Raising a healthy baby has always been a big responsibility, and
probably even more so today with the wealth of information available to
us. It is sometimes difficult to know what choices will ultimately mean
better health for your baby. By focusing on 5 major categories, your
choices will become clearer thus easier to make.
Food
Select
foods that are organic, not to be confused with the term natural. The
label of natural means different things to different companies, and is
nebulous in terms of genetic engineering, pesticide, and chemical
exposure. Organic foods have a label certifying that they have not been
genetically engineered and that pesticides, antibiotic use, and
chemicals have not been part of the process. Bypassing the chemicals,
pesticides, and antibiotics will give your baby a head start down the
road toward good health. Not mention, that organically grown foods
generally taste better, and will encourage your baby to eat foods just
because they taste so good.
Water
Choose a water
filter for drinking water, particularly if you live in an older home
where the supply pipes are possibly made of lead. This lessens the
chance of your baby ingesting lead and causing irreversible damage to
baby's newly developing systems. Many such filters can be purchased for
under $100 dollars and can be installed on top of or under the counter.
Clothing
Choose
fabrics for clothing, bedding, towels, diapers that are made from
natural fibers that are chemical-free. Organic clothing stores in your
community and online are a good starting place. Also, many other larger
stores and chains now carry clothing and bedding for babies. Consignment
shops are also a great way to find organic products at great savings.
Baby Products
Really
read product labels on items for your baby such as soap, shampoo,
toothpaste, laundry detergent, lotion, baby wipes, insect repellent, and
sun screen lotion to insure that they are free of additives that might
be harmful to your baby's long term health. Your pediatrician is the
best source for information on products that have been proven to be the
best.
Air
Have you heard the saying, If you can' not breathe nothing else matters?
Providing clean air for your baby means your baby's respiratory system
is not bombarded with typical airborne pollutants that are found in all
our homes. Dust, dust mites, mold and mildew spores, smoke, and many
airborne chemicals that are released by common household building
materials and products can wreak havoc with a newborn's respiratory
system and long term health and development. Portable high efficiency
particle arresting air purifiers will remove these pollutants making
your home safe from both seen and unseen dangers.
An excellent resource for a HEPA air purifier that will remove
harmful pollutants from your baby's air is offered by PurerAir.com-- the
Baby's Breath Purifier at http://purerair.com/babys_breath.html
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