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The Ultimate ‘Safe Alternative’ Holiday Gift Guide 2009 for Moms

The Ultimate ‘Safe Alternative’ Holiday Gift Guide 2009 for Moms

Alright mamas, we have happily made your man’s holiday shopping a little more stress free this season!  We have hand picked our most favorite eco-friendly, green, organic and natural products that any woman would LOVE to receive.  Not only is this Gift Guide ideal for moms, but you are certain to find something in here [...]

November 25, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Safe Gift Ideas From Our Approved Vendors With Coupon Codes

Safe Gift Ideas From Our Approved Vendors With Coupon Codes

We greatly admire all of the companies that you see highlighted on our Approved Vendor page through out the year.  Below are some great gift ideas from these respectable web-retailers that provide healthy and safe products free of dangerous toxins such as PVC, BPA, fire retardant chemicals and more. Not only are these gifts special, [...]

November 25, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Well-seasoned Cast Iron Cookware: A Safe Alternative to Teflon

Well-seasoned Cast Iron Cookware: A Safe Alternative to Teflon

Do you rely like most of us on Non-stick Teflon cookware? You probably know that they contain Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), which has  been linked to cancer, low birth weight and suppressed immune system in lab animals. It’s also been found in most American’s blood including newborns. We have tested a few safe alternative and PFOA-free [...]

November 16, 2009 | 2 Comments More
A Safe Shot Strategy for Parents Who Choose to Vaccinate

A Safe Shot Strategy for Parents Who Choose to Vaccinate

With all the controversy out there on the question “To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?” it is nice to know a few things a parent can do to boost their children’s immune system before and after a shot if they do decide to vaccinate their child. With permission we share this article by Dr. Lauren [...]

October 11, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Does Wifi And Cell Phone Exposure Damage Our Children’s Brains/Reproductive Organs?

Does Wifi And Cell Phone Exposure Damage Our Children’s Brains/Reproductive Organs?

Our last post cautioned the dangers of cell phone radiation for our children. This post we bring to you an influential interview with Lloyd Morgan. He was author of two legislative Acts concerning brain tumors.  One in California (passed into law in 2000), and the other in the US Congress (passed into law in 2002). [...]

October 8, 2009 | 5 Comments More
Keep Cell Phones Away From Your Children

Keep Cell Phones Away From Your Children

The concerns regarding cell phone usage in relation to brain tumors/cancers is an on-going controversy.  But when it comes to cell phone health risks for our children, SAFbaby is leaning on the side of extreme caution for many scientific reasons that we will begin talking about here. If you google “Cell Phone Health Risks in [...]

October 4, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Food Inc.: E. Coli On The Rise –  A Threath To Our Children

Food Inc.: E. Coli On The Rise – A Threath To Our Children

This documentary, in an impeccable way, lifts from us a deliberate vail between our food and where it comes from. There is such an important message brought to us here from Magnolia Pictures.  We hope that each and everyone of you gets a chance to see this documentary when it becomes available to purchase through [...]

September 22, 2009 | 4 Comments More
Eco-friendy And 100% Sustainable Infant Shoes by Simple Shoes

Eco-friendy And 100% Sustainable Infant Shoes by Simple Shoes

These earth-friendly shoes are not only 100% adorable, they are also completely free of toxic chemicals such as toxic glues, dyes and plastics (which are readily found in many shoes.) Come on now, shoes (infant shoes none the less) should not be filled with all that hazardous and harmful additives.  Infant shoes should simply be [...]

September 10, 2009 | 0 Comments More
SIGG Bottles and BPA: Exchange Your SIGG Bottle For A BPA-free Lining

SIGG Bottles and BPA: Exchange Your SIGG Bottle For A BPA-free Lining

It seems that a conscious parent can try their best to keep their children unexposed from toxic additives, such as BPA, but the alarming facts are that we keep hearing about these toxins creeping into vessels we are being lead to believe are safe. We both were big fans of SIGG bottles and thought they [...]

September 5, 2009 | 2 Comments More
Eliminating Pesticides And Their Magnified Dangers In Our Children

Eliminating Pesticides And Their Magnified Dangers In Our Children

“No need to panic if it’s organic.”  A catchy phrase, yeah?  Well, we are meant to believe hype such as “we couldn’t feed the world population without pesticides” and more, but we are happy to bring you truth on this topic today! Our exclusive interview with Kristin Schafer, from Pesticide Action Network, really shines the [...]

August 19, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Toxic Hormone Disrupting Chemical BPA in Canned Food and Drinks

Toxic Hormone Disrupting Chemical BPA in Canned Food and Drinks

Bisphenol-A (BPA) has gotten a lot of coverage lately in the press, mostly about plastic baby bottles and sippy cups. Unfortunately, there are still no government safety standards nationwide, limiting the amount of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in packaged foods NOT targeted for children. Starting January 1st, 2010, Minnesota is the first state banning the presence of [...]

July 21, 2009 | 2 Comments More
An Alternative to Antibiotics for Children’s Ear Infections

An Alternative to Antibiotics for Children’s Ear Infections

Ear infections are very common in children and babies and the common solution for many western doctors is a good dose of antibiotics and over the counter pain medication such as Tylenol. Unfortunately, repeatedly using antibiotics is not an ideal solution for our children. They are likely to build up an immunity to this medication, [...]

July 13, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Encourage a Greener Daycare and Preschool!

Encourage a Greener Daycare and Preschool!

We worry about exposing our kids to numerous chemicals in our homes but what about daycare and preschool? Most daycares and preschools have PVC sleeping mats, use toxic chemical cleaning products, pesticides and most toys are made of PVC plastics. For special events, does your preschool encourage good eating habits with nutritional treats or snacks? [...]

July 1, 2009 | 6 Comments More
Find Out What Pesticides Are on Your Food With This Great New Tool!

Find Out What Pesticides Are on Your Food With This Great New Tool!

We know pesticides are in the foods we eat, and in our drinking water too.  But do you know just how much, what kinds and which pesticides are the most hazardous to your child’s health?  Now you can! A new tool from the nonprofit group Pesticide Action Network sheds new science-driven light on the invisible [...]

June 26, 2009 | 1 Comment More
US Children’s Daily Intake of Steroids, Growth Hormones and Antibiotics

US Children’s Daily Intake of Steroids, Growth Hormones and Antibiotics

Our exclusive interview with Ryan Zinn, from the Organic Consumer Association, answers some important question EVERY parent should know about regarding additives in the meat and dairy products we may feed our families. This interview shows the importance in spending the extra dollars to buy organic meat, poultry and fish if you do consume these [...]

June 22, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Baby Carriers Can Contain Toxic Fire Retardants, Dyes and Formaldehyde

Baby Carriers Can Contain Toxic Fire Retardants, Dyes and Formaldehyde

…that’s why we wanted to review a totally natural, non-toxic AND beautiful baby wearing sling.    New Native is a comfortable and easy-to-wear baby carrier, that is free of harmful additives! You won’t find a label on baby carriers indicating they contain toxic fire retardants, formaldehyde or harmful dyes. These aren’t things any parent wants near [...]

May 29, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Luxuriously Dreamy: Organic Cotton Crib Bedding by Coyuchi

Luxuriously Dreamy: Organic Cotton Crib Bedding by Coyuchi

Coyuchi’s certified organic cotton crib sheets and blankets are THE softest you’ll find!  They are made from 100% certified organic fair trade cotton, and grown “by hand” on family farms in India. My 2 1/2 year old, who is still happily sleeping in her crib, seriously favors this brand of organic bedding. She tells me [...]

May 28, 2009 | 0 Comments More
Is Crystalline Silica and Asbestos in Play Sand Harmful?

Is Crystalline Silica and Asbestos in Play Sand Harmful?

My little girl broke out in hives on 3 different occasions after playing for quite some time in the sandbox of our local park. So, after a little research, I found out that sandbox sand may contain asbestos and other harmful particles. My research brought up many questions AND concerns, so SafBaby went right to [...]

May 26, 2009 | 3 Comments More
Go Green With These Economical Organic One Size Cloth Diapers/Wipes

Go Green With These Economical Organic One Size Cloth Diapers/Wipes

There is really no excuse decent enough not to go cloth these days. Instead of dumping billions of diapers in landfills which take hundreds of years to decompose, it’s time to be part of the solution and choose an eco-friendly diaper! Because of these challenging economic times, we wanted to test an more economical cloth [...]

May 23, 2009 | 3 Comments More
Eco-friendly Leather Shoes With Natural Rubber Soles and High Standards

Eco-friendly Leather Shoes With Natural Rubber Soles and High Standards

This is premium footwear for babies and kids!  As soon as you get a pair of these conscious shoes in your hand you will melt too.  So soft to the touch, yet sturdy and crafted to perfection. Bobux’s® (a New Zealand based company) eco-friendly, soft soled leather shoes are amazing!  I wish I could fit [...]

May 13, 2009 | 0 Comments More

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