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Travel Plans and Bed Bugs

johanna — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:32:46 +0000

Unfortunately the old saying “don’t let the bed bugs bite” has become too real in today’s world. Reports of bed bug infestations have increased dramatically and the upcoming holiday season puts many of our Bumkins followers at risk as they make their travel plans. Please check out this document from the Center for Disease Control highlighting this emerging health problem and these timely tips to prevent the little beasts from following you home.

PVC and School Supplies

johanna — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:44:05 +0000

Before purchasing back-to-school supplies for their children, parents can check the Back-to-School Guide to PVC-Free School Supplies on the The Center for Health, Environment and Justice website. The guide lists safer PVC-free school products such as backpacks, lunchboxes, and binders. Our Bumkins waterproof art smock is listed on page 7. All our Bumkins waterproof products are PVC, phthalate, and BPA free.

Cloth Diaper Survey: Diaper Creams

johanna — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 23:59:43 +0000

We have been researching diaper creams and we would love to hear from our cloth diapering parents.

Do you use diaper creams with your cloth diapers?
If you do, what ones do you like and not like?
Have you had problems with the creams staining the diapers or coating the diapers?
How do you get rid of the stains or the coating?
Do you use liners with the diaper creams?

We will randomly choose one of our wonderful responders to receive a free pack of diaper liners and a Bumkins all in one cloth diaper.

Interesting Article on DNA and Destiny

johanna — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:14:58 +0000

The current issue of Time magazine has a very interesting article about how parents’ experience early in their lives might somehow alter the traits their offspring inherit. The article deals with a new science called epigenetics. Epigenetics is the study of changes in gene activity, brought about by environmental factors, which get passed down to the next generation. A great read for parents interested in how their diet, stress, and prenatal nutrition can make an imprint on their children’s genes.

Seafood Watch

johanna — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 22:36:40 +0000

The Monterey Bay Aquarium has a wonderful website providing a wide variety of information about seafood issues. Because of the emphasis to add seafood to our diet to increase our intake of the essential omega 3 fatty acids, the consumer has found themselves adrift in conflicting information about the safety of seafood choices. This website offers many educational tools to help you make sustainable and safe seafood choices.

Tips for Dining Out

johanna — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:44:19 +0000

Eating out in today’s world requires planning and the ability to choose carefully from the menu. A few tips help keep your caloric intake within a healthy range and improve the nutrition content of your meals:

Keep your portions small: choose from the child’s menu; split the meal with your dining partner; ask for a take home container and put half the meal into the container before you start eating.
Watch the freebies: ask the server not to bring fried tortilla chips, breads and butter, and oils for dipping.
Avoid high calorie ingredients: request salad dressing on the side and dip the salad ingredients; skip the cheese, oils, creamy sauces, and fatty meats like pepperoni; watch for words like “fried” and “crispy.”
Don’t drink your calories: free soda refills add hundreds of extra calories; coffee creamers and flavorings, smoothies, and sweetened teas are all calorie rich.
Plan ahead: check out the menu on line and choose your meal before you leave home; eat at restaurants at which you know the menu and know you can order healthy food happily; stick to your choice when you order and congratulate yourself on your wise choice.

Dr. Seuss In the News

admin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:21:51 +0000

Read this fun article of Dr. Seuss facts!