Tag: Environment

Which Cookware Is Really The Safest?

Which Cookware Is Really The Safest?

Last July we posted an article by Jamey Lacy-July titled, “Is Silicone In Baby Products And Bakeware Really Safe?” It is a very informative article addressing the astonishing numbers of toxins that hide in silicone baby products and bakeware. We also received lots of questions around the safety of stainless steel and aluminum cookware from [...]

January 20, 2012 | 0 Comments More
Our Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2011

Our Top 10 Most Popular Posts of 2011

With 365 posts in our database, SAFbaby is a powerful source of information.  We have something that every parent in the world can benefit from reading! Our topics cover everything from apple juice to vaccines and because we are mothers ourselves, we are always looking for the SAFEST ALTERNATIVES and the most natural and effective [...]

December 23, 2011 | 0 Comments More
US Rice Is Relatively Elevated In Arsenic. Due to NO Set Limits, So Are Infant Rice Cereals!

US Rice Is Relatively Elevated In Arsenic. Due to NO Set Limits, So Are Infant Rice Cereals!

Rice cereals are a very common first food for our babies.  I recall feeding my little babe organic rice cereal (wow, 4 years ago now!) but at that time never questioned something such as arsenic finding it’s way into her precious body at mealtime.  But now consumers are finding that rice (organic or non-organic) can [...]

May 31, 2011 | 1 Comment More
Ventilating Your Vehicle Is A Good Idea

Ventilating Your Vehicle Is A Good Idea

There is just something so life-affirming in the spring time air and I love it!  The days are warmer and the sun has been blazing here where I live.  It is so splendid. Now that the days are warmer however, when we go to get loaded up in our cars the increase of the heat [...]

April 26, 2011 | 0 Comments More
The EPA Lists The Chemicals That Are In Our Environment And Dangerous To Our Children

The EPA Lists The Chemicals That Are In Our Environment And Dangerous To Our Children

Our children are surrounded by toxic pollutants, but if we know where they are hiding and we stay away from them the best we can, we can make a positive difference in their overall health and well-being.  This information is so important because our baby’s systems are still developing and chemicals that hide in foods, [...]

March 17, 2011 | 2 Comments More
Do You Do Enough?

Do You Do Enough?

We have been receiving some very important emails and comments from our readers.  Thank you!  One of the common threads that weave the quilt of letters we get from mamas are letters that show our burning desire to do the best we can, and at the same time an empty feeling that maybe we can’t [...]

November 5, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Untested Chemicals in Products We Use

Untested Chemicals in Products We Use

It’s upsetting to know that the toxic chemicals used in stain-resistant children’s fabrics, pizza boxes, fast food containers, inks, nonstick cookware and many other products (being used on and around our children) are used without being safety tested. We are happy to promote the  “I am Not a guinea Pig” campaign by the Environmental Defense [...]

August 2, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Why is Lead Found in Purses Such a Serious Problem?

Why is Lead Found in Purses Such a Serious Problem?

Lead is a serious toxin that surrounds our children in ways we don’t normally recognize.  We are reposting this article with permissions from on of the “Lead Ladies” and hope it brings light to the serious nature of lead.  We were so surprised to learn how easily this toxin can absorb into our bodies just [...]

July 6, 2010 | 0 Comments More
Lead Found in Organic and Non-Organic Juices and Baby Food

Lead Found in Organic and Non-Organic Juices and Baby Food

We put a lot of trust into ORGANIC products and think they are automatically safe because they are CERTIFIED ORGANIC. Lead seems to be everywhere, including in fruit juices and packaged fruits. Joanna Cerazy, co-author of Lead Babies shares with us the latest ‘LEAD’ news: On June 9, 2010 the Environmental Law Foundation, a non-profit [...]

June 28, 2010 | 0 Comments More
10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Cloth Diapering

10 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Cloth Diapering

Have you wondered if you should cloth diaper your baby? Are you afraid that it’s going to be too much work and too messy?  There are so many different kinds of cloth diapers on the market today and lots of great accessories to make cloth diapering at home and on the go a breeze.  But, [...]

May 18, 2010 | 32 Comments More
The Health And Environmental Aspects of Indulging In Fast Food: Our Interview With An Inspiring 11 Year Old!

The Health And Environmental Aspects of Indulging In Fast Food: Our Interview With An Inspiring 11 Year Old!

Koa Halpern is just 11 years old and is already making a profound shift for the positive in his community at large! As founder of Fast Food Free, he has a mission to educate the American people, especially the youth, to become more aware of the health and environmental aspects of indulging in fast food [...]

September 1, 2009 | 0 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
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
This PVC-Free, Eco-friendly Diaper Bag is Practical and Hip

This PVC-Free, Eco-friendly Diaper Bag is Practical and Hip

Here is our take on this pvc-free and eco-friendly diaper bag by FleurVille.  I mean, we are both moms (Sandra ready to be a mama AGAIN) so we have had our fair share of experience with diaper bags.  And we never really have fallen for a diaper bag until now. Most diaper bags are huge, [...]

April 24, 2009 | 4 Comments More
Organic, Chemical-Free, and All Natural Insecticides by EcoSMART

Organic, Chemical-Free, and All Natural Insecticides by EcoSMART

EcoSMART® is a non-toxic, water based and natural insecticide with active ingredients made from organic plant oils!  Sound too good to be truly effective? Well, get ready to be blown away!  Because when it comes to getting rid of pesky flying and crawling insects, EcoSMART® brings forth a whole new meaning to the phrase “kill [...]

April 12, 2009 | 4 Comments More
What Pregnant Moms and Parents Need to Know About Fish and Mercury

What Pregnant Moms and Parents Need to Know About Fish and Mercury

The issue of mercury contamination in seafood is more salient than ever and may be more acute than the FDA or the fishing industry cares to admit. SAFbaby believes that we as consumers have the right to know what they are eating, and simply put, the FDA has woefully failed to protect the public in [...]

April 8, 2009 | 0 Comments More
‘Wrap of Love’ – Luxurious, Organic, Fair Trade and Extra Special

‘Wrap of Love’ – Luxurious, Organic, Fair Trade and Extra Special

Luxurious and cozy soft, this organic cotton bathrobe by Coyuchi is everything you would dream of to wrap up the perfect bubble bath experience for your small child! I feel as if I am treating my toddler to a rich experience of a baby-spa each time I drape her into this ‘wrap of love.’  Not [...]

March 1, 2009 | 1 Comment More
Why Our Children Need Supplements & Natural Immune Boosting Support

Why Our Children Need Supplements & Natural Immune Boosting Support

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 [...]

November 11, 2008 | 13 Comments More
Powerful Speech Of A 13 Year Old Urging World Leaders To Save The Planet

Powerful Speech Of A 13 Year Old Urging World Leaders To Save The Planet

Speaking for ECHO, an Environmental Children’s Organization, this 13 year old girl named Severn Suzuki gave the most powerful speech to the United Nations Earth Summit in 1992. 16 years later, HER SPEECH SEEMS EVEN MORE POWERFUL THAN EVER. Speaking for all the generations to come, her voice has touched our hearts, and encourages us [...]

September 25, 2008 | 2 Comments More
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