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The Case for Disposable Diapers

March 11, 2008 at 11:26AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Today I'm airing my dirty laundry. Pun intended. I have been asked over and over and over again what kind of diapers I use. It's time to answer. This will be a two part response (or maybe more, who knows). I'm starting with disposable because – drum roll please – that's what I use.
Yup: I. Use. Disposable. Diapers. Why? Well ...

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2008 Prediction: Toxic Air Fresheners Are Out

January 8, 2008 at 10:06AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

I have a zillion green resolutions of my own I could share here but far more interesting, I think, is to do a little predicting (and fantasizing) about what might come to pass during 2008 in the world of green/organic parenting. 2007, as we all know too well, was the year of the toxic toy and the chemically-tainted bottle. In other words, it was the year parents who don’t necessarily self-identify as green or organic got a serious wake up call. The way many of these parents approached their environment has forever been changed. Case in point: In the past few weeks on my local parenting message board there have been posts from totally mainstream moms and dads asking about the environmental health/safety of conventional crib mattresses, lead-tainted Christmas light wires, and how best to mask poopy diaper stench. ...

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The Best Green Baby Resources on the Web

October 10, 2007 at 12:00AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Six great sites to help you and your baby go green.

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Before Cleaning Up After Baby, Rethink "Clean"

August 27, 2007 at 12:00AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Use nontoxic alternative cleaners — and elbow grease.

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From Organic Bananas To Non-Toxic Nail Polish

June 5, 2007 at 12:00AM By Alexandra Zissu | comment

Finding The Most Nontoxic Products For You and Your Baby

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