#momlife Archives - Center for Environmental Health

Hats off to all the parents out there who basically have given up good sleep for a good chunk of your life!⁣ ⁣ #Repost @theeverymom May your weekend be filled with love, laughter… and fingers crossed a full night’s sleep⁣

Mar 15, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

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Curious about whether it’s ok to store, freeze, and defrost breast milk in plastic?

Mar 6, 2019Karen Wang, PhD

Or looking for plastic-free options? We break it all down for you in this article. But the short version is basically: 1) avoid storage and heating in plastic bottles, 2) freezing in breast milk bags is ok since that type of plastic is safe or use little mason jars or...

With the holidays coming up, you are probably getting ready to do some traveling.

Nov 13, 2018Karen Wang, PhD

Whether you are just headed down the street for #thanksgiving day or traveling across the country to visit loved ones, chances are Baby is going with you. And, because these events are very rarely scheduled around #naptime, this might also mean prepping for an...

Learning to eat solid foods can be messy!

Oct 11, 2018Because Health

But, it’s an important part of growing up healthy (and can be pretty cute). We spoke with Dr. Julia Getzelman from @getzwellpediatrics to get some tips for introducing solid foods that are healthy, delicious, and help avoid unnecessary pesticides, preservatives...

Whether bath time is like torture every night or one of the kiddo’s favorite activities, we’ve got you covered for getting those tiny little baby hairs clean without any harsh shampoos.

Sep 17, 2018Because Health

Check out our roundup, order one that your tiny human might enjoy, and let us see those adorable hairdos. Shampoo unicorn horn anyone?

Snack time!

Sep 4, 2018Because Health

Instead of grabbing for a bag of chips or packing the beloved fruit roll up for the kiddos, take a look at some of our favorite make your own snack recipes. Salty or sweet, chewy or crunchy, we’ve got something for everyone. Not only are they healthier because...

With #backtoschool season in full swing, we know getting back into the routine of packing lunches is one we’re all working on.

Aug 27, 2018Because Health

We rounded up some pretty awesome lunch packing essentials. They may not help you figure out what’s on the menu for lunch, but it definitely makes what to pack it in much easier. Bonus, all of these items are #plasticfree #nontoxic and #reusable. So, stock up...

For all those with a newborn or a baby on the way, you know that a crib mattress is definitely an important piece of the nursery.

Aug 20, 2018Because Health

And, choosing one that is both comfortable and non-toxic is great way to keep your baby happy and healthy. Here’s our roundup of non-toxic crib mattresses to help you set up your perfect nursery. All of them are free of added chemicals like flame-retardants and...

Last week, a ruling came through saying that the EPA must ban a pesticide that has been linked to development issues in young children.

Aug 17, 2018Because Health

It’s a big step for protecting kids and the food we eat! Thank you @nrdc_org for sharing and helping make this happen.#pesticides #pesticidefree #momlife#dadlife #kids #healthyfood #fruitandveg#fruitsandveggies REPOST: The EPA illegally delayed its ban on...

Did you or someone you know just have a baby?

Aug 2, 2018Because Health

We have 3 super easy (we promise! ) tips for limiting the whole family’s exposure to toxic chemicals. 1. switch to a safer laundry detergent 2. wet mop and dust when you clean 3. get a water filter (and use it) You can totally do those things without changing...