Looking for stainless steel water bottle alternatives for your family? Unlike aluminum, stainless steel does not require a liner. While it used to be difficult to find stylish, BPA-free options for kids and the rest of the family, there are now a whole host of products available. We’ll be reviewing a few metal bottles for kids in the upcoming months and updating this post.

You probably already know that organic meat is free of antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones and is more nutritious for your family, especially for children and pregnant moms, but you may have had trouble locating quality organic meat at your local grocer or butcher.

While a trip to an organic farm is a great learning experience, it may not be a practical way to do your weekly or even special occasion grocery shopping. At Greensbury Market, you have quick, convenient access to premium-quality organic meats.

If your child is a picky eater, try preparing meals together. If your child feels some ownership over a meal, he’s more likely to eat it. Start by picking an easy-to-make recipe or by using a children’s cookbook.

I received a review sample of the Handstand Kids Chinese Cookbook, the newest book in their cookbook series for children ages 3 to 12. The Handstand Kids Cookbook series introduces children to the language and cuisine of other cultures through fun, easy-t0-make recipes. Ingredients and utensils are listed in both English and Mandarin.

As a breastfeeding mom, I’m really attached to my baby in the literal sense. Newborns need to eat frequently, with some “dining at mom’s” every two hours or so.  If you want to breastfeed and go back to work, go out on a child-free date with your husband, or just have someone else take one of those night feedings, you need to pump and store your milk.  Here are some of my favorite picks for pumping it up!
Breastpump: Some mothers find they are successful with a simple hand pump but …

The kitchen is the heart of the home. In most households, family life centers around the kitchen. It’s where we cook, eat, play and work. And kids like to be where the action is.
(Need proof? I’m typing this blog post at my kitchen table while my son plays on the floor next to me with a bunch of Tupperware containers and a wooden spoon!)
If you love cooking, the Learning Tower from Little Partners is a must have ($200 at Sugarplum Dreams). Kids love to help in the kitchen, and it’s a lot easier if they …

Candace has written about why she loves breastfeeding,  but after visiting her last week I’d like to add a new reason to her list. Candace can breastfeed her new baby using her favorite sling and have her hands free to play with or read to her toddler.
But taking care of a baby and a toddler is harder for dad since he needs to hold baby and the bottle. Jeff Archambault invented the Baby Butler Hands Free Bottle Holder to help him take care of his newborn while entertaining his toddler. 
The Baby Butler has a velcro-strap to hold both standard-sized and wide bottles …

When I was pregnant, I had visions of preparing homemade baby food from fresh, locally-grown produce. I purchased Annabel Karmel’s bestselling baby cookbook- First Meals, and I read all the yummy-sounding recipes. (Read Candace’s full review of First Meals here.)
But my first attempts at preparing homemade purees were time-consuming and frustrating. It’s hard to justify spending almost an hour preparing food and washing pots and blenders when you can buy organic Gerber purees for less than a dollar or gourmet frozen organic food for about $2.50 a serving.
Since my own …

Bibs are a necessity when bottle-feeding since babies dribble while drinking. But bibs can be a suffocation hazard if you don’t remove them before putting baby down to sleep. 
My baby drifts peacefully off the sleep during a feeding, but he often wakes up when his bib is removed. Even if moms always remember to remove bibs before a nap, babysitters might not be so careful.  
I recently had a chance to test the Ritzy Bitzy Baby Bottle Bib, which won the 2008 iParenting Media Excellent Baby Product Award. The Baby Bottle Bib is a patent-pending, mom-invented product …

Gerber just introduced some new dinner purees with DHA, which helps brain and eye development, and reintroduced their organic cereals. (Gerber had recalled their organic cereal over a year ago due to lumps which could have caused a choking hazard, but the company brought it back after making several changes to the manufacturing process.)
I had a chance to sample the new Gerber Organic Whole Grain Oatmeal and the Gerber Organic Whole Grain Brown Rice Cereals. These cereals were smooth and lump-free, and baby obviously enjoyed every bite. 
I also tested the Gerber 2nd Foods With DHA Macaroni …