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Today’s health conscious dad may have more to worry about than just junk food. As the debate over the safety of Bisphenol A (BPA) continues among scientists and the health community, more parents are looking to reduce their consumption of products that contain BPA, which has been linked to a variety of  health problems. Earlier this month, the National Toxicology … [Read more...] about Packing a Healthy Kids’ Lunch is Not Only about Avoiding Junk Food

Wow. WOW! In case there wasn't already enough data on BPA and phthalates, this article really freaked me out and you'll soon read why. This birth defect, proven to be caused in rats by plastics, may be isn't talked about much, but seems very common. We are in the process of eliminating all plastics in the house, little by little. We started with #7 bottles, moving toward … [Read more...] about More Problems With Plastics – US News and World Report

This is a very simple lock for home safety, especially for things that need just a little extra security, such as the liquor cabinet or the medicine chest. It obviously won't stop a determined thief, but can not be opened without obvious signs of tampering, making it good for kid- or nanny-proofing small doors or even a suitcase or a bag temporarily. The MSRP is $9.95, but only … [Read more...] about Dream Baby cable lock for simple home safety

I gotta say, Tooth Tunes from Hasbro, has been a big hit in our house. At first, my wife scoffed, but these toothbrushes really are a good incentive for little brushers, like my 4-year old boy. The cool difference is that they play music through vibrations through the bristles which makes it sound like music going on through your teeth and into your ears. The songs they have … [Read more...] about Tooth Tunes toothbrushes for kids