Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living (Spiral-bound)

by Kimberly Rider (Author), Thayer Allyson Gowdy (Photographer) "Few spaces are as filled with promise as a baby's nursery..." (more)
Key Phrases: organic cotton, organic baby, fabric finishes, United States (more...)

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Product Description
Record numbers of parents are choosing organic foods and non-toxic products that are healthier for their children and gentler on the planet to the tune of $50 billion dollars spent worldwide last year. Now it's easier than ever to create an eco-friendly environment for little ones without sacrificing comfort and style. Author of The Healthy Home Workbook, interior designer and new mother Kimberly Rider offers parents dozens of solutions that fit their priorities and their lifestyle and their budget. From cribs to bubble bath to baby's first foods, Rider highlights health concerns, navigates the range of available products, and guides the way to safe and appealing choices. Colorful photos, smart tips and guidelines, and tabbed sections make this an inspirational and practical handbook. In Organic Baby, Mother Nature truly knows best.

About the Author
Kimberly Rider is a frequent guest on HGTV's Curb Appeal and a host of its 100 Sizzling Summer Ideas. She lives in Marin County, California, with her family.

Thayer Allyson Gowdy is a San Francisco-based photographer.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 176 pages
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (March 8, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811855732
• ISBN-13: 978-0811855730
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #356,168 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great resource all in one book, May 30, 2007

By	J. Wood (Pascagoula, MS) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have read this book cover to cover and it was exactly what I was looking for, all in one book. Mainly, I have had pressure to create a registry for our new baby and I was very stressed because I knew most conventional products were not for our family. This author gives you great, practical advice from a mother who has been there. She gives you perspective on all practices, conventional and "organic". I especially found helpful the Healthy Options advice she gave when going all organic might not be in the budget for every situation.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Don't waste your money, January 7, 2008

By	Sophia - See all my reviews

This book has some nice photos in it, but as far as the content goes, I thought it was a bit flakey. You'll read the same vague sentance over and over again throughout the different chapters referring to what you should stay away from. Seems like the author is afraid to give specific brand names in the book that are her favorite or that she has found to be the best. There is a reference guide in the back, which might be good for something. I would suggest buying Raising Baby Green instead, that book was very informative.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Down to Earth!, July 25, 2007

By	EV "EV" (Aliso Viejo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

As much as some of us would want to live 100% organic, we all know it's impossible. This book understands this and offers easy solutions for how you can minimize the risk of exposing your baby to toxic conventional products that we have around us daily. Great easy read!