Green Babies, Sage Moms

January 1, 2008
Fassa, founder of an organic baby-clothing line, has written a friendly andaccessible guidebook for new parents on how to raise their children in the most environmentally friendlyway possible. Her chapters on pregnancy are unique, especially those focusing on green beauty and hair products, which are often overlooked.Fassa moves on to address the diaper debate, eco-friendly cleaning, and organic clothing, and evenoffers a few recipes from eco-conscious chefs. Interspersed with all her tips and suggestions arefirst-person entries from green gurus, ranging from physicians and activists to all manner of business professionals manufacturing green products, as well asa celebrity mom or two. Their contributions provide a lot of welcome information, and Fassa also includes lists of Web sites for items mentioned and Red Flags for those that should be avoided. A thorough list of green products completes thishandy, readable title that accomplishes exactly what it sets out to do.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2008, American Library Association.)