When a child puts a toy in its mouth, think not only of the choking hazard but also the chemicals it may contain. While parents may wish that all baby products out there are chemical free, a report from the Environmental Health Strategy Center released on December 13 indicates that 650 brand-name products contain hormone-disrupting [...]
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January 9th, 2012
Report Shows Brand-Name Baby Products Contain Toxic Chemicals
Posted in Baby Gear, Baby Health, Baby Safety, Baby Toys, Parenting 
Tags: BPA baby products, toxic chemicals baby products 
1 Comment »December 14th, 2011
Options for Green Baby Gifts for the Holidays
Going green is becoming a necessity; yet, environmentally-friendly products are hard to come by. Although saving on energy and water and reducing chemicals in the environment are the primary sentiments behind going green, the lifestyle extends to all products in your home, including baby toys and gifts. If you are looking for toys for your [...]
December 9th, 2011
Holiday Baby Gift Ideas
Many know a couple that just had a baby or have a toddler. If you’re a friend or relative looking for such a baby gift, finding just the right one can be hard. But, don’t pick out just any item for new parents. Instead, get a gift that is both practical and fun. While rules [...]
October 13th, 2011
Do Educational Baby Toys Make False Claims?
What parent doesn’t want their child to be ahead in reading, math, and language? Toy companies, unfortunately, take advantage of this and create products promising to accelerate a baby’s skills and development. Is this possible? Or are the children just not learning anything from them? While Your Baby Can Read and Baby Einstein are some [...]
June 16th, 2011
Planning a Green Baby Shower
Going green isn’t a fad; it’s a lifestyle change, a reaction to wasteful consumerism and omnipresent chemicals. As the market for eco-friendly baby products increases, green baby showers are in demand. But, what is a green baby shower, and how do you plan one? A woman wrote to Mother Nature Network recently with such a [...]
May 26th, 2011
Posh Baby Shower Held for Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham
Where was the paparazzi for Victoria Beckham’s baby shower? Considering the speed of celebrity – and online – news, reporting on her May 7 baby shower is late. Do you remember what happened nineteen days ago, let alone what you read? Especially as baby news, from bump watches to Suri Cruise’s fashion choices, is now [...]
April 26th, 2011
Is Your Baby Can Read Peddling a Deceptive Product?
Your Baby Can Read products have been around for the past year, claiming they can help very young children learn to read. The Campaign for a Commercial Free Childhood, however, claims the product’s advertising is deceptive.
April 13th, 2011
A Baby Product is Recalled. What Do You Do?
What do you do when a baby product you own is recalled? Here are some tips for what to do if a crib, toy, or other item is recalled.
Posted in Baby Gear, Baby Safety, Baby Toys, Parenting Tags: baby product recall, baby product recalls, baby products recalls No Comments »January 14th, 2011
Pink or Blue Baby Gifts? The Dilemma of Gendered Toys
Is it acceptable to give a baby boy a pink baby toy as a gift? It depends on the parents.
Posted in Baby Gifts, Baby Stores, Baby Toys, Parenting Tags: baby boy gifts, baby boy toys, Baby Gifts, baby girl gifts, baby girl toys, baby shower gifts, baby toys No Comments »December 20th, 2010
Perfect Baby Gifts for the Holidays
Here are some suggestions for holiday baby gifts. Consider gift baskets or sets, toys, clothing, and even diaper cakes.
