HAPPYBABY Organic Baby Foods - Finalists in SHINEALIGHT Competition

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HAPPYBABY organic baby foods launched on Mother’s Day 2006 with 5 products in 5 small NYC stores. The business is the brainchild of a social entrepreneur who wanted to make a difference using business, support sustainable agriculture, provide our children with the best start to instill eating habits for a healthy happy life, and simultaneously provide basic nutritional needs for less fortunate children simply trying to survive. Today, the innovative business has 26 products, always organic, formulated with Read More…

Diaper Cake Giveaway - Win an Organic Eco Friendly Cloth Diaper Cake!

Organic Cloth Diaper Cake

Organic Cloth Diaper Cake

So what’s the newest craze in baby shower gifts? Diaper Cakes! Why? Because they are beautiful as well as practical. Whats great about diaper cakes is that they make a great gift for the first baby or the 4th baby, and are always in fashion. Diaper cake makes a stunning centerpiece at the baby shower gift table, and will make the most practical and memorable baby shower gift. You can bet every item in this diaper cake will be used by the expecting parents.

What makes this diaper cake a unique and Eco friendly gift is that we used beautiful organic products made by niftynappy.com.  Niftynappy.com uses wool, organic hemp, and bamboo Read More…

Eco Friendly Organic Cloth Diaper - A Greener Way to Diaper Our Babies

I love little tushes and I love seeing them in comfort.  I have been using a variety of eco friendly disposables, and though i love Nature BabyCare, I wanted a greener, and softer option. This is when I came upon a great opportunity to use and review an awesome Organic Cloth Diaper that is handcrafted by Vilate from Vilatesniftynook Etsy Store.  Upon receiving the Organic Hemp Diaper in a super cute black and white owl print, I immediately fell in love.  It is so light, soft and pleasant to the touch, I knew my little man will be happy once in it. Read More…

A Father Baby Shower - Tips for Planning a Shower for Dad-to-be

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Want to try something new for a father-to-be?  Although most men feel out of place at luncheon wrapped in pink or blue tulle, many fathers admit they wouldn’t mind a day of their own to celebrate their baby’s arrival. Of course, the term baby shower does raise visions of baby themed parties. So maybe “baby shower” is not an appropriate name for this event. Call it a “celebrating impending fatherhood” party instead.

Here are a some suggestions to make this party for daddy-to-be a big hit: Read More…

Swine Flu Natural Cures - Using Home Remedies to Treat Swine Flu

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The Swine Flu has been the topic of most people conversations lately. And no wonder, it is quickly sweeping across our country, infecting many with a possible “killer” flu. Hundreds of schools have closed down, more employees are working from home, travel warnings are more widespread, public outings are becoming more cautious, and we all know it - hearing someone sneeze is just not the same anymore. So the big question is, how are you protecting yourself from the Swine Flu? Read More…

Diaper Cake Giveaway - Win an Organic Eco Friendly Diaper Cake

Buzzy Bee 4 Tier Organic Diaper Cake

"Buzzy Bee" 4 Tier Organic Diaper Cake

So what’s the newest craze in baby shower gifts? Diaper Cakes! Why? Because they are beautiful as well as practical. Whats great about diaper cakes is that they make a great gift for the first baby or the 4th baby, and are always in fashion. Diaper cake makes a stunning centerpiece at the baby shower gift table, and will make the most practical and memorable baby shower gift. You can bet every item in this diaper cake will be used by the expecting parents.

Are you looking for a gift for a pregnant woman you know? Are you pregnant and want to give yourself a gift? Did you just have a baby? This beautiful Organic Buzzy Bee Diaper Cake is a gift nice to receive or give. Either way, this is your chance to win one! Read More…

Rocket Fuel Perchlorate Chemical Found in Baby Formula

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When a parent pours baby formula into a child’s bottle, they might not be aware exactly what ingredients are in that thick, nutritionally packed mix. But rocket fuel is not an ingredient many expect to find. A government study by scientists at the US Center for Disease Control (CDC) has revealed that traces of perchlorate, a rocket fuel chemical, has been found in every single brand of baby formula tested, with the highest levels in powdered infant formulas made from cows milk containing lactose. Traces of the chemical far exceed what’s considered a safe dose Read More…

Eco Friendly Green Baby Shower Gifts

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If there is a new baby coming in the life of someone you know, you may be pondering the possible baby shower gifts you can purchase. While there are plenty of options out there in the department stores, you want to get something that is not only a nice gift, but is also eco friendly. You’re not alone. There are plenty of people looking for green baby shower gifts. So, I have compiled a list of the gifts you may want to choose.

  • Cloth Diapers & Diaper Cover – There is not much more harmful to the environment than thousands of disposable diapers being added to landfill by each and every baby that is born. This is why you may want to instead help the mother-to-be find a greener way to raise their baby. One way to do this is to purchase a variety of cloth diapers to help the mother-to-be have these eco friendly options already in her inventory. Many new moms will try cloth diapers and will get frustrated by leakage. Read More…

Pregnancy Hospital Bag Checklist – Packing for Labor, Delivery and Postpartum

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As your pregnancy is coming closer towards reaching full term it is time to start getting your pregnancy bag together. Since a pregnancy is considered full term between 37-42 weeks, it is wise to have your bag ready by 37 weeks. Even though most mamas won’t deliver before 39 weeks, you never know when your baby is ready to greet the world. It might be convenient to have two bags, one that you will need during labor and another for the postpartum stay as well as the items you will need for your new baby. We put together a checklist to help you pack for the big day. Read More…

Relieving Morning Sickness - Natural Relief for Nausea During Pregnancy

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting times of every expecting parent. The anticipation of the joy your little one will soon bring into your life is all worth waiting for. For many of us, pregnancy passes by as a gentle breeze, pleasant and comfortable. Then there are those “lucky” ladies who can’t stomach any food because they are so ridden with morning sickness. Morning sickness is an uncomfortable condition that often troubles women in the first trimester of pregnancy and occurs in 50-80% of all moms to be.  Its the bodies reaction to the sudden change in hormone level due to pregnancy.  Morning sickness unfortunately doesn’t only occur in the morning, it can strike at any time throughout the day, and even wake you up in the middle of the night. Read More…