Non-Toxic Nest

Welcome to Non-Toxic Nest! I'm a teacher, writer and mama of two, trying to live greener, cleaner, and more healthy with my family. I am also the author of the green parenting blog, Non-Toxic Kids. I'm happy to join the MightyNest team to share usable information for busy parents: research summaries, news updates, product reviews, tips for more natural living, and links for more information. I hope readers find it helpful, motivating, and occasionally funny as we all move toward becoming green(er) parents. Please add your voice about these issues so we can all learn from each other.

Green Travel: Resuable Straws!

Post by Katy Farber in Non-Toxic Nest

July 21, 2010

I've been on the road lately. With kids. Driving hours and hours at a time. I'm usually good on the way there-- lots of good food packed in reusable containers, our own utensils, cloth napkins. I've made some good steps towards greening our travels, but I still have a LONG way to go. Read more...

Kellog's Cereal Recall: Petroleum Based Compound in Packaging

Post by Katy Farber in Non-Toxic Nest

July 12, 2010

In the yikes! department, I heard of the massive cereal recall two weeks ago. Kellogg's recalled 28 million boxes of Corn Pops, Honey Smacks, Froot Loops and Apple Jacks after customers complained of what the cereal maker called an "off-taste and smell" that caused "nausea and diarrhea" in some people. Read more...

Safer, Greener, Healthier Mattresses: Naturepedic!

Post by Katy Farber in Non-Toxic Nest

June 28, 2010

Get ready to lose sleep. You might have heard that conventional mattresses give off a slew of toxic chemicals. Flame retardants chemicals, PBDEs, phthalates (which have been recently banned for use in children's products), PVC/vinyl, polyurethane foam, boric acid, and others are in conventional mattresses, including crib mattresses. Read more...

It's Popsicle Season! Make Your Own (greener, safer, healthy)

Post by Katy Farber in Non-Toxic Nest

June 21, 2010

Summer is officially here. Hoorah! Now's the perfect time to make your own popsicles for your kids. You will leave behind the high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors and flavors, and the plastic sleeve you have to throw away.

Popsicles are a perfect summer treat for the kiddos. Cool and refreshing, they hydrate on hot, humid days. Read more...

Ladybug Art Smock! No Yucky PVC or Lead-

Post by Katy Farber in Non-Toxic Nest

June 14, 2010

I am happy to see this new Apron/Art Smock from Mimi the Sardine (what a funny name!) at MightyNest. These little cover ups are perfect for finger painting marathons, wild cooking missions, or just for fun. Most of the mainstream smocks (and even in your child's school) are made from nasty vinyl, or PVC. Read more...