| As a mother you just spent nine months carrying this | | | | prevent diaper rash as well as producing less |
| new life around. It is amazing what a life changing | | | | disposable waste. To make your own wipes, mix one |
| impact a small, helpless baby can have on your life. | | | | fourth cup olive oil or baby oil with two cups of distilled |
| The new baby has transformed you into a mother | | | | water and one fourth cup of natural baby shampoo to |
| and suddenly everything feels more important - | | | | ½ roll of organic paper towels. Pour the solution |
| including the products you choose to put in your home | | | | over the towels and seal them in an air tight container. |
| and on your baby's skin. | | | | Of course you can also use this wipes solution on |
| There is nothing in the world you would not do for your | | | | cloth wipes. |
| new baby, you want to offer them the best you have | | | | Instead of using store bought baby oil containing |
| to give. After breastfeeding, using only natural, | | | | petroleum-derived ingredients for the baby's tender |
| non-toxic products around and on your baby is one of | | | | skin, natural oils such as apricot provide the same |
| the first steps in protecting them. | | | | benefit. Giving your baby a massage is highly |
| Why use natural baby products? | | | | recommended, especially for premature babies, in the |
| Many synthetic ingredients are found in cosmetics, and | | | | bonding experience. It also helps in digestion, eases |
| even in over the counter baby products. These | | | | tension, and spurs growth and helps you bond with |
| products don't cause immediate visible signs of toxicity, | | | | your baby. |
| but can affect the health of the baby negatively over | | | | Even when you are using cloth diapers and wipes |
| time through repeated use. Some of these can lead to | | | | your child may at some time experience a diaper rash. |
| rashes, respiratory distress, even long term health | | | | The ingredient in many organic diaper rash creams, |
| consequences. | | | | Jojoba oil, allows skin to breathe and is |
| Are there safer alternatives? | | | | non-carcinogenic. Mixing Jojoba oil with either pure |
| Thankfully, there are many natural options available to | | | | vitamin E oil or Wheatgerm oil it provides the healing |
| prevent excessive use of toxic and allergenic | | | | agent needed while letting the skin breathe. Instead of |
| ingredients. Many times natural, homemade baby | | | | using a baby powder containing talc, a known |
| products can be made in your own kitchen if you're so | | | | carcinogen, consider one made from natural minerals |
| inclined, saving you money. If not, most can be found at | | | | and clay or cornstarch. Safer products mean more |
| your local stores. | | | | peace of mind for you and comfort for baby. |
| Cloth diapers and homemade wipes help cut down on | | | | Providing your newborn baby with natural, non-toxic |
| rashes and allergic reactions and save lots of money. | | | | eco-friendly products just makes sense. The products |
| New improved design of cloth diapers have made | | | | are just as easy to obtain, and protects your baby |
| them just as convenient as disposable diapers. | | | | from possible toxic or allergenic ingredients - while |
| Homemade baby wipes can be easily made and help | | | | being more environmentally friendly. |