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 Safe Deodorant for Pregnancy
There are a million things to think about when you’re having a baby. Well, we’ve just added one: is your deodorant safe to use while pregnant? There are so many …
Baby-Safe Laundry Detergent: Why You Need it During Pregnancy
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 a …
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
Listen up mamas — what you put on your skin could help protect your baby. Natural skin care during pregnancy is crucial because there are so many controversial ingredients. The …
How to Make an Organic Padsicle for Postpartum Recovery
This post may contain clickable affiliate links. It won’t cost anything to you and helps keep our site running. For more information, see the disclosure here. There is one thing you …
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 …
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How to clean/sterilize baby bottles and breast pump parts daily (w/ video)
If you’re new to the baby bottle and breast pump washing process, it can certainly be a little daunting. Baby bottle sterilizers are NOT necessary, so save your money. All …
What is the best baby registry?
Congrats, you’re having a baby! If you’re anything like us, you want to create a natural, non-toxic baby registry with smart healthy choices, but also don’t want to break the …
7 easy ways to save on your maternity clothes and 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
Dining out should be fun and stress-free, even with kids. While we can’t always control our little ones, we can control the potential food messes they make, or at least …
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 Best Cloth Diaper Insert Prefolds and Alternative Uses
When we first started cloth diapering we were excited to save lots of money by using diaper covers and prefolds (typically the cheapest way to go when cloth diapering). We …
Plastics and your baby part 3: the safe plastic numbers chart
We’ve talked about avoiding plastics when possible and mentioned some affordable alternatives. Now let’s look a little deeper into plastics so we all have a better understanding of the categories. …
Plastics and your baby part 2: In the bath
The bathroom can be full of plastic, from the shower curtain to your toothbrush. Which ones are ok and which should we try to avoid? Let’s begin with bathing your …
Plastics and your baby part 1: The best natural, non-toxic food and drink solutions
When it comes to you and your baby, plastics are everywhere and can be tough to avoid. Why would we want to avoid them? Certain plastics leach into the food …
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 …
Nursing mom? Don’t forget your tax break this year
Once again it’s tax season and if you’re a new parent, it’s probably the last thing on your mind. But, they must be done. In 2011, the IRS announced breast …
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 …
Reusable baby bottle labels for daycare
Labeling baby bottles is imperative if you’ll be freezing them or using them for daycare, and reusing labels is the green way to go. Our favorite brand that is the …
The cheapest (but best) glass baby bottles
Cheap doesn’t always mean low quality. If you’re thinking of saving money by choosing plastic over glass, please read on about our favorite, affordable glass baby bottles. Plastic vs. Glass …