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I am still in a euphoric state. As the incredible reality of our new President starts to settle in, I am realizing the proper space now exists for a chance for change. In the realm of women’s rights and healthcare, I am anxious to see the next steps that both Barack Obama :), Joe Biden, [...]

The team at Green Toys™ Inc. has a lot to celebrate. They announced that in their first year as an environmentally friendly toy company, they have been honored with these major awards:
        

This classic yet innovative toy company turns recycled plastic milk containers into eco-friendly children’s toys that do not contain phthalates or Bispenol-A (BPA) [...]

First off, As a green doula, I have to applaud Angelina for gracing the cover of the new W magazine while breastfeeding. Awesome that the photographer just so happened to be her husband, Brad Pitt. Angelina is inspirational because she has confidently taken a stand and is sending a message loud and clear. Women who [...]

Waverly, the aquatic Idbid.
The Idbids Kit for kids encourages play, learning and caring the earth. Always on the lookout for toys that will inspire my children to love nature, Idbids offers a cute, eco-friendly option.
The kit contains organic Egyptian cotton toys, a bright storybook that is unique, a canvas bag, and a Field Guide [...]

If you ever needed another reason to breastfeed, here it is. Four babies have died and thousands are ill after melamine was found in contaminated dairy products in Asia.
The industrial toxin, which is high in nitrogen, is added to milk when producers want to artificially boost protein content. According to the Associated Press, one [...]

Pedoodles, a small kids shoe line, has released eco-friendly kicks made from remnant leather. These shoes are really light-weight and they must be comfy, because my little ones keep going to them and bringing them to me saying “shhooose!” and requesting I put them on their feet.
They come in cute colors that are very [...]

This is truly upsetting to me; doesn’t the FDA work for the American people? Aren’t we paying their salaries? See why I’m so pissed in the video below:

Who would have necessarily thought that Strollers and Organic Skincare went hand in hand? UK based Maclaren, manufacturer of popular strollers, recently launched Beginning, an organic skincare line for baby and mother. Some of the products in the collection are certified by the Soil Association Organic Standard. The products are dermatologically tested and are safe [...]

Check out these great silhouettes for maternity by Jessica Scott! Not only are they chic but they are all made from organic and sustainable materials.
The “A Nightie to Remember Nightgown” is perfect to wear throughout pregnancy and allows for easy nursing access. The versatile “Strapless in Seattle” piece is perfect for this time of year when [...]

An interesting piece in the NY Times today discusses Vitamin D deficiency in babies and toddlers. According to the article, many breastfed children are lacking the nutrient due to many mothers’ insufficient quantity of Vit D in their breastmilk. Additionally, children are not exposed to the sun as they once were, which pediatricians feel could [...]