What Items Do Green Moms Use with their Babies?
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
As a mom it is natural to
be concerned about what your baby is chewing, eating or wearing. This is
especially when one hears horror stories of contaminated baby formula napkins and so forth. High demand for baby products has
made unscrupulous baby products makers to take short cuts and use harmful
chemicals in these products for a quick buck. These products have a negative
effect on the environment as well when disposed. What green products can a mom use
on her baby?
Green Chewing products
Most teething products
are made of plastics. While this is the right material for a baby to chew on, not
all plastics are made safely. Look out for plastics that contain Bisphenol
A(BPA), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and phthalates also known as plasticizers.
You should also be on the lookout for chewing products that contain dyes. Pick a chewing/teething product
made from 100% natural rubber and non-dyed. Products made of medical-grade
silicone are also safe and non-toxic.
Green bedding
Babies spend a lot of
time sleeping, so the sleeping space should be as comfortable and toxin free as
possible. Organic cotton sheets are a bit pricey but are worth their price for
the comfort and quality of sleep they offer.
Green Feeding utensils
Using the wrong feeding
bottles, spoons and plates can have a long-term effect on the growth of a
child. This is if the items contain toxic components such as the aforementioned
BPA. The AAP recommends that one look check for a “BPA-free” label when choosing
these products.
Some mothers also apply
nipple soothing creams and breastfeeding balms to lessen the irritation when breastfeeding.
Remember these compounds can make their way into the baby when suckling.
Instead of using these products, apply a little bit of avocado oil which is
healthy for your skin and safe for the baby.
Green bath items
The American Academy of
Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that you keep it simple when bathing a very young
baby. Plain warm water is adequate enough to wipe down the child. Avoid lotions and shampoos with artificial
fragrances or other chemicals. Baby wipes that contain a brew of artificial
compounds should be avoided too. Watch out for alcohol, ammonia, bleach,
fragrances and dyes on baby wipes.
It is easy to make
friendly homemade baby oil using 100% natural products like olive oil, chamomile and calendula. These green
ingredients are soothing on the baby’s skin and will keep the skin moisturized
and supple. It is not always possible for everything to be 100% organic when it comes to baby care products,
but you can ensure that the big percentage of what you use is safe for the baby
and friendly to the environment.
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