tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19985199521511925532011-04-21T11:29:54.810-07:00HIP GREEN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15801849086001017062noreply@blogger.comBlogger41100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998519952151192553.post-86337594395694134402008-07-06T05:10:00.000-07:002008-07-06T05:53:41.166-07:00<span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Greetings!!<br /><br />This coming Saturday, July 12th, I will be speaking at a Healthy Baby/Healthy Parenting workshop to be held at Livingreen in Culver City.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Newborn babies (and their developing immune systems) are especially sensitive to environmental toxins. That being said, new parents can do much to provide a healthy environment for their new baby by mitigating factors such as off-gassing from paint, furniture, carpet, and other materials and surfaces. I'll be talking about which chemicals to avoid and resources for green alternatives for all your new baby needs. There will also be a pediatric nutritionist to discuss what foods and eating habits are healthiest for you and your child.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Please join us this Saturday, July 12th, from 11am - 1pm to learn more about things you do to create the healthiest home environment for your family.</span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Pre-registration is required. Call 310.838.8442 or email </span><a href="mailto:info@livingreen.com"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">info@livingreen.com</span></a><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Hope to see you there!</span><br /><blockquote></blockquote><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1998519952151192553-8633759439569413440?l=daisyambitions.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>HIP GREEN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15801849086001017062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998519952151192553.post-43411730407955033192008-05-15T22:40:00.000-07:002008-05-15T22:52:09.014-07:00Organic Baby by Kimberly Rider<br />The Smart Mama's Green Guide: Simple Steps to Non-Toxic Babies by Jennifer of <a href="http://www.thesmartmama.com/">http://www.thesmartmama.com/</a><br />Healthy Child, Healthy World: Creating a Cleaner, Greener, Safer World by Christopher Gavigan<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1998519952151192553-4341173040795503319?l=daisyambitions.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>HIP GREEN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15801849086001017062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998519952151192553.post-71503169881303744122008-05-15T22:10:00.000-07:002008-05-15T23:50:06.851-07:00<span style="font-family:arial;">Many baby bottles on the market today are manufactured with a polycarbonate plastic. One key component of this type of plastic is Bisphenol-A. Bisphenol-A is a hormone-disrupting chemical considered to be potentially harmful to human health and the environment. It has been known that scratched and worn polycarbonate feeding bottles can leach this chemical into liquids, like formula and breast milk.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Scientific studies show that even at very low levels Bisphenol-A can be harmful to babies and here are some reasons why:<br />• Can disrupt the normal functioning of our hormones.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Can cause behavioral effects, including hyperactivity and increased aggression.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Can lead to impaired learning.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Is associated with obesity and diabetes.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Exposure can interfere with the normal development of a fetus.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Exposure can affect the timing of the onset of puberty.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Stimulates mammary gland development, which is a risk factor for breast cancer.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">• Can alter the functioning of the immune system.</span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">Here are many options for Bisphenol-A free plastic or glass bottles:</span><br /><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial;">All <strong>Medela</strong> products that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA free. Medela's bottles are made from polypropylene plastic.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>BornFree</strong> makes glass and polyamide (BPA free) plastic bottles.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Think Baby</strong> has a 5 oz and 9 oz BPA free baby bottle with a silicone nipple. The company's patented venting system is advertised to reduce gas and spit up.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Green to Grow</strong> has wide and regular neck baby bottles in 5 and 10 ounce sizes. The bottles are made of polyethersulfone. They are relatively new to the market.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>MAM's Ultivent</strong> and the <strong>Sassy Baby Food Nurser Kit</strong> are BPA free.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Adiri's Natural Nurser Ultimate Baby Bottle</strong> is BPA free.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>EvenFlo</strong> has a glass baby bottle.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Gerber’s Clear View, Fashion Tints</strong> and <strong>GentleFlow</strong> are not made with polycarbonate plastic and are BPA-free.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Playtex’s Premium Nurser</strong> is made of polycarbonate, but the breastmilk or formula only touches the polyethylene liner, not the bottle itself. The Breast Milk Storage Kit contains polypropylene bottles.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;">Certain <strong>Nuby</strong> bottles are BPA-free.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Dr. Brown</strong> has a glass bottle. Dr. Brown is also introducing a polypropylene bottle in April 2008, but I haven't seen it in the stores yet.</span></li></ul><p><span style="font-family:arial;">This list was copied from </span><a href="http://www.thesmartmama.com/"><span style="font-family:arial;">www.thesmartmama.com</span></a><span style="font-family:arial;"> Jennifer is extrememly knowledgeable and has lots of healthier options for your baby, so check it out!! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial;">I also recommended the stainless steel bottle with sippy adapter from Klean Kanteen for a safer water bottle. Available at <a href="http://www.kleankanteen.com/">http://www.kleankanteen.com/</a> and also at Livingreen <a href="http://www.livingreen.com/">http://www.livingreen.com/</a></span></p><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1998519952151192553-7150316988130374412?l=daisyambitions.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>HIP GREEN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15801849086001017062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1998519952151192553.post-64318330531949737152008-04-27T20:40:00.000-07:002008-05-15T23:30:03.501-07:00<p>For those are also leaning towards greener alternatives for their new babies, below are a few of my thoughts and many websites that offer organic and natural products.<br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">Look for labels such as "eco-friendly", "organic", </span><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">"natural","hypoallergenic" or "sensitive skin". These are usually made with little to no synthetics and will be better for little one's developing immune system. With ever increasing rates of asthma in children, recalls on imported toys containing lead, hormone disrupter chemicals like Bisphenol-A, and the high pesticide level of cotton, it's becoming easier and easier to make mindful choices that are better for your baby's health.</span></p><p>Check out these ideas, as well as, stores and websites for green alternatives:</p><p><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">handmade or slightly used items</span> (e.g. thrift stores, <a href="http://www.craigslist.org/">www.craigslist.org</a>, <a href="http://www.freecycle.com/">www.freecycle.com</a>)</p><p><br />Mothering magazine,<span style="font-family:lucida grande;"> </span><a href="http://www.mothering.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.mothering.com</span></a></p><p><br />Babies R Us, Target and Wal-Mart ~ have organic and natural options (especially Babies R Us)</p><p>Whole Foods</p><p>The Pump Station</p><p><br /><a href="http://www.americanapparel.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.americanapparel.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.gaiam.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.gaiam.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.organicgrace.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.organicgrace.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.greennest.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.GreenNest.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.livingreen.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.livingreen.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sagecreeknaturals.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.sagecreeknaturals.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.babybunz.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.babybunz.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.innovative-baby.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.innovative-baby.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.eco-baby.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.eco-baby.com</span></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.littlesproutsdiapers.com/"><span style="font-family:lucida grande;">www.LittleSproutsDiapers.com</span></a></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/1998519952151192553-6431833053194973715?l=daisyambitions.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>HIP GREEN MAMAhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15801849086001017062noreply@blogger.com0