Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives has confirmed some of our worst fears about food additives – hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD), a brominated flame retardant used in polystyrene
The FDA announced on May 11 that they’ll be delaying implementation of pending sunscreen regulations that were supposed to mandate how sunscreens are labeled and marketed. These changes that would
Co-sleeping — when babies and young children share a bed with one or both of their parents — has now been linked to reduced obesity. According to a new Danish study, children who regularly
One of the challenges for parents with young children is having kid-friendly objects in your house without making your home feel too much like a nursery. As part of the Masterprogram Child Culture Design
Woodland-themed nurseries are definitely our favorite baby decor-trend of the moment, and we found the perfect night light to go with all of the tree and woodland creature accessories you’ve already
Before you put those cardboard boxes out on the curb for recycling, check out how these die-hard Star Wars fans gave their cardboard a whole new life. The Karpiuks spent four months crafting this
Looking for a fun activity that will pull your kids away from the computer and video games for a few hours? With Papierowe Miasto’s Paper Town, designed by Robert Czajka, you and your little ones
Just one month after the FDA rejected a proposal to ban Bisphenol A (BPA) in food packaging, Sweden has announced that it will ban the chemical in food packaging intended for children under 3 years old.
Flooded with cheap plastic toys and electronic games, the world of children’s toys is in need of stronger, basic designs. Created by Kenji Huang, a half-Japanese, half-Taiwanese designer Ima-jen
Diabetic is doing a glucose – Image from Shutterstock Phthalates are a family of chemicals that are used in plastics, fragrances and a variety of other consumer products. Because they serve as endocrine
Looking for a neat way to celebrate Earth Day with your family this year? Get your kids excited about honoring the Earth with one (or several) Earth Day activities. From planting seedlings and starting a
Products like baby mattresses and car seats that use flame retardants have come under heavy scrutiny in recent years because they contain powerful toxins that are known to cause impaired neurological
We can’t think of anything more fun than sharing your love of the outdoors with your little ones. Why not spend some time this spring teaching your children the ins and outs of the garden
If you’ve been to the dentist’s office recently, chances are good that your dentist asked to take X-rays of your teeth. Dental radiographs have become very common because they show hidden
Hey, eco-friendly parents! The Honest Company makes all-natural, non-toxic, and organic products for you and your baby, but the best part is that they’re giving them away for free! They offer
As you might remember, back in October 2008, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) submitted a citizen petition to the FDA asking them to prohibit the use of BPA in human food and packaging.
Nobody knows how to multi-task like the mother of young kids, and in the spirit of sharing the mom-wisdom, our sister site Inhabitots is partnering with Clorox in a project to help moms share their
Excited about today’s festivities, but not too interested in corned beef and cabbage? Same here, and we bet the kiddos feel the same way. St. Patrick’s Day is all about rainbows,
Looking for something fun to do with the little ones on St. Patrick’s Day? This DIY shamrock stamp is easy, fun and the perfect art project for all ages. Make sure to look for peppers with four
What could be more relaxing than curling up to sleep in your very own bird’s nest bed! Conceived and created by O*GE CreativeGroup, the “Giant Birdsnest for Creating New Ideas” was developed as
Hey eco mamas and green dads – have you heard the news? Our kids and parenting site Inhabitots is now on Pinterest – and we’ve been pinning up a storm of goodness for green tots
Have you been avoiding Campbell’s Soup ever since you heard the reports of higher than average bisphenol A (BPA) last year? You might want to reconsider your stance, since the iconic soup
We all know that many common household items contain toxins that are known hormone disruptors and are linked with asthma and other health issues, but avoiding those products might be more difficult than
Looking for a fun activity to get your kids engaged in the outdoors? Give geocaching a try. Geocaching is basically a 21st-century treasure hunt, but instead of using an old map where X marks the spot,
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are the parents every kid wishes they had. The celebrity super-couple is reportedly finalizing plans to build an underground, eco-friendly theme park for their six kids. What
Do you try to teach your baby words like “spirulina”? Do you host chicken pox parties and/or have an amber teething necklace for your kid? Sounds like you might be a Natural Mama. And
The 2012 American International Toy Fair in New York City was filled with more than 1,200 exhibitors showing over 100,000 products. You might be thinking, how will I ever go through all of these new
Are you having trouble getting your little ones to enjoy their veggies? Or maybe your kid is already a veggie monster, but you’re running out of ideas? Here’s our roundup of our favorite
Looking for the right way to tell your special someone what you really think of them? Forget the store-bought Valentine’s Day cards and stationary, and make your own DIY V-Day card. Nothing says
What could possibly be cooler than living in a treehouse? A warm and comfy treehouse bed in your very own room! Not only does this make your child’s room feel magical, but lofted beds are a
