Your adorable four-month-old baby has suddenly turned into an irritable, drooling little ogre! He is now keeping you up half the night, and needs to be held and nursed all day long. Welcome ! You’re embarking on a mysterious journey of teething. “Transitioning from that gummy grin to a mouthful of gleaming teeth is a Full Text
Organic Shampoo: How to Avoid Greenwashing
Buying a beauty product that proudly states “organic” has always made me feel good. Here I am protecting my family from harmful synthetic chemicals while doing something good for the environment and for the conscientious company that makes this earth friendly product. I don’t even mind a hefty price tag. Or should I say “I Full Text
How to Raise Plastic-Free Babies
It’s one more thing that parents worry about. Are your children’s baby bottles, sippy cups, toys—even the microwaveable containers and plastic wrap that you use to package or reheat food—potentially harmful? “Without being unduly alarmist we don’t really know the full health implications of exposure to the chemicals that are contained in plastics,” said Freinkel, Full Text
UPDATE: Toxic Foam Mats For Babies and Toddlers – Which brands can we trust?
Quite a few of my readers commented on the recent post about Toxic Foam Mats that were contaminated with formamide. In the meantime, I have contacted the following manufacturers & companies: Edushape, One Step Ahead, Skip Hop, Toys ‘R Us about Imaginarium foam puzzle, and Mothercare about Early Learning Centre ABC foam Full Text
Best and Worst In Diaper Rash Creams
Best and Worst In Diaper Rash Creams! – Poop happens! And when it does, you have to be equipped with the right tools: diapers, creams, wipes, and… information. As you may have heard by now, dozens of leading body care products for babies and children contain toxic chemicals. So, information is what you need if Full Text
Loaded with Lead: List of Kid’s Fruit Juices and Foods to Avoid
Lead Found in Kid’s Fruit Juices and Foods – The Environmental Law Foundation (“ELF”) filed Notices of Violation of California Proposition 65 Toxics Right to Know law, alleging the toxic chemical lead was found in a variety of children’s and baby foods. The specific food categories included apple juice, grape juice, packaged pears and peaches Full Text
Top 5 Organic and Natural Spas in New York City
Have you heard the saying “If evolution really works, how come mothers only have two hands?” ~Milton Berle? Well, it is Saturday. This is a day that every busy mom looks forward to. The day when we can take a break, hopefully, from our hectic mommy schedule and finally enjoy some “me” time. Well, for Full Text
As my little guy’s birthday is approaching I keep reminding myself that “toys are a luxury, not a necessity.” The landfills are already full of toys with a lifespan of as little as five minutes, made from plastics and other materials which don’t break down. But there’s an alternative. Ahoy mates, this Full Text
I recently wrote a post about Hip Apotheca, an online beauty shop that carries some of my favorite natural and organic beauty skin care products. Being, naturally hip, they have offered to sponsor a giveaway here on Bebe Pure. Thank you Hip Apotheca on your generosity! There will be two winners and the first Full Text
This cute and soft beanie is made of best quality yarn! Lion Brand® Nature’s Choice® Organic Cotton Yarn is grown and spun without the use of pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals. The dyes used are certified according to the Global Organic Textile Standard by the Institute of Marketecology.
Without toxic dyes and chemicals this fun and adorable beanie will make for a unique baby shower gift that will be the talk of the party 
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At one point in my life I was a subway-riding, crowds-maneuvering, big-city-dweller, and it was then that my sanity was saved by a baby carrier. If you’re an avid babywearing fan, or you have just recently discovered this beautiful practice, you know just how rewarding babywearing is to you and to your baby/toddler on many different levels. Read about Rockin’ Baby and enter for your chance to win their beautiful adjustable reversible pouch.
PutuPrincess Escapes is a beautiful Etsy store that sells stylish, chic & unique nature inspired clothing made of organic cotton! The store uses only safe, water based paints and earth friendly cleaning supplies. A portion of all proceeds supports animal rescue and ocean conversation. Look stylish and feel great wearing this environmentally Full Text
Unfortunate Owl Nero! He stands approximately 5.5″ tall and has a vintage patch. Sweet tangerine is paired with baby blue. You can WIN Nero here at Bebe Pure!
This giveaway is now closed! The winner is comment #26 ~ Jessica Eaton Ledford! Good luck Jessica! Thank you Le Petit Reve! Stop by Le Petit Reve ~ here you will discover great photography, products crafted from certified organic and upcycled materials; the unique and lovely items that will make the new mom happy, Full Text
I am thrilled to announce that, here at Bebe Pure, you will have a chance at winning one Petunia Pickle Bottom Organic ERGObaby Carrier. This gorgeous ERGObaby carrier pairs ERGObaby’s comfort and versatility with beautiful Petunia Pickle prints.
****CASEY**** the winner of the Melissa and Doug Wooden Castle Giveway!!! Congratulations! You have just won a beautiful toy for your precious princess! Your comment #185 was selected out of 434 comments by random.org. To celebrate Bebe’s 1000 + Facebook fans I am throwing a fabulous party!!! – I will be giving away some first-class Full Text
To celebrate Bebe’s 1000 Facebook fans I am throwing a fabulous party!!! – I will be giving away some first-class stuff! Here is the first of the three exciting giveaways to come. This stunning and unique all-in-one diaper design combines the convenience of an all-in-one diaper while providing the absorbency adjustability of a pocket diaper. Full Text
“Formamide” and “Toxic EVA Foam Mats” have been the Internet buzzwords ever since the Belgian government decided to ban all sales of toxic EVA foam mats for babies and toddlers. Subsequently, I’ve become a mom on a mission hunting for a safe alternative to an EVA foam mat which, at one point, adorned my kids’ Full Text
Talking about fresh-looking skin in my recent post motivated me to sponsor a giveaway just for fun . This time I am giving away a purifying silken cleanser by Sophyto. For those of you who are not familiar with this company, let me tell you that Sophyto is a professional skin care line certified organic Full Text
Starting today through Oct 15th you can enter to win an adorable set of three 100% organic cotton blocks adorned with Picnic Pal appliques, colored apples, numbers and silk gingham patches… Each block makes a different sound: bell, rattle and squeaker. A beautiful, fun safe toy for your baby.
Just recently I have been introduced to a beautiful product – Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil by Tropical Traditions, and I incorporated it into my daily life (read my post about benefits of Coconut Oil). I am so pleased with Tropical Traditions! Their Coconut Oil is outstanding! I’d love for one of my readers to Full Text
It’s never too early to start with education. New parents are most likely no strangers to taking their babies and toddlers to massage, music, yoga, and similar developmental classes early on. One busy mom attended her first baby class when her son was only 4 months of age. Like in almost all baby programs, the Full Text
“We believe the world would be a much better place if everyone said “please” and “thank you”, cell phones didn’t ring during movies, and all toys were fun, safe, and made from environmentally friendly materials. Since it’s probably no use holding our breath for those first two, we’re concentrating on the toys.” Green Toys And Full Text
Congratulations to Brian, comment #71 for winning this giveaway! I’ve recently stumbled upon Cora Carolina, a green-minded business, committed to preserving the sustainability of the environments in which we live. Cora Carolina never fails to deliver gorgeous green toys that are as beautifully hand-crafted as they are full of personality. You can choose from amazing Full Text
If you would like to re-energize your current home design the best bet is to accessorize it with a decorative throw pillow. Throw pillows will add a splash of color and comfort to your room, and will transform a boring old sofa into a cozy exciting corner. EcoArt pillows from Wabisabi Green not only will Full Text
Ta-da!!! And the winner of this amazing giveaway is MEG P. (comment #17). Thank you everyone for entering and please stay tuned for more exciting giveaways coming your way! Subscribe to my emails for updates!!! Thank you and have a Happy New Year everyone!!! Few weeks ago it felt like an early Christmas in my Full Text
Congratulations to Linda R., comment #65!!! She is the winner of this great baby giveaway! Happy Holidays!!! Enter this fabulous giveaway for your chance to WIN Nature’s Paradise Coconut Baby Oil and a Hevea Rubber Pacifier. Pamper your child’s skin with all natural and organic coconut baby oil by Nature’s Paradise, and soothe your baby Full Text
Congratulations! WINNERS of the Plantable Baby Shower Invites and Christmas Cards giveaway are: Jaime Turek (comment #41) & Carrie Phelps (comment #1). There is something magical about this time of year. It evokes feelings of happiness, family gatherings, and chilly winter days filled with warmth and rituals. One of the rituals I love is writing Full Text
Congratulations to: Samantha Little – comment #70 – she won Jane Iredale Makeup Gina – comment #60 – she won Choco*Smooch Lip and Face Balm from Sweetsation Therapy Raven in a Blue Room – comment #34 – won a $30 Gift Certificate from NOVICA Tina M. (comment #10); Jamie C. (comment #28), and Linda S. Full Text
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Natural orchid gold-plated flower necklace, ‘Purple Perfection’ Preserved in gold, a natural blossom reveals exuberant color, enameled by hand. Danai selects a perfect bloom for this pendant, showcasing the classic Thai flower on a golden chain. The dendrobium orchid is the focal point of a beautiful necklace. The necklace is adjustable in length. You are Full Text
Pure Bars: Review and Giveaway To say that both the meal and its maker have challenged my preconceptions is a gross understatement; they have rocked me to my core. ~ Anton Ego Remember Anton Ego – the grouchy, cynical critic from Ratatouille, and his out-of-body-like experience after taking a bite of the ratatouille dish? I Full Text