Product Description

From the trailblazing founder of Green Babies organic clothing comes the very first guide for new mothers in raising a "green" family-and doing it simply and inexpensively. Filled with necessary and convenient advice that takes the reader from the first months of pregnancy and beyond, this indispensable book explains: The safest ways to get the house ready for the baby The best baby gear-from clothes to crib mattresses Organic recipes for health-conscious breastfeeding moms How to throw a green baby shower The best solutions for storing breast milk safely How to keep play areas safe from chemicals How to handle the diaper dilemma: wash vs. toss And much more! Paperback | 8.26 x 5.23in | 256 pages | ISBN 9780451222893 | 02 Jan 2008 | NAL | 18 - AND UP years Author - Lynda Fassa - Author Introduction by - Harvey Karp, M.D

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #252729 in Books
• Brand: Penguin Group
• Published on: 2008-01-02
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 256 pages

About the Author
Lynda Fassa is the founder of Green Babies, which offers the largest selection of organic cotton clothing in the world. Author website: greenbabies.com.

Customer Reviews

Great book for the earth friendly mother or mother-to-be!
I am in love with this book! Whether you have been going green for years, or are totally new to the concept, this book is amazing. It talks about being organic during your pregnancy but I just bought it (my daughter is 6 months old) and I am still finding it to be extremely useful! It lets you take baby steps, instead of being bombarded with information. It would make a great shower gift as well!

Helpful overview of green parenting topics
I felt this book was a good introduction to topics - from caring for yourself during pregnancy to diapering, green cleaners, clothing, and organic food - that are of concern to new parents wanting to go green and/or do what they can to keep their new baby safe and healthy.

The author spends several pages on each topic overview, each of which includes tips and advice for making solid green parenting decisions, anecdotes from health professionals, parents, and green products pioneers, and product suggestions that relate to each topic.

The book will probably have the greatest appeal to parents who are new to parenting, in general, or to those who want to learn more about raising their child with an organic lifestyle and products. It is a useful companion guide to other pregnancy resources and would make a great gift for new parents.

It was...ok
I was really excited about this book but was slightly uninspired by it. The author gave some great tips and I will admit that I did learn a thing or two (especially about cosmetics) but I found that the book was written in more of a tone to scare people into being green rather than inspire them to make changes and gain a deeper understanding and meaning for why it's not only good for the planet but also the individual, body and mind. I felt that most of the suggestions for good products (especially in the cosmetics) were all for super expensive products and reading about them seemed like a commercial. It's super easy to find lists of eco-friendly products all over the internet. I guess I just feel that if a friend had the book it is worth borrowing, but I wouldn't buy it again.