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“Breast-Washing”: Enfamil Offers Free Breastfeeding Support Kit

Cate Nelson — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:56:35 +0000

You’ve heard of “Greenwashing.” My favorite posts on this matter are at The Good Human.

But what about a fraudulent “breastfeeding support kit” from a formula company? Wow! Ain’t nothing like finding this crap offer during World Breastfeeding Week!

Today’s specimen: Enfamil. It’s offering “support” in the form of formula samples, among other things:

A sample of the NEW Enfamil® PREMIUM™ with Triple Health Guard™, our closest formula to breast milk, should you choose to supplement.

The “closest formula to breastmilk,” you say? You mean it comes out warm in human skin and chock full of immune system boosters that can’t be replicated in a factory? Gee whiz! New mothers struggling to breastfeed: Sign up now! Wait–no. Here are the considerable problems with this:

Organically Grown Unisex Baby Layette Giveaway

Jessica Gottlieb — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:45:05 +0000

You absolutely must forgive me. It’s be en eons since I’ve posted here. Frankly, I’ve been busy enjoying the summer. Last week I met a couple who has an incredible infant clothing line that is all organic cottons and well thought out. The clothing is both durable and attractive and by using only organic cottons they are reducing the pesticide use worldwide.

Go take a look at the Baby Clothes.

Now, get ready because Organically Grown is giving away a unisex mini wardrobe to one lucky reader.

Giveaway: Win a Free Medela Nursing Camisole

Jessica Gottlieb — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:24:56 +0000

It’s interesting that Medela has never had a product that comes in contact with Mother’s Milk which contains BPA.

It’s exciting that they have a line of Nursing Camisoles.

It’s delightful that they’re pretty.

It’s thrilling that they’re giving one away to one EcoChildsPlay reader. Just thrilling.

As you probably know, bamboo fabric provides enhanced breathability, natural anti-bacterial properties as well as the ability to quickly absorb moisture. Additionally, many moms appreciate bamboo’s eco-friendly qualities — recognized as one of the fastest growing plants in the world, bamboo is extremely renewable and doesn’t require pesticides. It also helps replenish fresh air, producing more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Additionally, the bamboo used in the Medela Nursing Camisole is Oeko-Tex certified ensuring environmentally-friendly practices.

“A mom who is just learning to breastfeed worries frequently about how she can breastfeed or pump easily and discreetly,” said Anne Ng’ang’a product manager of intimate apparel from Medela “Nursing camisoles are a great option for these moms. They make nearly any outfit breastfeeding-friendly and make it easy to express breastmilk without exposing the tummy.” Let me tell you something ladies, my “baby” is 7 years old, keeping my tummy covered is still a priority. This cami is cut long so that there’s no exposure between jeans and shirt.