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FDA Updates Melamine Investigation

Posted on: Nov 29, 2008

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The news swirling around Melamine in US Baby Formula has ceraintly caused an uproar. Is there? Isn’t there? Some say yes, some claim no. Either way the FDA has updated their statement on safe levels of melamine content. From their website: November 28, 2008: FDA’s ongoing investigation continues to show that the domestic supply of [...]

US Formula Makers Say Products are Melamine Free

Posted on: Nov 27, 2008

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Well this is weird… first the FDA says they found trace amounts of melamine in their tests of 77 US formula samples including those from Mead Johnson, the makers of Enfamil. But now they say “The FDA has confirmed with Mead Johnson that melamine was not found in any of our products they tested”. Hmm. [...]

Melamine Found in US Baby Formula

Posted on: Nov 26, 2008

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Oh boy. Well, I’ve have had my head firmly up my butt this week with Thanksgiving around the corner but apparently there is good reason to pull it out. News reports swirled yesterday and today regarding Melamine detection in US made baby formula. Since the news that melamine was found in baby formula in China, [...]

Review: CuZn Bath Filter from WaterCheck

Posted on: Nov 25, 2008

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After hearing so much about water and what could potentially be in my water like prescription medication and chlorine I started to pay more attention to where my water comes from. Living part of the year in Florida’s Palm Beach County I am all too familiar with “boil orders” and “fecal contamination” at unacceptable levels, [...]

Fewer Lead Recalls This Year

Posted on: Nov 20, 2008

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No doubt that last year was the year of the “toy recall.” Everywhere you looked there was another toy being recalled for one reason or another, but one of the big offenders was lead. It was really overwhelming for just about every parent you talked to. When was the madness going to end? The good [...]

PVC Free Stroller Rain Covers

Posted on: Nov 19, 2008

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A while ago our friend Kirstin of Trying to be Greener went on a manhunt to find a PVC Free Rain Cover for baby strollers. From what she went through it seems that was no easy feat. I have never used a rain cover myself… I always thought they looked like a bad idea and [...]

Review: Wool Diaper Covers with Tips and Coupons

Posted on: Nov 18, 2008

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Before my son was born I really wanted to use cloth diapers, but I hesitated because my family said that it was such a hassle and well… they didn’t want to use them when they watched my son. After about 9 months the smell of the disposable diapers really got to me and the gel [...]

Food Allergy Resource Round-Up

Posted on: Nov 17, 2008

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First, let me say that I am so not a doctor and that you should always check with your child’s pediatrician or allergist for accurate information about your child’s specific allergy. Websites can be great resources, but they are no substitution for a doctor’s advice. If you think your child has a food allergy, bring your child [...]

Mylicon Gas Relief Recalled for Risk of Metal

Posted on: Nov 14, 2008

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I was tipped off by a friend on Facebook about a recent recall of Mylicon Gas Relief drops for infants. Apparently, Johnson & Johnson and Merck Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling 12,000 units of Infants’ MYLICON® Gas Relief Dye Free Non-Staining Drops 1 oz. manufactured after October 5, 2008 in the 1oz plastic bottles due to [...]

Green Your Cleaning with Better Life (Giveaway!)

Posted on: Nov 12, 2008

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Cleaning is a chore. No one likes it. Especially when you have to breathe toxic fumes and expose you, your family, your pets and the earth to toxic chemicals. We’ve reviewed several ready-made alternatives to mainstream cleaning products and here we have another fantastic solution for those of us who don’t make our own. Better [...]