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

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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

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No time to hop on down to the stationary store before Easter? No problem. All you need is a printer to create La-fabrique-a-bricole‘s colorful printable Easter cupcake toppers and tags for your

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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

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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

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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,

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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

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Looking for a sweet, nutritious and tasty snack to munch on? Instead of stocking up on store-bought goodies, try your hand at baking a batch of some easy-to-make and scrumptious baked apple chips. All you

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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

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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

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Want to introduce your kids to baking and avoid spending money on store-bought snacks? Here’s a recipe that’s fun, relatively easy, and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids. These homemade

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As part of his “Toxic America” series, CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta has been investigating schools, and his findings are not good. Research suggests that at least one-third of U.S. schools have

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Whether or not you’re a LEGO geek, you have to admit that this is pretty incredible. LEGO pro Rod Gillies took the new Superman mini figure by LEGO and constructed a vintage TV set with big rabbit

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LEGO rang in 2012 by launching a new line of toys, LEGO Friends, which are aimed at girls 5 and up. No big deal, right? Actually, to some it is a big deal. A petition was launched at Change.org is

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Yogurt is highly nutritious, and it’s an excellent source of protein (especially for vegetarians). Like most foods, if you want the best tasting yogurt, you should to make it yourself. And

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Israeli designer Noa Himelfarb has designed a toy set for modeling cute animal friends from clumps of earth. Perfect for kids who love getting dirty and playing in the mud, Muzoo consists of a series of

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2011 will be a year to remember for innovative green design products for babies and kids. Over the past 12 months, we’ve admired Grace Hawthorne’s recyclable paper building blocks; we’ve

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Looking for a fun holiday-themed DIY project to work on with your little ones? Try making a unique snow globe using a recycled mason jar and some other household supplies. All you need is a jar from your

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Nightlights are the beacons of kid’s bedrooms, and they can be more than just standard, utilitarian bulbs. Jason Hull added some whimsy to the typical nightlight by repurposing vintage cameras and

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Want to get your little one excited about mealtime? Embrace your inner Trekkie while keeping your kids entertained with this Star Trek-themed spoon and bib set. The Stark Trek Enterprise Feeding system

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Halloween can be among the most wasteful holidays if you only buy store-bought, disposable decorations, but it doesn’t have to be! One sure way to lower your Halloween eco-footprint is to make your

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Could giving a cell phone to your kid be considered child abuse? Cell phones are widely believed to cause cancer because of the radiofrequency electromagnetic fields they use. Now, a new scientific study

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Making a DIY Halloween costume is great, but if you don’t have a crafty bone in your body it could be disastrous. However! That’s no excuse for sending your kid out in a store-bought costume.

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Think Barbie is all bubble gum pink plastic and tacky accessories? Welcome to the 21st century with the Miniio designer dollhouses, a new set of modern, sustainably-crafted dollhouses that are made by

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Finger painting is a staple of modern preschool curriculum, but did you know that finger painting also might have been a feature of daycare centers in prehistoric times? Archaeologists have discovered

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We love being on hand for spring design shows because they offer rare up close and personal access to the designers we mostly admire from afar the rest of the year. Last year, we were fortunate enough to

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The start of a new year is the perfect time to set some productive resolutions. This year we asked some of our favorite green bloggers and sustainable designers to share what they have planned for

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We’ve always loved Rogan for their ethical fashion forwardness, but now we’ve become enamored with their uber-stylish collection of sustainable modern furniture and accessories! One of the latest

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Have things gotten a bit cramped in your home since welcoming a new baby? Belkiz Feedaway is the perfect solution to recoup some space. Certainly sturdy enough to support a smiling little guy (or gal!)

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