Reviews by Saffia Farr, Rosalind Howard, Jess Hazel and Alice Farrell English Peppermint Natural Tooth Soap I was excited to try this new tooth soap from Georganics, as the packaging is completely biodegradable/compostable. You apply the soap to your toothbrush by rubbing the bristles (preferably wet) onto the stick in a circular motion before brushing …
DON’T DISMISS WHAT GRANDMA DID – Caroline Taylor suggests we give reusable nappies a try and save £££
It’s time for a refreshing angle on nappies. The time is right. Environmental issues are finally gaining significant public support with everything from plastic bags to plastic straws getting the green treatment. Single Use / Disposable nappies are surely the next product to be targeted. A fact which seems to be confirmed by all the …
Washable Nappies: Georgina Cunliffe describes the benefits and different types available
The reasons why parents choose to use washable nappies are many and varied. In the UK a typical child will use nappies for 33 months and in that time a parent will spend approximately £800 on disposable nappies. This takes into account multi-buy deals and supermarket own brands. A parent who chooses washable nappies will …
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Guilt-free Parenting
For a long time people simply followed the mainstream way of parenting, depending on what the norm was at the time. There are now many different ways to parent, with no one prescribed approach, and much more of an understanding that different children benefit from different approaches. Although these different parenting types are subject to …
Why Choose Organic Cotton?
Lisa Ingram explains what inspired her to set up a business focused on organic cotton. I feel passionately about getting the message out to people about the benefits of using organic cotton, not just because it’s softer and more durable (as the fibres haven’t been broken down by pesticides), but mainly because it’s SO much …
Plastic is putting our children’s health at risk and no one is talking about it, says Frederikke Magnussen
When you ask parents about what they worry about most when it comes to their child’s diet, there are some things that come up time after time. Processed foods, sugary drinks and teeth-rotting confectionery are some of the most common enemies as parents battle to serve up healthy meals. One item is conspicuous by its …