, yet their powers are continuously questioned. The difference between a green smoothie and a green juice is that a green smoothie contains all of the fiber of the fruits and greens being blended, while juicing fruits and [...]

    May 15, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • An All Natural Cough Syrup The Whole Family Can Trust

    An All Natural Cough Syrup The Whole Family Can Trust

    Winter time is always a tough time for the little ones with cold and cough season, but winter is definitely not the only time our children get a cough. Deciding whether to medicate them or not can be a hard choice for parents. Truthfully, most of the conventional cough syrups on the market I personally [...]

    May 6, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • Why Is There So Much Lead In Our Soil?

    Why Is There So Much Lead In Our Soil?

    Cleanup On Aisle Earth Lead is no ordinary health concern. Unlike some other heavy metals and toxins, lead doesn’t show any initial signs of poisoning and can be difficult to detect. Although lead poisoning is most common from household dust (homes built prior to 1978 often have lead paint and/or pipes), soil, water and even [...]

    April 29, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • Extended Breastfeeding Associated With Anemia And What You Can Do

    Extended Breastfeeding Associated With Anemia And What You Can Do

    The following article about breastfeeding and anemia is written by our greatly respected Expert Health Adviser, Dr. Randall Neustaedter, OMD. A study published in the journal Pediatrics found an association between prolonged breastfeeding and low iron levels in children. For every month of breastfeeding the risk of iron deficiency anemia increased by 5 percent. Children [...]

    April 22, 2013 | 1 Comment More
  • 4 Basic Tips That Can Keep Your Kids Healthy Into Their Adult Years

    4 Basic Tips That Can Keep Your Kids Healthy Into Their Adult Years

    Is Your Child at Risk for Obesity? Childhood obesity has become a topic of conversation and concern for more than a few years now.  In the past, childhood was predictably a time of good health and optimal energy and activity.  In recent years, this carefree time of life has taken a dangerous turn with sedentary [...]

    April 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • Ikea Kalpudding Baking Mold  Rated Unsafe

    Silicone Baking Mold Tested! How safe are they really? Not many are!

    Silicone baking molds are inexpensive, take up little space and do not require greasing. But what happens to the silicone when it is heated in the oven? Are we not only eating cakes, but also silicone? I like to find out what’s going on in my native Switzerland when it comes to Safer Alternatives, and [...]

    April 11, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • Non toxic Household, Nursery and Toy Cleaners.

    Are Your Cleaning Products Truly Eco and Safe? You Must Know This Before Buying Another Solution!

    We are very excited today to announce today’s Post Sponsor: CleanHappens! Did you know that manufacturers of cleaning products are not required to list all of the ingredients in their products?!  This can make it really hard to truly find safe alternative cleaning products. That’s why we are very excited to announce today’s Post Sponsor: [...]

    April 9, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • Whooping Cough Cases in Vaccinated Children Increasing. Is the Whooping Cough Vaccine Ineffective?

    Whooping Cough Cases in Vaccinated Children Increasing. Is the Whooping Cough Vaccine Ineffective?

    Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination continues to be a problem. Despite the ongoing campaigns for universal vaccination, the incidence of children with whooping cough has been increasing since the 1980’s. The large number of yearly cases of whooping cough cannot be explained by the number of parents opting out of vaccine requirements.  And it is common [...]

    April 4, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • Happy Easter! Why We Should Buy ONLY Fair Trade Easter Bunnies!

    Happy Easter! Why We Should Buy ONLY Fair Trade Easter Bunnies!

    While we enjoy the sweet taste of chocolate, the reality is strikingly different for African children. In 2001 consumers around the world were outraged to discover that child labor and slavery, trafficking, and other abuses existed on cocoa farms in the Ivory Coast, a country that produces nearly half the world’s cocoa. An avalanche of [...]

    March 28, 2013 | 0 Comments More
  • Dental Fillings: Mercury and/or BPA Exposure?

    Dental Fillings: Mercury and/or BPA Exposure?

    The following post is written by our SAFbaby Health Expert Adviser: Dr Murray Clarke, ND, D.Hom., L.Ac A recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, July 2012 has raised the awareness and concern about the release and exposure of  Bisphenol A ( BPA) from composite filling materials and dental sealants that are routinely being [...]

    March 27, 2013 | 0 Comments More

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This Healthy HABA Pulling Toy Won The Prestigious MACT Award! Find out why…

This Healthy HABA Pulling Toy Won The Prestigious MACT Award! Find out why…

In a world where our children’s toys are being recalled daily due to toxic components, there are also companies who offer NATURAL alternatives! These companies are blessing our children’s nurseries with non-toxic toys and surrounding them with beauty and sensory experiences that are healthy and consciously stimulating. HABA’s “pure nature” products are one of these [...]

February 7, 2013 | 0 Comments More
MACT Award Winning Eco-conscious Arts And Crafts Projects For Kids

MACT Award Winning Eco-conscious Arts And Crafts Projects For Kids

We can honestly say we have never seen a kid activity subscription quite like this one before! Green Kid Crafts has stolen the show and taken the prize for offering a product that is not only fun and engaging for our kids, but socially responsible for our planet too! “What is a kid activity subscription?” [...]

November 25, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Why Formamide-Free Labeled EVA Foam Puzzle Mats Are Not Really Formamide-Free

Why Formamide-Free Labeled EVA Foam Puzzle Mats Are Not Really Formamide-Free

We have received numerous messages from our readers asking us about safe EVA foam mats. Sorry for not having the time responding to each of you personally, that’s why we are posting this update today. A few weeks ago, I came across a  ‘Formamide-Free’ labeled Foam Mat packaged in PVC by Tatamiz in a store [...]

July 21, 2012 | 0 Comments More

Allergies

The Connection Between Diet and Behavior in Young Children

The Connection Between Diet and Behavior in Young Children

The following post comes from our SAFbaby Health Expert Karen Ranzi, M.A.. Register Karen’s newsletter for bimonthly recipes and family health tips today at Superhealthychildren.com. It has long been known that foods filled with sugar can cause children to become hyperactive, followed by a moody crash.  However, new research reveals that foods filled with dyes, [...]

March 20, 2013 | 3 Comments More
Creating Healthy Children Through Attachment Parenting and Raw Food

Creating Healthy Children Through Attachment Parenting and Raw Food

We feel so blessed and honored that we have a team of absolutely amazing professionals here at SAFbaby.com! Did you know that our panel of experts contribute posts for your well being and benefit, because they care that much about your children? Really, how beautiful is that? So, today we are overjoyed to share with [...]

November 8, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Healing Seborrheic Dermatitis Naturally with Food and Nutritional Supplements

Healing Seborrheic Dermatitis Naturally with Food and Nutritional Supplements

We wanted to know more about the root cause of seborrheic dermatitis, as more and more children are affected by it. We asked our health expert Karen Ranzi, M.A. for more insight on what could be the cause and ways to eliminate and/or improve the condition: Seborrheic dermatitis (also known as “seborrheic eczema”) is an [...]

October 3, 2012 | 2 Comments More

Fluoride

This Fluoride Free Toothpaste Tablet May Be The Safest Toothpaste Available For Children

This Fluoride Free Toothpaste Tablet May Be The Safest Toothpaste Available For Children

Honestly, sometimes it really is the simplest things that make the biggest differences. Like the way ChildLife has so exquisitely formulated a fluoride-free alternative to the traditional toothpaste. Ever since we began using this revolutionary product, ChildLife’s Tooth Tablets, our bathroom sink and counter tops have been toothpaste-streaked-free! Yipee! Ok, ok, if that one feature [...]

August 1, 2012 | 1 Comment More
Can We Heal and Prevent Tooth Decay Naturally with Food?

Can We Heal and Prevent Tooth Decay Naturally with Food?

It’s pretty amazing how our skin repairs itself after an injury. Do our teeth have the same ability? At our last dental check up with my 2 kids, I asked our dentist if a tooth decay can heal by itself. He looked at my like I was crazy (maybe my 5 year old daughter should [...]

February 27, 2012 | 5 Comments More
Children and Fluoride FAQ – A Must Read For Every Parent!

Children and Fluoride FAQ – A Must Read For Every Parent!

There is plenty of conversation happening these days on fluoride and the potential dangers/benefits of supplementing this into our children’s daily/dentist-visit routine.  With all that is being said, we really wanted to repost this amazing article about children and fluoride for you today.  Please make sure you read all the comments from past readers and [...]

September 2, 2011 | 9 Comments More

Vaccines

Whooping Cough Cases in Vaccinated Children Increasing. Is the Whooping Cough Vaccine Ineffective?

Whooping Cough Cases in Vaccinated Children Increasing. Is the Whooping Cough Vaccine Ineffective?

Whooping cough (pertussis) vaccination continues to be a problem. Despite the ongoing campaigns for universal vaccination, the incidence of children with whooping cough has been increasing since the 1980’s. The large number of yearly cases of whooping cough cannot be explained by the number of parents opting out of vaccine requirements.  And it is common [...]

April 4, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Should Recent Whooping Cough Cases Alarm Us?

Should Recent Whooping Cough Cases Alarm Us?

With the increase in Pertussis happening, we thought we would go to one of our experts for his point of view on this topic….. Once again whooping cough (or pertussis) is in the news. Dire warnings alert parents about epidemics and the dangers of whooping cough for small children. These reports are intended to provoke [...]

August 27, 2012 | 4 Comments More
The Latest Measles Outbreak Warning. Should We Be Scared?

The Latest Measles Outbreak Warning. Should We Be Scared?

You’ve probably heard about the latest headline news that a possible Measles outbreak could hit the US this year. USA Today reported a few weeks ago that the The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns folks that the Olympics, in London and the Euro 2012 soccer cup in Poland and Ukraine, will be [...]

April 6, 2012 | 1 Comment More

Physical Activity

4 Basic Tips That Can Keep Your Kids Healthy Into Their Adult Years

4 Basic Tips That Can Keep Your Kids Healthy Into Their Adult Years

Is Your Child at Risk for Obesity? Childhood obesity has become a topic of conversation and concern for more than a few years now.  In the past, childhood was predictably a time of good health and optimal energy and activity.  In recent years, this carefree time of life has taken a dangerous turn with sedentary [...]

April 16, 2013 | 0 Comments More
6 Healthy Habits For Families To Follow To Prevent Obesity

6 Healthy Habits For Families To Follow To Prevent Obesity

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over the last 30 years childhood obesity has doubled in children and tripled in teenagers.  In 2012, about a quarter of 2-5 year olds and one-third of school-age children (including adolescents) were overweight or obese in the U.S…and obesity rates are projected to continue to rise. [...]

February 27, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Fit & Healthy Children Live Happier Lives

Fit & Healthy Children Live Happier Lives

Doreen Bolhuis walks her talk! She is a leader in abolishing childhood obesity and brings passion, fun and immense knowledge to physical fitness for our kids. In August 2012 Doreen Bolhuis joined our team of Expert Health Advisers here on SAFbaby. What we appreciate most about her influential and motivating articles are that she offers [...]

February 1, 2013 | 1 Comment More

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Sponsored Post: Discrete and Modern Design Nursing Cover And Giveaway!

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FINALLY…the perfect nursing cover!   ‘Baby&Me’ by organicKidz is the first nursing cover to allow mom and baby to maintain constant eye contact and the only cover that won’t flop on baby! The addition of a second rim means baby can nurse without the cover rubbing against them, making for a more relaxing time with mom.  [...]

February 14, 2013 | 1 Comment More
Sponsored Post by Eco Nuts – Certified Organic, Eco-friendly and 100% Natural Laundry Detergent

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We are very excited today to announce today’s Post Sponsor: Eco Nuts® Sterilized Soap Nuts – Certified Organic and Eco-friendly Laundry Soap Eco Nuts® Laundry Soap is a perfect safe alternative to regular laundry detergent. It’s a 100% Natural, contains no dyes, added fragrance or harmful chemicals. Also, Eco Nuts is the only company that sterilizes [...]

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Other Recent Posts

Garlic Lemonade

SAFBABY’s Favorite Kitchen Remedies For The Common Cold

When my 2 kids catch a cold, I always use the following kitchen remedies to make them feel better…and they always do! Garlic is a great anti-viral food and a natural antibiotic. Unlike antibiotics, it doesn’t kill off the healthy bacteria. Garlic Lemonade: -Finely mince three cloves of fresh garlic and place them into a [...]

March 8, 2013 | 0 Comments More
6 Safe Alternatives to Cough Syrup

6 Safe Alternatives to Cough Syrup

During a cold, the lungs and bronchial tubes will sometimes become congested, causing difficulty breathing and a tight chest. My son frequently had croup as a young child, and since I don’t believe in suppressing a cough, I was determined to find a way to relieve him of these bouts of illness. I later learned [...]

February 20, 2013 | 0 Comments More
Eco-friendly Cupcake Cups Silicone-Free

A Guide to Non-toxic Baking: Free of Silicone, Non-stick Coating, Plastic and Aluminum

I have always loved to bake. Whether it’s baking mac n’ cheese, chicken, or desserts, I love how easy it is just to plop something into the oven and go about my business till the timer goes off! And, of course, more than just getting to enjoy the food, I love to share with family [...]

February 12, 2013 | 2 Comments More
Fast Food Unhealthy For Kids

8 Healthy Habits to Prevent Childhood Obesity

Last summer, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the state of Michigan (my home state) has the fifth-highest obesity rate at 31.3%.  The CDC also projected that 42% of adults nationally will be obese by 2030. What’s most alarming about that statistic? Our children will be adults in 2030 and will [...]

January 29, 2013 | 0 Comments More
How Foods Help Our Kids Thrive, The Articles You Don’t Want To Miss

How Foods Help Our Kids Thrive, The Articles You Don’t Want To Miss

Karen Ranzi, M.A. is a sought out expert in fresh, plant based food nutrition. In July, 2012 Karen joined our remarkable panel of Health Experts here on SAFbaby.com and it has been our delight sharing her knowledge with each of you. Karen has not only shared delectable recipes that are simple for mama to prepare, [...]

January 24, 2013 | 0 Comments More
10 Best Foods to Strengthen Children’s Eyesight

10 Best Foods to Strengthen Children’s Eyesight

When I was seven, in second grade, unable to read the blackboard, I used to strain my eyes continually by trying so hard to see the small words the teacher wrote. My mother took me to the ophthalmologist who prescribed glasses. Initially, I wore them only at school, but after a very short time, my [...]

January 17, 2013 | 0 Comments More
This Nationally Respected Naturopathic & Homeopathic Pediatrician Is Someone You Want To Follow

This Nationally Respected Naturopathic & Homeopathic Pediatrician Is Someone You Want To Follow

Dr. Murray Clarke, ND., D.Hom., L.Ac. offers a priceless contribution to our SAFbaby readers! We interviewed him for the very first time in November of 2008. Wow! And from that time connecting we started our deep appreciation and admiration for his knowledge and work in healing children globally with his offerings. Dr. Murray came aboard [...]

January 14, 2013 | 0 Comments More
What You Should Know Concerning Iron Intake For Your Children

What You Should Know Concerning Iron Intake For Your Children

The human body contains around 60 minerals, of which 21 minerals are considered “essential”. Each of these “essential” minerals are required in the right amount on a daily basis and each plays its own important part and role in the functioning and cohesion of our complete body and mind. When we look at all these [...]

January 7, 2013 | 0 Comments More

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