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We received lots of emails from confused parents wondering about Bisphenol A (BPA) in the packaging of Infant Formula and decided to do a short post about this topic. We contacted all major US Baby Formula makers to figure out which ones are safe and which aren’t. What we found out is that almost all [...]
So much for thinking organic milk was a safe alternative to conventional milk. Well, for many reasons it is a safer alternative (no hormones, antibiotics, etc.) but when it comes to A1 and A2 proteins, organic milk may have them both. I was unaware of A1 and A2 proteins until recently when I was introduced [...]
Did you know that everyday baby and children’s products can contain high amounts of toxic fire retardants? These flame retardants have been shown to cause serious health disorders including endocrine disruption, cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, reproductive and neurological disorders and learning disabilities such as ADHD, mental retardation, and hyperactivity. Disturbingly enough, chemical fire retardants [...]
Ever since my daughter started eating solids, I wondered if a supplement was necessary. If so, what do I look for? Can they really boost her immune system and keep her healthy? Are they overkill and a waste of money if she is eating healthy foods? All of these questions and so many different products [...]
We recently watched this wonderfully made documentary, The Business of Being Born. Director Abby Epstein, and Executive Producer Ricki Lake’s film takes a closer look at: hospital births, why we have so many C-sections in the USA, and why midwifes are so important and (sadly) disrespected. Sound like just another boring documentary? Not at all! [...]
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 [...]
If you are not use to eating and cooking without using colic-causing foods, this cook book is sure to be a life savor! If you don’t know what foods are triggers for colic, this book is a must! 85 recipes, in this beautifully illustrated book, has been written with the intention of keeping a baby [...]
by Linda Folden Palmer, D.C. Author of Baby Matters: What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Caring for Your Baby Breastfeeding isn’t only about providing mother’s milk. While seldom recognized in literature, doctors’ advice or common conversation, there’s a whole lot more to breastfeeding than nutrition and immunity, and some of this can be [...]