Nov

29

FDA Updates Melamine Investigation

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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 infant formula is safe and that consumers can continue using U.S. manufactured infant formulas. FDA has concluded that levels of melamine alone or cyanuric acid alone, at or below 1 part per million (ppm) in infant formula do not raise public health concerns. …

The FDA has been collecting and analyzing samples of domestically manufactured infant formula for the presence of melamine and melamine-related compounds. To date, FDA tests have found extremely low levels of melamine in one infant formula sample and extremely low levels of cyanuric acid in another. The levels were so low (well below 1 ppm) that they do not pose a health risk to infants

The FDA also advises parents to not stop feeding their children formula:

Parents using infant formula should continue using U.S. manufactured infant formula. Switching away from using one of these infant formulas to alternate diets or home-made formulas could result in infants not receiving the complete nutrition required for proper growth and development.

The FDA is publishing the test results (or at least they are working on it) here where it looks like some are turning up negative for melamine content.

Keep up with the FDA and their position on testing for melamine and the results on their website.

Nov

27

US Formula Makers Say Products are Melamine Free

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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.  People panicked over the FDA’s claims to traces of melamine in leading brands but in an effort to squelch consumer worries companies are saying their in-house testing finds no traces at all.

Companies coming forward claiming their own testing shows no melamine content:

  • Hain Celestial Group Inc - Earth’s Best Organic Formula
  • Privately held PBM Nutritionals (store brand formulas)

Abbott Nutrition, Nestle uSA, and Solus Products were not reached for comment on the FDA’s findings reported yesterday. The FDA said the low level of melamine (and melamine byproducts) posed no risk, but reports of the finding caused alarm among parents. None of this is sitting well with us.  We’ll keep up with the news in the meantime…

Source: Reuters

Learn More: What is Melamine - A Crash Course

Nov

26

Melamine Found in US Baby Formula

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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, the US Government (FDA) began quietly testing US brands of baby formula for melamine.

In China, melamine was being intentionally dumped into watered-down milk to trick food quality tests into showing higher protein levels.  In this case, the melamine detected was probably not intentional but the result of food packaging or the process plants.  The levels that were found in China’s formula were around 2,500 parts per million.  In the tests done in the US the results were between 0.137ppm - .247ppm.

The FDA tested 77 infant formula samples and found trace amounts of melamine in the following baby formulas:

  • Mead Johnsons Enfamil LIPIL with Iron: 2 tests read 0.137ppm and 0.14ppm
  • Nestle’s Good Start Supreme Infant Formula with Iron: 3 tests with an average of 0.247ppm

The FDA did tests on Abbott Laboratories brands including Similac but none was detected in the 18 samples. However an Abbot spokesman said some in-house tests did find trace amounts though which brands were not specified.

McBean (Abbott spokesman) did say the detections were at levels far below the health limits set by all countries in the world, including Taiwan, where the limit is 0.05 parts per million.

“We’re talking about trace amounts right here, and you know there’s a lot of scientific bodies out there that say low levels of melamine are always present in certain types of foods,” said McBean.

Trace amounts are said to not be enough to cause problems (melamine exposure can cause kidney stones and other problems) in infants at these trace amounts.  However, FDA critics think there should be no safe level of melamine contamination and that any formula with ANY amount of melamine should be recalled immediately.

Dr. Jerome Paulson, an associate professor of pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center in Washington, D.C., said he didn’t think the FDA’s decision was unreasonable. He added, however, that the agency should research the impacts of long-term, low-dose exposure, “and not just assume it’s safe, and then 15 years from now find out that it’s not.”

Read more: Associated Press: FDA finds traces of melamine in US infant formula

What Should I Do? These are trace amounts of Melamine detected and the FDA is standing firm that there is no danger involved like the China scare.  FDA scientists conclude there is a very low risk.  But there is that word again… risk.  We encourage our readers to call your formula makers regarding this latest news and find out what their position is on the subject.  Unfortunately, we don’t know for sure what brands are free of any trace melamine contamination.  We only know what the FDA has stated thus far regarding any need to worry: Here is the current stance from the FDA regarding Melamine.

Currently, the trace amounts detected are below any level of concern according to the FDA, so it is important you not stop feeding your baby formula.  Talk to your pediatrician about changing brands if you really feel it’s necessary and check back with us as the information develops. We’ll keep you as posted as we can!

Nov

25

Review: CuZn Bath Filter from WaterCheck

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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, only to find out a week after the fact.  So even now, when the problems with our water have been corrected I still flinch a little every time I put my son in the tub.  I wonder what he could be sitting in.  It’s no secret that water treatment plants also use chlorine and other chemicals to clean water for public use.

A little peace of mind came to me from WaterCheck.biz in the form of a CuZn Bath Ball Water Filter.  A house filter wasn’t in my budget this year so using a Bath Ball was ideal.. at least I’d know my kid was bathing in clean water!  The Bath Ball is really easy to use.  It comes with the round ball housing a totally recyclable filter.  You slip the ball onto your bath faucet and it hangs underneath.  Turn on your water and it runs through the filter in the Bath Ball into your baby tub or just right into your tub.

I immediately could tell the difference.  Our water has always had a slightly chlorinated scent to it and once the tub was filled enough for my toddler I could not smell chlorine at all.  Who knows what else it filtered out but in the months where my son usually has dry skin he has had considerably LESS dry skin.  I haven’t had to put a stitch of lotion on his legs this year, which is a first.  I think this is a perfect thing for a new parent

The CuZn Bath Ball can filter 26,000 gallons of water and can last up to a year.  The filter is totally replaceable which means this is a much more affordable measure than applying a whole house filter for us.  The WaterCheck people have a real devotion to conserving the earths resources and donate portions of their profits to sustainability projects and advocate safe water conservation.

Get One: WaterCheck.biz carries the Bath Ball and replacement filters as well as a bevy of other water conservation tools and home testing kits.

Nov

20

Fewer Lead Recalls This Year

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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 news is, that after last year, there are fewer lead recalls this year, the bad news is, that there are still lead recalls, and experts are telling parents to still use caution when buying toys for their kids:

“I don’t think at this point that anyone who makes a toy is looking to save a little bit extra on the margin by using cheap materials,” says Michael Green, executive director of the Center for Environmental Health in Oakland, Calif. “But I am not confident that they’re all going to be able to do the job and get the lead out.”

Recalls of toys or children’s products because of lead paint or lead content are down sharply, from a record 112 in 2007 to 64 this year. There were 20 lead recalls in 2006 and only 13 in 2005.

While it’s a little more comforting to know that companies are still taking precautions to avoid lead, there’s still no federal limit on the amount of lead allowed in toys.   For babies and small children, this could pose to be really dangerous.  And do you really want ANY lead near any of your children, regardless of age?   While parents agree that there should be a law on the amount of lead (as in, NONE) allowed in toys, especially ones geared towards infants and toddlers,  there are precautions you can take to help minimize lead exposure:

  • For infants and young babies:  Look for toys that are all natural or organic made with eco-friendly, natural dyes.  There are plenty of toys out there that still bright enough and appealing to baby’s senses.
  • Avoid dollar stores and other stores that sell generic branded cheaply made toys.
  • Limit the amount of big name brand toys.  While many companies will publish information and are cracking down on lead in their toys by taking extra measures, some companies seem to withhold that information, as if they seem to be hiding something.  (That’s right, we’re looking at YOU Fisher-Price)
  • We also realize that toddlers and younger children are at the age where they have to have a certain toy.   A great website to turn to in this case would be Healthytoys.org which has a large database of toys that they’ve tested for lead and other harmful chemicals.
  • Buy a lead testing kit. These are available at just about any hardware store.
  • Keep up to date on the latest recalls by checking out the CPSC’s recall list
  • Invest more money in few, better quality, environmentally friendly toys, rather than stocking up on more cheaply made toys.  Kids tend to play better with less.  And think about how much easier it’ll be to clean your house.

We know you’re not perfect.  We still have mindless plastic toys floating around the house.  Sometimes, you just need peace and quiet, but following these simple guidelines should help you minimize not only the amount of lead your child could be exposed to, but also your impact on the environment.

Nov

19

PVC Free Stroller Rain Covers

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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 if you know anything about PVC (a plastic which contains a bevy of volatile organic compounds and phthalates) it’s not something you want to encase your infant in.  (Read more about the dangers of PVC.)

Anyway, Kirstin searched high and low and finally, after 4 days of digging and searching found a PVC-free, chlorine-free, and phthalate-free rain cover from Orbit Baby.  Orbit Baby makes the covers for their strollers but Kirstin, the wonderful woman she is, went to Babies R Us and tested it on every stroller in the store.  I love her for that!

Head over to Trying to be Greener and see what she found out about the covers fit.  She’s posted a nice list of strollers the cover did and did not fit on along with some photos of the cover fit over her own stroller.  Thanks Kirstin!

Nov

18

Review: Wool Diaper Covers with Tips and Coupons

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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 pellets that were left behind from the ones that didn’t smell, horrified me. So I began transitioning to cloth diapers. I started out with a couple of All-in-One diapers that are great but I couldn’t afford to stock up on them so I tried pre-folds.

At first I  was intimidated by pre-folds because I didn’t know how to fold them but folding is easy.  I went back and forth trying to decide what kind of diaper cover to use but ultimately wool won me over since it is a natural fiber. I love them!  All of the wool covers that I have tried keep my son’s clothing dry if I change him regularly during the day (at least every 2 hours). He does sleep in them at night for 11 hours and his clothes are fine in the morning. Sometimes I put a doubler in at night, but most of the time I don’t because it makes his diaper so big. He does fine either way.

About wool:

  • Wool can absorb lots of moisture without feeling wet.
  • Lanolizing wool helps it resist moisture.
  • Wool breathes so it doesn’t get too hot or cold.
  • Wool does have an odor after washing but it goes away when it is dry.
  • Wool covers must be lanolized before use.
  • Wool covers only have to be washed about once a week unless they get soiled.
  • Wool is a renewable resource.

If you decide to try wool covers be sure and measure your child to get a good fit. I found out the hard way (YUK). Another must is finding a good pre-fold, flat or fitted diaper to use under the wool cover. I’ve tried the Indian pre-folds, Blue Penguin’s Snap on Prefold Hemp Diaper and Firefly’s flat diapers and all work for me.

Little Beetle Merino Wool Jersey Cover: I only use this cover at night and only if it is my last resort. I purchased it in aplix (Velcro) and wished I had purchased it with the snaps as my son has figured out how to take it off. The legs are elastic. The aplix sticks out underneath clothes and is very bulky. I think my son really needed a smaller size but I went by the weight only. Hopefully as he grows we can use this one more. This cover is made from organic wool so that is a plus in my book. I purchased mine from betterforbabies.com and the customer service is great. They also have shorts and pants that I plan to try.

Loveybums Organic Wool Cover:  I really like this cover, it is organic and made in the USA. I use this with Indian pre-folds and the hemp pre-folds. My favorite part about this one is that it isn’t as thick as the Little Beetle so it doesn’t look as bulky under clothes. The snaps around the waist are great and it is easy to tighten and the sides don’t stick out. There is elastic around the legs. Low impact dyes are used so you have some color options. You can purchase this at loveybums.com and can get 15% off by using the code SAFEMAMA at checkout.

Loveybums Pull-up Wool Cover: This is my second go to cover. I really love that I can just put on a pre-fold and pull these up. No snaps or aplix to mess with. I have noticed that around the waist these can stretch out but washing will tighten it back up. This one isn’t organic but they are made in the USA. Color options (with low impact dyes) are available. You can purchase this at loveybums.com and can get 15% off by using the code SAFEMAMA at checkout.

Firefly Easy Wool Diaper Cover: I love this cover. I’ve tried the Organic Natural version but I’m about to purchase one in the sea green color. Low-impact dyes are used for coloring. There are snaps at the waist AND at the legs so there are no gaps. Firefly’s flat diapers work great with this cover as well as any of the others I’ve tried. I recommend hand washing and air drying all wool covers but I’ve accidentally machine washed and dried this cover twice and it is still in great condition…not too bulky under clothes either. You can purchase this at fireflydiapers.com and can get $2.00 off any Easy Wool cover until the end of November by using the code EASY02 at checkout.

Things to remember about wool covers:

  • Lanolize
  • Hand wash and air dry
  • Need a good fit

All of the companies that I have ordered from have been very helpful and have answered all my questions so don’t hesitate to call them if you need assistance.

Nov

17

Food Allergy Resource Round-Up

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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 to doctor who specializes in allergies–there are skin and blood tests that can confirm an allergy and its severity.

Also, there is a difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance.  People with a food intolerance (the most familiar example is a lactose intolerance) can usually have small amounts of a problem food without a problem.  However, a true food allergy usually will trigger a reaction to even very small amounts of the problem food.   In my son’s case, a quarter of an ounce of milk caused hives, vomiting and some respiratory distress.  Fun times.

Even after I had lots of answers from our allergist, I found I needed direction about specific foods my child could eat.  So I started hitting Google for recipes and products that my son could have.  This list certainly isn’t exhaustive, but if you’re just getting an allergy diagnosis, you may find some of these links helpful.

  • General Overview of Food Allergies from the Mayo Clinic.  The Mayo Clinic website also has great information on egg, milk, soy and wheat allergies if you do a search on their site.
  • Examples of Foods That Contain Eggs from the Cleveland Clinic.  This was one of the first pages I found when researching allergies months ago and it’s still one of my “go-to” pages for quick reference.  It also includes a list of egg substitutes for recipes.
  • Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network–this website does require a membership to see some areas, although many sections are “free”, and it seems to be “THE” website recommended by allergy doctors. It also has links for kids and teens, who may feel isolated or afraid because of their food allergies.
  • Food Allergy Initiative (FIA).  FIA is sort of like the jackpot of allergy information.  It has a clean, easy-to-navigate website which includes a “quick reference” for nine top allergens.  Plus, there’s info on support groups, “helpful food companies” and allergy research grants.

I, personally, didn’t purchase any memberships to allergy websites, although I do peruse the free sites, or sections of sites often.  For me, I began to realize that instead of looking for a resource that would give me a bible of recipes I could feed my kid, what I really needed was just healthy recipes I could adjust.  I found using regular websites like Wholesome Baby Food, and the book, The Petit Appetit (which features only organic recipes and uses icons to easily show which contain allergens) worked just fine for me.  There are substitutions that can be used for virtually any allergen.

Also, the Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) of 2004 did improve food product labeling, so spotting problem ingredients is a lot easier than I thought it was going to be.   The good part about having a child with food allergies (why hello there, silver lining) is that it forced me to start reading labels in a way I’m not sure I would have if my son didn’t have allergies.  In turn, I started paying more attention to all ingredients, not just the allergen ones, and my son has a healthier diet because of it.  Do you remember that Breyers Ice Cream commercial from back in the 80s (I think) where they give a bunch of little kids containers of other brands of ice cream and the kids can’t pronounce the ingredients?  Then they give the kids Breyers containers and the ingredients are cream, eggs, sugar and vanilla bean?  I’ve come to use that as the standard with my son, who of course, can’t have Breyers ice cream anyway.  But the point is, if I can’t pronounce it, it doesn’t need to be in his food.

Nov

14

Mylicon Gas Relief Recalled for Risk of Metal

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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 determining that some bottles could include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process.  (Lot #’s are SMF007 and SMF008)

I don’t have experience with this product but I know many parents use it so if you have a bottle in your home, please check the lot numbers to see if you have a bottle that has been recalled. You can obtain the Lot numbers directly from Mylicon’s website. They provide instructions on the press release to obtain a refund:

Consumers can find the lot numbers on the bottom of the box containing the product and also on the lower left side of the sticker on the product bottle.

Consumers who purchased Infants’ MYLICON® GAS RELIEF DYE FREE drops non-staining included in this recall should immediately stop using the product and contact the company at 1-800-222-9435 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. EST) or via the internet at www.mylicon.com for instructions regarding how to dispose of the product and request a replacement or refund.

Visit Mylicon.com for further details.

Nov

12

Green Your Cleaning with Better Life (Giveaway!)

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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 Life is a company founded by two long time friends and now dads, Tim Barklage and Kevin Tibbs, who wanted to create cleaning products that were safer for their families and the earth. And they do it with a bit of good humor.

One of the things I adore about this product line is they don’t fool you into thinking you need 47 different products to get your job done.  They have 4 products right now and really, that’s all you will ever need to clean your home.  The what-EVER™ All Purpose Cleaner is really what it says… all purpose.  I’ve cleaned almost every surface of my house with this and it does a great job without the fume headache to prove it.  It even got my wall clean where the dog sits.  You know how they make a dark stain where they seem to lean?  Came off in a snap.  You’d never know it was there.  (How do they get so dirty? My dog hates being outside and he still needs a bath).

Even The Kitchen Sink™ polished up my actual kitchen sink like a pro.  Not that I ever was even inclined to polish it but now… whole new story.  That’s not all its great for… it works on any metal surface in the kitchen, and doubles are a toilet cleanser.  No fumes, no icky junk to ruin the environment or our waterways.  When’s the last time you thought about your t-bowl cleaner?  It’s fluorescent blue, smells like a toxic cocktail of chemicals and fake flowers. Ew.  How can that be good for anyone?

Better Life has a great glass cleaner I Can See Clearly, Wow™ which works just as well as your trusty ol’ Windex.  And it’s not blue… why does glass cleaner need to be blue exactly?  The non-ammonia (and non-solvent) formula makes this safe for all glass and acrylic surfaces, and even tile and glass cooktops.

The cutest product, for our cutest family members is the 2am Miracle™ Nursery Cleaner.  I think this is perhaps my favorite and choice product for our readers.  We are constantly being asked what to do about cleaning childrens toys. Here is your answer in one safe spray bottle.  This is good for any surface or material your little ones come in contact with.  Cribs, changing tables, diaper pails, walls, floors, toys, high chairs… even clothing (spot treatments!), mattresses, changing pads, you name it.

What makes these so safe? All their products are free of sulfates, ethoxylates, fragrances, dyes, petroleum-based ingredients, parabens, or volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as glycol ethers and alcohols. VOCs vaporize, entering the air we breathe and trigger respiratory problems, nausea, headaches, and skin irritation, and contribute to many more ailments.  Not to mention that stuff is all bad for our environment, our waterways and marine life.

Ask The Experts

Finally having someone who knows about cleaning products the way these guys do was too irresistible.  I had to ask them a burning question that we get here at SafeMama.com all the time.

SafeMama Asks: In light of all the “Green Washing” going on in the cleaning product industry, what is it that sets your products apart from the products lining the grocery store shelves that claim to be “safe”?

Tim Barklage Says, “First a little background on us – my business partner and co-founder of Better Life, Kevin Tibbs, spent his career as a formulation chemist and we have developed and own our entire line of product formulations.  When we created the company we had three very simple yet powerful criteria that had to be met in all of our products:

  • First they have to be the safest product for people and pets.  Both Kevin and I have young children and dogs.  When doing the initial research on the idea of Better Life, Kevin came back to the table almost angry when he discovered what was really in the bottles of many of these products that are marketed as natural.  This turned into a mission for Kevin to create a line or products which are made only from plants, vegetables, and water.  Our products are free of petroleum, fragrances, dyes, alcohols, solvents and other nasty things that we did not want around our kids and pets.
  • Second they had to be the safest for the environment.  Many of the other products marketed as natural contain something called an ethoxylate (often disguised as a vegetable surfactant on the label).  This is a substance that is damaging to fish and other marine life.  Our products are ethoxylate free.  The real proof however is a biodegradability test.  When independently tested against other leading natural brands, our products biodegrade at least twice the rate of the competitor after five days.
  • Lastly we felt confident that we could create a product that met our stringent safety and environmental standards that could perform better than the conventional products on the market.  It was not easy, but after much trial and error we were able to create truly green products that truly perform.  Luckily with houses full of kids and pets we have a pretty good environment to do our real world testing!  Most importantly, we could not be more happy with the response we have been getting from people who have purchased our products.  Time and time again we hear that our products knock the socks of brand “X” that they have used their entire life.
SM: What’s next for Better Life?
TB: “We’re in the midst of launching several products.  The first two will be launched in November of 2008:
  • An essential oil scented version of our all purpose cleaner, whatEVER.  We do not cut or blend our essential oils with any synthetic fragrances or other respiratory irritants.
  • A “squirt and go” floor cleaner.  It is a ready to use product that is great on all types of hard floor surfaces such as wood, tile, stone, vinyl, bamboo, etc.

We’re also near production on several more products:

  • A stainless steel appliance cleaner and polish
  • A granite and marble countertop spray (Kathy says “yay!”)
  • A furniture cleaner and polish
  • A hardwood floor concentrate cleaner

A line of hand soaps is also in the works.”

Where to get it: These are a REALLY great value… for less than $7 each you get a huge bottle that will seriously last you an eternity. I’ve had them for 3-4 weeks and have barely put a dent in them… and I have a 3 year old boy who thinks painting with his food is hilarious.  Find them online at Drugstore.com, or at some Whole Foods and Ace Hardware locations.

Also, please check out their interview on Food Interviews - great article if you want to know bmore about how Better Life came to be and what kind of expertise they bring to the table.

Win Some!

Better Life is giving away TWO sets of their fabulous cleaning products, each containing a reusable tote filled with  What-EVER™ All-Purpose Cleaner, I Can See Clearly WOW™ Glass Cleaner, Even The Kitchen Sink™ Gentle Scrubber, and 2am Miracle™ Nursery Cleaner to two lucky SafeMama readers.

To enter: 1. Send an email to safemama (at) gmail.com with the subject “Green Clean with Better Life” along with your name and mailing address. Please also include #2 in your email.

2. Visit their website and tell us which product your house desperately needs… we want to know about your messes!

(You must do both to be eligible.  Incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Open to U.S. Residents only.)

(Your info will not be saved, only used to notify you if you win)  We’ll select two winners at random and announce the winners here and via PrizeyFetch.   Enter by midnight EST on November 26, 2008.  Good luck!

Contest Closed.  Thanks to all who entered!

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