“First Stew” Lentil Baby Food Recipe
This lentil stew recipe for babies is just perfect for introducing more protein to your baby food, plus a few ingredients that will help get him ready to share in grownup foods. And it was super tasty!
What Happened to My Life
Well, I had my 20th high school reunion recently (ah, the cat is out of the bag now!), and of course I’m up there on Facebook too. It’s that act of running into the old faces that causes us to visit, both for others and ourselves, that question, “What have I done with myself for [...]
Baby Del Signs “Dog” in Baby Sign Language!
Here’s a video of Baby Del’s third sign from the Baby Signs program. Baby Signs is a program of rudimentary sign language that you can do with your baby before she is able to talk, from about 9 months until around two years.
Best Lists of Food Additives and Preservatives
It’s always a challenge to ensure that what goes in our bodies is chemical and preservative free! The following list of great links to food additive lists is becoming one of my new favorite resources. Often, you can just choose another brand and leave out the chemicals altogether, but sometimes there’s no chemical-free ingredient choice! Leading me to wonder, which food preservatives are the real baddies?
Risks of VBAC and Repeat C-Section
How does one make a choice between VBAC and repeat caesarean? Those considering VBAC are advised to consider the risk of uterine rupture. On the other hand, statistics exist pointing to successful vaginal birth after cesarean. I provide this article simply as a starting point for those who hope to make the safest choice on VBAC for both maternal and infant safety.
Got flame retardant in your blood? EPA says, “Just say yes.”
The EPA recently fired a scientific member of a peer review panel on PBDE toxicity at the urging of a chemical industry lobbying group. PBDE, a flame retardant, is found in many household products and may be an endocrine disruptor and developmental neurotoxicant. PBDEs have been found in mother’s milk, umbilical cord blood, and in household dust. Though PBDEs are banned in Europe, the EPA sided with corporate lobbyists in firing Deborah C. Rice.
How to Reduce PBDE Exposure in Your Household
PBDEs, or polybrominated diphenyl ethers, are found in most American households, causing concerns over environment and health. Here’s what you can do to protect the health of your family, laid out in specific steps, with links to product lists and other information.