From the trailblazing founder of Green Babies organic clothing comes the very first guide for new mothers in raising a "green" family-and doing it simply and inexpensively. Filled with necessary and convenient advice that takes the reader from the first months of pregnancy and beyond, this indispensable book explains:
- The safest ways to get the house ready for the baby
- The best baby gear-from clothes to crib mattresses
- Organic recipes for health-conscious breastfeeding moms
- How to throw a green baby'shower
- The best solutions for storing breast milk safely
- How to keep play areas safe from chemicals
- How to handle the diaper dilemma: wash vs. toss
- And much more!