It’s super easy to secure it to your changing dresser and just as easy to remove to take with you.
Greenista Girl Shivani
Your house is decked out in organic, eco everything for your new baby. But what happens when you’re on-the-go? Thanks to Naturepedic Mattress you can go organic where ever you and your baby are. The Naturepedic Organic Changing Table Pad ($99) is part changing table and part changing mat. The sturdy eco foam and raised sides make it safe while the light design makes it extremely portable. The pad has a waterproof organic cotton cover, organic cotton filling, non-toxic flame retardant, a safety buckle, and snap screws to secure to a dresser. And did we mention there is no vinyl, PVC, phthalates, polyurethane foam, latex, or wool (for preventing allergies)? That’s change you can be proud of.
Written by Greenista Girl Shivani
Photo by Baby Earth
The biggest problem with polyurethane foam is that it is not a natural product. In order to produce it, the manufacturer has to use many harsh chemicals. Whenever you are dealing with powerful chemicals, there are unique health risks.
Check out the Art of Comfort Baking and Cooking for Baby, Too for more yummy recipes.
Greenista Girl Shivani
While you’re nibbling on yummy pumpkin seeds, whip up some autumn-inspired food for your little one, too. Starting at 6 months, babies can eat “yellow” veggies, which includes sweet potatoes, squash, and pumpkins. These veggies are high in potassium and vitamins A and C and tasty to boot. With the help of Brooke Griffin from the Art of Comfort Baking and Cooking for Baby, Too, we whipped up this healthy treat for our babes.
Organic Pumpkin Baby Food
- Small organic pumpkin
- Breast milk or baby formula (your brand)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and scrub the pumpkin. Cut the pumpkin in half and remove the seeds and guts. Slice into quarters and place on a baking sheet, skin side down. Roast until tender when pierced with a knife, about 45-60 minutes. Cool. Scoop out the pumpkin and puree in a food processor until smooth. Add breast milk or formula to the consistency your baby can handle. The puree will stay in the fridge for 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Written by Greenista Girl Shivani
Photo by Art of Comfort Baking and Cooking for Baby, Too
There are many benefits to making your own baby food like no additives, preservatives, or pesticides. Plus it saves money and is better for the environment.
Costumes can be confusing … make sure you keep an eye on your kid every single second.
Greenista Girl Shivani
Hey, it’s dark out and come Halloween, you’ll be wandering around at night … with kids. Grab a flashlight, will ya! And can you make it a solar one? Ok, we’re done being demanding Greenista Girls but seriously batteries can leach mercury, lead, and cadmium into our groundwater. Yuck! Switch to solar with one of these cute flashlights … just make sure you leave it in the sun the day before so you’re all charged up come Halloween night.
Solar Lite – Hybrid Flashlight ($20) – This solar flashlight comes in perfect Halloween colors … green, orange, yellow, and black. Plus, it’s waterproof and floats.
Sunpak Solar Flashlight and Battery Charger ($19.55) – Not only is it a handy solar flashlight but you can also charge your cell, iPod, and GPS off of it.
Wind Up/Solar AM FM Radio Dynamo Power ($29.95) – It’s a flashlight and radio in one … need we say more?
Written by Greenista Girl Shivani
Photos by Play Outdoors
Statistics show that 88% of mercury found in the Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) stream comes from dry cell batteries.
You don’t have to have celeb status to start your baby off on the right foot. Simple things like making your own organic baby food are a great start.
Brianne
Living a sustainable life doesn’t just start with us, it starts with our little green offspring, too. Here a 6 celeb babies who are crawling along sustainable living path … with help from mama, of course.
1. Julia Roberts and Son Henry Daniel Moder
The actress is not only feeding her family all organic good, but she’s also growing it.
2. Jessica Alba and Daughter Honor Marie Warren
Prior to baby Honor’s birth, Jessica dropped big bucks on the ultimate green nursery with designer Kari Whitman.
3. Nicole Kidman and Sunday Rose Urban
Nicole Kidman ditched the crazed Hollywood life for a more peaceful one on a Nashville farm where she grows her own fruits and veggies.
4. Halle Berry and Daughter Nahla Ariela Aubry
Halle Berry spent $60,000 putting together the ultimate environmentally sound nursery. Plus, Halle’s a big fan of organic disposable diapers.
5. Kelly Ruherford and Son Hermes Gustaf Daniel
Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford tries to go toxic-free when cleaning her eco-friendly abode with her little man.
6. Soleil Moon Frye and Daughter Jagger Joseph Blue Goldberg
Former star of Punky Brewster is co-owner of L.A.’s hip eco-friendly baby store, The Little Seed meaning Jagger Joseph Blue has been equipped with the best eco-duds since day one.
Written by Greenista Girl Brianne
Photos by The Little Seed
Organic fruits and veggies are packed with more flavor (naturally) than non-organic produce. This may help those little picky eaters when it comes to dinner time.
They also have aloe vera, lavender, tea tree, and fragrance-free.
Greenista Girl Shivani
Hey preggo mama. Does the thought of chem-laden deodorant make you break out in a sweat? Calm down and stay cool with Jason-Organic Apricot Deodorant. Did you know that a pregnant woman’s core body temp rises and blood pressure rises too during those 9 months? Luckily, this sweat buster is made minus aluminum chlorohydrate … a neurotoxin that alters the function of the blood-brain barrier and is linked to Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. There is also apricot oil (for a yummy scent), vitamin E and shea butter (to moisturize), and certified organic corn starch (to keep you dry). It’s gentle, safe, and delivers long-lasting protection … for real. Best of all, Jason’s delivers all the protection minus those messy white marks that traditional deodorant sticks leave behind. It’s great for post- and pre-pregnancy and for non-mamas too.
Written by Greenista Girl Shivani
Photos by Jason-Organic
Many traditional deodorants contain aluminum chlorohydrate , which can be absorbed through two major lymph glands near your arm pits -- a critical part of the body’s immune system.
This is one of my top sellers in my store.
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