Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill into law that bans the toxic chemical bisphenol A, or BPA, from baby bottles and sippy cups, making California the eleventh state to restrict BPA in infant feeding products. The new law represents yet another step in the governmental and market movement away from this synthetic estrogen linked to [...]
Campbell’s Disney Princess and Toy Story Soups Test Highest for BPA in New Report on Kids’ Canned Food
September 21, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A new report released today by the Breast Cancer Fund documents the presence of the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in canned foods marketed to children. Every food sample tested positive for the chemical, with Campbell’s Disney Princess and Toy Story soups testing the highest. Exposure to BPA, used to make the epoxy-resin linings of [...]
NEW 100% Natural, Chemical-free Lavanila Baby Collection
September 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The Chemical-free Lavanila Baby Collection… You lock away cleaning products for fear of baby getting a hold of the chemicals, but what about your beauty products? Many personal care products are formulated with more chemicals than most people realize. In fact, every day, children are exposed to an average of 27 personal care ingredients that have not been [...]
10 Ways to Get Kids to Eat More Whole Grains
September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
National Whole Grains Month in September provides a timely opportunity for parents and caregivers to recalibrate what they send in their children’s lunches as they head back to school. Eating whole grains can help maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol, and help reduce the risk of several chronic diseases including Type 2 diabetes. Yet, 4 [...]
Best Food for Your Baby & Toddler by Jeannette Bessinger and Tracee Yablon-Brenner
September 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Best Food for Your Baby & Toddler by Jeannette Bessinger and Tracee Yablon-Brenner –From First Foods to Meals Your Child Will Love aims at reversing the trend of childhood obesity by cultivating the baby’s palate to crave tasty/healthy foods. The recipes have all been child-tested and approved, and are eminently practical b/c they can be [...]
Healthy Habits, Healthy Hearts for Valentine’s Day
February 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Hearts are the traditional symbol of Valentine’s Day. Action for Healthy Kids believes that this heart-filled holiday presents a perfect opportunity to teach children habits that will help keep their hearts healthy for life. Action for Healthy Kids works with schools and families to help children learn to eat right, be active every day and [...]
