Shopping for organic baby care products may seem somewhat
baffling, but it is not. Keep these shopping tips in mind when searching
for your baby's next diaper, toy, health product, or meal.
Choosing Organic Baby Toys
When
shopping for organic baby toys, avoid phthalates that are known to
cause cancer and are associated with infertility. In addition, keep in
mind that polyvinyl chloride (also known as PVC) is found in plastic
baby toys. PVC has also been linked to many health ailments including
cancer.
Lastly, consider the materials that plush toy is made of before
it makes its way into the nursery.
Mostly likely (unless otherwise
indicated) stuffed animals contain synthetic fibers that contain
petrochemicals. While the industry standards find this acceptable,
organic mommies think twice about the idea of letting their babies roll
around with a toy that gives off toxic gas even after being washed.
Organic Diapers
Making
the switch from disposable to organic diapers is a major lifestyle
change. In the long run, however, cloth diapers are not only
environmentally friendly, but baby friendly as well. Before deciding on
which is best for your family, consider this - disposable diapers are
filled with gels, pesticides, chlorine, and other toxins. These toxins
can be absorbed through the skin of the baby and straight into the blood
stream. Once a disposable diaper is thrown away, it takes up to 500
years for it to break down in a landfill. Compare that figure to organic
cloth diapers that can be used as many as 150 times and then recycled
into hand rags.
If cloth diapers are a bit too much to take on,
consider a combination of the two. You can utilize chlorine-free
disposable diapers for outings and bedtime and reserve the cloth diapers
for times when you and your baby are at home. Remember, every little
bit helps.
Organic Skin Care For Baby
Did
you know that a baby's skin exceptionally thinner than yours? In fact,
your baby has skin that is five times thinner than the average adult.
Keep this fact in mind when considering what skin care products to use
on your child. Ask your pediatrician to refer you to a baby skin care
product that is both safe and age-appropriate.
Organic Labels
Perhaps
you have already seen the USDA "Organic" label in stores and on baby
products. When you buy USDA Organic labels, you are purchasing an item
that is free of antibiotics, genetically modified organisms, food
additives, pesticides, irradiation, and other synthetic chemicals that
are dangerous to your baby. Organic labels can be found on a variety of
items including cotton, skin care items, and food.
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