Activities & Programs: Earth's Best

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Suggestions for a Safe, Natural Sunscreen for Baby

A.O. asks from Harrisburg

Mamas, I have a 5 and a half month old son with very fair skin (like his mommy :) ). So far we have just been keeping him in the shade when we are outside. Or, w...

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Sunscreen for Babies

A.S. asks from San Diego

Whch sunscreen do you use for your babies. My son is 8 months old and I heard that putting sunscreen on babies younger than 6 months is not good due to the chemicals...

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Upper Case or Lower Case Alphabet First??

S.P. asks from Dallas

I am going to start working on my son everyday learning all the letters of the Alphabet. He turned 4 in September and knows a couple but I really need to start an eve...

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Bug Repellent and Sunscreen for 4 Month Old

J.M. asks from Chicago

So I know that neither bug repellent or sunscreen are recommended for infants (although some places do say 5-7% DEET for over 2 months), but has anyone used anything ...

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Sunscreen Recommendation

S.K. asks from Kalamazoo

Wondering if anyone can recommend a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 that is safe for babies, does not contain harsh chemicals (natural ingredients preferred) and...

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Homemade Baby Food

J.M. asks from Boston

In a few months, I want to start to make my own baby food for my now 8 month old daughter. I've never done this, and was wondering the first steps I should take in d...

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Worried About Daughter's Weight

L.L. asks from New York

At my daughter's 15 month well visit she had dropped from 25th percentile is weight to the 5th at 19.5lbs and 29 1/2 inches. The ped said not to worry and that she p...

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Baby Shower Questions

J.B. asks from Milwaukee

Hello! I am 20 weeks pregnant and am starting to think about registering for my shower. I will probably register at Babys R Us and Target or Walmart. I really need ...

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Eczema Nightmare

E.M. asks from Los Angeles

Moms, I am at my wits end over my son's eczema problem (he is 5). For the past two years, the skin on the palm of his left hand has been (still is) cracked. Separa...

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Breastfed Baby STILL Won't Sleep Through the Night....:(

R. asks from Philadelphia

My son is 2 months old, breastfed and keeps me up every 1.5 to 2 hours STILL. I don't want to use formula for the nightime feedings in fear that when I go back to wo...