Monthly Archives: March 2009

Healthy Hydration For Moms and Moms to Be Behold GLOW MAMA

So, I wrote about my recently found Twitter addiction. It is a great way to network, and I am meeting moms around the globe who are also passionate about keeping children safe and healthy and products designed for that purpose. I came across Glow Mama, a great tasting drink designed for and by moms and…

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Earth Angel, NYC Company Makes Bath Time Special

I recently joined the 21st century and set up a Twitter account. As I was learning the basics, and trying to figure out what Twitter is all about, I noticed I was being followed by Wanda of Earth Angel. When I clicked on her profile, I immediately checked out her website, and knew I had…

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Buying and Sharing Used Breast Pumps, A Big No No

I speak to pregnant women all the time, who are unsure about breastfeeding. They have heard all the stories about women who have tried to breastfeed, but stop due to pain, low milk supply, the baby not latching properly etc.. For these reasons, a lot of women are opting to buy a used breast pump,…

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Manufacturers move to ban drop-side cribs

In the past few months, I have posted numerous times about recent crib recalls. Now, crib makers have proposed a ban on drop-side cribs after numerous recalls, injuies and infant deaths. Michael Dwyer, executive director of the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, an industry trade group, says the proposal put forward at a meeting Tuesday outside…

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Senator Schumer and Other Key Members of The House and Senate, Sponsor Bill To Ban BPA

Congressional leaders have introduced a bill to ban BPA in all food and beverage containers. The bill goes a lot further than bans being proposed by counties , cities and states, many of which are limited to getting BPA out of products intended for children under the age of 4. But, despite overwhelming evidence presented…

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Childrens Bath Products Contaminated With Formaldehyde and 1, 4 Dioxane

The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics published a press release On March 12th outlining their findings from independent studies and some tips on what to do. The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics tested dozens mainstream baby care products ranging from Johnson & Johnson, Baby Magic, Suave and Mustela and found formaldehyde and 1,4 dioxane in many of…

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Baby Bodyguards Writes About Nursery Safety for Momtrends

My friend Nicole is the founder of Momtrends, one of my favorite mommy blogs, it’s up on my favorites list with A Child Grows in Brooklyn, Hip Slope Mama and Safe Mama. Momtrends is dedicating March to Creating the Perfect Nursery, and Baby Bodyguards, is thrilled to be able to contribute by compiling a list…

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We Have A Winner

Congratulations to Troi from Brooklyn!!!!! You will be receiving your lovely prize shortly.

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Another Baby Bodyguards Giveaway

This week I had the pleasure of receiving a My Natural toy made by Hosung. I am in love! This toy company is Brooklyn-based. Their cotton plush toys are colored by nature and 100% certified non-toxic. In addition, these safe adorable toys help to make your home a safe and chemical free environment, which is…

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