Easy Steps

From Bottle Nipples to Baked Goods: Is Silicone Safe?

The FDA says that silicone won’t react with other materials or release hazardous compounds. However — studies suggest these assertions are premature … More ›

Put These Nontoxic Essential Ingredients In Your Cupboard!

Cleaning with common nontoxic household staples is cheaper, simpler, and a whole lot safer … More ›

Practice Safer Sunscreening

Find a safe and healthy sunscreen for you and your kids by choosing products made with zinc and titanium, two non-toxic minerals … More ›

Choose Organic Cotton For Cleaner, Eco-friendly Clothing

Conventional cotton - what most kids’ clothing is made of - is considered the world’s dirtiest crop … More ›

Cleaners: Try Alternatives to Conventional Dry Cleaning

The most widely used chemical in traditional dry cleaning, perchlorethylene (perc), causes cancer in lab animals, and is a likely human carcinogen … More ›

Green Spring Cleaning: DIY Recipes for Natural Cleaners

Green cleaners made with common natural, non-toxic ingredients are safer and cheaper! Here are some recipes for green and healthier housekeeping … More ›

Skip the Turpentine Paint Thinner

Turpentine is a hazardous because it is a volatile organic compound (VOC), which means it readily forms inhalable vapors at room temperature … More ›

Avoid Alkylphenol Ethoxylates (APEs) in Cleaning Products and More!

Many APE surfacants are a concern because they have been shown to mimic estrogen and are strongly suspected of causing endocrine disruption … More ›

Use Safer Personal Care Products During Pregnancy

Not even the potions and lotions made specifically for expectant moms—belly creams and the like—are guaranteed to be free of questionable ingredients … More ›

Don’t Use Foods or Products Made with Coal Tar Dyes

Avoid products made with coal tar dyes. Instead, opt for natural dyes. There’s evidence that artificial colors may increase hyperactivity or ADHD … More ›

Find Safer Baby Formula

Consult with your pediatrician to pick the best and safest option for your baby, especially in light of increasing recalls on infant formulas … More ›

Find Safe Foam Mats for Toddlers to Play On

Looking for a toddler-friendly play mat? Before you make your purchase, make sure you find out what kind of foam your mat is made of! … More ›

Reduce Your Use of Plastic

We can lower the plastic-related chemicals in our bodies by simply using less plastic in our daily lives … More ›

Know Your Plastics

Plastics are everywhere. Some contain chemicals that may harm kids. Learn about different types of plastic and which ones may be unsafe for kids! … More ›

Eco-Friendly DIY: Make your own natural face masks, scrubs

You don’t need to break the bank or expose yourself to questionable chemicals. Try some DIY recipes to get your gorgeous self glowing again … More ›

Reduce your use of PVC in plastics and other household products

From food packaging and children’s toys to shower curtains and building materials, PVC is all around us. But PVC is the most toxic plastic … More ›

Be Cautious With Cookware

Whatever your cookware is made from can end up in your food, so if you’re reading food labels, you should also be reading cookware labels … More ›

Want Healthier & Safer Food For Kids? Ditch the Teflon!

Want safer cookware? Toss out the teflon! Teflon contains harmful chemicals which can off-gas during the cooking process … More ›

12 Tips for Choosing Safe & Eco-Friendly Toys

From lead and cadmium in paint, plastics, and jewelry to xylene, toluene, and phthalates in play cosmetics - when did toy boxes become a toxic  … More ›

Look Out For Formaldehyde In Children’s Furniture!

The EPA has classified formaldehyde as a known human carcinogen. Formaldehyde can off-gas from pressed woods into the air, polluting your indoor air … More ›

Oil your car, not your baby.

If you feel your baby’s skin needs the extra moisturizing, reach for a safe & natural alternative to baby oil … More ›

Put talc powder in a permanent time out

Did you know that talc in conventional baby powder can pose a threat to your baby's health? … More ›

Avoid phthalates: Find phthalate-free products instead!



Avoid phthalates in plastics, personal care products & other household goods … More ›

Use precaution with parabens

Parabens are artificial preservatives used in cosmetics & personal care products … More ›

Avoid personal care products containing 1,4-dioxane.

A kid’s main source of exposure to 1,4-dioxane is likely from personal care products like bath gels, deodorants, shampoos … More ›

Use safer alternatives to antibacterial products

Rather than relying on toxic chemicals to kill bacteria, protect your family from infections with these easy steps … More ›

Make friends with microbes: Avoid unnecessary antibacterials

Many soaps contain bacteria-killing chemicals linked to impaired thyroid function and liver toxicity … More ›

Get Healthier Indoor Air with a HEPA

HEPA vacuum filters are especially important for children’s developing lungs, allergy sufferers, and asthmatics … More ›

Choose chlorine-free diapers

Whether you use disposable or cloth, you can choose diapers that are safer & more eco-friendly … More ›

HOW TO: Make Your Own Baby Lotions and Potions

Using herbs, natural oils, and some pantry staples, you can create natural, eco-friendly baby products … More ›

Give Your Diaper Bag a Makeover

Want healthier, eco-friendly baby products and a safer diaper bag? Try this diaper bag eco-makeover! … More ›

Change Out Your Baby Changing Table Pad

Dangerous flame retardant chemicals have been found in baby changing table pads … More ›