Whether it's organic baby products or disposable diapers, there are plenty of options out there. Click here for an article and slideshow. … [Read more...]
BBA Quick Hits
May 5, 2009 By
> Depression and Sleep A new report has found that babies born to mothers who are depressed have more sleep disturbances, including problems falling asleep and number of awakenings. > Grieving a Miscarriage Why won’t people stop saying “you can try again soon”? What is the “right” amount of grief? Are there more miscarriages now or does it just seem that way? What to tell the children about the baby who will not be? The questions answered here. > When Does a Toddler Walk on His Own? Every child develops at a different rate and, while it's true that some children go … [Read more...]
Greening Up Baby
May 4, 2009 By
Caring for an infant is a tiring but rewarding experience. It is also an extremely wasteful experience. The average baby uses 5,000 diapers before mastering potty-training. Ninety-five percent of these diapers are sent to landfills, according to the National Association of Diapers Services. Diapers aren't the only problem. Parents buy products made with materials that are harmful to the environment when harvested or manufactured. There are other options. Here are five ways parents can care for babies and the earth: > Stop using wipes > Find multi-use items > Switch to cloth … [Read more...]
Tips on Life and Love…After Baby
January 20, 2009 By
What happens to romance in a marriage when a baby arrives on the scene and (often) moves into the couple's bedroom, if not their bed? There's lots of tiptoeing around the subject, but couples are often left to find their own way back to the intimacy they once enjoyed.Click here for some tips to recapture that spark. … [Read more...]
Green Baby Products
October 5, 2008 By
Here are eight great products from ivillage.com, including bottles, diapers and sunscreen. … [Read more...]
Website Spotlights: Hip and Trendy Baby and Organic For Baby
September 23, 2008 By
Two beautifully designed blogs, fabulous baby product reviews and contests...that's what you'll find when you head on over to Organic For Baby (one of our BBA advertisers) or their sister site, Hip & Trendy Baby.While you're over there, check out Organic For Baby's current contest for two beautiful organic hooded towels.The author, Tabitha, launched both sites when she realized that in preparing for her new family, she found so many items that were fantastic and "one-of-a-kind", so she she started to make a list. She wanted to always know where to find the products again. And that list … [Read more...]
Green Parenting and a Critical Eye
September 18, 2008 By
When it comes to Green parenting, a San Francisco pediatrician and author on the subject - Dr. Alan Greene, coincidentally - suggests keeping a critical eye on the products you put on your child's skin day-in and day-out, like diaper rash ointment, baby soap and sunscreen. … [Read more...]
Giveaway: "A Real Ham" Organic Tee
September 15, 2008 By
::THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. CLICK HERE TO SEE IF WE HAVE ANOTHER ACTIVE GIVEAWAY.NewBornMom.com is an online baby boutique that carries 100% eco-friendly & modern productsWe are excited to be giving away the "A Real Ham" Organic Tee (size 6-12 months) by Blirt. The shirt is made of super soft, high quality organic cotton. I'm sure your little one will look adorable and feel very comfy in it.These organic tees put a modern spin on some old-school figures of speech...making them not only eco-hip, but playfully educational. Each tee comes stamped on the front with a caricature corresponding to … [Read more...]
Going Green with Triplets
September 11, 2008 By
By Jennifer JordanBBA ContributorWith Triplets we've had to cut down on our spending. A LOT. It made no sense for me to return to work after having the babies; what I made would have ONLY paid for daycare for Triplets. Living off of one income is hard. Very hard. Money was always an issue, just not a big one. Two miscarriages, TONS of testing, five months of fertility treatments, triplets and one income later, it matters now more than anything.The two miscarriages and fertility treatments really racked up our bills. While looking into how to cut our costs, I found out Going Green was the way … [Read more...]
Quad Giveaway: Natural Baby Starter Kit
July 29, 2008 By
::This giveaway has ended. Check out our new giveaway above::We are giving away a Seventh Generation Natural Baby Starter Kit from Wee Generation to one lucky BBA reader!The Natural Baby Starter Kit is an ideal gift for new parents or parents-to-be who want to create a natural, healthy lifestyle for their child. All products are free of chlorine and gentle on a baby’s soft skin. Many of these Seventh Generation items are included in the first 500 Wee Generation eco-diaper bags that are now available.The kit is valued at $49.99 and includes:2 packages Size 1 Chlorine-Free DiapersChlorine-Free … [Read more...]
