Woah wait, are you here because you’re a first-time mom and totally frustrated with all the things your baby supposedly “needs”? That’s marketing, friend. And overwhelmed and frazzled is exactly …
How to Make an Organic Crib Mattress Affordable
Your baby will spend a LOT of time in the crib. Babies need sleep. It’s a good thing. It’s how they develop. So you need to make sure they aren’t …
Science Shows Why You Need a Pregnancy Safe Deodorant
There are a million things to think about when you’re having a baby. Well, here’s another one to consider: is your deodorant safe to use during pregnancy? There are so …
Here are the 11 Best Wooden Toys for Babies
And so it’s official: we’re living in the age of plastic. When it comes to toys for babies, plastic is cheap and durable, making it quite common and popular. Walk …
How to Fold a Flat Diaper (Just Like Your Grandma)
Okay, you’ve committed to flat diapers (Grandma is proud!), but how in the world do you fold them so there’s no leaking? Side note: going with cloth diapers is the …
Here are the 7 Best Organic Baby Food Delivery Options
When I had my first baby, the thought of feeding her something that was sitting on the shelf of a grocery store for who knows how long felt like, well, …
These 18 Natural Baby Products Will Keep it Safe (& Cheap)
After a ridiculous rabbit hole that led me to weeks of research, I’ve learned what you choose for your baby absolutely matters. Trust me — pass on: harsh chemicals, carcinogens …
Here are 17 Baby Names in Nature: Simple & Beautiful
Choosing a name for your baby is either: A. Easy as pie (mmmm pie): you’ve had a name ready since you were a teenager in puppy love OR B. Ridiculously …
Coronavirus and Pregnancy: What You Can Do
Note: I will be updating this article as much as I possibly can as new information comes out. This article focuses on U.S. current stats. I am not a doctor …
Glass Baby Bottles: Everything You Need to Know
Hey there, why on earth would you choose glass over plastic for a baby? The truth is, they can actually cost less, they’re important for the health of your baby, …
This is How to Prepare for Baby (the Lean & Green Way)
Here’s the scenario: peeing on a stick and getting a plus sign. Incredible feeling, right? Also a little overwhelming. What next? Congrats and no worries mama — read on to …
This is What NOT to Put on Baby Registry
Welcome back to another session of pure unsolicited baby advice from Jen, chief green mama. Put on your stretchiest preg pants and settle in. Side tangent: Have you even started …
Baby-Safe Laundry Detergent: Why You Need it During Pregnancy
Alright, it’s time to redefine the “fresh and clean” smell. Because you know what that typically is? Full of toxins. And you need to avoid that starting with pregnancy. It’s …
What You Need to Know About Hair in Pregnancy
Ever think about what you put on your hair? Hair follicles have entry points into your skin which means any chemicals you use can potentially get into your body. While …
The Best, Safest Sunscreen for Your Pregnancy
What’s so great about soaking in the sun if you have to lather yourself in a sunscreen full of toxins? Don’t worry mamas: there are alternatives. You can enjoy some …
The 3 Best Non-Toxic Soaps for Your Pregnancy
This is part of the Pregnancy Safe Skin Care Guide found here. Listen up mamas — what you put on your skin could help protect your baby. Natural skincare during …
How to Make an Organic Padsicle for Postpartum Recovery
There is one thing you MUST have in your freezer before giving birth. Making natural padsicles (aka postpartum pads) ahead of time and having them ready in your freezer will …
5 Simple Reasons You Need a Glass Sippy Cup (w/ video)
Glass? For a baby or toddler? It may sound crazy – but the truth is – even plastic BPA alternative plastics (also called “BPA-free”) are cause for concern. Here are …
7 Easy Ways to Save on Your Maternity Wardrobe
What should your maternity wardrobe cost? Finding cheap maternity clothes isn’t always the greenest (or cheapest) way to go. Here are some of our favorite ways to save money on …
Healthy Halloween Treats You Can Buy on the Cheap
Halloween happens every year, whether us green mamas like it or not. If your little ones are still babies, it’s pretty easy to ignore. But as they grow, they’ll want …
The best portable silicone place mat for babies and toddlers
This article contains clickable affiliate links, which means I get paid if you click on a link and purchase something. It doesn’t cost anything to you. For more information, see …
The best non-toxic organic DEET-free bug spray that’s proven to be effective
Summer is here and we want to be outside, but mosquito-bourne diseases such as Zika and West Nile are definite concerns for us and our families. Our options used to …
The Safe Plastic Numbers Chart
Although I try to avoid plastic as much as possible, it’s everywhere. So which plastic numbers are safe? Check out the chart (and click it for a printable version): ♻ …
Prevent diaper rash (and cancer) the non-toxic, talc-free way
Johnson & Johnson has hit the news yet again, this time with having to pay $417 million for not adequately warning users of the cancer risks of talc in its …
The cheapest (and still accurate) pregnancy and ovulation tests
Are you trying to get pregnant? Or trying to figure out when you ovulate? You shouldn’t have to worry about your budget on top of the anxiety you may be …
5 Money-saving Tips for the Eco-conscious Mama
When you become a parent, you realize how valuable every penny is, and sometimes wonder where the money goes. It’s not always easy saving the green, but here are some …
