Cotton is the most popular textile fabric in the world, and has been cultivated for textile production for about 7,000 years. Cotton takes dye color beautifully, and spins and weaves into hard-wearing yet soft and supple cloth. Most cotton...
It's standard practice for infants to be placed in diapers to contain and control their urination and bowel movements. Many diapers sold in department stores are of a plastic variety, which are disposable but a bit more costly than cloth diapers....
Cloth diapers are gaining popularity among parents of infants and toddlers. One benefit of cloth diapers is their cost-effectiveness, especially when laundered in your home. When they are made of an organic and renewable fiber, such as organic...
L.A. Baby's "Natural" mattresses are promoted as an organic product for the environmentally-conscious family who want to do their part in reducing the use of petroleum oil in manufacturing, as well as reducing some of the non-biodegradable...
Even babies are going green, and not just with their organic strained peas. In fact, organic has come a long way from just being about food. Manufacturers of woods and textiles are choosing organically grown materials. This means organic wood baby...
Organic clothing is made from materials that have not been chemically treated at any time during the production process. Consumer demand for clothing that has been manufactured using organically grown cotton or hemp is increasing as more people...
Parents are concerned about the safety of baby crib mattresses. Researchers in New Zealand have determined that flame-retardant chemicals used in mattresses are the cause of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Research has proven that plastics...
Perfectly smooth and soft skin has been sought through the ages. Ancient Egyptian queens sought the most exotic of tonics to indulge their cravings for flawless, smooth skin. Acquiring smooth skin is not a mystery, but simply a system that...
On average, a person sleeps about one-third of his life. With so much time spent in bed, a healthy mattress makes a sound investment. Many household items including standard mattresses are full of chemicals and toxins that pollute the air indoors....
Eco-friendly home improvement and decorating projects are becoming more trendy, says the Today Show on MSNBC. Using eco-friendly window treatments is good for the environment and can reduce energy costs, according to Modern Eco Homes. Changing the...
An organic mattress is made from natural materials and does not contain any toxic chemicals, says the The New Ecologist. An organic mattress is hypoallergenic and resists the presence of dust mites, making it better for overall health. The New...
When a new baby enters the world, friends and family invariably want to shower him with more toys, clothes and baubles than a tiny baby can possibly use. The gesture is sweet and well intentioned, but it can be depressing to think about all the...
Cloth diaper wipes are reusable squares of fabric, usually cotton. They are typically used as a supplement to a cloth diapering system, in lieu of disposable diaper wipes.
People worldwide use between 500 billion and 1 trillion plastic shopping bags each year according to National Geographic News. Many of these bags end up in landfills or find their way into local waterways. While some people turn to paper bags as...
According to Consumer Reports, buying a mattress is just as important a purchase as the crib. You will want it to be high quality, since your baby will be spending up to 18 hours sleeping in it daily. There are numerous certified organic...
If you think you've noticed many products "going green," it's not just your imagination. The desire to be eco-friendly is on the rise, and according to a survey from the organization Environmental Leader, 80 percent of participating businesses...
Cloth diapers are making a come back in the baby world. The new cloth diapers are quite different from those that many people, now grandparents, had the option to use. The big news is that there are no more diaper pins and the horrible plastic...
While most types of yoga can be practiced on bare floors, yoga mats give you superior traction, so you can focus on your posture and worry less about slipping, while relieving spinal stress for better posture. Yoga mats are made from a slightly...
Though some companies are now making yoga clothes for children, you can probably pull from clothing your children already have in their wardrobes to wear during yoga. It is helpful to know how warm the space is that your child will be practicing...
Conventional mattresses are typically covered in vinyl or PVC and may emit such harmful chemicals as formaldehyde, which, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, can cause a number of harmful symptoms and may also cause cancer. Organic...
Organic mattresses are produced using cotton, latex or wool that has been grown and raised organically without use of pesticides or growth hormones. While most traditional mattresses are made using materials made with petroleum products, organic...
With the rise in awareness of the dangers of certain chemicals found in commonly used products and the desire to be more environmentally friendly, people are turning toward organic products when they can afford to do so. This is true in the case...
Plastic accessories, synthetic towels, harsh cleansers and virgin paper products still reside in many bathrooms. The switch to an eco-friendly bathroom requires only a few modest changes. Environmentally conscious alternatives include natural...
Teething is the period--usually between age 3 to 6 months--when a baby's teeth begin to grow in. Some babies will experience no pain during this process, while others will have tender, swollen gums. The latter can lead to irritability, crying, and...
Going green can save the world time, energy and valuable resources. According to the Federal Citizen Information Center, it take less energy to turn recyclable products into new ones than to make products from scratch. Going green also cuts down...
A growing trend toward organic mattresses offers sensitive sleepers allergen-free and injury-free sleep. Volatile organic compounds, such as formaldehyde, used in the processing of conventional mattresses can be irritating to those with chemical...
When it comes to non-food organic products, organic personal care products account for 38 percent of organic sales, reports the University of Vermont. Although still a comparably small market, a growing organic fitness gift and personal product...
