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Keeping Sweet Pea Healthy 2.0
| Posted on November 30, 2016 at 9:48 AM |
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We had a harrowing week in the PICU when Night Owl was only three-months old. We make every effort to educate our students, especially those with Sweet Peas born in the winter months, about how to avoid their own hospital stay. See the blog post with all the details on Keeping Sweet Pea Healthy HERE RSV protection website HERE Handwashing Guidelines from the CDC HERE Get your own Healthy Little Ones Sign HERE  Disclaimer: The material included in this blog and video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog and related videos contain information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Mesa, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. Birthing From Within and Bradley Method® natural childbirth
classes offered in Arizona: convenient to Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Gilbert,
Mesa, Scottsdale |
Q&A with SPB: Can I put sunscreen on my baby?
| Posted on May 24, 2016 at 10:02 AM |
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Most of us start spending more time in the sun as the weather warms up. In the United States, Memorial Day weekend is our summer kick-off. Most families and facilities consider this "open pool" weekend...which means sunscreen time for mindful parents. Here is VLOG I did last year about sunscreens: Summary: NO if your baby is under 6 months old - their skin is less mature, they have a higher surface-area to body-weight ratio
compared to older children and adults...this increases their risks to the side effects of the chemicals in sunscreens. Imagine this: everything you put on their skin is absorbed straight into their bloodstream! Since you can't use sunscreen, check out the link to our favorite sun protective clothing in our archive post. YES if your baby is over 6 months of age. As a green living advocate, we encourage you to find the safest product for your Sweet Pea to put on their skin...check out the EWG sunscreen guide below! For more reading, check out these links: Sun Safety for Sweet Peas from our blog archive - find an infographic, plus links to Sun Precautions and Kellymom.com (hydration + EBF babies) in this post FDA Consumer Guide - read about what sunscreens can and can't advertise - make sure yours is on the up&up EWG Sunscreen Guide - my go-to resource to find the safest products on the market for our Sweet Peas There is an interesting challenge that comes with the use of sunscreen...and that is depriving our children of very needed Vitamin D. Out solution is to get the kiddos outside without sunscreen during the early morning or late afternoon when the sunlight is indirect. For prolonged exposure (i.e., hiking, swimming) I insist they cover their face and neck with a sunscreen. We save the full-body slathering for peak sun time...technically from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. In AZ, I count it until the sun starts to set, just because the sun is so strong here. I will insist they wear it into the evening hours if they are going to be playing sports, simply because the prolonged exposure will burn their skin, even if the sporting event starts in the late afternoon hours. What is your best sun safety tip? comments will be moderated and posted :) Disclaimer: |
Just Hold the Baby
| Posted on April 1, 2016 at 10:57 AM |
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I had the pleasure of seeing Dr. Nils Bergman speak last summer. He is the director of NINO Birth, which stands for "Neuroscience for Improved Neonatal Outcomes." He is doing research and connecting the dots between other researchers' work that confirms a mother's instinctual need to keep her baby with her. Based on his observations of birthing mammals, Dr. Bradley came to the same conclusion: the best things for baby is to be skin-to-skin on the mother's chest, and the best food for infants is breastmilk. Since we are fascinated with science and some doctors can't be convinced without it, it is awesome to have Dr. Nils out there spreading his message. Thanks to his research, he can be even more specific about the benefits to both mother and baby. You can find his website with his research and advice to new parents HERE. There are also pages dedicated specifically to parents of preemies. (IMO the whole website should be required reading for parents and care-providers alike!!) The foundation of his message is that after a birth (even of a premature baby), the mother and the infant should have 1000 minutes of uninterrupted skin-to-skin contact. YES - that's 16 hours and 40 minutes of a mother and her infant snuggled together, without interruption. Now, practically speaking, the first hour should be skin-to-skin with the mother. After that, if mom has to use the restroom or wants a quick shower, then the other parent can do skin-to-skin with baby, reuniting the MotherBaby as soon as possible. In a nutshell, the benefits of continuous skin-to-skin contact for the MotherBaby are that bonding and breastfeeding get off to a good start. For the infant, sleep cycling starts to get organized, temperature is regulated, and blood sugars are stabilized. All this just when the MotherBaby is supported in staying in continuous contact. For me, the most startling thing that Dr. Nils stated when he shared his research is the profound effect continuous contact also has on the mother. He says that she becomes "brain-wired for ferocity", the natural instinct to protect and provide for her baby, when she and baby stay together. It is small wonder then that mothers who are separated from their infants for any period of time have a harder time making milk for those infants, and sometimes feel a huge disconnect between themselves and their children. So, YES, this means that all a mother should do after the birth of her baby is stay in bed with the baby. YES this means that it is okay to delay making an announcement on social media until the day after the baby is born to allow the MotherBaby to get organized. YES, anyone who tells you otherwise can be ignored. As long as mother is okay and baby is okay, there is no reason for anyone else other than the mother and the other parent to be touching and holding the baby. Baths, newborn procedures, and any other pokes and prods can be delayed until the first 1000 minutes have passed. As cute as your Sweet Pea is, and as much as some visitors may long to hold them when they have that precious, just-out-of-the-womb smell, just say no. There is plenty of time for friends and family to come hold the baby after you get home, when you will want help with meals and laundry. They can hold the baby then, while you grab a nice, hot shower. Until then, claim your inner MamaBear and hold your baby. Disclaimer: The material included in this blog is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about
our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official
website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this video and on our
blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American
Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®.  |
Q&A with SPB: Top 5 Holiday Tips
| Posted on December 8, 2015 at 4:48 AM |
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 I am sharing a video version of last week's holiday safety blog post on today's VLOG. One thing I didn't mention in this take was that we encourage you to get on the floor to childproof. Check out and see what is within your child's grasp from their perspective, and then get it out of their way!!Here is an idea one of our students shared when she was childproofing their Christmas tree with their under1 Sweet Pea: http://goo.gl/W2BJU0 Finally, here is the video version of our holiday safety post: P.S.: We shop the after-Christmas sales for all our ornaments! Aside from the IKEA ornament line we bought during the season, we like to stop in to Pottery Barn and Pier 1 after the holidays to see the pretty, child-safe ornaments we can add to our tree. Disclaimer: The material included in this video is for informational
purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for
professional medical advice. The viewer should always consult her or his
healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for
their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss
Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site,
or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information
provided. This blog and video contain
information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is
not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained in this
video and on our blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method®
or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. Bradley Method® natural childbirth classes offered in
Arizona: convenient to Chandler, Tempe, Ahwatukee, Gilbert, Mesa, Scottsdale,
Payson |
Q&A with SPB: Crying It Out
| Posted on November 24, 2015 at 8:55 AM |
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  It is so tempting to an exhausted parent...putting their Sweet Pea in a crib and closing the door to let them cry it out so that they can all get some sleep. We encourage our students to nurture instead of ignore their infant's cry in class, and in today's VLOG we share why we suggest our students find other options: Here is the presentation we share in class:        For more reading on biological infant sleep patterns: "Normal,
Human Infant Sleep" via Psychology Today
http://bit.ly/QkH2Dr   Links to explore: •Co-sleeping resource: Dr. McKenna http://cosleeping.nd.edu/ •Dr.
Sears’ Website: http://www.askdrsears.com/ •Dr.
Jay Gordon’s Sleep Information for Night Weaning AFTER ONE YEAR: http://drjaygordon.com/attachment/sleeppattern.html Disclaimer: |
Q&A with SPB: Laying down a sleeping baby
| Posted on September 15, 2015 at 9:13 AM |
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 One more breastfeeding question on this week’s Q&A with SPB:My baby falls asleep nursing at the breast. How do I get them to stay asleep so I can lay them down? Our answer features Desiree Allison, IBCLC, RLC at the Arizona Breastfeeding Center. Thank you to her for taking the time to answer our viewer question today!! The contact information is listed at the end of the post if you need her help with other breastfeeding questions: In other words, “How can I run away from my sleeping baby?”;) NOTES FROM DESIREE: Babies like the feel of breast in mouth when they are sleeping. It’s actually okay since good for jaw development. Not so good for our sanity when we really have to go to the bathroom! When it’s not the early days when we want to try to catch a nap ourselves, gently pull breast out and/or break suction. Press up under the chin up so that they suck on their own tongue. You might just be able to run away!!
Do you have any tips for laying down a sleepy breastfed baby? How about a question for next week's Q&A with SPB?  Do you like this series? Click on the Q&A with SPB link on the left side of the blog for past Q&A with SPB videos, or check out our YouTube channel HERE Disclaimer: |
Q&A with SPB: Will I ever sleep again?
| Posted on September 1, 2015 at 9:37 AM |
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Today's question is from new parents who feel like they are feeding their Sweet Pea all the time, and are wondering if they are ever going to get some much-needed sleep...  Since we enjoyed having them join us during Breastfeeding Awareness Month, we invited our friends at the Arizona Breastfeeding Center to join us again this month. Joining us today is lactation pro Desiree Allison, IBCLC, RLC: Here is a summary of Desiree's answer: It's all about stomach size. As the itty bitty stomach stretches, so will the amount of time between feedings. If at the end of 6-8 weeks, your baby is still nursing around the clock, then it is probably a warning sign to get some help from an IBCLC. Infant stomach size visual 1-day old - through 1st week: capacity is 5-7 ml, about the size of a marble. Researchers have found that the day-old newborn’s stomach does not stretch to grow more. Since the walls are firm, any extra milk is most often spit up – colostrum is just the right amount for the baby’s first feedings. By the end of 2nd week: Capacity has grown to .75-1 oz – size of a shooter marble. Small, frequent feedings assure baby is consuming what (s)he needs. By the end of first month: Capacity is now the size of a ping pong ball, around 2 - 4 ounces. Continued frequent feedings will insure baby is eating what (s)he needs – milk production meets baby’s intake. How do you stay sane until your baby starts sleeping in longer stretches? 1.) Involve the Dad/Partner - have them hold the baby while you get (at least!) a 45-minute nap. 2.) Try wearing your baby in a baby carrier - it lets you feel like you are not married to your couch! 3.) Sleep when the baby sleeps - it's not the right time to get all the projects done that you couldn't do when you were uncomfortably pregnant. 4.) If you do need help, be sure to get professional help to be an extra set of eyes that can guide you. Disclaimer: |
Special Feature: Club MomMe Spring Family Fest
| Posted on June 1, 2014 at 11:17 AM |
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Club Mom-Me Spring Family Fest: Saturday, June 7, 2014 at the Hyatt Regency Resort & Spa Huntington Beach Club MomMe is a social, educational and wellness community for moms and moms-to-be. They provide a place for women to meet each other, make friends, learn about pregnancy and motherhood, and share unique experiences together. All attendees at each event receive a gift bag and a chance to win great giveaways like strollers, car seats, gear and more!
SPB is very excited to announce that we will be at the Club MomMe OC Spring Fest event. In case you cannot attend in person, you can follow us on Twitter for live-tweets from the event, see views from the inside the event on Instagram, and we will be sharing presenter notes in future blog posts. Here is our virtual interview with Aubrye Foote, Vice President of Club MomMe Orange County, with your inside scoop on the event coming up this Saturday, June 7, 2014. SPB: What's new at the Spring Family Fest? AF: This year we've added our Daddy Lounge with fun activities, a Style Lounge where you can see and shop for different clothing, bags, etc. and added some interactive areas for the kids. Spring Fest truly is an event where you can learn about parenthood, explore products & gear, sample goodies during the event and in the *huge* gift bags you'll take home, and connect with not only experts but other families as well. SPB: Tell me more about the inspiration for the Daddy Lounge. It sounds amazing - are MomMe's and Babies welcome, too? AF: We wanted our Family Fests to be something every member of the family could enjoy and what better way for Dad to have a good time then to set him up with a fantastic microbrew (Beach City Brewery) and a taco bar! Of course MomMes and Babies are welcome to enjoy the Daddy Lounge. Besides, we're having Micro Kickboard races and diaper changing races that MomMes will just LOVE to watch and a craft where littles can decorate a tumbler for Daddy for Father's Day from Daddy & Company. SPB: What can a family expect to find, see and learn about? AF: At Spring Fest, families can listen to various speakers and panels such as Dr. Harvey Karp, Natural Parenting Panel, Entrepreneurship for Parents Panel, Healthy Child Healthy World's Understanding Labels workshop, Daddy Panel, and the Hot Baby & Toddler Products session. They'll be able to see and shop at exhibitors ranging from baby/toddler products & gear, clothing, skincare, food and more. We have an Activity Zone with lots of amazing activities for the little ones, a Pamper Lounge where you can enjoy a manicure, a hand massage and juice bar, a Daddy Lounge by Daddy & Company with a microbrew and races with prizes, a Style Lounge featuring gorgeous clothing & bags and last but not least the Lansinoh Lactation Lounge where MomMes can go to nurse or break away to feed & change their babies. SPB: How can they get the most out of the event? Are there other breakout sessions besides the main speakers? AF: There's the main speakers/panels and as a part of each session parents get the opportunity to ask whatever questions they have! I encourage them to do so because these speakers are fabulous! In addition to those sessions, I would recommend that families take advantage of having the ability to see and test new products on the market, learn about what's available to them, visit with the local resources to make parenthood easier and even do some shopping to take these great products home. Not only that, but MomMes ... take some time in the Pamper Lounge and get a manicure or hand massage while Daddy and the little one are off kicking a soccer ball. SPB: Do you have any survival tips to share for families attending with toddlers and/or more mobile children? AF: The great part about Spring Fest is that we have 4 different craft areas, musicians that are performing for the kids, Super Soccer Stars soccer area, a face painter, balloon artist and Urban Sitters will be there to keep an eye on the little ones should MomMe and Daddy need some help. We wanted parents to be able to enjoy the event, but also have the kids enjoy it as well. That's why we set up so many activities in our Activity Zone to keep those "active" ones happy. They may not even want to leave!! SPB: What are the ticketing levels? Which do you feel is the best value? AF: The levels that are still available are:
Each ticket level receives an amazing amount of "swag" that they get to take home. The VIP level ticket has a gift bag worth over $500 and the Celeb ticket has almost $1,000 worth of items. With that, I'd have to say the Celeb ticket is the best value, but you can't go wrong with any of them! SPB: Long term, what is your vision for the Family Fest events? AF: Our biggest passion in what we do is being able to bring resources to parents that they may not have access to on their own. At Family Fest we are able to bring all of that together in one location. Currently we have our Spring Fest in Orange County and Fall Fest is Los Angeles, but our long term vision for our Family Fests is to be able to expand them into other areas in the US so that we can provide these fantastic speakers and brands to an even greater number of families. Thank you, Aubrye, for giving our readers the inside scoop on the event! To learn more about the speakers and panels, please visit the event website HERE http://clubmommeevents.com/. Ticket Giveaway Contest: If you would like to win the Family Ticket which includes 2 Adults and one gift bag with a ton of product & goodies, please leave a comment below and tell me which is your *must see* session. I will choose a winner on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at noon. The winner will be selected by Random.org by assigning each comment a number in order of receipt and letting the Random Number Generator choose a winning number. Please be sure to leave me your email address in the comment so that the Media MomMe can email you your Family Ticket. Event Sessions: Dr. Harvey Karp Author of “The Happiest Baby on the Block" & "The Happiest Toddler on the Block”  The technique is designed to recreate the essential elements of the experience of living in the womb. The first three months of life Karp calls the “fourth trimester”. Karp believes there is a “calming reflex” that causes babies to instantly relax when they are given clues that they are safe inside the womb. There are five parts of the technique he calls the “five S’s”. Then comes the Toddler stage. Baby calming is great, but before you know it your tot will be 8 months old! That’s the perfect time to start this clever approach to boost cooperation – build patience – and stop tantrums before they begin happening!Want a career and balance parenthood? Looking to be a “mompreneur”?  As moms we have always been savvy leaders, innovators, and jugglers who make executive management decisions on a daily, if not hourly basis. While we may have extensive professional training, the jobs available to us may not fit our needs, family demands, or fulfill our passions. The same, many times, goes for dads who are looking to have an active role in parenthood. For both, if we are going to spend time away from our families, it better be worth it!With emerging trends in business, innovative new technology, social media, and the shifting cultural expectations about careers and work/life balance, presents the perfect opportunity for a new generation of entrepreneurs or “mompreneurs”. There is no roadmap for establishing a business or career that you’re passionate about AND supports motherhood. You often have to create it yourself, which can be a daunting task. Join us to be inspired, motivated and moved to become a Mompreneur yourself, and learn how our panelists started on their journey to becoming Mompreneurs! With Jill Ettinger & Alexandra Spunt Healthy Child Healthy World is hosting its second annual Educational Workshop at Spring Fest, “Understanding Labels,” to help the public navigate this increasingly ambiguous landscape. The event will welcome top experts and personalities in the consumer products and environmental health space to address label confusion and coach attendees on how to effectively read labels, what “red flags” to watch for, ingredients to question, and how to be a smarter, more conscious shopper. Want information and tips on Natural Parenting?  Natural parenting is based on a desire to live and parent responsively andconsciously. While families may define it differently, there are several principles that are widely agreed to be part of this lifestyle. These are ideals that natural parents tend to hold … even if we don’t always live up to all of them. Attachment/Responsive Parenting, Breastfeeding, Ecological Responsibility, Holistic Health Practices, Natural Learning, Living a Healthy Lifestyle and more are areas these amazing speakers will cover. Did you ever want to hear tips, information and just the Truth from other Dads?  Then you’ll love Club MomMe’s Daddy Panel!! We will discuss the changes men experience as they become dads, how to meet other dad friends so you don’t feel so lonely in your new role and have someone to vent to and get advice from. How to understand what your wife is going through during pregnancy and breastfeeding and supporting her. Learn how to change a diaper, swaddle and carry baby, without being told you are doing it wrong. And some other topics just for DadDes!This is the Panel where Dads will become DadDes! Learn about the latest Baby & Toddler Products … and WIN them!  Club MomMe & Favored.by are bringing their ever-popular products events to Spring Fest! Join us as we share the NEWEST, COOLEST & HOTTEST Baby & Toddler Products on the market! From the latest stroller trends, toys, educational products, gear to make life easier as a parent, state-of-the-art technology, amazing innovations and more!Check out the latest Baby & Toddler Products and Gear + WIN them! We GIVE AWAY almost all featured products at the end of the talk!! Club MomMe gets the hottest NEW products and we are sharing them first with you! Find out what new products are worth checking out and will make your life easier Please leave us a comment below and tell me your *must see* session for a chance to win a Family Ticket (2 adults plus gift bag) to the Club MomMe Spring Fest on Saturday, June 7, 2014. Transportation and accommodation not included. Disclaimer: |
The Dirt on Diaper Wipes
| Posted on May 30, 2014 at 10:59 AM |
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Diaper Wipes – A closer look at what are you putting on your Sweet Pea's bum As a Bradley Method® instructor, we teach our students to avoid harmful substances in order to have a healthy, low-risk pregnancy. Our own green journey started when we were Bradley Method® students nine years ago...so naturally, we continued the effort to keep our environment healthy and low-risk once our Sweet Pea was earthside. Little did I know I was going to be in for a rude awakening when I read a Healthy Tips
List from Environmental Working Group that listed the top ingredients to avoid in
personal care products. On a whim, I
decided to check our products, because seriously, we weren’t at risk…we used
products labeled “natural” and “-free”. I was devastated to discover that labeling and product marketing
had duped us, the trusting consumer. I
learned to read every label…including the labels on products that were going to
touch any part of our children. Part of
our “going green” journey included a switch to reusable wipes and having a cleaning
solution in a bottle.  If after reading through the ingredients you decide to make
the switch to reusable products like we did, there are many options. We have seen them in the “big box” stores,
however since we strive to shop local, we support a mama-preneur and buy our
reusable cloth goods from Shannon’s Cloth and More. You can see her on our blog HERE and HERE. So today I am sharing a list of what is in the “natural” line of the most
recognized names in diapers, Huggies™ and Pampers™, plus a big box brand.
If you want another motivation to switch, HERE is
an eye-opening article from WebMD about the little thought of ingredients in conventional
wipes – preservatives that are added to the product to minimize bacteria in a
perpetually moist environment. Children are breaking out in rashes due to
an allergic reaction in supposedly harmless ingredients. Ingredients to avoid from the Healthy Tips article. I take an in-depth look at what they are and
the motivation to avoid them HERE.
Also from the EWG database: I included a quick synopsis of each ingredient in the list
below, as well as the ingredient rating. Huggies™ Natural Care – Kimberly Clark  WaterAmodimethicone (0) - Amodimethicone is a silicon-based
polymer – used as a hair conditioning agent Polysorbate 20 (3) - a surfactant and emulsifier used in
cleaners and personal care products Other HIGH concerns: Contamination
concerns; Other LOW concerns:Data gaps, Organ system toxicity
(non-reproductive) Sodium Methylparaben (4) - Parabens mimic estrogen and can
act as potential hormone (endocrine) system disruptors. Other HIGH
concerns: Endocrine
disruption; Other MODERATE concerns: Biochemical
or cellular level changes; Other LOW concerns:Data gaps  Malic Acid (3-4)- Irritation
(skin, eyes, or lungs)Sodium Laurel Glucose Carboxylate (no rating available) – surfactant derived from
coconut or corn - More about this HERE Lauryl Glucoside (0) - Surfactant - Cleansing Agent - This
ingredient is a sugar- and lipid-based surfactant. Methylisothiazolinone (5) - It is a
widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions. Lab
studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone
may be neurotoxic. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract
is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E in the form of tocopheryl
acetate) (3) - Skin-Conditioning Agent - Human skin toxicant or allergen
- strong evidence; One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high
doses Huggies™ Simply Clean – Kimberly-Clark  Water Potassium Laureth phosphate (2) - Surfactant - Cleansing
Agent; Contamination
concerns with ethylene: Irritation
(skin, eyes, or lungs), Organ system
toxicity (non-reproductive); and The carcinogen 1,4-dioxane
contaminates up to 46% of personal care products tested (OCA 2008, EWG 2008).
The chemical is an unwanted byproduct of an ingredient processing method called
ethoxylation used to reduce the risk of skin irritation for petroleum-based ingredientsGlycerin Polysorbate 20 (3) - a surfactant and emulsifier used in
cleaners and personal care products Other HIGH concerns: Contamination
concerns; Other LOW concerns: Data gaps, Organ system toxicity
(non-reproductive) Tetrasodium EDTA (2) - a chelating agent, used to sequester
and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product;
Other MODERATE concerns: Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) Methylparaben (4) - in the paraben family of preservatives
used by the food, pharmaceutical, and personal care product industries.
Parabens mimic estrogen and can act as potential hormone (endocrine) system
disruptors. HIGH concerns: Endocrine disruption; Other MODERATE
concerns: Biochemical or cellular level changes Malic acid (3-4) – Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) Methylisothiazolinone (5) - It is a
widely-used preservative; has been associated with allergic reactions. Lab
studies on the brain cells of mammals also suggest that methylisothiazolinone
may be neurotoxic. Aloe barbedensis leaf extract (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract
is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E in the form of tocopheryl
acetate) (3) - Skin-Conditioning Agent - Human skin toxicant or allergen
- strong evidence; One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high
doses Pampers™ Sensitive – Proctor & Gamble Claim: Alcohol Free – Hypoallergenic  WaterGlycerin Aloe barbadensis leaf juice (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract is
produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Disodium EDTA (0) - is a chelating agent, used to sequester
and decrease the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product.
GRAS  Citric Acid (2) – alpha hydroxyl acid - used in personal
care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in
the case of anti-aging productsPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil (3) - polyethylene glycol
derivative of castor oil; may be contaminated with potentially toxic impurities
such as 1,4-dioxane. Sodium Citrate (0) Cosmetic manufacturers use sodium citrate
to adjust the acidity of a product. Citrate, in the form of citric acid, is
also found in citric fruits and juices. Phenoxyethanol (4) – preservative – suspected neurotoxin - More about that HERE Ethylhexylglycerin (1) - Ethylhexylglycerin is a glyceryl
ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent. HIGH
concerns: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) Benzyl Alcohol (5) - Benzyl alcohol is a naturally ocurring
and synthetic ingredient used as solvent and preservative; has been associated
with contact allergy. Xantham gum (0) - Binder; Emulsion Stabilizer Sodium benzoate (3) – preservative – low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity BIS-PEG/PPG-16 Dimethicone (3) - lubricant and conditioning
agent. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (1) - Fragrance Ingredient;
Skin-Conditioning Agent Bisabolol (0) - Fragrance Ingredient; Skin-Conditioning
Agent Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract (0) -
Fragrance Ingredient; Skin-Conditioning Agent Parent’s Choice Baby Wipes – Walmart  WaterGlycerin – generally considered non-toxic Phenoxyethanol (4) – preservative – suspected neurotoxin - More about that HERE Sodium benzoate (3) – preservative – low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity Potassium sorbate (3) – preservative - low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity  Sodium cocyl Apple amino acids (0) – no info availablePentadecalactone (1) - Other MODERATE concerns: Organ
system toxicity (non-reproductive); Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or
bioaccumulative Aloe barbadensis leaf extract- (1) - Aloe vera leaf extract
is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe barbadensis Chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract - (0) -
Fragrance Ingredient; Skin-Conditioning Agent Tocopheryl acetate (3) - Skin-Conditioning Agent -
Human skin toxicant or allergen - strong evidence; One or more animal studies
show tumor formation at high doses; Other HIGH concerns: Contamination
concerns; Other LOW concerns: Data gaps, Ecotoxicology Citric acid (2) – alpha hydroxyl acid - used in personal
care products to adjust the acidity or promote skin peeling and re-growth in
the case of anti-aging products Ology Bamboo Baby Wipes – Walgreen’s  Purified Artesian Aquifer Water Polysorbate 20 (3) - a surfactant and emulsifier used in
cleaners and personal care products Other HIGH concerns: Contamination concerns; Other
LOW concerns: Data gaps, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) Vegetable glycerin (0) GRAS Lavandula angustifolia (lavender oil) (0)  Citrus sinensis (sweet orange) oil (0)Aloe barbadensis (organic aloe vera) leaf extract (1) - Aloe
vera leaf extract is produced from the succulent leaves of the aloe plant, Aloe
barbadensis Calendula officinalis flower extract (1)
- Fragrance Ingredient Potassium sorbate (3) – preservative - low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity Sodium benzoate (3) – preservative – low concern:
non-reproductive organ system toxicity Citric acid (2) –
alpha hydroxyl acid – used in personal care products to adjust the acidity or
promote skin peeling and re-growth in the case of anti-aging products  Baby Bits Wipes Solution Coconut oil glycerin soap (0) organic plantain herb (0) chickweed herbs (0) virgin olive oil (1) – may cause irritation pure essential oil of tea tree (0) pure essential oil of lavender (0) I hope it goes without saying...just in case...please refer back to this post if you are going to share the information - thank you for respecting the time and effort it took to pull this information together. ~Krystyna The material included on this site is for informational purposes only. It is not intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. The reader should always consult her or his healthcare provider to determine the appropriateness of the information for their own situation. Krystyna and Bruss Bowman and Bowman House, LLC accept no liability for the content of this site, or for the consequences of any actions taken on the basis of the information provided. This blog contains information about our classes available in Chandler, AZ and Payson, AZ and is not the official website of The Bradley Method®. The views contained on this blog do not necessarily reflect those of The Bradley Method® or the American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth®. |