Safe Alternatives for Baby and Child

The fluoride controversy makes us wonder who truly benefits from pouring this hazardous waste into our drinking supply!

Living in one of those states which has plenty of fluoride in our water, we feel the frustration of being “medicated” without our consent, and felt this to be a great topic. Especially since over fluoridating our babies and toddlers can lead to unnecessary health concerns and/or dangers.

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Sandra loves modern design. So, I think it is classic that her little girl loves this BPA-Free Safe Sippy more than any other. So much so that she now refuses to drink out of any other sippy cup. This sippy is also certified to be free of not only BPA, but also of phthalates and DEHA.

The Safe Sippy is made of stainless steel and is designed beautifully modern. The look is refreshingly unique and their newest design is now available.

If you don’t want your little one having the same old sippy as the rest of the room, you must check this out! Read the rest of this entry »

They sure are! Especially when it comes to meat, fish and dairy products. Organic, certified-organic, GMO-Free, cage-free, free-range, fair trade and even more labels can be confusing and misleading to consumers.

After not knowing what many of these meant ourselves, SafBaby did some research to find out. What we learned was definitely interesting, so we wanted to share it with you.

It’s not surprising to see the matter in which some labels are used, simply to attract uninformed consumers. For example, “cage-free” doesn’t depict  what you imagine in your head it should mean.

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After participating in on a Q&A hosted by the Environmental Working Group , SafBaby is happy to bring you a little more insight on the dangers of “anti-bacterial” products . The questions were answered by Staff Scientist Rebecca Sutton, who also holds a Ph.D in Environmental Chemistry.

Anti-bacterial agents are most commonly, but far from exclusively, found in hand soaps. “But isn’t that a good thing,” one may question? I mean, who wants harmful bacteria hiding on our children and baby’s hands anyway? Isn’t this the best option in hand soap for my family to keep germs at bay? The following insight may surprise you, even if you thought you knew all the answers. Read the rest of this entry »

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It has been such a pleasure having a small garden, to share with my little girl, the gifts of LIFE. She loves picking her own strawberries and delights in all the colors of each flower.

We use organic potting soil, and also purchased organic veggie starts and herbs. I was surprised at how rewarding it can be to have your own, little organic garden .

When planting sunflowers with her daddy she giggled about the worm in the dirt. Each day we go out and say, “hello sunflower,” and “good morning flowers,” to her new planted friend. Read the rest of this entry »

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When I left the hospital after having my baby I left with a free diaper bag full of formula samples, bottles, coupons, and even a little formula-promoting cooler to keep my formula filled bottles in.

I had already joyously made the decision that I was going to breast feed my baby and didn’t really think much about the “gifts” I was leaving home with. Now, the more I learn about this “business”, the more I am heart-broken about how mothers are being mislead and baby’s health taking second priority, all for the benefit of infant formula corporations. Read the rest of this entry »

More expert advice on Dehydration from Dr. Natalie Geary, a top New York City pediatrician, creator and founder of the skincare collection vedaPURE™:

Dehydration happens more easily in children than adults – they need more water and other fluids to maintain cellular and, specifically, kidney function. Even if they are not sick, as the weather begins to warm and kids are running around again, its important to remember to keep them well hydrated. Read the rest of this entry »

Being sensitive to dairy, as many people are, I grew up with a lot of intestinal problems. My mother thought, as many still do now, that milk was good for me. In fact, many parents and grandparents today believe milk to practically be a necessity for their growing children. But plenty of studies show that this is not the case!

But how can this be?…..

We have all certainly been fed to believe that milk is good for all of us. We have all seen the effective marketing ads and we all the know the phrase, “Milk, it does a body good.” (Can’t you see the cow’s milk mustache just by hearing the strategically advertised statement?) But a closer, scientific look at how milk may truthfully be effecting your baby’s health is important for all parents to know. Read the rest of this entry »

Is it sometimes hard for you too? To give up some of those itsy bitsy outfits that your baby grows out of?

Now I am thinking that it is a wonderful thing for another baby to be able to recycle (re-use and reduce) her cute threads too! Most of my baby girl’s clothing is made from cotton.When you think of baby clothing, cotton probably comes to mind as the best natural fabric option. But, is this really the case? Well, it breathes, it is soft and comfortable, and it even absorbs (as cotton diapers do). Probably the first onesie you put on your little angel was cotton, and he/she may even be wearing cotton clothing right now.

However, according to the Sustainable Cotton Project in California, about 1/3 of a pound of chemicals (pesticides, fertilizers, processing chemicals and dyes) are used to make just ONE cotton t-shirt! Read the rest of this entry »

I was going to school at the Aloha Ayurveda Academy while I was pregnant. It was a 200 hour course on bringing balance and optimal health to our entire being. One of the principles that Ayurveda teaches, is that the quality of our digestion is in direct proportion to the quality of our overall health and well-being.

To prevent colic in my baby, my teacher and Ayurveda doctor recommended a strict diet for me to follow for the first 10 days after she was born. Barely anything that the hospital offered me for each meal that was in guidelines to this diet, which is for the benefit of the baby and her developing digestive system. My diet’s restrictions followed much of what is offered here in our article by Dr. Linda Folden Palmer, D.C. Author of Baby Matters: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Caring for Your Baby. Read the rest of this entry »

It is absolutely wonderful to be part of a movement that is truly looking out for the best interest of babies everywhere! SafBaby.com is honored to work with organizations such as Environmental Working Group (EWG) to bring you the latest news and research on pertinent information for the safety of our children.

A little while back we wrote an article that came from the research of EWG, giving the facts about the newest findings of BPA in ALL infant formulas. (You can read more about the dangers of BPA in our article “What’s Lurking In Your Baby’s Sippy Cup“, and the connection with BPA and infant formula in our article “Toxic Infant Formula, and What You Can Do Now.“) Read the rest of this entry »

My husband and I are SO HAPPY that we have found a safe, non-toxic sippy cup that does not leak!

Our little girl has this infatuation with turning her sippy cups upside down. Then, happily, and very focused, she shakes them, and makes little puddles everywhere. Not to mention she usually ends up drenched as well. Read the rest of this entry »

Well, around the holidays my baby girl caught a cold two different times. We traveled on an airplane, were in a completely different climate than we are acclimated to, and (as I know some of you can relate), we didn’t really eat the way we normally do when we are home.

It is the season though. Bugs and viruses are all so common, that at any given week we are all sure to know of at least one friend that is feeling a little under the weather. Read the rest of this entry »

We participated in a live conference call this morning with Sonja, a senior analyst from the Environmental Working Group (EWG), about the toxic levels of BPA researchers and scientists are finding in baby formula! Along with EWG’s amazing detailed report on their findings, CNN has also launched a special report, addressing this concern just today. Read the rest of this entry »

We have had a 10-way carbon filter by New Wave for our drinking water for a couple of years now. But, once we moved to Southern California, investing in a shower filter became very important. The thought of bathing my baby in Los Angeles county tap water just didn’t settle right with me. Baby’s immune systems are just developing and are simply incapable of detoxifying chemicals the way adults can. Read the rest of this entry »

My baby girl’s favorite “binky” had a nipple of latex rubber, the purple rocketship! It was just so fitting because she loves to jump and bounce, always has. Her cousins even nicknamed her “rocket” last Thanksgiving due to her bouncing infatuation. Read the rest of this entry »