Jul 11, 2022Karen Wang, PhD
First off, congrats! Feeling overwhelmed? Excited but nervous? Well, fear not! You have plenty of time to set up your nursery, nest a bit, and even think of some names. But right now, it’s time to take care of yourself. At this point, that is the best way to...
Oct 8, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Once a baby starts to crawl, they’re always on the move! After you’ve baby-proofed your outlets and stairs, it’s worth considering how to keep your little one safe from harmful chemicals as well. Since babies are low to the ground when moving about...
Jul 23, 2019Because Health
Updated for 2019!If your old vacuum is on the fritz or you’re looking to make a new investment, we rounded up 9 HEPA filter vacuums in a variety of styles that are highly reviewed. What is a HEPA (high efficiency particulate air ) Filter? HEPA filters, as...
Sep 7, 2018Because Health
” That’s pretty blunt and kind of scary. Especially when you keep reading and find out it’s because sperm counts are falling, fast. They lay out a lot of different reason why and most of them come back to the environment we are living in today. While...
Aug 6, 2018Because Health
It’s a big step. It means you recognize you actually have to clean your home better than just shuffling around in your fuzzy socks and wiping the mirror with your sleeve. We did a bunch of research and found 6 great, well-reviewed, vacuums that all have HEPA...
Jul 25, 2018Because Health
Before you freak out and start worrying about all the ways you and your family may be exposed, we have a couple of easy (and no cost) ways to dramatically limit your lead contact like taking of your shoes at the door, moping in addition to (or instead of) vacuuming,...
Jul 6, 2018Because Health
We know, hearing you should clean more often kind of sucks, but the benefits of fewer chemicals that cause problems like infertility and cancer in your body (and your kid’s body) might be worth it. Try wiping down surfaces with a wet microfiber cloth, it’s...
Apr 11, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
We all want our homes to be a safe, healthy, and clean place for ourselves and the ones we love. Fortunately, there are some simple changes you can make that will make a big difference.
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Bringing home a new pet is a very exciting! You better be ready for a few rounds of play time and some great cuddles. While you figure out their favorite toy and what that weird noise means, we collected some tips for keeping your new best friend happy and healthy....
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
What are they?Flame retardants are a group of chemicals that are added to a variety of different products to help them meet flammability standards. These standards were set back in the 70s, and we have learned a lot since then about flammability, chemicals, and even...
