Jul 11, 2022Because Health
Updated for 2022!Your little one deserves a crib that is both good looking and healthy. While we can’t promise they will sleep through the night, we can promise that these cribs aren’t covered in harsh chemicals or releasing large amounts of potentially...
May 11, 2022Because Health
Updated for Summer 2022!Getting ready for some outdoor parties and dining this summer? We sure are! If you’re looking to spruce up your outdoor dining scene, you’ll quickly see that most options are made of melamine. Even though melamine dishware...
Apr 5, 2021Lizzy Ranheim
With plenty of time at home in the last 12 months, we’ve all visited the kitchen more frequently – and gladly. This, of course, means that we’re basically certifiable chefs. (And how could we not be after streaming all of the known tele-verse?...
Jul 14, 2020Because Health
Looking for a way to be more sustainable but don’t know where to start? Try the kitchen! Kitchen utensils are usually made from plastic and other harmful chemicals. Some items, like sponges, are also meant to be periodically thrown away, which just creates more...
Feb 13, 2020Because Health
We’re all guilty of just letting our teething baby chew anything they can get their hands on. What’s the harm as long as it’s not a choking hazard? A little dirt is good right? Turns out, there are some common household items that you definitely...
Nov 19, 2019Because Health
Updated for 2019! You can pat yourself on the back for bringing these non-toxic toys into your home or gifting them to friends. These are the highest rated, healthiest toys for your growing little one. Not only did we make sure that the materials are safe, but we made...
Apr 4, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Wood is better than plastic at staying clean because it has natural antimicrobial properties and a surface bacteria doesn’t like growing on. Plus, as a plastic cutting board gets worn down, little plastic pieces can break off any may end up in your dinner . Link in...
Apr 1, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Cutting boards, probably one word runs through your head – “ugh” – and we couldn’t agree more! They’re kind of unwieldy but somehow never big enough, a pain to clean and sometimes gross. Maybe a BIG emphasis on the gross part....
May 23, 2018Because Health
We get it, you want the toys to be educational and have some redeeming benefits for your kids, but sometimes you also just want them to be entertaining enough that you can drink your cup of coffee and check your email. No matter what the goal, you definitely want the...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
While we love a good jam sesh every now and again, over at Because Health when we talk heavy metal, we’re getting our periodic tables out, pulling on the lab coats, and talking about elements like arsenic, mercury, lead, and cadmium. Although these are naturally...
