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Baby Blog Month in Review: June 2008

June was my first official month posting for the Baby Blog. It has been a great experience. I love learning new things about babies and sharing it with friends. Of course, I could use your help. Whether you are a first-time mom or an experienced mom of a large family, I want to hear from you. Please share your advice, your questions and your comments. On which topics would you like to see more blogs? Meanwhile, take a look at all of the articles we had in June. June 2nd Introducing Babies to Birds Perhaps it is the fact that … Continue reading →

Creating a Greener Home for Your Baby

Pregnancy is a time for thinking about the future. As you plan for your baby, you are thinking about the future and what life will be like for your child. Naturally, you want to do all you can to protect your baby and preserve our planet for your child and his children. You can do your part by making your home a “green” environment for your family. Toxicity in the environment and the dangers that toxic chemicals pose to people has gained more media attention recently. Al Gore’s “An Inconvenient Truth” has brought greater awareness to the toxins found in … Continue reading →

More Natural Cleaning Solutions for Pregnant Women

In the last segment, I told you about some simple ways to use vinegar and baking soda to clean your house. It’s a great way to avoid the use of harsh chemicals, which is especially important during pregnancy, and it’s good for the environment, too. There are other natural and safe ingredients you can use to clean as well. For disinfecting surfaces, tea tree oil is a natural disinfectant. You can find tea tree oil at your local drug store or health store. Mix two cups of water, three tablespoons of liquid soap, and about 25 drops of tea tree … Continue reading →

Pregnant? Skip the Chemicals and Clean Naturally!

Pregnancy got me out of cleaning the toilets for eight months because of the powerful and pungent cleaner we use to remove the orange ring left by excess minerals in our hard water. I miss that excuse! There are a lot of cleaning agents out there that pregnant women should avoid because of the fumes. Other household chemicals, like weed killer, should also not be used by a pregnant woman. Most of us, however, can’t just stop cleaning. The solution is to use natural cleaners. Green cleaning isn’t just good for the environment; it’s good for pregnant moms and kids, … Continue reading →

Safer Cleaning Methods for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women often worry about using household cleaning products. It turns out; there may be reason for this fear. Although the cleaning industry and other experts insist that these products are safe, there is evidence to suggest otherwise. There are a wide variety of chemicals used in various household cleaning products. Some of these are irritating to the lungs or skin. Others are carcinogens and a few can cause birth defects with heavy exposure. Nitrobenzene, which is found in furniture polish, has been linked to birth defects and cancer. Other ingredients such as formaldehyde and perchloroethylene are also suspected to … Continue reading →