Eco Pregnancy and Baby

Should you use green cleaners when you’re pregnant? We know it’s the chemicals in cleaners that really get the job done. But when you’re pregnant, it’s even more important to know what to avoid. The problem is cleaning products don’t have to be tested, there are no federal requirements, so consumers have no official warning [...]

Sometimes you just can’t avoid toxins — they’re everywhere, even in the air you breathe. But here are a few tips for limiting your exposure as much as possible. Increase ventilation whenever possible and consider investing in an air purifier. Keep windows and doors open to release pollutants when vacuuming, dusting, frying, painting or folding [...]

In many instances, pollutants in the workplace are similar to those at home, unless you work in an industrial environment, near a construction site or in any location that requires frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals. Concerned about what may be present? Ask to review your company’s Material Safety Data Sheets, the U.S. Department of Labor [...]

If there’s ever a better time to go green than when you’re pregnant, it’s when you’re trying to get pregnant. Here are 7 ways to get started going green to make your baby’s first environment (your body!) as safe as possible. Test your home for toxins. If your house is harboring lead paint, radon, or [...]

“Replace household and nursery items with more natural alternatives” When Paige Goldberg Tolmach’s 8-week-old son Jackson came down with a oozy, painful rash, she took him to 14 different doctors. “I had a team of specialists standing over my beautiful baby saying, ‘It’s eczema. There’s nothing you can do; just put him on steroids,’” Goldberg [...]