Feb
27
Friday Link Roundup
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Happy Friday SafeParents! Life has been busy for us (and hormonal… thank you pregnancy) but before the weekend came I wanted to share some finds with you that I’ve bookmarked this week.
- Grist.org: A Review of Six Green laundry Detergents: I found this article this week and was thrilled to see such a well put together review of detergents. I know Statia has been using Charlie’s Soap with some success lately but I’ve wondered about the performance of the other various brands out there. Grist.org’s article covers their stain removal strength, scents and value of each. Their final pick was Seventh Generation Free & Clear but see how the others measured up.
- Safer States: I found this site via Twitter and I am so glad I did. This site is a great way to keep up on what’s happening across the country regarding chemical regulations and environmental health. They post a regular blog and have a list of Action Alerts to make it easy for you to get involved with the legislation and communication with the people who help make these decisions. This one is on my permanent RSS feed reading list.
- LovelySafeMama.com Giveaway this week: For the moms - Don’t forget to head over to LovelyMama and enter the Alima Pure Spring Collection giveaway we’re running until march 4th. 3 lucky winners will get full collection sample sets! Woo!
Blog Spotlight!: I decided that us safety and green bloggers need to pimp each other more. There are so many GREAT blogs out there doing research and product testing to help all of us live a better life. If I could single-handedly do it all I would, but I can’t. So I am eternally grateful for all the hard work other mom bloggers do for us. Today’s spotlight goes to Cate and the bloggers from Nature’s Child Blog. Almost every day she publishes a thorough, heartfelt and poignant blog post about things that affect our kids and us. She’s very passionate about her subjects and I love her approach. I love stopping by her blog to read what she has to say and I learn something from her every time I read her.
Check her out: Nature’s Child Blog
Hope everyone has a happy and safe weekend!
Feb
25
Dear SafeMama: Greener Pregnancy
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I just found out I’m pregnant with our second child. I’ve been trying to be more educated about toxins. I’ trying to cut out everything possible that’s plastic (BPA, phthalates, PVC), eliminating foods with HFCS where possible, I got organic HBA items, but what else should I be aware of during my pregnancy? Any advice on pre-natal vitamins? I read that there was lead in them back in 2007 and not sure if that’s changed or not?
Ahhh, pregnancy. I don’t know that there’s anything other than pregnancy and children that make you more wrought with anxiety and guilt.
Our first son was a product of In-vitro Fertilization. I was just so happy to finally be pregnant. At the time, I had no idea about toxins in my home, or even what a paraben was. It’s amazing to me, that my son was born healthy.
When I found out I was pregnant with our second child, both my husband and I were every form of shocked you can think of. We had achieved a natural pregnancy. After going through infertility treatments, it’s a very bizarre feeling to have your reproductive system get its butt in gear and do what it’s supposed to. Everything happens for a reason and once the shock wore off, it became an amazing gift.
I truly believe my “going green(er)” played a part in my getting pregnant the second time. I won’t say it could happen for everyone, but after overhauling my chemical lifestyle, I wind up pregnant all of a sudden, it does seem to be more than coincidence.
People are always asking us how to go about living a healthier lifestyle in the home. I always tell people to do things one step at a time, And now, one of my favorite organizations, the EWG, has put out a printable guide to help parents cut down on toxins in the home. I think this guide is also great if you’re currently pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant and are looking to live a healthier life. Along with the book from another one of our favorite organizations: Healthy Child Healthy World. These have some really great invaluable tips to help you get rid of chemicals in your life. This book also has a tendency to be very overwhelming, so take from it what you can. It’s better to do what you’re most comfortable with and know that you’re at least making a difference.
(Kathy interjecting here: Another great book/resource: Going Green With Baby from our friends at Itsabelly. Book covers everything a new green parent needs to know!)
As for vitamins, my personal thought is that organic and natural vitamins are largely unregulated, and therefore, might be more harmful than they are good. It seems that all vitamins and supplements contain lead, but you’re going to probably have better luck with prescription vitamins, as they’re heavily regulated. They also have unfavorable ingredients in them (such as dyes and other things that we like to avoid), but they’ve also got very strict regulations forced upon them and therefore you’re going to get a product that’s consistent.
Unfortunately, you can’t avoid all chemicals and with vitamins you’re just trading in one set of concerns for another. So you have to weigh what’s most important to you in this case.
Feb
23
SafeMama Review: LunchBots Stainless Steel Lunch Containers
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When I first found out about all the chemicals leaking in food from plastic containers I started using stainless steel bowls for my son’s food but I could not travel with them because their were no lids. I’ve had the pleasure of testing out LunchBots containers. They are 100% stainless steel so no chemicals leak into my son’s food. The outside has a powder coating but it doesn’t emit any VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and of course these are lead free. The LunchBots Uno is the perfect size to carry a sandwich (with regular store bought bread) and the LunchBots Duo is the same size as the Uno but has 2 separate compartments. I’ve used it for crackers, fruit, cheese and dry cereals but liquids are not recommended. The lids fit tightly so they haven’t come off when I’m throwing them in the diaper bag. My son felt the need to stand on them and it held his 22lbs without bending it in.
These are perfect for sending kids off to school, in your bag for lunch or for on-the-go snacks. Stainless steel is one of the best materials for food storage and there is no worrying about things like BPA, PVC, Phthalates, or other plastic chemical leaching. Plus they’re reusable… no more filling up trashcans with ziplocks and saran wrap. We love these!
Get Them: You can purchase LunchBots at www.lunchbots.com and get free shipping with the code “SAFEMAMA”. You can also purchase these at the The Soft Landing use coupon code “SF-10” for 10% off your purchase.
Feb
21
Preserve: Helping Us Avoid Adding to Landfills
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! One of the things that’s been a challenge for everyone is avoid excess plastic. I know for myself, I’ve been trying my best to buy things with less packaging or made with sustainable materials. But everyone knows, its tough to avoid plastic all together. A friend, (Hi Jenn!) pointed me to a company called Preserve that creates 100% recycled plastic kitchen and home items that can be recycled back to them when you’re done with them.
Preserve carries a line of good looking kitchenware like cutting boards, colanders, food storage and measuring cups. They also have a line of tableware; plates, cups and utensils, and personal care items like razors and toothbrushes. All in fun colors and safe BPA-Free recycled materials The best part is when you’re done with them or they’ve gotten worn you can drop them off at a Preserve “Gimme 5” Recycling location to be reused for other Preserve products. They also recycle Brita filters! Ever wonder what to do with those? Now you can drop them off at a Gimme 5 location or send them to Preserve to be recycled.
Where and How: You can find a list of Gimme 5 locations on their website as well as purchase their totally recycled products online at PreserveProducts.com.
Feb
18
Dear SafeMama: Dry Skin Advice
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I’m at your site daily, and trust your product reviews. I was hoping to get your thoughts or maybe some of your other reader thoughts on lotion. Like I said I read your reviews so I know you have already reviewed several products. However, my daughter is 9 months old and suffers from horrendously dry skin. everywhere. I cannot put enough lotion on her. I was using the Little Twig brand but it’s just not enough. I even, went to non-organic lotions like J&J and Aquaphor to see if those worked. they last longer, but still don’t do the trick. Any suggestions?
I really feel your pain. My son generally doesn’t have dry skin, but this winter has been particularly raw, so we’re all suffering pretty badly from dry, scaly skin. This is a situation where there’s no one-size fits all solution. So you may have to play around with some things before you find something that works. But I have some ideas on what works for us.
- Milk Baths – I posted a recipe over at our sister site, LovelyMama, and I started using it on my son, when his skin is really dry. It costs pennies to make and you know exactly what’s in it. If she’s itchy, add the oatmeal option, but it does lessen the dry skin. I do this about once a week.
- Baby oil – Not a conventional baby oil, but something natural. There are several out there (I use Mambino Organics and love it). You can find some in our Amazon Affiliate store. All products were hand picked by us, so no worries about it being bad for your skin. I would put the baby oil right in the tub and swish. Obviously this is going to leave a residue in your tub, but, it’s worth it. I should probably also add, that you can do this in a separate tub (like a baby tub) or the sink if you have to share a bathroom. We don’t want you to slip and hurt yourself!
- Moisturize – This one is a no brainer, but you want to do this when their skin is damp from the tub, because the lotion absorbs better. Get something with a shea butter base (like a balm) that will be thick enough to coat the skin properly. Most of your regular lotion is water based. A solid balm type lotion will last longer. Bubble and Bee has a lotion stick and a solid bar that I LOVE. The lotion stick is great for travel and the bar will last you forever.
- Bathe Less – Babies at that age don’t get that dirty. So long as you wipe down the target areas daily (neck, hands, feet and those delicious baby fat rolls), you really only need to bathe them every 2-3 days. This will definitely strip the skin of its oils. You can also invest in a water filter for your bathtub. Kathy had some great reviews about hers.
You might not be able to escape dry skin entirely, but you may be able to help minimize it and help keep your baby comfortable.
Reader tips:
We’ve gotten a few tips already today, great job SafeMama Readers!
SafeMama Lisa writes in:
My son is 6 months old and is Milatto and we live in northern Minnesota. So all the odds are against him to have dry skin and he does! Like you said, i only give him a bath about every 3 days. I don’t use any soap as he just doesn’t need that right now. I actually don’t use much lotion either. I am breastfeeding him and I take DHA (omega-3) vitamins about 3 times a day during the winter. It helps keep both of our skin much more hydrated! So if mom is nursing, her diet is also important! I also use the Angel Baby Bottom Balm from Earth Mama Angel Baby on anything that may need it: cradle cap (which is almost gone!), his lil booty, scratches, dry patches. That product is amazing!
SafeMama Catrina writes:
“I just wanted to suggest … maybe just using coconut oil would help. You can find it in most stores, make sure it is unrefined, not in a liquid form, and just use it like a oil on her skin. It is all natural, and great for dry skin. My son gets really bad eczema in the winter time, and I use that on his face, and since it is a natural oil, I don’t have to worry about him getting any in his mouth. “
SafeMama Britta suggests:
“I have really dry skin and eczema. Especially in the winter. I use Weleda Calendula Oil for my body and Weleda Baby Cream for my face. You can also use the cream for the body but the oil is just a bit better. I have used it on my 13 month old and had no problems with his sensitive skin. I hope that helps…”
SafeMama Laura writes:
“… we tried California Baby Calming Botanical Moisturizing Cream. Wow, it worked immediately. It is nice and light, easy to rub in, smells great, and, IT REALLY WORKED. We put it on after her bath one night and noticed her skin was better the next morning. Now her skin is baby-soft, just the way it should be.”
Thank you for all the tips SafeMamas!
If you are breastfeeding make sure that YOU also stay very hydrated as it will definitely help with dry skin. Your skin is made up of about 70% water, but as you get older, that number starts to go down (to about 60%), so you want to make sure you’re getting enough for both of you. If she’s able to drink out of a cup, make sure she also gets enough water during the day. I should also mention the soap as well. I try to not use as much soap on my son (although toddlers, tend to get pretty funky), and if he’s not too stinky, I’ll just wash his hair, condition and let the soap residue do the rest,making sure to pay attention to the targeted areas I mention above. You could also take advice from the “no poo” movement. I know a lot of people that don’t use shampoo. Me? Personally? It’ll never happen, but babies don’t really need a lot of soap and in most cases, they don’t really have much in the way of hair either. We always like to stress that less is more.
SafeMama readers have any tips for dry skin? Submit them and we’ll post them here!
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Feb
16
The New CPSC law in effect
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Last week, I had to run to Toys R Us for a birthday present, just two days after the new CPSC law had gone into effect. I was more curious to see how retailers were taking action.
I noticed that the shelves were a little more bare, but quite frankly, I was disappointed. I’m pretty sure the Yo Gabba Gabba figurines my kid wanted so badly were vinyl, along with many other items in the store. And I saw the same thing at Target. Dolls still on the shelves, and many other questionable toys.
The new law, no doubt has been confusing to many people. I’ve read countless articles with quotes from consignment store owners, who are either confused or are being downright defiant about taking items off their shelves. And in all honesty, I can’t see how the CPSC is going to have the time to enforce every single mom and pop store in the US. I’ve read countless blog posts about how this is going to affect the handmade community and the actions taken to help save them.
In case you still aren’t sure about the new law, and believe me, I don’t blame you one bit if it seems hazy, trying to read through the cpsc’s guidelines is enough to make anyone’s head spin. Here’s an article I’ve found from the AJC:
New products
It’s unlikely shoppers will notice any change in the kind or quantity of merchandise offered new, although they might notice price increases if manufacturers pass along the cost of testing to retailers, who could pass it to consumers.
Most manufacturers won’t be required to test or certify that their products meet new safety standards until Feb. 10, 2010, but they already are required to meet the new lead and phthalate levels. Many retailers reacted by pulling suspect items, from toys to clothes to Valentine’s Day gifts, off shelves. Toys “R” Us has said it required additional third-party product testing, date-coding and guidelines for lead content, and told manufacturers that products had to be made without phthalates by the end of 2008.
Used products
Shoppers searching for used baby and children’s items will see less of a selection. Those trying to sell their old equipment might be out of luck.
Thrift and consignment stores aren’t required to do pricey testing on products, but they still can face criminal or civil penalties for selling those that don’t meet the new standards.
My opinion on this, and you may or may not agree, and that’s ok, is that the law should apply to everyone, from artisans, to large retail stores. I shouldn’t have to worry no matter where I shop, as the law was put in place to protect us, not to put people out of business. Because the law is still new, and there was a lot of industry petitioning against it, my guess is that a lot of stores waited until the last minute to clear their shelves and hopefully, are still in the process. Until then, I’m afraid it’s buyer beware.
Feb
13
End of the Week Link Roundup
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Hi SafeParents! It’s been a busy week around here but we’re working on some new items that will hopefully be of some good use. In the meantime I wanted to share a few great links to fellow blogs that have done some really important and/or entertaining writing in the last week.
- Z Recommends – BPA, PVC and Phthalates in Food Processors & Blenders: The gang at Zrecs did a fabulous article on this topic and I recommend giving it a once over. They found out for us that the Beaba BabyCook is BPA Free and now we have some insight on what the deal is with a bevy of other food prep items.
- CNN – Court Rules Vaccines Didn’t Cause Autism: This is a really volatile subject and one we chose not to cover here on SafeMama too indepth for a variety of reasons. One being, it’s a personal decision for every parent, and two and most important: We don’t know the right answer. Parents ask us whats the right course of action and we don’t feel that we’re qualified enough to make that kind of a judgment. We have our own theories and beliefs but in this case, we can’t make the decision for anyone but our own family. But we can share findings with you such as this article that broke on CNN yesterday which outlines a recent court ruling that vaccines don’t cause autism. We think they use very careful language and are weary of anything we read on the subject but it’s what popped up in the news yesterday. Thought I’d point it out. One thing is for sure, we both agree that MUCH more research is needed into this important topic.
- LovelyMama: Valentines Week! We did a week of articles on safer or sustainable V-Day gifts and sexy eco-tips. Statia wrote a really great article about greening your sex life too… check it out!
- Take Action! Kid-Safe Chemical Act: More and more, our babies and ids are being polluted with chemicals and toxins from our environment. We are in desperate need of reforming the laws ans regulations around household chemicals. Please consider letting your elected officials know you support this important change. Sign the Declaration today.
Happy Valentine’s to you and yours!
Feb
11
Dear SafeMama: Monosodium Glutamate (MSG)
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Recently I keep reading about MSG. Do you know if all the baby foods you can buy are without MSG or at least the organic ones? How do I know that there isn’t anything hiding behind some other listed ingredient? Thank you for your help!
Oddly enough, I was just watching something about MSG on Food Detectives last night. This is a great question though, as MSG is one of those things that gets somewhat of a bad rap, but at the same time, I’m a big believer that eating foods in their natural form, is better than eating something created from science. Try telling me that when you shove candy laden with red dye #32 in my face, though.
Before I go into my findings, let me go back on a little MSG history.
MSG was discovered in 1907 by a Japanese researcher who asked his wife what made her soup so good. When she gave him the “secret ingredient” that was her seaweed broth, which contain high concentrates of glutamic acid (naturally occurring glutamate), he went on to discover that he could recreate this same effect by evaporating the seaweed into a powder, which is how MSG was born. The synthetic counterpart was then patented by the Ajinomoto corporation and marketed as a “flavor enhancer.” MSG is considered safe for consumption in large quantities, and there was never really any sort of controversy until one person complained about side effects from MSG. It was debunked, but the myth still lives on.
That said, while it is fine in moderation, it’s in just about everything. And while I couldn’t pin down anything recently concrete about MSG in baby food, I wouldn’t be surprised to find it in at least the older stages of food, like meats and mixed meals. It’s hard for me to say “yes, it definitely is” because I refused to give that stuff to my son when he started eating. But like I said, it’s in just about everything, even organic foods, including some organic milk, “all natural” snacks, bullion, broths and other seasonings.
This is a case where it’s really good for the general public to learn to decipher labels. I realize that this isn’t easy, and the food industry realizes this and uses this to its advantage. It takes time to learn how to do this, but once you do, it really becomes second nature, and this is coming from someone with raging ADHD. A fellow infertility blogger, that I had the pleasure of meeting a few years ago, actually compiled a cheat sheet, which I’ve come to love and refer back to often. She’s faced a lot of similar issues with her daughter that I’m just now starting to face with my son, so I have a great deal of respect for her knowledge and the research she’s done:
Hydrolyzed protein (any protein that is hydrolyzed), autolyzed yeast, hydrolyzed yeast, yeast extract, soy extracts, protein isolate, “spices” and “natural flavorings.” Disodium inosinate and Disodium guanylate. Glutamate, Glutamic acid, Gelatin, Monosodium glutamate, Calcium caseinate, Textured protein, Monopotassium glutamate, Sodium caseinate, Calcium Caseinate, Yeast nutrient, Yeast extract, Yeast food, Autolyzed yeast, Hydrolyzed corn gluten, Natrium glutamate (natrium is Latin/German for sodium), Textured Protein.
These OFTEN contain MSG or create MSG during processing:
Carrageenan, Maltodextrin, Malt extract, Natural pork flavoring, Citric acid, Malt flavoring, Bouillon and Broth, Natural chicken flavoring, Soy protein isolate, Natural beef flavoring, Ultra-pasteurized, Soy sauce, Stock, Barley malt, Soy sauce extract, Whey protein concentrate, Pectin, Soy protein, Whey protein, Protease, Soy protein concentrate, Whey protein isolate, Protease enzymes, Anything protein fortified, Flavors(s) & Flavoring(s), Anything enzyme modified, Anything fermented, Natural flavor(s), & flavoring(s), Enzymes anything, Seasonings (the word “seasonings”. )
She’s written a great deal of information on MSG, which you can find here and here.
This also seems like a lot of information to process at once. You can’t take it out of your diet entirely, as it also occurs naturally, and that’s OK. But what do you do about limiting it in your baby’s food? Well, the first thing that comes to mind for me is to make it yourself. Which I realize seems tedious and time consuming, but it really isn’t. I managed to do it with my son, and once I got into a groove, I found it easy to do and I liked that I could control what he was eating and I didn’t have to worry about additives and preservatives. And of course there’s the new Beaba Babycook, which wasn’t available when my son was starting out, (and I’m dying to try this with #2), and is supposed to make things even easier, but even doing it the old fashioned way wasn’t too tedious if you’re not able to afford something swanky, like the Beaba Babycook Baby Food Maker. And because we’re bound to get questions about it, is the Babycook BPA free? The answer is: yes, it IS BPA free.
Feb
7
CPSC Issues Phthalates Compliance Guidelines
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This has been in the works for some time but the CPSC issued a formal press release yesterday stating that starting on February 10, 2009 children’s toys and child care items cannot contain more that 0.1% of any of the six phthalates (DEHP, DBP, BBP, DINP, DIDP, and DnOPA) regardless of when they were manufactured. (Why not Zero??) A court ruling on the 5th stated that the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (ban on phthalates in children’s products) should apply to current inventory and not just new products manufactured.
The statute also prohibits phthalates over the limit in child care articles, which include products that a child 3 and younger would use for sleeping, feeding, sucking or teething. By way of example, a pacifier/teether would be an item that would help a child with sucking or teething; a sippy cup would facilitate feeding; and a crib mattress would facilitate sleeping.
Companies must meet their reporting obligation under federal law and immediately tell the Commission if they learn of a children’s toy or child care article that exceeds the new phthalates limits starting on February 10, 2009. Companies also should know that the CPSIA generally prohibits the export for sale of children’s products that exceed the new phthalates limits.
Definitely good news and a step forward, but I fear there will always be a struggle for parents to eliminate it from every scenario. Personally I have already had to contact my child’s school regarding the vinyl mats they insist they nap on… here’s hoping that a stricter rule about phthalates in children’s products is the thing we needed to move that ban forward everywhere.
Feb
6
Knocked up with Earth Mama Angel Baby
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In case anyone missed it mentioned, I’m pregnant again with my second child. Yes, SafeMama is pregnant. Which means, not only will I (along with my pregnant cohort Statia who is due in May – so we’re both hormonal)be inevitably strapped for time come July, but it also means I have a new focus for articles on SafeMama.com – Pregnancy related products! Aren’t you excited??!?
I really don’t know what took me so long to sing the praises of Earth Mama Angel Baby but it’s long overdue and now that I am using a few of their products on a regular basis I thought I’d share my thoughts. For as long as I have known about EMAB they have always been a totally natural and organic line of mom and baby care.. with special attention on pampering mom during the tough months during and after pregnancy, not to mention aids for breastfeeding and postpartum moms. All their products are totally free of icky synthetic ingredients, parabens, fragrances, phthalates, dioxane, vegan, not tested on animals, packages are all recyclable and and and… I can’t say enough about the lack of nasties.
I recently bought myself their Natural Stretch Oil for my newly blossoming baby belly to ward off any new stretchmarks or itchiness from growing. It’s a 100% natural herbal oil that is great for bellies, breasts and rear-ends – and it’s really lightly scented so as not to trigger any nausea or discomfort for mama. I love that its a pump too. Less mess.
I grabbed a bottle of their Earth Mama Body Butter too for the rest of me that needs a little TLC now that hormones are coursing through my veins. This “butter” acts more like a lotion in that it’s not thick or heavy, comes in a pump and absorbs great – no lingering sticky feeling. For use all over… love this stuff!
My next purchase is their Heartburn Tea (I get wicked heartburn and acid reflux) and certainly will be getting myself a Breast Feeding Support Kit when the time comes. I can’t say how important it is to use safe Nipple Butter!
Get Some: You can purchase all their producst on their website EarthMamaAngelbaby.com, on Amazon.com or at various healthfood stores online and offline.
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