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How to go green

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Research and personal experiences have taught us parents that so many of the baby products are not as harmless as we thought they were. A lot of findings have revealed that there are various side effects to most of the products we are accustomed to using. We all want what’s best for our kids which is why we give them only the best. That would only refer to one thing: Safe baby products.

For first-time parents who are only starting out to buy baby stuff, going green is simple. You simply go out and buy natural baby products. But for those parents that are already in the middle of the parenting stage where the baby kit is close to complete, going green should be taken one step at a time.

To make the shift from the normal baby stuff to nontoxic products, you can start by replacing the smaller things like pacifiers, bottles, etc. Natural bath products can also replace your old shampoos and soaps. These are hypo-allergenic products that even the most sensitive of skins can trust. By starting out small, you avoid overwhelming yourselves.

After which, you can move on to replacing your old baby sheets with organic cotton bedding for your babies’ sleeping pleasure.
Going green is an ongoing process. You must always be wary the next time you go shopping for baby products and make sure that what you are getting are safe ones. By using green products, you’ll have one organic baby in no time.

Conventionally Grown Cotton Is Damaging

Monday, August 3rd, 2009

Organic Cotton BeddingTwo years ago, there were massive toy recalls and concerned parents have begun asking questions. People started thinking whether or not children’s toys are safe, if the same thing goes for children’s beddings and clothes. Lead-laden toys should definitely be out of a child’s reach but it’s time to scrutinize what our children eat, feel, touch and wear in their daily lives. Even cotton is no longer safe for our children and it used to be the natural fiber of choice.

Clothing made of cotton retains harmful toxic residues that cause eczema, rashes and other skin irritations. Organically grown cotton, though, is a different story. Organic cotton bedding and other organic baby clothes are made of pure, natural and breathable fiber.

Nowadays, conventionally grown cotton is one of the most environmentally damaging crops in the world because it results in water pollution and calamitous effects on wildlife. Aside from that it also causes chronic illness in farm workers, since 25 percent of the world’s chemical insecticides are being used. This also results in 25 to75 million agricultural workers suffering from acute pesticide poisoning.

Because insects develop a resistance towards pesticides over time, farmers find ways to modify harsher insect repellents which end up in the air, soil and plants. These chemicals will eventually end up in our children’s bodies if we do not use eco friendly products.

Buying Organic Products Makes a Difference

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Did you know that 20 to 25 percent of herbicides worldwide are use to grow cotton? 10 percent of pesticides worldwide are also used on cotton and these chemicals end up in the air, water and ground. Pesticides present a higher reason for concern with our children because of their low body weight and high metabolism. There are numerous reasons why we parents should choose organic baby products for our babies.

While synthetic baby products may be less expensive, green baby products provide a safer and more natural product for children. Natural baby products do not contain the chemicals or pesticide residues that conventional products contain and this makes them the more reliable choice for natural baby care.

Hemp is actually breathable fabric and it is also very versatile. It is wonderful to use for baby for many different reasons. This plant can be grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Many products deplete soil of nutrients but hemp does just the opposite because it adds nutrients to the soil; it is a valuable renewable resource. One of the materials used to make organic cotton bedding and diapers is hemp. These diapers and beddings will last through several babies and what’s best about it is that the more you wash them, the better they are. They become softer and more absorbent with every wash.