Health & Safety

With so many brands green-washing our shelves with claims like, ‘natural’ and ‘organic’ we have dived deep into ingredients lists and third-party lab testing results to find truly clean + baby-friendly skincare for our families.

Has your tot reached the magical milestone of starting solids? Non-toxic Expert, Aida Garcia-Toldedo shares her insights on how to avoid potentially toxic chemicals lurking in your family’s kitchen and baby’s feeding products.

Did you know that toxic chemicals in your couch can enter your breast milk? Or that toddlers and infants playing on the floor are at greatest risk for exposure? Chemicals known to be linked to serious health impacts are introduced into our homes under the guise of making us safe. Until recently, no one has had the authority to do anything about it. Here’s how to avoid flame retardants in your family’s furniture, clothing & gear.

Volatile Organic Compounds, commonly referred to as VOCs, can be found in thousands of products including (but definitely not limited to) furniture, mattresses, car seats, flooring and fragrance. But what exactly are VOCs and how do they affect our health? In this article, we take a closer look at VOCs and share our tips for reducing your exposure.

Are you wondering where your baby should be sleeping and what they should be wearing to ensure safe sleep? Check out our guide to safe cribs & bedding from The Tot Sleep Expert, Lauren Olson.

With numerous studies showing the health risks associated with everyday items found in your kitchen, we took a deeper look at the chemicals that can be found lurking in cookware so that you can make safer choices for your family.

While baby carriers are a great way to soothe your baby, conveniently transport them (hands-free!) and promote bonding, they’re not all created equal. In this guide, we go over babywearing safety tips, chemicals to avoid in baby carriers and share our favorite non-toxic baby carrier brands and product picks!

If you’ve been meaning to make the swap to cleaner and more sustainable household cleaning and laundry essentials, it’s time to get excited. Free from neurotoxins and endocrine disruptors, healthynest’s new cleaning systems are baby-safe and here to help you say hello to a (cleaner) spring clean!

Some early signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are usually seen in the first two years of a child’s life. Learn how to spot the red flags with The Hanen Centre’s Guide.

Wondering what TOG rating your baby’s sleeping bag should be? Confused about layers? Not sure what their room temperature should be? In this article, we’re sharing simple tips from Baby & Toddler Sleep Expert, Lauren Olson, to help your baby (and you) get a good night’s rest.