Thursday, July 29, 2010

BPA, PVC and Phthalate-free Hygeia EnJoye Breast Pump Review

With the upcoming birth of my second child, I sent out in search of a dependable breast pump. I’ve tried several brands of pumps in the past, all of which left me frustrated and wondering if there was a pump that could meet my needs.  With one the suction was too weak leaving me pumping [...]

Win BIG in a Thinkbaby Bottle Giveaway

April 29, 2010 by Alicia  
Filed under Giveaways, PES, Safer Baby Bottles

In response to the tough economic times, Thinkbaby is offering a HUGE giveaway to our loyal blog readers!  We’re excited to share 24 twin packs of PES 9oz Thinkbaby bottles + 6 silicone nipples  to each winner (2 slow, 2 medium, 2 fast). Thinkbaby’s wide neck 9oz baby bottles are especially designed with an ergonomic [...]

Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Thinkbaby + Thinksport Extravaganza

Think you’ve got it all?  Now you do!  We’re going for an all out extravaganza today for Twitter Tuesday!  The Thinkbaby and Thinksport products lines have remained one of our bestsellers since they were first available.  It’s hard to beat high quality, endocrine disruptor-free eating gear backed by top-notch company. We’ve put together a worry-free [...]

My Favorite Finds at the 2009 ABC Kids Show

I attended the All Baby and Child Expo (ABC) again this year and I was happy with the increase in toxin awareness.  The BPA-free movement has certainly swept the nation in quick fashion and really gained speed in late 2008, which was after the 2008 ABC Show.  Last year I spent all of my time chasing down manufacturers to try and extract [...]

Drop Guard Glass Baby Bottle Review

September 11, 2009 by Alicia  
Filed under Glass, Product Reviews, Safer Baby Bottles, Silicone

Okay, I’ll admit when the Drop-Guard company first contacted us with info about their silicone-encapsulated bottle, I thought the idea a bit strange.  And when I opened the package, I thought they were regular glass bottles until I touched one.  The silicone over-molding can’t be seen (unless you choose the tinted version), but the bottles have a [...]

Rethinking Concern Over Health Canada’s Not So BPA-free Test Results

The blogosphere is on fire with frenzied talk of Health Canada’s recent study finding BPA in major baby bottle brands claiming to be BPA-free.  Now before you run screaming to throw out all of your plastic bottles, take a minute to work through this situation with us.  We don’t believe much concern is warranted. We [...]

Twitter Tuesday Giveaway: Nuby Natural Touch is Perfect for Breastfed Babies

The new Nuby Natural Touch line is specifically designed to make breastfeeding and bottle feeding work better together.  The anti-colic SoftFlex nipple system mimics the natural shape, feel, and function of Mommy’s breast, making back and forth transitions from breast-feeding to bottle feeding becomes easier. The Natural Touch grouping offers everything a growing baby could [...]

Baby Products Packaged in PVC

Editors Note: This article was originally published by Alicia Voorhies at Healthy Child Healthy World. Many of us are aware of the dangers of PVC.  Made from the flammable gas vinyl chloride and then often combined with phthalates, PVC poses a threat from its inception to its afterlife in the landfill. We work hard to [...]

Dexbaby MilkBank Vacuum Storage System Review

My first impression of the Milk Bank System was that it seemed like an overbuilt product and I just wasn’t sure it would be anything to write home about.  But after using the system and seeing how it actually works, I discovered that they were definitely onto something here . . . Positive Aspects: It [...]

Thinkbaby Responds to Economy Woes with an Even More Affordable Bottle

There are several companies we can depend on to continue churning out dependable products, and Thinkbaby is one of them.  This time they’ve taken a slightly different angle, but it’s right in line with the tough economy – and none to soon for parents who are really feeling the squeeze . . . Why the [...]

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