Safe Alternatives for Baby and Child

Although it’s just a temporary solution and not THE solution, my husband and I decided to cut down on fossil fuel usage by driving a fuel-efficient hybrid car . We also wanted to set a great example to our daughter by caring about the environment and her future. After reading reviews and test-driving a few hybrids, we decided to purchase a Toyota Prius.

I had to write this review because so many parents asked us, if it’s spacious enough for our family. And once I showed them how much room there was, they were usually very impressed. Read the rest of this entry »

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HealthyCar.org has just released the 2nd annual consumer guide to toxic chemicals in cars (and child, baby, and infant car seats), complete with the newest test results for over 200 of the most popular 2008 and 2009 model vehicles and over 60 child car seats.

As an added bonus, this year’s rankings are cross-referenced with fuel economy figures, allowing consumers to find both healthy and fuel-efficient vehicles.

This is great information for parents! We spend so much accumulated time in vehicles with our children, and many cars release toxins that are linked to birth defects, cancer, and learning disabilities. The videos below wonderfully show what toxins hide where, how they affect our health, and what you can do to find the healthiest car in the future. Read the rest of this entry »