2020-12-31 19:42
You’ve made it through a year like no other. We are well aware of how many more tasks have been added to every mother’s must-do list. We will continue to help by bringing… Read More
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2020-12-21 17:42
Have you heard of the sweet Icelandic Christmas tradition called Jólabókaflóð (pronounced yo-la-boka-flot)? Jólabókaflóð translates to &ldqu&hell…Read More
2020-10-27 15:00
Breath is life. It’s such a natural part of life that most people don’t ever think about it. For instance, do you know whether your child breathes through their nose or their mou… Read More
2020-09-15 18:37
SAFE BABY HEALTHY CHILD BEST PRODUCT AWARD 2020 WINNER Safe Baby Healthy Child is proud to honor Under the Nile for their extraordinary vision and commitment to protect and lift the lives of… Read More
2020-09-01 15:11
Your kids are in front of a screen more than you ever wanted them to be. Are they getting headaches? Eye pain? Blurry Vision? Are they having trouble falling asleep? Staying asleep? These re… Read More
2020-07-07 16:21
You’re pregnant! Images of beautiful nurseries fill your head as your thoughts turn to how to prepare your home for your little one. Whether you are adding a new room, remodeling… Read More
2020-07-01 19:39
Has your family dentist recommended dental sealants for your child? A dental sealant attempts to prevent tooth decay by applying a thin plastic coating to the chewing surfaces of teeth. Havi… Read More
2020-06-23 16:07
An Ideal Learning Environment Written by Erin Kenny In many preschools, outdoor time and authentic play are being replaced by an intense emphasis on learning letters and numbers in a very f… Read More
2020-05-12 16:30
Introduction by Safe Baby Healthy Child Founders Sandra Blum and Samantha Fox Olson It has been such a pleasure having a small garden to share with my little girl, the gifts of LIFE. She lo… Read More
2020-03-26 14:53
We’ve found some truly amazing, life-enhancing ways to help your child and family embrace the best in life - wonder, beauty, joy and imagination. Visit farms, create pine cone people… Read More
2020-03-10 21:29
Medicine's Side Effects: Worse Than the Illness? Tylenol, once seen as harmless, is now turning out to deplete glutathione, reduce empathy and dull people’s emotions. Package insert wa… Read More
2020-02-20 18:08
BRANCH BASICS NAMED FIRST 2020 WINNER SAFE BABY HEALTHY CHILD BEST PRODUCT AWARD Safe Baby Healthy Child is proud to announce the first Best Product Award winner of 2020. Branch Ba… Read More
2020-02-20 18:05
All of a sudden, at age 3, this mom’s chubby-cheeked, healthy daughter became incredibly sick. Lindsey describes what she watched happen to her daughter as they searched for an answer… Read More
2020-02-04 21:24
As Coronavirus Explodes in China, Countries Struggle to Control its Spread (The New York Times) First person-to-person transmission of Wuhan virus in the US confirmed (CNN Health) World Heal… Read More
2020-01-25 21:06
Every winter you hope your kids won’t get sick … or at least won’t get that sick. But there’s no need to rely only on hope when you are prepared! We’ve put tog… Read More
2020-01-19 01:41
Written by: Kelly Brogan, M.D. Article reposted with permission from kellybroganmd.com. It’s a Particularly Nasty Flu Season, Right – What Should We Do?? Last week, a student… Read More
2019-12-17 19:17
I have always loved to bake. Whether it's baking mac n' cheese, chicken, or desserts, I love how easy it is just to plop something into the oven and go about my business till the timer goes… Read More
2019-12-03 18:40
Introduction and Interview by Safe Baby Healthy Child Founders Sandra Blum and Samantha Fox Olson Many parents are concerned about PVC/vinyl in toys. Safe Baby Healthy Child understands thes… Read More
2019-11-24 23:00
Our sincere congratulations to Santa Monica Homeopathic Pharmacy, celebrating their 75th year of helping people find natural ways to support good health and overcome their health issues. We… Read More
2019-11-02 17:23
In the past 100 years, there have been dramatic changes in food, dietary choices and the even the way children eat with packaged snacks and food on-the-go. The change from whole foods grown… Read More
2019-08-07 06:07
One of the ways babies start to explore their world is by mouthing. This desire to stick their hands or objects in their mouth typically increases during teething as they respond to the new… Read More
2019-07-23 15:07
In this enlightening video, Dr. Kathi Fry shares the case history of one of her patients, a child named Emily* who like so many children today, is afflicted with rashes, eczema, asthma, ADHD… Read More
2019-06-18 20:02
Introduction by Safe Baby Healthy Child Co-Founder Sandra Blum I've noticed a lot more children and even babies lately, who are wearing glasses. Why? When I was in grade school, one or two o… Read More
2019-06-04 18:43
Every second of the day, our body intelligently performs millions of functions that keep us alive and make us who we are. It makes bone marrow, digests food, grows hair, creates neurotransmi… Read More
2019-05-19 07:40
With the summer season fast approaching and parents wondering if they need sunscreen for their babies and children, we've put together a simple sun care guide. You'll find answers to th… Read More
2019-03-26 20:57
A Tribute To Mary Hartzell, MEd: Author, Child Development Specialist, Parent Educator Mary Hartzell was a gift to this world and to the children, parents and teachers whose lives she… Read More
2019-02-24 22:13
The Ultimate Goal: Your Child's Health and Wellness When parents discover their child has lice their typical reaction is dread. The dread comes from not really knowing what to… Read More
2019-02-11 03:34
When your child or family member starts getting ill, do you feel uncertain or even panicked because you don’t know what to do to make them feel better? What will you do if your child s… Read More
2019-01-28 05:19
All year long, all day long, we come into contact with bacteria and viruses. In a study reported in The Lancet, participants were tracked for five years: [O]n average 18% of the unvacc… Read More
2018-12-02 18:00
By Safe Baby Healthy Child founders Sandra Blum and Samantha Fox Olson It is quite frustrating to find RoHS compliant Christmas lights in the United States. The RoHS (Restriction of Haz… Read More
2018-11-17 22:00
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans and pumpkin pie – the traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S. In terms of the menu, not much has changed o… Read More
2018-10-21 21:00
In our modern "convenience" culture, there is more car seat carrying of babies than baby wearing. Contemporary designs have made it incredibly easy for parents to transport their child in a… Read More
2018-08-27 02:00
The information you’ll find here on boosting the immune system is a result of SafBaby Health Expert Dr. Murray Clarke’s 25 years of successfully helping children live healthier l… Read More
2018-07-09 00:02
With the summertime ritual of keeping children covered with sunscreen, we want to get the word out about spray sunscreens. According to a Consumer Reports survey, people choose sunscre… Read More
2018-06-09 04:19
BREAKING NEWS #PhoneGate: Mobile phones are being RECALLED due to newly released data showing that people are being exposed to much higher levels of radiation when a cell phone is in direct… Read More
2018-05-27 18:55
Children go through clothes so quickly, it’s hard not to think of them as disposable. Whether they get stained right away, don’t fit due to a growth spurt, or aren’t a piec… Read More
2018-05-15 19:45
Raising children is a huge task, whether our own or others. This sounds cliché and yet the reality is, it is a profound and daunting journey! There are all kinds of books, parent… Read More
2018-04-29 19:40
Welcome bright flowers and sunny days! Time for blankets on the grass and hours of playing outside. It’s Spring! We put together three simple, delightful and honey-sweetened recipes fr… Read More
2018-04-16 02:53
Why Lead In Dishes Is Not OK According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency, the health impacts from lead exposure are many, including “learning disabilities; attentio… Read More
2018-04-02 21:09
No generation of children in our entire history has ever faced the challenges of today. Environmental pollutants from this century’s industrial pursuits, such as lead, mercury and arse… Read More
2018-03-05 03:00
SafBaby’s Healthy Building and Indoor Environmental Expert, Mary Cordaro, has been creating healthy homes and living spaces for over 25 years. She is recognized as a world leader for h… Read More
2018-03-05 03:00
At the Doctor's Office Your pediatrician sees your child has a hacking cough and suggests you use a humidifier. Cool mist or warm mist? “Cool mist,” the pediatrician advises, lik… Read More
2018-02-19 00:00
Dr. Philip Incao has been a family physician for 52 years. His special interest is strengthening the health of children against the increasingly stressful influences of modern life and espec… Read More
2018-01-21 18:00
The movement to get kids outdoors is growing rapidly, both nationally and internationally. The recently created Nature Action Collaborative for Children already has more than 1,600 members f… Read More
2017-12-10 20:30
Because we live in a world where plastic is everywhere, it’s easy to succumb to the idea that plastic is harmless. And, because you can’t see how the chemicals that are used to m… Read More
2017-11-26 21:00
The label on those cozy pajamas you are eyeing for your little one says made with 100% organic cotton. Most of us will assume that the word ‘organic’ means the clothing was made… Read More
2017-11-12 21:38
The Flu: A Normal Illness Influenza, or the flu, is a normal illness triggered by a virus that can sometimes lead to mild or severe symptoms such as fever, chills, sore throat, headache, bod… Read More
2017-11-11 18:30
The integrity of the immune system that is created in childhood will establish the quality of your child’s health for the rest of their life. This is the time of year when… Read More
2017-10-18 07:02
If you are looking for truly chemical free-clothing, this post will get you up-to-speed on the certification you want to look for. It’s called the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS… Read More
2017-10-09 01:25
Children love having their face painted. And, with Halloween just around the corner, they will be begging you to turn them into kittens, lions and princesses. We want to make sure you… Read More
2017-09-25 06:13
As every parent eventually discovers, having something healthy “at-the-ready” when your little one says “I’m hungry!” can make the day run much more smoothly.&n&hell…Read More
2017-09-10 04:08
The information you’ll find here on ear infections is a result of SafBaby Health Expert Dr. Murray Clarke’s 25 years of successfully helping children live healthier lives. From h… Read More
2017-08-24 18:00
Introduction by SafBaby Founders Sandra Blum and Samantha Fox Olson I found the most adorable kitten, about 2 weeks old, in a cardboard box at a grocery store. When I opened the box the… Read More
2017-07-30 20:00
August 1 – 7th is World Breastfeeding Week, a campaign created by the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) which was founded in 1991. The theme of this year’s Week is t… Read More
2017-06-26 02:00
Lawsuit Might Bring an End to Fluoridated Water in the U.S. A group of environmental and health organizations are asking a federal court to rule that artificially fluoridating drinking wate… Read More
2017-06-22 07:40
With the summer season fast approaching and parents wondering if they need sunscreen for their babies and children, we've put together a simple sun care guide. You'll find answers to th… Read More
2017-06-19 16:23
It's difficult to convey to children that losing their temper with others can have consequences that ultimately affect them. Even as adults, we forget. Maybe that's why this video of an angr… Read More
2017-06-07 02:00
For Father's Day, we wanted to share this article written by Sean Platt, father of two and author, on raising happy children. This article is for anyone involved in the life of a child: pare… Read More
2017-06-04 08:10
“The quality, cleanliness and purity of a child’s food and diet are critical.” - Dr. Murray Clarke, ND., D.Hom., L.Ac. There is a rising trend in the media questionin… Read More
2017-05-29 02:00
by Linda Folden Palmer, D.C. Breastfeeding isn’t only about providing mother’s milk. While seldom recognized in literature, doctors’ advice or common conversation, there&rs&hell…Read More
2017-05-11 07:33
The greatest change in life that a woman will ever experience is becoming a mother. As every mom soon discovers, there are no books or classes that can fully prepare […]
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2017-04-22 19:23
A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, July 2012 has raised concern about the release of Bisphenol A (BPA) from composite filling materials an… Read More
2017-04-10 06:15
Dyeing eggs with natural ingredients is a wonderful way to celebrate spring and make memories with your child. If you haven’t tried it before, you’ll be awed by the beautiful [&h&hell…Read More
2017-03-27 02:40
Does Your Baby Have Colic? How can you tell if your baby really has colic or not? To help you make the determination, ask: Is your infant in pain, shrieking and inconsolable, [&hel&hell…Read More
2017-03-13 02:03
Cozy blankets, hot tea, warm soups. Bundle them up and nourish your child with this soothing Healing Soup. Full of nutritious greens like broccoli, asparagus and spinach, this soup will [&he&hell…Read More
2017-02-26 20:12
Every winter parents look for ways to protect their children from cold and flus or at least get their little ones through the illness more easily. One resource that may […]
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2017-01-30 13:20
Sophie the Giraffe is making headlines again after photos of mold inside the popular teething toy went viral. The company who manufactures Sophie the Giraffe, Vulli, has released statements… Read More
2017-01-27 02:48
An Ideal Learning Environment In many preschools, outdoor time and authentic play are being replaced by an intense emphasis on learning letters and numbers in a very formal, structured and [… Read More
2017-01-26 20:47
Do cell phones really impact health? How? And if the health effects are so bad, why don’t we hear more about it? On November 30, 2015, Dr. Devra Davis, extensively-credentialed [&helli&hell…Read More
2016-12-30 04:00
SafBaby shares knowledge throughout the year with the hope that it will help you strengthen the health of your child in every way. We often cover topics that are not discussed… Read More
2016-12-20 21:10
“The children of Europe have won. The next generation in Europe will be safe from mercury dental fillings.” – Charlie Brown, President of the World Alliance for Mercury-Fre… Read More
2016-12-20 09:00
This time of year, little ones are more susceptible to colds and flu. It’s tough to see children sick. “For me, as a mom, I just don’t like my little […]
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2016-12-02 05:36
Wear gloves. Wash hands after handling. Don’t even touch. Can you imagine having to tell your children not to touch the Christmas tree because it’s made out of PVC, the […… Read More
2016-11-18 08:01
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, cranberry sauce, green beans and pumpkin pie – the traditional Thanksgiving dinner in the U.S. In terms of the menu, not much has changed [… Read More
2016-11-04 05:31
It’s November and in the United States and a few other countries around the world such as Germany, Japan and Canada, it’s a time to celebrate and give thanks. Here, [&helli&hell…Read More
2016-10-20 18:28
What if you could positively impact your baby’s health for the rest of his or her life? Knowing what truly lays the foundation for good health could help you do just tha… Read More
2016-10-06 04:40
Have you spotted teal pumpkins on doorsteps lately? Good News! Families that choose to decorate with teal pumpkins will be offering non-food treats to children this Halloween. Started… Read More
2016-10-06 04:39
Re-envision Halloween Two thousand years ago, the Celts dressed in costumes and set alight sacred bonfires to appease and ward off the spirits of the dead. Marked by the end […]
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2016-09-23 01:25
Face painting has turned into an art form with brushes at the ready to transform your child into the superhero, exotic animal or character of their dreams. Face painters are […]
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2016-08-23 04:00
Breast milk is the perfect food for babies. It provides unparalleled health and well-being benefits to the baby and mother. But breast milk is not ‘just food.’ As discussed in [… Read More
2016-08-23 03:47
Breast milk is nature’s intended and ideal form of nutrition for infants. It is a highly responsive living food that customizes itself to the specific needs of the baby and […]… Read More
2016-08-05 07:10
Each year in a child’s life is clearly marked and can be remembered by the end of the summer holidays and the return to school. There are many experiences, emotions […]
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2016-07-22 07:45
An Epidemic of Contact Dermatitis A powerful industrial preservative found in baby wipes, band-aids, hand sanitizers, sunscreens, lotions, glue and thousands of other products is… Read More
2016-07-08 08:00
In our previous post “Why Do More Kids Have Allergies“, we shared how allergies are on the rise with more and more children experiencing symptoms that are becoming chro… Read More
2016-07-07 17:59
When German filmmaker and mother Natalie Beers was told by her doctor that it was time to give her one year old son the MMR vaccine, she set out to […]
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2016-06-23 21:11
In our last post, “How Mouth Breathing Affects a Child’s Facial Structure And More”, Biological Dentist and SafBaby Expert. Dr. Raymond Silkman discussed the often overlook… Read More
2016-06-17 07:40
With the summer season fast approaching and parents wondering if they need sunscreen for their babies and children, we’ve put together a simple sun care guide. You’ll find a… Read More
2016-06-01 18:55
International Vaccine Awareness Day International Vaccine Injury Awareness Day is a to remember those whose lives have been adversely affected by vaccination. Some live unde… Read More
2016-05-25 09:45
Health Alert 5/25/16: U.S. Government is expected to issue a public announcement that Cell Phone Radiation Presents A Cancer Risk For Humans. The U.S. National Toxicology Pr… Read More
2016-05-20 01:30
Whenever vaccines are questioned, the name of Dr. Andrew Wakefield and the study he co-authored in 1998 are cited and discredited. Although Dr. Wakefield has answered the allegations m… Read More
2016-05-17 22:41
2016-05-13 19:00
Every pediatrician knows that medications may affect each child differently; every child is unique and a knowledgeable doctor will offer medical treatment in accordance with that truth. Yet… Read More
2016-04-30 05:54
Do you wish you could find a cure for your child’s allergies? You’re not alone. In fact, there’s an unprecedented world-wide rise in the number of children suffering… Read More
2016-04-16 08:00
Part 1 of this series touched on the unknown or ignored realities of humidifier use: the impact of using impure water, high-tech humidifier units and the growth of mold and […]
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2016-03-30 18:33
Just about every parent knows that children require calcium to build strong bones. It is one of the most abundant minerals in the human body and accounts for approximately 1.5% […]
Th… Read More
2016-03-19 07:01
AT THE DOCTOR’S OFFICE Your pediatrician sees that your child has a hacking cough and suggests you use a humidifier. Cool mist or warm mist? “Cool mist,” the pediatrician a… Read More
2016-02-18 02:10
Lead in Water Test Kit Announcement from Healthy Babies Bright Futures SafBaby is passing on this information so that you can be proactive and test your water for lead. It’s [&he&hell…Read More
2016-02-12 04:07
False Sense of Security from Baby Monitors? You may have never even questioned the safety of baby monitors but only considered how they would give you peace of mind when […]
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2016-02-10 08:06
Safety. Peace of Mind. Baby monitors are one of the first items parents purchase for a nursery. When baby is taking a nap, having a monitor in a nursery may […]
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2016-01-28 18:42
“Any environmental toxin that is present in the mother’s body or that the mother may be exposed to during pregnancy can travel through her placenta directly into the developing b… Read More
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