Jennifer Hankey is the President of Organic Baby University. Organic Baby University is a site dedicated to teaching pregnant women and moms how and why to avoid the common, harmful chemicals in everyday products.
To learn more about where these chemicals are found and how to avoid them visit http://www.organicbabyuniversity.com to watch fun, animated videos in their Organic Pregnancy Class and Organic Baby Class! They also have guides and checklists, exclusive coupons and more!
So I was reading a Parenting Magazine recently (which I don’t normally do as the hypocrisy ….for things like “how to have healthy kids” articles next to articles about how to make sugary snacks for your kids…but that is for another blog) and came across an article that really struck a cord with me. It [...]
In my business I’m constantly asked about organic clothing (especially for children) and whether it’s worth the extra money. My short answer is yes! Definitely. Let me tell you why. WHY? Buying organic clothing for your children reduces their exposure to pesticides… and cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops out there. [...]
What? A nut that is soap? What is that?? That is the new amazing product that our favorite company Eco Nuts offers that we are dying to tell you about! Soap nuts are berries that come from the Himalayas that are grown without any nasty pesticides or chemicals. They have a natural soap “built in” [...]
Most moms have heard of Naturepedic Organic Mattress by now…but if you haven’t listen up! We are going to tell you why they are a great product and we are going to answer all those questions you have about whether they are safe! In short…yes they are! We LOVE Naturepedic as a company and we [...]
I have always found it funny over the last several years of teaching about safer products that feminine hygiene products seem to get overlooked…or even snickered about. Why is laughter the common response when I teach about organic cotton tampons and pads?! Maybe that is because it is a personal topic…or maybe it is because [...]
One of the items we get asked most about here at Organic Baby University is play yard or travel cribs. As people become more aware of the toxic chemicals found in common childrens’ products, the frustration in these same parents is becoming apparent as they struggle to find products that do NOT contain these [...]
Cosmetic companies are some of the worst when it comes to nasty chemicals in their products….and in our opinion are at the BOTTOM of our list since they don’t disclose anything that is in their products! You have no idea what you are slathering all over your lips, your eyes, what kind of chemicals in [...]
Dolphin Organics Baby Shampoos and Lotions Baby personal products are such critical products choices when it comes to protecting your little one from toxins. You will literally be slathering and soaking your baby in the ingredients that you choose for your products. And babies have thinner skins that adults and soak up more of [...]
When I began implementing my “toxic free” lifestyle, one of the first items I had decided to switch was my deodorant to a toxin free deodorant. Breast cancer runs in my family, and I had heard there were concerns about some of the ingredients and breast cancer. I knew about the aluminum in deodorants, but [...]
Here at Organic Baby University, we are continuing our “Products We Love!” blog series with some products that I have struggled with in particular. When I first began my “chemical-sleuthing” and “product changing” adventure over 4 years ago, there was really only one choice on the Skin Deep Database for cosmetics that ranked a zero [...]
We have been looking forward to writing this blog about another PRODUCT WE LOVE! as the products are near and dear to my heart these days. Laundry and Eczema Cream??? What? Yes it sounds weird to those who don’t know eczema! Why would a company make eczema creams AND laundry products? How are those related? [...]
With all of the information out there about all the chemicals and toxins that are harmful to your health and the health of your family, it can be confusing and frustrating! What are the most important to avoid? Which are the most likely to harm you and your family? Where are the worst found? Well, [...]
At Organic Baby University we are always stressing the importance of choosing safe products while you are trying to conceive and while you are pregnant. Anything you put on your body is absorbed by the skin and enters your bloodstream, therefore potentially exposing your growing baby to any product you may use. MANY chemicals in [...]
So you are trying for a baby, pregnant or a mom just trying to buy safer products for your family. You have some idea that there are bad chemicals in lots of products out there and want to make sure you make the safest choices. But you aren’t really sure what all these labels really [...]
We are SO excited to write this blog and introduce this product to our readers! There are a few products that are so difficult to find safer choices: like playmats, swings, bouncers and car seats. These categories of products can be so frustrating and time consuming to find a brand without toxic flame retardants, dyes, [...]
The crib mattresses is one of the most important products to buy organic and safe for the health of your new baby! Babies sleep an average of 15-18 hours a day and most of this time is spent with their little noses just inches away from their mattress, inhaling whatever chemicals were added to the [...]
Would you be surprised by what is labeled Organic baby formula? So you are buying organic baby formula because you think it is the best formula choice for your baby right? And of course you have heard that DHA is imperative for proper brain development so it has to be in your formula! It just [...]
We are excited to launch our new OBU “Products We Love” series with one of our favorite products for the last several years, Plantlife soaps and body lotions. The owner of Plantlife has been involved in this green, non-toxic personal care industry for over 20 years and is super passionate about creating safe and healthy [...]
Go Green Mom blogger, Jennifer Hankey, President of Organic Baby University – Brings us “PRODUCTS WE LOVE”. At Organic Baby University, the most common questions we get are about specific products. Is this product or that product safe? What are safe alternatives? Is this chemical OK? Because of this demand by our readers, [...]
New numbers were released today from the CDC that the autism rates have risen from 1 in 110 to 1 in 88 children in the US. These studies show that autism is 5 times more common in boys than in girls with 1 in 54 boys now diagnosed on the autism spectrum. While some doctors [...]
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In my business I’m constantly asked about organic clothing (especially for children) and whether it’s worth the extra money. My short answer is yes! Definitely. Let me tell you why. WHY? Buying organic clothing for your children reduces their exposure to pesticides… and cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops out there. [...]
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