It’s difficult to shop for kids these days without being confronted with green products at every turn. No matter if you’re at the grocery store, the toy store or even shopping virtually, eco-conscious products are prominently positioned at the end of the aisle or on homepages, beckoning parents who only want the best for their families (and who doesn’t?). The green craze has gotten so intense, it almost makes you feel guilty if you’re purchasing something that isn’t environmentally-friendly. Yes, I’ve reduced my carbon footprint, but the size of my headache has just tripled! When I do make a green purchase for my family, I like to make sure it’s an educated one, and it helps when the manufacturer can back me up with information [&hellip
Baby yogurt. It’s one of the first foods I remember giving my older daughter (who, incidentally, turns 5 today!). She gobbled it up and that made me feel that as a new mom, I was doing something right. The brand I purchased by the six-pack was Stonyfield Farm’s YoBaby and five years later, it’s the same name that I’m feeding my 1-year-old. YoBaby organic yogurt’s texture is creamy and it goes down easy–a big plus for finicky eaters. And if your little one is teething like mine is, this yogurt is refreshing on sore gums and nutritious to boot. The line has just been enhanced with the addition of more zinc (for boosting immune systems) and vitamin D (for better growth support). If you haven’t [&hellip
Washing a newborn isn’t easy on moms’ backs. With one hand steadying your baby as you try to wash her with the other doesn’t make bathtime good clean fun for anybody. Prince Lionheart has come out with the washPOD, a tub designed to make bathtime a bit more relaxing for babies while being kind to your lower back (haven’t you torn enough muscles already just lifting that bulky diaper bag?)What I like about the washPOD is that it works on the floor inside of the tub–a plus right off the bat since you are not bending over as low as you would with your standard tub. Just fill the washPOD inside your bath, lift it out and wash your little one sitting upright. (It doesn’t [&hellip
Today is my younger daughter’s 1st birthday and oddly enough, it’s a day that is marked by the weather. Since she was born in the wee hours of the morning, we left for the hospital in the dark. As my husband pulled the car out of the garage and got my older daughter into her car seat, I stood in the driveway and couldn’t help but notice the balmy breezes that blew off the water. The wild weather seemed to say, “Something is brewing and something unusual is about to take place.” It was the kind of wind that would blow a hat right off your head. One year later, the weather couldn’t be more beautiful: an azure, cloudless sky and just the hint of [&hellip
When it comes to sunscreen protection, it pays to be diligent. Take it from me, a skin cancer survivor (and daughter of one, too). When I was pregnant with my older daughter, my OB pointed out a growth on the side of my face that he suggested I get checked. It took me a few years to finally muster up the courage to get this progressive growth examined. I was fortunate that this form of cancer was detected in its early stages. After a rather invasive surgical procedure, I was thankful to put the experience behind me–and vowed to always use sunscreen on both myself and my children. In honor of National Skin Cancer Awareness Month, time-honored favorite Coppertone and another forward-thinking company, MD Moms, [&hellip
No matter if you’re expecting, a first-time mom or a seasoned veteran, all moms come to know–and appreciate–the benefit of sitting down, putting their feet up and taking a breather every now and then. It may not happen as often as we might like it, but we know it does a world of good to pay attention to our own well-being, whether it be a soak in the tub, a magazine or book to read undisturbed or the simple act of brewing a cup of tea. This Mother’s Day, moms have an opportunity to treat themselves to just that, thanks to a new promotion from Earth Mama Angel Baby , makers of high-end skincare for moms and babies, as well as specialty teas–a full line [&hellip
Who knew that reusable wipes would become a “hot”–or should we say, “warm”–trend? Last month, we reported on the Bummas line of cloth baby wipes. Today, in honor of Earth Day, we are highlighting Prince Lionheart’s Warmies Wipe Warmer, a device that works with its own line of eco-friendly washable baby wipes (four are included). Prince Lionheart has done a lot to make this item particularly attractive to green-minded moms. Its Warmies are fashioned from bamboo cloth that is anti-bacterial, undyed and unbleached–that means no harsh chemicals will touch your tot’s rear, and you can save a tree. Plus, this warming device has been designed with a special antibacterial ingredient–approved by the EPA, no less–that reduces the growth of bacteria…a fancy way of saying that [&hellip
Every so often, a product comes along that demonstrates ingenuity and forward thinking, that seeks to solve a problem rather than creating a solution for something that made you think as a parent, “Is this something my baby really needs?” If your baby is about to embark upon the adventure of her first solids, then this product may be a helpful companion. The Flowspoon aims to help babies ages 4-7 months transition from bottle/breastfeeding to liquid-based cereal off a spoon. And if you’ve ever tried to whet your child’s appetite, you know well that a goopy rice cereal mixture is hardly a palatable first dish; more food appears on their faces than in their tummies, or so you may fear. This specially designed spoon may [&hellip
Moms-to-be are taught to believe that their babies, upon hearing their spoken or singing voice in utero, will recognize it after they are born. It’s a comforting thought and one that has proven research behind it. BabyChime ,a company that makes necklaces that produce a melodious sound as they gently knock against pregnant bellies, claims to do just that. While this might make for a sweet gift for a new mother–after all, what expectant mother doesn’t appreciate a little indulgence, especially when her body image may not be so confident?–it shouldn’t be the reason to buy this product. The company offers testimonials from satisfied customers, as well as prenatal research to back up its product’s benefits on its Web site. However, no research has been [&hellip
Diaper rash is one of these inevitable parts of motherhood; at one time or another, you’ll find yourself baffled at how to rid your baby of this pesky problem. Once you’ve exhausted all those fancy ointments and creams, you might find yourself turning to a seemingly unlikely solution–a dry wipe–that may just do the trick. Bummas pleasantly surprised me at how well they help clear up lingering diaper rash. When regular wet wipes weren’t enough, I used a soft Bummas resusable cloth (with a little water) on my 10-month-old’s bottom instead. In a less than a week, her skin was noticeably less raw and we were confident we’d be bidding adieu to that red rash. What’s more, I found Bummas wipes to come in handy [&hellip