EcoMama's blog

After China let US households down by manufacturing toys with dangerous toxins I lost confidence in anything with the "Made in China" label. As a mother of a six month old, I made a conscious decision that anything I purchased for him, that could fit inside his little mouth, would NOT be made in China.
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Did you know that 50 million diapers enter our landfills every day! That's why I am very excited about my most recent find, gDIAPERS. » read more

I just discovered a wonderful website for an organization called the ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING GROUP. This is a collaborative effort from a team of engineers, policy experts, lawyers and computer programmers who pore over government data, legal documents, scientific studies and their own laboratory tests to expose threats to your health and the environment, and to find solutions. Their research brings to light unsettling facts that you have a right to know.
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Yesterday, after discovering the truth about infant formula containers containing BPA, I wrote a letter to NATURE'S ONE® asking them about their packaging. » read more

I love, love, love this new book by Sophie Uliano, "GORGEOUSLY GREEN". » read more

I am over the moon about this company's products! » read more

I use Hyland's Teething Tablets to ease my son's teething pains and have been very pleased with their effectiveness. I was so happy to discover a "natural" solution on the market. I didn't want to put something in his mouth that contained chemicals and preservatives. » read more

Did you know that the sponges we use to wash our dishes contain POLYURETHANE? Polyurethane is not good for you or the environment. » read more

Did you know that CHLORINE, used in chlorine bleach, is a poisonous, greenish-yellow gas. It is a very corrosive, hazardous chemical with a choking odor. » read more

If you or your child are in need of a new pair of casual shoes for the summer I highly recommend TOMS. For every pair of shoes you buy they donate an identical pair to a needy child in Africa or Latin America. Over 70,000 pairs have been donated to date. Not only do they support children in need, TOMS also supports fair trade and living wages. Also, they use canvas and burlap materials for their shoes, both biodegradable. » read more