Labeling on children’s pajamas can be confusing and misleading at first glance. The label pictured above is big and bright and seems a little alarming. Another common clothing label says, “Not intended for children’s sleepwear”. This might sound like there is something wrong with the article of clothing, however, the reality is these are great… Read more »
At Sprout we often find that being “green” as in “good for the environment” can conflict with creating a healthy home for our children. When this conflict arises, we see no choice but to protect our families first and worry about the environment later. Some of you may not agree, but protecting children from the… Read more »
Looking for a Friend’s Sprout San Francisco Baby Registry? Search All Registries. Sprout San Francisco Baby Registry Getting ready to welcome a new baby into your home is exciting, but it might be just a little overwhelming too. Don’t worry, we are here to help! Whether you prefer one-to-one personal assistance, a DIY experience, or… Read more »
All our products are meticulously evaluated to ensure they are safe. Find Personal Care Products in our Bath & Healthy Home section. Here are few items we love: Earth Mama Angel Baby Shampoo and Body Wash; Nalu the Seahorse and Kalu the Whale; Boon Naked Tub. In November 2011, I had just given birth to my second daughter,… Read more »
Phthalates in Vinyl School Supplies A 2013 laboratory test revealed children’s vinyl school supplies can contain high levels of phthalates. Phthalates are a group of chemicals that have been banned in toys for young kids. Yet they can still be found in vinyl school supplies. Phthalates are hormone disrupting chemicals that are hazardous at low levels… Read more »
Bisphenol A (BPA) is being removed from many consumer products, such as household plastics and the linings of metal cans, because of concerns about the chemical’s potential to disrupt the endocrine system. Many manufacturers have replaced it with a chemical known as bisphenol S (BPS). These products are then often labeled as “BPA-free” and presumed… Read more »
Many schools have started asking parents to pack a waste-free lunch. This means avoiding packaged products and Ziploc bags. We asked our Assistant Manager in Brooklyn, Elle, to give us some tips she has learned from packing healthy, waste-free lunches for her daughter Zoe Grace. Here is what she had to say: It can be… Read more »
Being a company with a focused on organic products, we are often asked about our opinion on GMOs, or genetically modified organisms. It seems that the jury is out on whether or not the pure act of genetically engineering food can in any way harm the people eating it. However, a recent study showed us… Read more »
We get a lot of questions about why we do not have Sophie for sale in our stores. Though we believed Sophie to be an excellent toy, we pulled the toy from our shelves in 2012 while waiting for some answers from the manufacturer about the Sophies we currently had in stock at the time…. Read more »
At Sprout, we try to provide everything a family needs for a new baby in the healthiest and most natural way possible. We offer a gift registry so people can let their friends know what to buy them, an app to register on your iPhone, and a registry checklist so that parents can make sure they… Read more »
