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Health insurance firm has a change of heart after first rejecting coverage for chubby infant deemed too heavy. A Colorado insurance company is eliminating its ban on…
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The day that stork finally delivers your baby, is quite exciting. It can also be rather overwhelming to suddenly have a newborn and find yourself stuck in the hospital and be in pain. Here are a few tips to think about before the big day arrives. Keep in mind, this is based… Read More »
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Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (left) takes the oath of office.
Bath-time basics: soap, water ... formaldehyde? A recent study finds carcinogens in baby-care products, and New York's Senator Kirsten Gillibrand responds with legislation to ensure that products are safe. We caught up with the senator to find out what she's doing to make bathtime safe again.
By Lexy SchmertzAre we exposing our kids to harmful chemicals in the bathtub? Turns out that many common baby shampoos and bubble baths contain known carcinogens—formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane, according to a recent study by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics.
Even more shocking is that the same companies that tout their products as "gentle" and "pure" are not required by the Food and Drug Administration to list these harmful chemicals, because they aren't considered ingredients in the products, but rather contaminants that develop post-manufacturing. Common preservatives release formaldehyde over time, according to the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics. And 1,4 dioxane is a by-product of a chemical-processing technique called ethoxylation, in which cosmetic ingredients are processed with ethylene oxide.
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Everyday we are suprised to read yet
another common product is causing harm to our health or that
of our familes, not to mention what they do to our
environment. There are harmful chemicals… Read More »
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Keep It Simple. This list shows that taking care of a baby can be less stressful than you fear. 1. Breastfeeding is the healthiest way to feed your baby. But it's...
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From the beginning, the clever folks at Method
have sought to make cleaning products--from dish soap to wood cleaners
to washcloths-- affordable, all-natural, and attractive. Lucky for us,
they're now dabbling in baby care. Their new baby line boasts diaper
cream, body wash, and lotion that... Read More »
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