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Eco-Conscious Skin Soothers for Kids and Babies

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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Eco-conscious skin soothers for kids and babies

Last week, Renee told us which organic products can keep our skin looking and feeling good in the harsh winter weather. Kids and babies have a special set of needs when it comes to their skin. Kids need good sun protection (especially if they’re old enough to go skiing or snowboarding), and plenty of hydration (especially if they’re spending lots of time indoors in a heated house). Babies need healing ointment to protect little butts from diaper rash, especially if those little butts are wrapped in layers of winter clothes – while cozy thermals trap heat, they can also trap moisture, making rashes more likely. And every little one needs bug protection. Wait, what? Bugs? In the winter? Yup – don’t forget that, for half of our planet, it’s actually summer right now: Australia and South Africa, for example, are just hitting their peak annual temperatures. Natural insect repellent is perfect for keeping babies bite-free safely. Read more »

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Green Your Baby’s Diapers

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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When it comes to diapering, you want to take care of both your baby’s bum and the earth it sits on. Cloth diapers used to be the eco-friendly standard, but recent studies suggest they’re not more eco-friendly than disposables: both have their own particular impacts on the environment. So which do you choose? Convenient sposies or reusable cloth? Water-hogging cotton or landfill-clogging plastic? It’s enough to make your head spin, even without the sleep deprivation you’re probably experiencing at this stage of the baby game. Don’t fret: whether you choose cloth or disposable diapers, there are ways that you can make both methods as green as possible. Read more »

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Grossology: Green Remedies for Head Lice and More

Posted on February 24, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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Kids' and babies' products for cradle cap, head lice, and colds

Cradle cap. Snot. Head lice. (Ew.) If you have kids, chances are you’re going to have to deal with one or more of these ick-inducing afflictions, probably multiple times. If you don’t like the idea of lathering your child’s head with pesticides or coal tar, here are some natural, eco-friendly alternative products you can use. Read more »

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Green Baby Bath Time

Posted on February 12, 2010 by Kate Seldman
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Most kids love bath time – playing with giant soap bubbles, swimming with sharks and hippos, and splashing Mom and Dad. As a logical (sort of) adult, you’d assume that bath = clean and clean = good, right? Not always: some children’s bath products have additives that aren’t good for kids or for the earth, while others earn a gold star when it comes to natural, green ingredients. Make bath time not only fun, but also healthy – both for your little ones and for the environment.

Tubs
If your kids are big enough, they can soak in the grown-up tub. Littler ones will need special baby and toddler tubs. Steer clear of tubs containing PVC. The manufacture and disposal of PVC is terrible for the environment: it releases a cancer-causing chemical called dioxin, which becomes more concentrated as it moves up the food chain, and is extremely hard to get rid of. PVC often contains phthalates, additives that make it more flexible. Phthalates can cause developmental problems in children, including hormone imbalances. They’re also linked to various types of cancer. Read more »

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