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Toxins in household dust may be harmful to kids
Most of the dust that coats your furniture and floors comes from outdoors and can pose a health threat, a new study suggests.
BPA in canned foods could harm children, group says
Measurable levels of the chemical additive bisphenol A (BPA) were found in a variety of canned goods, including some that claimed to be BPA-free, according to an analysis released this week by the nonprofit advocacy group Consumers Union.
Toxic toys? Health group finds high lead levels
Children's toys carrying the Barbie and Disney logos have turned up with high levels of lead in them, according to a California-based advocacy group — a finding that may give consumers pause as they shop for the holiday season.
Organic
Greening Your Baby's Changing Table
Brace yourself... you'll be changing as many as 4,000 diapers in the first year of your baby's life. That's a lot of wiping, powdering and bottom-wrapping. And if the prospect of that isn't daunting enough, consider that a regular disposable diaper can take hundreds of years to decompose in a landfill, and the chemicals in it — most significantly chlorine — can contaminate the water supply.
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Go Green with Your Kids
Tips to teach your children to live earth-friendly at every age
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Converting "Conventional" Kids to Organic
Thoughts of adamant, vocal objections and never-ending tantrums may enter your mind at the idea of changing your toddler or preschooler's diet to an organic regime. This might cause you to rethink the benefits of avoiding conventionally grown and processed foods. Or, you may wish to wait until your children are a little older before making the switch. However, armed with some medical tips and a little parental savvy, your child can enjoy the taste of a healthier, more natural diet and reap benefits that will last a lifetime.
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A Natural Start for Baby
Increasing concerns about pesticides and chemicals in conventionally produced foods have caused many parents to rethink their babies' diets. Infant bodies are busy developing organs, and, due to their significantly smaller sizes and speedy metabolisms, infants and children are more vulnerable to health and developmental damage than adults.
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Homemade Baby Food: Is It Right for You?
A step-by-step guide to making and storing food for your baby.
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