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Buying organic kid’s clothing is essential to your child’s health, just like eating healthy food and getting plenty of exercise outdoors. This is because the clothing industry uses vast quantities of toxic chemicals to produce both natural and synthetic materials. These toxins run off into the environment and water supplies and can remain embedded in...

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With all the excitement of a new baby in the family, the first thing friends and relatives want to do is bring a gift of some sort. Often, that gift is a plastic toy. The trouble is, plastic toys, particularly ones made in China, can be a source of dangerous toxins. The toxicity of these...

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Kids love playdough. It’s squishy, soft, colourful and pliable. They love the texture and the shapes they can mould and roll out. Fortunately, it’s so easy and enjoyable to make your own DIY playdough! It’s a wonderful non-toxic substitute that is also more affordable. Kids enjoy helping, and it only requires a few simple ingredients....

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It’s time to get crafty with the kids! Knowing what to do with your young children when they’re home all day in winter can be challenging. After all, there’s only so much screen time you want them to have. So, here’s a list of fun and creative kid’s activities that will build skills, be engaging...

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It’s lovely to see kids getting out and about even in the wet, running around and enjoying splashing in their rain gear. It’s a carefree scene of innocence and play. However, did you know that most kids’ rain gear is a source of toxic chemicals? In fact, most rain gear is made with synthetic materials...

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When it comes to dressing your baby for winter, you want to make sure they’re warm and comfortable without being too bundled up that they can’t move. You really can’t go wrong with high-quality organic baby clothing in Australia for the perfect blend of breathability, durability, comfort, and warmth. Choosing the right layers It can...

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Stuffed animals, dolls and teddy bears are essential for your child. They offer great comfort and companionship. Known by psychologists as ‘transitional objects’, stuffed animals are acknowledged as a vital part of a child’s development. But, many mass-produced stuffed toys contain toxic chemicals associated with dermatitis, hormone disruption, and cancer. Moreover, given that your child...

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Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is a precious time. As the big day draws nearer, the excitement builds, and so does the mother’s need to have everything ready. This nesting instinct becomes focussed on creating the perfect nursery. There’s much to do! For instance, deciding on room decor, furniture, flooring, and accessories....

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In today’s society, it can be challenging to find fashionable and environmentally conscious clothes, especially for our little ones. That said, we are seeing the rise of sustainable fashion, but what is it and what are the long-term goals? From organic cotton to eco-friendly materials like hemp, there are many ways you can reduce your...

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World Environment Day is June 5. It’s a day that promotes worldwide environmental awareness and the need for change. One thing we can all do is move towards a plastic-free lifestyle. Here’s what the UN says: “The foods we eat, the air we breathe, the water we drink and the climate that makes our planet...

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I was recently asked for my thoughts on fast fashion, the cost to the environment and its impact on the mental health of our children and teenagers. I feel it’s an essential question with two boys of my own (one almost 13). That said, the ‘Gen Z’ generation has already shown they care deeply about...

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Is it time to rethink kids’ birthday parties? Traditionally, when we think of young kids’ birthday parties, we imagine cake, colourful paper décor and tables groaning with sweet food. In addition, there’s the party games and birthday gifts. All this is dished up with disposable plates, bowls and plastic cutlery. But, of course, disposable stuff...

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