The Today Show goes Green! Companies such as Green Toys, Little Twig, and Simply Fido are among the favorite Eco-Friendly companies offering safer, eco-friendly products for kids and pets.http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/36712711#36712711
As I eagerly await the arrival of my second son Camden, I can't help but think about how different things are the second time around (seasoned mom) some would call it. Knowing everything I have learned the past 3 years about chemicals and toxins in baby skincare, toys, mattresses, bottles, etc...I still worry about all the other "hidden dangers" we aren't even aware about. Everyday I come across new eco-friendly companies dedicated to making our world and children a little greener and ultimately healthier. This makes me very excited and hopeful for Camden and my older son, Bryan's future. As a 'seasoned mom' I feel it's my responsibility to teach my children the importance of taking care of mother earth and to never take her for granted. The other day my husband and I were out to lunch with our 3year old son, Bryan. The waitress brought out his kids menu and crayons to occupy his time. On the inside of the menu was a picture of a recycling bin and the recycling symbol. My son says, "look mommy that is a recycle." Needless to say this brought a smile to my face and a small since of accomplishment.
People tell you life is going to change when you have a little one. I think I heard it a million times when we were expecting our first son Bryan. Well, they were right. Life does change, for the better, and when is a better time to change our old habits and selfish ways? When my son, Bryan, was born, it was a feeling only a mother can describe. At the time, the press was talking about the problems with overseas production of baby products, especially toys. I then went to a site about toxins in skincare and it really hit home. I became extremely worried and thought, Bryan is only a baby and what affect is all of this going to have on him! We then became obsessed about not only lotions and diaper creams but sunscreens. We ventured further from there and researched about non organic cotton, BPA in plastics, Phthalates, PVC (polyvinyl chloride), lead, VOC (volatile organic compounds) and other toxins. We could not readily find a one stop shop to get all safe, natural, 100% eco friendly and organic products for our baby. Thus, Grow Green Baby was born. Now my whole family loves the color green!