Green Mom - Happy Mom

I thought I would give you an update on Evalee’s language development over the last few months…

Her overall vocabulary has hit a streak in the last few weeks, she has definitely turned a corner and is communicating verbally a lot more. For example, the pointing and grunting has reduced significantly or if she does start that I can prompt a response and 9 times out of 10 I’ll get one.

She will still default to the signs out of reflex but is vocalizing at the same time. For example, I’ll get a “peeze” and the sign for please at the same time. I am surprised at some the sounds she is forming, sounds that are usually more difficult for her age. She has no problem with “s”, “j”, “r”, even “w”. Her library so far is: juice, milk, please, more, cheese, whale, kitty, geese, bowl, Mom, Dad, Pop Pop, Mom Mom, Bubba, Asta, LaLa, Zion, Sadie (all of our pets) and we are getting through most of the alphabet.

Did signing with her have anything to do with any of this, honestly I can’t say. All I know is I am SO glad the pointing, grunting and frustration is starting to fade. I would love to hear from you about your personal experience with your child’s language development. I think it would be a great resource for all the other parents out there.

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Here is an easy to navigate list of tips on decoding the various plastic container you will find in your refrigerator:

• 1 = PETE aka PET (polyethylene terephthalate) This is used for most transparent bottles such as water, soda, cooking oil and medicine bottles. Generally safe to use (not reuse) ; generally recycled
• 2 = HDPE (high density polyethylene) Sturdy, rigid plastic found in reusable food storage containers, milk and detergent bottles. Generally safe and recycled
• 3 = PVC (polyvinyl chloride) Used for plastic wrap, and detergent and cooking oil bottles. Additives in PVC can increase the risk of birth defects and hormone related cancers. Its production can be hazardous to workers and the environment. Generally not safe and not recycled.
• 4 = LDPE (low density polyethylene) Flexible plastic used for bags or wraps, such as produce bags and baby bottles liners. Most number 4 plastics are not designed for reuse. Generally safe, not recycled.
• 5 = PPE aka PP (polypropylene) Pliable plastic found in squeeze bottles, reusable food containers, and yogurt and margarine tubs. Generally safe, recycled.
• 6 = PS (polystyrene) Used in rigid take out containers and foam meat trays. Can leach styrene when heated, a possible endocrine disrupter and human carcinogen. Not safe when heated; generally not recycled.
• 7 = Other (most often refers to PC - polycarbonate) This plastic is most commonly used for baby bottles, five gallon water jugs and reusable sports water bottles. It can leach out the hormone disrupter bisphenol A, especially when heated. Because this group can include various other plastics it has limited recycling potential.

Hope this is helpful to you all. I found this information in a magazine clipping from Organic Style. Good mag with lots of little gems like this.

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