Natural Pediatrics

Most new parents are familiar with "child-proofing" and make an effort to keep rooms safe for young children to explore. We worry about choking hazards, things that can fall and hurt them, toxic chemicals in household cleaning products, and electrical sockets. But what about the very place your child sleeps at night? Did you know that many of the chemicals used in flame retardants on conventional crib and bed mattresses and even in children's pajamas can be toxic to some children? Did you know that there are safer nontoxic alternatives? Read the rest of this entry »