• Last updated 8/30/10 by Mothering Editorial

According to Friends of the Earth, 56 percent of all infant carriers, 44 percent of all car seats, 40 percent of all strollers, and 19 percent of all portable cribs were found to have high levels of halogenated fire retardants. Halogenated fire retardants have been linked to serious health disorders, such as cancer, birth defects, hormone disruption, neurological and reproductive dysfunction, and learning disabilities, including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Once they enter a human or animal body, halogenated fire retardants tend to stay there and... read more

• Last updated 8/29/10 by Mothering Editorial

Welcome to the flat and prefold section of Mothering.com's special how-to video resource on cloth diapering. Following are videos from Mothering advertisers with helpful information and demonstrations on how to properly use the diapers they sell. This video resource is a web exclusive addition to the feature article "The Diaper Dilemma" in the May/June 2010 issue of Mothering magazine. To read the article, and accompanying resources, order a digital subscription or a copy of the May/June issue. What is a prefold diaper? A prefold is a rectangular piece of fabric... read more

• Last updated 8/29/10 by Mothering Editorial

Welcome to the pocket diaper section of Mothering.com's special how-to video resource on cloth diapering. Following are videos from Mothering advertisers with helpful information and demonstrations on how to properly use the diapers they sell. This video resource is a web exclusive addition to the feature article "The Diaper Dilemma" in the May/June 2010 issue of Mothering magazine. To read the article, and accompanying resources, order a digital subscription or a copy of the May/June issue. What is a pocket diaper? Pocket diapers have an hourglass shape and... read more

• Last updated 8/29/10 by Mothering Editorial

With the the holidays just around the corner many of us are focused on choosing the most natural gift options for our children. This Mothering Special Report on the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act will keep you up to date on how this law is influencing the way toys and other childhood products are tested before they hit the marketplace, as well as how the laws are affecting small businesses. Plus, don't forget to check out the Nov/Dec 2009 issue of Mothering for lots of help on finding the perfect natural toy options.   News - Mothering news and bulletins on... read more

• Last updated 8/29/10 by Mothering Editorial

Welcome to the contour and fitted section of Mothering.com's special how-to video resource on cloth diapering. Following are videos from Mothering advertisers with helpful information and demonstrations on how to properly use the diapers they sell. This video resource is a web exclusive addition to the feature article "The Diaper Dilemma" in the May/June 2010 issue of Mothering magazine. To read the article, and accompanying resources, order a digital subscription or a copy of the May/June issue. What are fitted and contour diapers? Shaped like an... read more

• Last updated 8/23/10 by Mothering Editorial

I have the strong urge to raise my children (a three-year old and a newborn) without over-indulgence when it comes to materialistic "stuff"—since I believe that it creates happier and more emotionally robust children in the long term. Instead we go to playgrounds, parks, playgroups etc. as much as we can. My son does have what I consider many toys, but I want to prevent the amount from becoming excessive. Unfortunately, I have problems explaining my views to my husband and making it clear that I don't want to keep the children from having fun, but that I also don't want... read more

• Last updated 8/12/10 by Mothering Editorial

March 12, 2010 Sling type baby carriers have been growing in popularity in the US for years, and while their use has often been associated with the growing subset of parents practicing attachment style parenting, the media is beginning to recognize the diverse array of families who make the choice to sling their children. In a Fashion & Style piece released on March 10, the New York Times revealed the breadth of this trend and reported that "..."wearing" one’s baby has taken on a certain cachet, with celebrities like Brad Pitt and Keri Russell pictured in star-gazing... read more

• Last updated 8/12/10 by Mothering Editorial

Back in the early 1990s, when environmental awareness was at a peak, many states were considering taxing the sale of disposable diapers, or perhaps banning them altogether. The use of disposable diapers is now so prevalent that many parts of the country no longer have diaper services. What happened during this time that caused such a remarkable shift in thinking?In 1990, Proctor & Gamble, the nation’s largest manufacturer of disposable diapers, commissioned a study on the environmental impact of disposable diapers. The results of this study were used to create an... read more

• Last updated 7/19/10 by Mothering Editorial

I was fortunate enough to have helping hands around for my first, my family allowed me to basically have my child held by myself or them for most of the time. needless to say, we're very close. now that my second is due in august, im wondering how my 20 month old is going to accept mommy wearing a baby all the time. what can i do to help her adjust (i didnt use one with her) and what problems if any should i be prepared for? I can't help but imagine her hiding the sling out of jealousy.. lol thx!Congratulations on the impending arrival of #2! In my experience,... read more

• Last updated 7/15/10 by Mothering Editorial

Welcome to the all-in-one (AIO) and all-in-two (AI2) section of Mothering.com's special how-to video resource on cloth diapering. Following are videos from Mothering advertisers with helpful information and demonstrations on how to properly use the diapers they sell. This video resource is a web exclusive addition to the feature article "The Diaper Dilemma" in the May/June 2010 issue of Mothering magazine. To read the article, and accompanying resources, order a digital subscription or a copy of the May/June issue. What is an all-in-one? All-in-ones have an... read more