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Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Baby Care
In this illustrated and easy-to-use guide, noted pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene, a leading voice of the green baby movement, advises parents how to make healthy green choices for pregnancy, childbirth, and baby care--from feeding your baby the best food available to using medicines wisely. Consumer advocate Jeanette Pavini includes information for making smart choices and ap...more
Paperback, 306 pages
Published
September 21st 2007
by Jossey-Bass
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I wasn't overly impressed by this book. That could be because I learned most of the info (organic food, natural cleaners, etc.) by osmosis from my mom when I was a "Green Kid" - way back before this Green Living Revolution.
Some things stunned me - like the extensive list of what a 'green mom' needs to take to the hospital with her. I thought back to my home birth and realized that we used some bathroom cleaner, olive oil, a shower curtain liner, and laundry soap (including a...more
Some things stunned me - like the extensive list of what a 'green mom' needs to take to the hospital with her. I thought back to my home birth and realized that we used some bathroom cleaner, olive oil, a shower curtain liner, and laundry soap (including a...more
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This is an invaluable book, not only for those who are pregnant or have small children, but for anyone interested in living a greener, healthier life. I've been eating organic food for several years now and made the switch to natural household cleaning products and natural and/or organic cosmetics within the past two years but this book still taught me a lot and is a wonderful reference book. I highly recommend it to everyone -- even if you only are willing to make a few of the changes you'll ...more
Raising Baby Green was easy and quick to read and is a book I will keep around simply for the fact that Dr. Greene has put together an impressive resource guide of websites where one can find lots of information on greening one's life and home. I'm sure this book will be a great reference in the future when I'm looking to buy something, that being said, I had two problems with this book.
First, after about the second chapter this book starts to read like an advertisement to buy buy bu...more
First, after about the second chapter this book starts to read like an advertisement to buy buy bu...more
I'm partway into this and LOVE it!
There are great ideas and a wonderful balance between health issues and other environmental issues. There are resources, studies, etc. It's well-researched and well-organized. I am pretty sure it has enough good tips that I will buy a copy at some point.
It would make a wonderful present for any parent or parent-to-be. It starts with changes to make during (or even before) pregnancy.
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Whoo-hoo now I own a copy! ...more
There are great ideas and a wonderful balance between health issues and other environmental issues. There are resources, studies, etc. It's well-researched and well-organized. I am pretty sure it has enough good tips that I will buy a copy at some point.
It would make a wonderful present for any parent or parent-to-be. It starts with changes to make during (or even before) pregnancy.
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Whoo-hoo now I own a copy! ...more
This is a great handbook to will help modern families raise their children and provide a healthy environment for themselves, as well. Who wouldn't want to give their kids the best chance for a good future?
This book gives advice on everything. It covers the days of the pregnancy, the delivery, lactation advice, clothing, food and even how to store it and what kind of containers are better than others.
It tells you how to care for the baby properly, what medications are safe, what soaps a...more
This book gives advice on everything. It covers the days of the pregnancy, the delivery, lactation advice, clothing, food and even how to store it and what kind of containers are better than others.
It tells you how to care for the baby properly, what medications are safe, what soaps a...more
I am going to buy this. Dr. Greene covers everything from the womb to l&d rooms, from gardening to household cleaning products. He provides green resources, too. Only a few pieces of advice didn't seem reasonable to me (i.e., buying organic cotton sheets to give birth on!). I'd definitely double check anything that he suggests just to be on the frugal, safe side. It's important to be a fact-checker, of course. :)
At the very least, this book motivated me to continue to consider the pl...more
At the very least, this book motivated me to continue to consider the pl...more
Bird
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I liked this book overall, although at times it made me feel hopeless, as in: What ISN'T bad for pregnancy/babies in the modern world?! (Ex: carpeting, air fresheners, most mattresses, etc.) The lists of things to avoid are mind-boggling, and while I was at least marginally aware of many of the items discussed in the book, seeing them all together, and examined more thoroughly, was unsettling. There were so many times throughout the book that I put it down and said to my husband, "We hav...more
Raising Baby Green is a hands-on, practical guide to making your home as pure and natural for your baby and family. It contains everything from home recipes for cleaners to product suggestions and is very clear about toxicity as it relates to certain chemicals commonly found in household products and our environment.
It is an easy read on top of everything else. All parents should read this book!
It is an easy read on top of everything else. All parents should read this book!
At first I thought this book was kind of annoying, but Greene gives lots of practical advice and ways big and small to change your life and our world. A criticism in general about "greening" our lives is overcoming the sometimes huge cost differential, something I thought this book didn't always address. This book covers not just raising your baby green but living more green in general.
Good, basic, book. Doesn't go into too much detail about any one thing, but a nice overview. Good for people not all that familiar with the "green" movement, or who need a jumping off point for a specific idea (i.e., we'll be getting a room carpeted in the near future and this was a good place for me to start figuring out the best way to go about making the right buying choice).
Whether you will find this book helpful depends on how far along you have come to "being green" already. There are many tips that don't necessarily deal with giving birth or raising children. But I already use vinegar as a house cleaning product, etc. I would have preferred more brand suggestions for products for baby.
In my opinion, this is the green baby bible!
I really enjoyed reading Dr. Greene's book. For one, because I truly believe in the green movement. But more importantly, reading his book was kinda like meeting him and talking to him in person. He gives great advice without sounding preachy. He outlines in the beginning that 'every little bit helps' then proceeds to inform you on WHY it's important and HOW to do it.
The green baby movement is growing rapidly. Three years ago I ...more
I really enjoyed reading Dr. Greene's book. For one, because I truly believe in the green movement. But more importantly, reading his book was kinda like meeting him and talking to him in person. He gives great advice without sounding preachy. He outlines in the beginning that 'every little bit helps' then proceeds to inform you on WHY it's important and HOW to do it.
The green baby movement is growing rapidly. Three years ago I ...more
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This book is full of useful lists that bzck up Dr. Greene's(love the name)
chapters about greening your pregnancy and your house after the baby arrives. He names products and brands that are safe and healthy. Directions for homemade products are also given. I recommend this book for any expecting parents or grandparents.
chapters about greening your pregnancy and your house after the baby arrives. He names products and brands that are safe and healthy. Directions for homemade products are also given. I recommend this book for any expecting parents or grandparents.
I recently won this book in a giveaway here on GoodReads. There were some good aspects to this book, however, I did not agree with all of the material covered in this book. I feel that this book is strictly for the hardcore green parents and parents-to-be. Interesting Read...
Thanks to Goodreads for the giveaway!
If you have unlimited time and money, this book has plenty of great ideas for you to raise your child in an earth-friendly way. If not, this book will make you feel guilty that you are killing the planet and poisoning your child.
If you have unlimited time and money, this book has plenty of great ideas for you to raise your child in an earth-friendly way. If not, this book will make you feel guilty that you are killing the planet and poisoning your child.
This is a great resource if you are starting from the beginning of being green. You can look up what you need to know, or read it rhough. If you are already fairly green, then you may want to look for another book, however. There is a lot of basic information covered.
Great book for a general overview of environmental considerations when you are pregnant and raising children. The authors list a ton of other books and websites you can go to for more in depth information on any topic as well. Since it is summer now and we spend so much time outside (with Fraser covered in dirt and Hammie eating grass)I especially liked the section on safe and environmentally friendly lawn and garden care. Also, the book has a very clear explanation regarding plastics (which "...more
Interesting information about current practices and what choices we have, more on the side of gentle products and practices, which I liked. Pushes the reference to green a little, but the info is all good and all natural.
I think this book would benefit anyone who wants a greener home. Love that the book has sources listed as to where to buy things and that it stresses little changes make a difference so one does not get overwhelmed.
This is a must-read for any mom who is interested in "greening" her lifestyle and family. It was recommended to me by my best friend when I was pregnant, and I have now given it as a gift to many other mothers.
In actuality, this was a great book, but I think it's probably best for people who are new to environmentalism or those who haven't already given thought to issues of sustainability and health as they relate to children.
I read this book while I was pregnant and it certainly made me feel I was off to a good story with valuable knowledge to make good choices for myself and baby that were better for her and the environment.
I was not very impressed with this. There was not a lot of new information or much beyong common sense. I kept feeling like I was reading a promo sponsored by Seventh Generation. This would be a great book for the well-to-do-suburbanite who is just beginning to dabble into the idea of living more gently on this Earth.
Lots of practical tips for being more eco-conscious without seeming like a nut. I was pleasantly surprised to find that being green is actually going to save me money.
Like everything else, this book is on a take and leave basis with me. I took the information I found useful and left what I thought was overkill or malarkey. If you're really looking into living organically, this may be a great resource for you; however, I'm at the baby step stage where I'll make certain changes but am not ready to make a complete overhaul just yet. Since being green is the "in thing" right now, you could find yourself shelling out a ton of money to make the switch. If...more
Fun, practical, and inspirational. A must read for all expecting and new parents looking for ways to give their children a healthy, green start in life.
A lot of good tips, especially regarding foods to eat/avoid during pregnancy and keeping the nursery and home toxin free. A little extreme in parts.
Excellent book, I just wish it went into more detail! I love that it has a lot of resources - links, brands, etc. Very practical and I would definitely recommend to any mom or mom-to-be!
Gave great green advice. I'm definitely interested in implementing some of the suggestions with future children.
An informative book with lots of really practical advice on how to make green decisions as parents.
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