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Healthcare NewsU.S. Birth Rate Hits Record LowFriday, 27 August 2010 | Marilynn Marchione, AP Medical Writer
Experts Say Recession to Blame
The U.S. birth rate has dropped for the second year in a row, and experts think the wrenching recession led many people to put off having children. The 2009 birth rate also set a record: lowest in a century.
Births fell 2.7 percent last year even as the... + Full Story
Breastfeeding NewsWomen Stage Breastfeeding Protest at Arizona McDonald'sMonday, 23 August 2010 | Denise Reynolds RD, EmaxHealthpath=images/stories/videos/2010-08-22-mcdonalds-nurse-in.flv|image=images/stories/videos/2010-08-22-mcdonalds-nurse-in.jpg|width=480|height=360|displayheight=380|autoplay=false|repeat=false
Video report by Tim Vetscher, ABC 15; Phoenix, Arizona.
On August 12, Clarissa Bradford and her family,... + Full Story
BPA ScienceSen. Feinstein Vows Senate Vote on BPA MeasureFriday, 13 August 2010 | Elana Schor, The New York Times GreenwireSen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) vowed yesterday to pursue a vote on banning bisphenol A (BPA) from children's food and drink containers after negotiators reached a bipartisan deal on food safety legislation that lacked limits on the controversial chemical (Agreement Reached on Senate Food Safety... + Full Story
BPA ScienceAgreement Reached on Senate Food Safety BillWednesday, 11 August 2010 | Helena Bottemiller, Food Safety NewsThe Senate has reached a "tentative agreement" on the pending safety bill and staff will be briefed on the language Thursday, a staffer told The Hill yesterday.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is expected to release the manager's package and a Congressional Budget... + Full Story
BPA ScienceMaine group documents dangers of chemical BPAWednesday, 11 August 2010 | The Associated PressAn environmental group in Maine has released a report it says documents the dangers of the chemical bisphenol A (BIS'-fen-ahl).
The Toxics Action Center released the report in Portland on Wednesday, eight days before the Maine Board of Environmental Protection holds a public hearing on a... + Full Story
Toxic NewsSuit Sees Lead Risk in Bounce HousesWednesday, 11 August 2010 | Jesse McKinley, The New York TimesIt may be one of the most beloved activities of hyperactive children and the parents who love them: bouncing in a bounce house. But, according to Attorney General Jerry Brown of California, it may also be toxic.
A lawsuit filed Wednesday by Mr. Brown’s office claims that some of the inflatable... + Full Story
BPA ScienceMaine: BPA ban hearing next weekTuesday, 10 August 2010 | Beth Quimby, The Portland Herald PressThe Maine Board of Environmental Protection will hold a public hearing on whether to ban bisphenol A in baby bottles and other reusable food and beverage containers at 1 p.m. Aug. 19 at the Holiday Inn and Ground Round, 110 Community Drive, Augusta.
The Maine Department of Environmental... + Full Story
Childcare NewsWhy barefoot is best for childrenMonday, 09 August 2010 | Sam Murphy, GuardianMost parents would balk at the idea of toddlers in high heels, but what about sandals or trainers? Some experts now believe that all shoes are best avoided in childhood, says Sam Murphy
While Katie Holmes was vilified by the press and public alike for stepping out with her four-year-old daughter... + Full Story
Toys and RecallsRecall: Fisher-Price Little People Play-n-Go CampsiteFriday, 06 August 2010 | Kristin Samuelson, Chicago TribuneFisher-Price, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, and Health Canada on Thursday announced a voluntary recall of approximately 96,000 Little People Play-n-Go Campsites in the U.S. (14,000 in Canada) because of a choking hazard, according to an Aug. 5 CPSC press release.
The recalled... + Full Story
BPA in Your HomeSafer Baby BottlesFriday, 06 August 2010 | Annie Bell Muzaurieta, The Daily GreenDon't Want BPA Leaching into Your Baby's Lunch? Look for These BPA-Free Bottles.
Plastic baby bottles have received extra attention recently as research came to light showing many popular models leach Bisphenol-A (BPA), a suspected... + Full Story
Breastfeeding NewsNational Breastfeeding Month: Whip Em Out!Tuesday, 03 August 2010 | bellybuds.comDid you know August is National Breastfeeding Month? For such a great cause, The Bump has whipped up a fabulous PSA video packed with celebs and real moms (including our own Jama Williamson) who all have one thing in common: they breastfed their babies and are proud of it! Check out the clip,... + Full Story
Breastfeeding NewsBreast Milk Sugars Give Infants a Protective CoatMonday, 02 August 2010 | Nicholas Wade, The New York TimesMilk (is) “an astonishing product of evolution,” one which has been vigorously shaped by natural selection because it is so critical to the survival of both mother and child.A large part of human milk cannot be digested by babies and seems to have a purpose quite different from infant... + Full Story
BPA ScienceNew York State Bans BPA in Children’s ProductsMonday, 02 August 2010 | NewsInfernoNew York State just passed a law banning the sale of baby bottles, sippy cups, and a variety of other children’s products that contain bisphenol A—BPA—said WBEN. Governor David Paterson signed the law Saturday, which is scheduled to become effective December 1, 2010.
Governor Paterson said the new... + Full Story
BPA ScienceDangerous BPA in cash receipts a continuing concernSaturday, 31 July 2010 | Gordon Gibb, LawyersAndSettlements.comA recent study commissioned by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found that a slim majority of cash register receipts analyzed for bisphenol A (BPA) levels showed either no BPA or just trace amounts of the substance. However, the remaining 40 percent of thermal paper receipts, originating... + Full Story
BPA ScienceNew way to make plastic decompose announcedThursday, 29 July 2010 | Robert Valenzuela, News-FireThere’s a new way to make plastic decompose, according to a new study published in ACS’ Biomacromolecules, a monthly journal.
It involves cooking the plastic containing bisphenol A (BPA) – the environmentalists worst nightmare.
And this new method may just be solution that scientist’s have... + Full Story
Toys and Recalls30,000 Nap Nanny portable baby recliners recalled by the CPSC after baby diesTuesday, 27 July 2010 | Angele Sionna, Early Childhood Parenting Examiner
Always use the Nap Nanny on the floor away from any other products.
Another warning today about crib safety -- this time about NOT using certain sleepers inside the cribs.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is... + Full Story
BPA ScienceFDA sued for nonresponse to petition against Bisphenol AWednesday, 21 July 2010 | Barbara Boughton, Medscape Medical NewsYou can download and read the entire lawsuit the Natural Resources Defense Council filed with the D.C. Court of Appeals by Clicking Here (PDF).
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), a national nonprofit environmental health group with more than 525,000 members, is suing the US Food and... + Full Story
Childcare NewsNoseFrida Snot Suckers now available in our MercantileThursday, 15 July 2010 | GentleNurturing.comThe NoseFrida Aspirator, affectionately known as "The Snot Sucker" in now available in the GentleNurturing.com Mercantile!
It's smart, it's Swedish, it's snot as gross as it looks. It's a nasal aspirator that actually works!
Developed by Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialists and Pediatricians,... + Full Story
Healthcare NewsLobbying fight over infant formula highlights budget gridlockWednesday, 14 July 2010 | Ruth Marcus, The Washington PostSometimes an obscure lobbying fight tells a larger story. This phenomenon is playing out right now on the unlikely issue of infant formula—and the broader, disturbing lesson is how hard it is to take even the most common-sense steps to save taxpayer dollars.
Infant formula is big business, and... + Full Story
BPA ScienceFeinstein's call for BPA ban bill riles lobbiesMonday, 12 July 2010 | Carolyn Lochhead, Chronicle Washington BureauSen. Dianne Feinstein's insistence that a sweeping food safety bill include a ban on bisphenol A, a chemical widely used to line food cans, threatens a top White House priority.
The California Democrat contends that any legislation aimed at protecting food safety should include limits on the... + Full Story
BPA SciencePolitical landmark for BPA banSunday, 11 July 2010 | Suzanne Bohan, Contra Costa TimesWhen a bill to ban a common plastic additive in feeding products for young children passed the Assembly on July 1, it marked a milestone in state legislative efforts to regulate bisphenol A.
The ban's supporters point to studies linking the chemical, found in hard plastic containers such as baby... + Full Story
BPA in Your HomeHow to limit your BPA exposure plus healthy alternativesSaturday, 10 July 2010 | The Independent
Green to Grow (baby bottles)--AVAILABLE HERE
For 20+ years, scientists have proven the harmful effects of bisphenol-A (BPA), a synthetic estrogen found in everyday products. [figure correction]
According to experts if you have... + Full Story
Breastfeeding NewsAugust 2010, as “Breastfeeding Awareness Month”Friday, 09 July 2010 | Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of CaliforniaEXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PROCLAMATION
California is committed to ensuring the pediatric and long-term health of our youngest citizens, and one of the best ways to do this is through breastfeeding. Many health care professionals recommend breastfeeding exclusively... + Full Story
BPA ScienceToxic Chemical Lobby: Exclusive Leaked Footage!Thursday, 08 July 2010 | Healthy Child Healthy WorldThe secret is out: the toxic chemicals industry is designing a PR campaign for survival! Bisphenol A in baby bottles, water bottles, and food cans. Formaldehyde in furniture. Phthalates in air fresheners, soft plastics, and fragrances. The manufacturers of these chemicals are not taking the push... + Full Story
Childcare NewsCPSC warns parents of dangers of open windows for children (includes window safety tips)Thursday, 08 July 2010 | Angele Sionna, Early Childhood Parenting ExaminerThe Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning parents to be vigilant about keeping children away from open windows - screens or not. With energy prices up and the economy down, it seems more parents have been opening windows this summer because there are more kids accidentally falling... + Full Story
Childcare NewsEnvironmental Working Group's 2010 Sunscreen iPhone AppWednesday, 07 July 2010 | Ken Cook, President EWG
[Editor's note: See also our story 2010 Sun Essentials, and 21 of the Best Natural Sunscreens. Also, you can watch an interview with CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta who asks, "Can Sunscreen Cause Cancer?"]
'What's that harmful ingredient I should avoid?" "Which type of sunscreen should I choose?" These... + Full Story
BPA ScienceAdult testicular function affected by exposure in womb to BPATuesday, 06 July 2010 | Kate Melville, Science a GogoLow-level exposure in the womb to the plastic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) can harm testicular function into adulthood, according to a new study from Auburn University that adds to the growing list of concerns about the ubiquitous chemical. The results were presented yesterday at The Endocrine... + Full Story
BPA ScienceRevealed: The poison fed to Aussie babies every daySunday, 04 July 2010 | Simon Kearney, The Sunday TelegraphCONFIDENTIAL emails reveal Australia's food regulator discussed hiding from the Federal Government international warnings about a potentially dangerous chemical used in plastic bottles.
The chemical, Bisphenol A (BPA), is found in plastic packaging. Latest research in the US says it may harm... + Full Story
BPA ScienceCalifornia State Assembly Passes BPA BillThursday, 01 July 2010 | Environmental Working Group (EWG)Bill Could Be on Governor's Desk by End of Summer
The health of California’s children was represented today in Sacramento when a majority of the State Assembly voted to remove the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) from food and beverage containers designed for children 3 and... + Full Story
Toxic NewsWhat’s That Smell? Hidden Fragrance Found in Cleaning ProductsThursday, 01 July 2010 | Healthy Child“There’s no reason to be putting the health of American consumers at risk because of a legal loophole. We need to update our laws so that moms and dads can get the information they need to make choices about what they bring into their homes.”
—Senator Al Franken (D-MN)In the first report... + Full Story
BPA ScienceBPA plastics chemical now linked to asthmaThursday, 01 July 2010 | David Gutierrez,NaturalNewsThe controversial chemical bisphenol-A (BPA), already linked to a wide array of health problems, may also increase the risk of asthma in children, according to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston and published in the journal Environmental Health... + Full Story
BPA ScienceFDA being sued for failure to regulate bisphenol AThursday, 01 July 2010 | Tech JackalThe National Resources Defense Counsel filed suit on Tuesday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, alleging that the FDA has failed to regulate bisphenol A, a chemical linked to reproductive harm, cancer and obesity. Bisphenol A, or BPA,... + Full Story
BPA ScienceFrance and Denmark ban Bisphenol-A from babies bottlesTuesday, 29 June 2010 | Claudia Cahalane, packagingnews.co.ukFrance and Denmark are banning industrial chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) from babies' bottles as of this week, but the British Plastics Federation has suggested a similar move was unlikely in the UK.
The Denmark ban is being described as temporary, but the French ban is permanent and the country’s... + Full Story
BPA ScienceBPA baby-bottle ban bill fails in California AssemblyMonday, 28 June 2010 | Nannette Miranda, ABC KFSN Action News Teampath=images/stories/videos/20100628_BPA_Ban_Fails.flv|image=images/stories/videos/20100628_BPA_Ban_Fails.jpg|width=600|height=338|displayheight=358|autoplay=false|repeat=false
Questions are growing over a chemical component in baby bottles. State lawmakers were asked to vote in favor of a ban... + Full Story
Childcare NewsInfants Capable of Learning While AsleepMonday, 28 June 2010 | Craig Fritz, NIH Radio
Newborn infants are capable of a simple form of learning while they’re asleep, according to a study by researchers funded by the National Institutes of Health. The finding may one day lead to a test that can identify infants at risk for developmental disorders that do not become apparent until... + Full Story
BPA ScienceGerman agency publishes English translation of BPA reportFriday, 25 June 2010 | ChemicalWatch
Click the image above to read the PDF.
Germany’s Federal Environment Agency (UBA) has advised manufacturers, importers and users of bisphenol A (BPA) to use alternative substances that pose less risk to human health and the... + Full Story
BPA ScienceNY Considers BPA LegislationFriday, 25 June 2010 | NewsInfernoLawmakers and environmental advocates are urging New York’s Governor David Paterson to sign a bill banning bisphenol-A—commonly known as BPA—in sippy cups, pacifiers, and other products geared to children, said WGRZ. The legislation passed with a unanimous vote in the Senate and Assembly this... + Full Story
Toys and RecallsCrib recall: What to do if yours is on the listThursday, 24 June 2010 | Alissa Figueroa, The Christian Science MonitorCrib recall involves some 2 million cribs from seven manufacturers because of suffocation and fall-out hazards.
Crib recall involves some 2 million cribs, from seven manufacturers, including this Million Dollar Baby Drop-side crib. The crib... + Full Story
Toys and RecallsCPSC Moms Ask Questions About Crib SafetyThursday, 24 June 2010 | U.S. Comsumer Product Safety Commissionpath=images/stories/videos/cribsqa.flv|image=images/stories/videos/cribsqa.png|width=720|height=480|displayheight=500|autoplay=false|repeat=false
While cribs, bassinets and play yards are the safest places to place your baby to sleep, nearly 9 million cribs and numerous bassinets and play yards... + Full Story
Childcare NewsIt's never too early to readWednesday, 23 June 2010 | Jane Donahue, Sun-Times MediaLibrary's lapsit gives babies chance to develop love of reading
Playing under a parachute was one activity during the 95th Street library's lapsit story time program on June 15.
Jack Melone's first lesson in reading didn't happen in a... + Full Story
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