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I know what the chemicals can do, so As retailer Lewarne points out, life and have more money to spend on
no matter what the cost, I choose like parents are having children later in them. “And why wouldn’t they spend
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going despite a slow economy. As
environment and the world their Kristina de Corpo from Amenity puts
children will inherit, whether it’s a it: “I think people will still spend
$15 item or a $98 one, there are “a money on this choice despite the
whole range of items out there to get
economy and choose to spend less in
a family off to a good start,” says
other areas of their lives.”
Givens.Thus, organic and eco-friendly
Emily Lambert is a freelance writer residing
baby products make one profitable
in Philadelphia, PA. She can be reached at
proposition.
emilylambert@comcast.net.
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