Read Sprout’s suggestions for healthy eating: Healthy Baby Guide to Food; Does Organic Food Really Matter for My Kids?; Tips on Teaching Kids to Eat Healthy Foods; & What’s so Bad About GMOs?. For great natural & organic baby products, start shopping! Monsanto Companies The “Do Not Buy – Monsanto Owned Companies” lists like this one have… Read more »
A couple of years ago, I attended a presentation by the Environmental Working Group called “10 Humans.” Watch the video here. The presentation began by stating that researchers had tested the blood of 10 humans from all different parts of the country and all different racial and socio-economic backgrounds and had found a total of… Read more »
At Sprout, we believe that the products a woman uses on her body (including her hair) are incredibly important, especially when pregnant or if you think you may want to be pregnant down the road. When I look for a place to get my hair cut, I not only want to make sure that what… Read more »
When we started Sprout we looked around for a stroller and car seat company that shared our ideals and standards and we were so excited to find Orbit right in our backyard! We have enjoyed a great working relationship with Orbit, and we believe that they are as focused on your child's health as we… Read more »
According to a study by the EPA, the air quality in our homes is 2-5 times more toxic than the air outside (and it's worse in homes that use air fresheners!). Paints and finishes on walls, floors, and furniture can all contribute to the poor air quality in our homes. This is why it's great… Read more »
As the weather turned colder this winter, my daughter’s skin has become very dry. She developed pretty bad eczema on her arms and legs. It itches her a lot and is really sad to see. Being very conscious of what products I rub on my children’s skin, I was hesitant to try some of the… Read more »
By Deborah Mitchell, Ph.D. I want to share the story of how my three-year-old daughter brought me, a Clinical Psychologist, to my knees and how I regained my footing. Parenting got really difficult right around the time my daughter turned three. I started to find myself embroiled in battles that left me frustrated, helpless, and… Read more »
Check out all the Sprout Approved Car Seats here, including the newest, flame-retardant-free car seat! In January 2015, we decided to stop selling Orbit Baby car seats. I want to explain the sequence of events that led to this decision. First, I want to explain that all car seats legally must meet the flammability standards… Read more »
At Sprout, we believe in sustainable, safe, and natural clothing for our children. This is why we are such big fans of Merino wool. The Merino is one of the most ancient and toughest breeds of sheep originally from Spain. Today, they are commonly bred for their fine wool qualities in New Zealand. So, what… Read more »
Whether you're waiting to be surprised, or just love a neutral color pallet, this nursery inspration is for you! Organic Fleece Blanket: Add a layer of warmth to your baby's bedding or on stroller rides with this luxuriously soft & snuggly heirloom-quality blanket. It's made in the US from pure organic cotton with yarn that's spun… Read more »
