| Young children are especially susceptible to toxins and | | | | or her fingers in their mouth after playing with toys. |
| chemicals, which can be found in just about any type | | | | Instead, opt for organic toys that are made from |
| of baby product, including toys, clothes, food, furniture, | | | | natural products, such as organic cotton and natural |
| and bath products. In order to protect babies from | | | | paints that do not leach chemicals. |
| these harmful chemicals, it is best to go organic. Having | | | | Bath products are a huge seller for parents and |
| an organic baby isn't as difficult as you may think. | | | | caregivers since a baby's smell is something to be |
| While you can't eliminate all harmful substances from | | | | remembered. The downside to these products is that |
| your child's environment, going organic is the first and | | | | they are loaded with carcinogens, artificial colors and |
| most important step. | | | | smells, and harmful toxins. These chemicals can seep |
| First, make the switch over to organic baby clothing, | | | | into the skin, causing skin allergies as well. Look for |
| bedding and organic blankets. These products are | | | | baby products that are unscented and fragrance free, |
| made from organic cotton, which is grown without | | | | and avoid using artificial colors as well. |
| using chemical fertilizers or from plants that are | | | | Finally, no baby is complete without using organic |
| genetically modified. Best of all, purchasing organic | | | | diapers and wipes. Just as with natural baby clothes |
| baby clothes and bedding eliminates you baby's risk | | | | and blankets, organic diapers are made from |
| from absorbing these chemicals through the skin and | | | | non-GMO cotton. They cause less irritation and allergic |
| causing allergies. | | | | reactions than regular diapers and will not leach any |
| Another important step to having an all natural baby is | | | | chemicals into the skin. Opt for organic baby wipes |
| to serve them only organic food and formula. Organic | | | | that use this same type of cotton and are unscented. |
| baby food is grown without using harmful pesticides | | | | Anything that is scented will contain more artificial |
| and they also avoid using artificial colors and | | | | ingredients. |
| preservatives. Not only is organic baby food and | | | | In order to guarantee what you are buying for your |
| formula free of harmful pesticides and chemicals, but | | | | baby is truly organic, check to make sure the product |
| many parents find that it tastes better. | | | | is labeled "certified organic" and has a registration |
| When parents think about toys for their babies, they | | | | number and logo. Also look at the ingredients list to see |
| generally worry about small pieces being swallowed. | | | | just how raw or natural the ingredients are. Sadly, |
| However, toys use paints, varnishes and treated | | | | there are some products on the market that claim |
| cotton that all contain harmful toxins and chemicals. | | | | they are organic, when in truth, they are not. |
| This is especially dangerous for a baby who puts his | | | | |