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More Scientists and Consumer Advocates Weighing In on BPA Debate

Wednesday, September 17th, 2008

There was very interesting news in the Bisphenol A debate yesterday — as detailed in this USA Today article, more and more scientists and consumer advocates are coming forward in the debate over whether or not the chemical is safe. A published article just released in the Journal of the American Medical Association links Bisphenol [...]

New Developments in the U.S. Government’s Bisphenol A Debate

Thursday, September 4th, 2008

Several weeks ago, the Food and Drug Administration declared that Bisphenol A did not pose a threat for humans, despite a growing number of observers sounding their concerns. Now, it seems that the U.S. Government is reconsidering — this new MSNBC article reports on the National Toxicology Program repeating its initial findings from April. They [...]

Lafe’s Baby Line is Here!

Monday, August 25th, 2008

We’re excited to announce that we’ve finally done it! Our long-anticipated line of baby products is on its way to stores. The line includes baby shampoo and bodywash, massage oil, baby lotion, bug spray and mother-to-be deodorant — all at least 95 certified organic (thus earning the USDA’s prestigious green seal) and all contained in [...]

COMMONLY USED BABY SKIN CARE PRODUCTS CONTAIN CHEMICALS THAT PUT INFANTS AT SUBSTANTIAL RISK

Monday, June 2nd, 2008

I came across this article by Dr. Darlene McCord and it confirmed a lot about what many of us in the natural products industry have been describing for years. I would like to publicly thank Dr. McCord for her fine research.
Here is the link: http://www.darlenemccord.com/baby-skin-care.html
And here is the article in full:
COMMONLY USED BABY SKIN CARE [...]

Austin American-Statesman Interview

Friday, May 2nd, 2008

It was great to be a part of this article from the Austin American-Statesman on our friends at PlastiPure who developed the EA Free resin we are using in our baby products packaging coming out in May. Check it out!

Another Amazing AP Story on BPA and Effects of Plastics

Friday, April 18th, 2008

I almost can’t keep up with the influx of news surrounding the potential harmful effects of BPA in plastics. I urge you to read yesterday’s Associated Press story.

BPA is Getting Major Media Attention

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Check out this very interesting piece that ran on NPR on April 16th:
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89695229
I also came across this bit of news . . . it just keeps coming . . .
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=14790

The Today Show Highlights Harmful Effects of BPA

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

We knew it was only a matter of time before major media would begin to pick up on the story of how harmful chemicals in plastic bottles could be having powerfully negative effects on people, specifically expressed through hormonoal dysfunctions. Please take a look at their story on Bisphenol A which just aired:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24035626/

Sobering Stories About How Chemicals Affect Infants

Monday, March 31st, 2008

At ExpoWest, people kept coming up to me and sharing stories about how chemicals in plastics, they believe, are having horrible effects on babies. In one story, a woman told me about her 22-month old granddaughter who (brace yourself) was actually developing a right breast. Obviously, mother and grandmother were extremely worried and they took [...]

People Love EA Free Baby!

Thursday, March 20th, 2008

Well, I just got back from Expo West and it was so exciting to see all the companies starting to offer organic products. It’s what we’ve been doing for years, and it’s wonderful to see how universally organic ingredients are being embraced. The reception to our EA free baby products launch was absolutely phenomenal. As [...]