Well-seasoned Cast Iron Cookware: A Safe Alternative to Teflon

Do you rely like most of us on Non-stick Teflon cookware? You probably know that they contain Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA), which has  been linked to cancer, low birth weight and suppressed immune system in lab animals. It’s also been found in most American’s blood including newborns. We have tested a few safe alternative and PFOA-free non-stick [...]

Does Your First Aid Kit Carry These Natural Remedies For Your Kids?

We are excited to share these natural remedies helpful for treating ailments, injuries and infections common to our children.  Also, information on boosting our children’s immune systems naturally comes in this post reposted with permission from Nataliya Deleva from GreenKiddie!  Many of these remedies you already have right in your home, but some you may [...]

Getting Kids To Eat 3 Servings Of Fruits and Veggies Daily Is Easy

We are totally hooked on Amazing Grass Kidz SuperFood! Since this berry drink powder is made with organic green foods, orange, yellow, reds, blues AND purple foods (70%+ certified organic ingredients), getting my toddler to eat up to 3 servings of healthy veggies has never been easier! I have been looking for a supplement such [...]

Is Fluoride Needed To Prevent Tooth Decay?

We now have quite the informative database of articles that pertain to fluoride and their negative impact on our children’s health here on SAFbaby.com. The first article we covered on this topic over a year ago, titled Are We Poisoning Our Babies And Children With Fluoride? took a look into the controversy over the “dental benefits [...]

Lead In Face Paints For Kids This Halloween Is Scary!

Every kid loves face paint!  But when we read that 10 out of 10 of the face paints that Environmental Working Group tested for lead were positive, we were spooked! That’s not the only scary facts we found out!  Additionally, 6 out of 10 of the face paints targeted to Halloween face decorating contained excessive (beyond [...]

Does Your Infant’s Formula Contain Fluoride? Yes, They All Do!

The New York State Coalition Opposed to Fluoridation, Inc released an eye-brow lifting article on the findings that ALL infant formulas contain fluoride at high enough levels that cause fluorosis/tooth discoloring.  Yes, ALL infant formulas. SAFBaby is a huge promoter of breastfeeding, but there are occasional cases where a mother can not physically breastfeed.  If that [...]

Why BPA Is More Toxic To Babies Than Children Over 3

Even with an ocean of information available on BPA, us SAFbaby mamas still had some unanswered questions.  So, we went to BPA expert Dr. John Bucher for our answers. We all know the dangers of BPA to our little ones.  BPA is an estrogen mimicking chemical and is found in over 90% of the population’s bodies! But [...]

Pregnant Moms Stay Clear of BPA!

As conscious parents wishing to create as safe, toxin-free environment for our children we know all too well about the estrogen-mimicking chemical of BPA for our little ones. We have switched from plastic bottles and sippy cups to glass or stainless steel, we look for a BPA-Free label on canned goods, and we look for the [...]

Larry King Live Debates On The Dangers Of Eating Meat

Shortly after we posted our rave review of Food Inc., Larry King conducted a must-see debate about the safety of the meat we eat (see below). This debate included Mrs. Kowalcyk, whose son Kevin died in 2001 after eating a hamburger contaminated with E. coli.  Kowlacyk passionately states in this interview, “We want consumers to have [...]

A Safe Shot Strategy for Parents Who Choose to Vaccinate

With all the controversy out there on the question “To vaccinate or not to vaccinate?” it is nice to know a few things a parent can do to boost their children’s immune system before and after a shot if they do decide to vaccinate their child. With permission we share this article by Dr. Lauren Feder.  [...]