Think there’s no reason to eat organic? Think it’s not worth the cost? That there’s no benefits? Think again. Eating fewer pesticides may result in a healthier baby.

Researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine did a study this year that showed that children conceived during the spring and early summer have a higher risk for a wide range of birth defects, including Down syndrome, cleft palate, and spina bifida AND later on these children scored lower during math and language tests than children conceived at other times. While the reported increase in birth defects was modest it still coincided …read more

Yesterday I introduced you to HappyBaby The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months and if you look at it from a healthy baby standpoint I would categorize this book as excellent, however it’s also being marketed as a green baby book, and I while it is a healthy baby book, some of the green info is not as good. Read on for the pros and cons.

PRODUCT: HappyBaby The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months by the founders of HAPPYBABY, Robert W. Sears, and Amy Marlow (September 2009, Harper Collins)
COST: $16.99 softcover / $16.99 ebook
See a general run down …read more

Today I’ve got the scoop on a good green baby book – this is a freshly released book that new parents should consider because of the stellar mealtime information. This book would also make a great baby shower gift.

PRODUCT: HappyBaby The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months by the founders of HAPPYBABY, Robert W. Sears, and Amy Marlow (September 2009, Harper Collins)
COST: $16.99 softcover / $16.99 ebook
BASICS: From HAPPYBABY; “HappyBaby The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months, focuses on the most crucial and confusing time for growing families: the beginning. This book is the one-stop source for new …read more

When it comes to babies, eco-minded care is not only healthy for the planet, but healthier for your baby’s body, and many times less expensive than conventional baby care options because green baby care assumes a mindset of less is more. Off the top of my head I can think of hundreds of ways to green your baby care, but we don’t really have the time or space for that, so here are six of the best tips for raising a green baby.

Breastfeed: Breastfeeding is one of the greenest baby care choices you can commit to. Not only is it …read more

If you know someone having a baby soon, the Tree Baby gifts from Burgundy Blue make a nice green baby shower or new baby gift. Burgundy Blue and Tree People teamed up to offer these one-of-a-kind gift sets. Each gift basket includes a handmade family tree gift box, a very cool baby onesie, plus a certificate & card that explains a tree has been planted in the new baby’s name. Everything is wrapped up pretty in a reusable basket. The gift is also tax-deductible.

You can get a pink baby basket, a blue baby basket, or other baskets, but all come …read more

I’m sure you already know  – or at least had an inkling (before reading this post title) that pesticides during pregnancy are not ok. However, a new report out from The Organic Center (TOC), a leading research institute focused on the science of organic food and farming, confirmed this fact today after rampaging 150 scientific studies.

The key finding:
A “balanced organic diet before and during pregnancy directly benefits childhood development.”
Important health facts gathered from the report:

When pregnant women eat organic foods during pregnancy, it “can significantly reduce a child’s likelihood of being overweight, obese or developing diabetes.“
Exposure to pesticides during …read more

In the previous post we looked at some of the problems with conventional cotton. Now let’s check out some pros of the other side – organic cotton…

Summer Infant Nature’s Purest Organic Activity Blocks
Organic cotton pros:

SO much healthier for your health and home. Why expose your body to more pesticides and toxins when you can make the choice not to?
Organic cotton builds a more sustainable eco-system for the planet. Organic cotton growing requires less soil irrigation and keeps toxic junk out of our air, rivers, and soil. This is great news for the animals and people who live in and …read more