It has been a few years since we bought our organic mattress and I can tell you, “We love it!” When we were shopping, I wanted not only a non-toxic mattress but also an affordable and super comfortable one. I did lots of research, and in the end, the Naturepedic mattress won my heart. Now I …
In this post, I’m sharing how I bought a non-toxic crib mattress for my son based on its safety and relatively affordable price. You will also learn what constitutes an organic crib mattress, so you do not buy the wrong mattress as I did at first. My son’s little body is drenched in sweat. His …
Have you ever wondered what is in the pillow that you come in close contact with every night? Today you are going to learn what typical pillows consist of. You’ll also read about how to find a truly nontoxic pillow. Hint: To have confidence that your pillow is truly nontoxic, you need to look for …
As we’re rapidly approaching the holiday season, I have decided to put together a list of gift ideas. I own and use many of the items on this holiday gift idea list; others – I wish I had. (The item with an asterisk means that I would love to receive that item as a holiday gift …
When I stopped swaddling my son, I needed to find very warm natural fleece baby pajamas for him very quickly. The first time I did not swaddle him, I put cotton pajamas and a cotton sleep sack on him instead. To this day I remember vividly how icy cold his little hands were when I …
Turning seven was bittersweet for my son. That was the end of a whole era – his absolute favorite sleepwear: Castleware organic cotton pajamas. Maureen Smithey, the owner of Castleware organic baby pajamas, does not make ones for 7-year-olds. (Or, much to my husband’s disappointment, for 50-year-olds.) I still remember the dark sleepless nights. You hear …
“The little boy pats the fabric of his fleece baby pajamas approvingly and then rubs them gently as he is drifting to sleep. My 4-year-old son is extra cozy tonight – he is wearing his fleece footed pajamas made by CastleWare.” This was a few years ago. Luckily, I found CastleWare sleepwear products when my …
In this post, you are going to find answers to the question about what constitutes a non-toxic Christmas tree in today’s market. Are the pre-lit Christmas trees or artificial Christmas trees with lights safer than organic Christmas trees? And what about living Christmas trees? There are so many options. No wonder you are feeling uncertain …
The US law requires that manufacturers disclose most ingredients in baby wipes. But in practice, they often contain undisclosed ingredients. Today you will learn about the worst hidden ingredients in baby wipes, so you can make informed decisions. It is important to read the ingredients and call manufacturers for the latest information because they make …
Many hair color brands announce themselves as ammonia-free hair colors. This phrasing makes it sound like you should want your hair dye to be a no ammonia hair color. After researching hair colors for the past few years, I want to share with you what I have discovered about best ammonia-free hair dye brands. These …
