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Dori Schwaiger asked:


Lean towards “green” when it comes to choosing the right baby products for your child.

The impending birth of a child is indeed a great expectation. Nature has been kind to us in the fact that she has given us nine long months to prepare for this life altering occasion. From your first visit to the doctor to confirm your pregnancy to your anticipated hospital visit to give birth there is a long list of things to do before the arrival of your child. Whether this is your first or your fifth child rest assured that your need of new organic baby products and services will be as unique as the precious life you carry within.

The baby product industry has reinvented itself to cater to the needs of a new generation of parents that are extremely read read on the subject of child birth and are indeed more environmentally conscious when it comes to planning for their child’s future and deciding what baby products will be purchased to care for their newest member of the family. With a large emphasis of organic, green baby products to burst on the marketing scene everything from disposable Eco-green diapers to natural raw cotton baby clothes and bedding are available in most stores and online Eco-conscious green websites and the good news is that these products do not cost much more than their inferior counterparts.

With the ever looming problem of imperfect imports from china and other unregulated markets that lack the stringent guidelines of the United States and other quality European countries new parents today must be more vigilant then ever before when it comes to making the right baby product choices.The joy of picking out your child’s baby stroller, baby crib, toys, bottles and clothes has all been daunted with the fear of chemical dyes that come in the form of dangerous life threatening carcinogens that are found in plastics, paint finishes and cloth fibers that may come in contact with tender new skin and cause harmful rashes and side effects to newborns. It is important to arm yourself with the proper knowledge as to where, when and how the products you choose for your family were made

Five major ingredients to avoid when purchasing baby products:

Phthalates - Chemicals found in most mainstream consumer products.They are found in soft plastic toys, such as bath toys for babies. They are also found in baby powders, baby shampoos, lotions and fragrance.

Mineral Oil - One of the most commonly used products on babies and potentially the most dangerous.Serious carcinogens can be found in mineral oil. Mineral oil, also known as baby oil, can cause dehydration to a babies skin by blocking the absorption of natural moisture.

Lanolin - Often used for moisturizing or diaper cream may cause an allergic contact skin rash. Lanolin, derived from sheep also contains pesticides that were used on sheep and wool products

Cornstarch - Not recommended for use on yeast related diaper rashes, cornstarch encourages the growth of yeast that will perpetuate diaper rash instead of cure it.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate - Before you buy baby shampoo, think again. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate is mainly used to create foam in bath and body products. It can cause irritation to a babies scalp as well as penetrate an infants eyes and systemic tissue this is of concern to babies who are under going substantial eye growth.

Most ingredients found in popular name brand adult and infant skin care products are extremely harmful to delicate and sensitive new skin. When you make the conscious decision to purchase pure, natural, organic baby products for your baby you are investing in their good health and giving them the best gift of all, a good start in an otherwise polluted world.



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Molly Ridenhour asked:


Today, more and more products carry the label ‘organic’. Among the organic baby products available on the open market are baby toys made with organic materials. Organic baby products are every bit as clever in design as standard baby toys and many even carry a message of our ‘green planet’ movement. Organic toys make responsible parents fee that they are doing something to ensure a better planet to hand down to the children. There are some baby toys that can be found in the better baby boutiques, but even more are available when you do a search for organic toys on the internet.

Durability

One of the popular organic baby products is that of baby toys made of organic materials. These can be materials such as cotton, wool and other materials that contain no chemicals or other irritants. Discerning parents are sure to select organic baby products whenever possible so that the baby won’t be subjected to toys that can cause harm. Because these baby toys are made or organic materials, they tend to hold up better during the time when the baby is exploring the senses such as taste, touch and sight. When created in bright colors that are soft to the touch, they are appealing to the child.

Cost

Organic baby products as a general rule are more expensive than standard design product and this fact holds true for baby toys that are made of organic materials. In part this is because at present there are fewer organic baby products made than standard products. As the volume of organic baby toys increases, the price may be reduced accordingly. The second major reason why these organic items are higher in price is simply because they ARE organic. They are something unusual, special, out of the ordinary and therefore command a higher price than standards items.

Popularity

Organic baby products are increasing in popularity for a number of reasons. Probably the foremost reason is that parents are trying to surround their babies with products that are safe, sensible, healthy and that contain no harmful ingredients. Organic baby products meet all these requirements. On the global scale, products that are organic leave a smaller negative impact upon the earth. Products created without using dangerous chemicals result in cleaner water, air and soil on the planet. Thus the child that receives the organic baby toy is more likely to grow up healthier and will inherit a healthier earth in which to live.

Imagination

Organic baby products, particularly organic baby toys, seem to be designed with a special touch of imagination. because there is no reliance on plastics, chemicals or other man made materials, organic toys must rely on natural colors, fabrics and decorations. These toys show more imagination although not necessarily more complicated design. Instead, the more popular baby toys are bright in color, soft to the touch and are perfectly safe for baby to taste since they contain nothing dangerous or harmful to the baby. After all, that is how the baby learns about the exciting environment surrounding it.



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