Raising Baby Green: The Earth-Friendly Guide To Pregnancy, Childbirth, And Baby Care

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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 applying green principles to a whole new universe of products from zero-VOC paints for the nursery, to pure and gentle lotions for baby's delicate skin, to the eco-friendly diapers now in the marketplace, as well as specific recommendations for hundreds of other products. People Are Talking About 'Raising Baby Green' 'Every new mother and mother-to-be needs to read Raising Baby Green. This book will contribute immensely toward the future of our children and that of the planet.' --Anna Getty, mother and prenatal yoga teacher 'A very thoughtful, immensely practical book that offers sound advice on how to raise healthy children while treading lightly upon the earth.' --Philip J. Landrigan, M.D.; professor of pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine 'A marvelous and much-needed book for pregnant women and new parents seeking information on ways to reduce their and their baby's exposure to harmful environmental chemicals.' --Shanna Swan, Ph.D.; professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Rochester 'Dr. Alan Greene is the passionate voice for those just born and those not yet born. Listen to him.' --Walter Robb, president, Whole Foods Market 'By following Dr. Greene's suggestions, our children can have longer, healthier lives, a smaller environmental footprint, and a healthier planet to inhabit.' --Erica Frank, M.D., M.P.H.; mother and president-elect, Physicians for Social Responsibility; Canada Research Chair in Preventive Medicine and Population Health 'A lucid, helpful guide for parenting in the twenty-first century.' --Julius Richmond, M.D., Harvard Medical School; founding director, Project Head Start; former U.S. Surgeon General