It’s made of recycled fabrics and recycled plastics in chic classic black with or without a world peace logo. Ecobaby is an over-the-shoulder tote, but it can easily be coverted to a backpack, or hung over your stroller, giving you easy access to compartments for bottles, diapers, wipes, or toys. It has a quick release binky holder and a washable changing pad for emergencies at both ends.

There’s no need for Mommy to carry her purse, because there are pockets for day planner, cell phone, comb, key ring, whatever your particular needs might be.

The bag measures 12.5 inches in length, 4 inches in width, and a height of 15 inches.

It’s light, generously-sized, good for you, baby, and the Earth.

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So unless you have been living under a rock I’m sure you’ve heard about the BPA controversy that has been swirling aroung for the past couple of years. BPA refers to bisphenol A which is chemical compound that is toxic at certain levels and could maybe sorta, depending on who you talk to, be linked to cancer, abnormal sex organs and infertility later in life. Maybe. At certain levels. But you don’t need to worry your pretty head about that. The government will let you know when the levels present in so many things you use EVERY DAY get too high. Right now it’s so low there’s no risk at all. Probably. Here’s an article on Grist about it. Some things that contain the highest amounts of BPA and should probably be avoided are anything made from polycarbonate plastic that you would use for food or drink. There are lots of great alternatives to hard plastic water bottles and “tupperware” that are available. We swtiched to good old-fashioned Pyrex containers that are great. If you have babies and young children, the clear plastic bottles and cups that are so prevalent are an area of concern. If you have them I know that some Babies R’ Us locations will take them back for store credit but you should check with your specific location. Safe Mama is a great resource for which bottles and cups are BPA free.

Also some of the highest levels of BPA are found in canned goods such as baby formula, canned soup and tomato sauce to name a few. I have no recommendations on what you should do about all of this, just thought I would bring it up and share the recent article. As if you don’t have enough to worry about.

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This is what we did with the bug and it worked out so well for us even with me working outside of the home all day. It was so easy to do. I would make large batches and freeze them in ice cube trays or glass jars for later. Wholesome Baby Food is also a great resource for getting started. But it’s pretty easy to figure out. The bug’s favorites were golden delicious applesauce and cauliflower. If you buy packaged applesauce, check out how much added sugar is in one little container. They’re apples, they’re already sweet. Like I need a more hyper child…um no thanks. Oh and I would eat it too. Warm sweet potato puree tastes like heaven.

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They are odd, little people that live in your home. One day they’re these larval, immobile creatures with floppy heads and tiny mouths. Then, suddenly, they’re walking, talking little humans capable of saying “MAMA!” as they stare at your husband.

Strangely, they need much of the same things we do. Food. Shelter. Moisturizing.

In the old days, that meant slathering on cotton ball after cotton ball of baby oil.

Baby oil, in case you don’t know, is a by-product of the production of gasoline. It’s actually mineral oil–a colorless, odorless liquid. Savvy marketers decided to add fragrance and market the readily available waste product as Baby Oil.

In the history of advertising over substance, this decision is, perhaps, only equalled by Proctor & Gamble’s decision to market Secret Deodorant to women by changing the packaging but not the formula…adding their famous tag-line to try to show how it was made for women.

Enough history.

Today, we have wonderful, new alternatives to the chemical-laden, wasteful, potentially cancerous mineral oil. We have the power of sunflower seed oil!

Little Twig Baby Oil is filled with all kinds of fragrant natural oils and works great with our home-made wipe recipe.

This way, you don’t have to feel like you’re wiping your baby with a gallon of crude oil.

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