Family Concerns

Today we hear a lot about going green and though some opt for the lifestyle just to follow the trends, others are viewing it as a way to truly turn back the clock on the damage we have done to ourselves and our environment.

Of course, when it comes to babies, we all want what’s best, which is probably why the trend to go green has exploded most among new parents and parents-to-be. eco-conscious parenting is seen as a means to strengthen genetic lineages by turning back the clock on the damage done to us by pesticide consumption.

Though we cannot expect the damage to be entirely reversed in one generation, the repair has to BEGIN with one generation, so what better time to begin than right now?

If you are interested in jumping on the eco-conscious parenting bandwagon, here are a few tips on how to begin.

1) Truly going green should begin in the home. One should be conscious of the paint they put on their walls, the rugs they put on the floors, and even what sort of furniture they buy.

For a baby’s room, opt for organic paints to paint the walls, solid wood flooring with allergen-free organic throw rugs and solid wood furniture- anything with particle board or plywood pieces has been heavily treated with chemicals that linger in the wood for years and should be avoided.

2) Pay attention to the foods you feed your child. Try to feed them only organically grown fruits, veggies and meats.

3) Opt to use only all natural hygiene products on your child. This includes soaps, shampoos and powders. There are a lot of organic baby products out there to choose from.

4) Opt for organic clothing and bedding. Believe it or not, even traditional cotton clothing and bedding has pesticides trapped in it which are harmful to your child’s health! Thankfully there are other options made of organic cotton, hemp and other all natural materials to choose from.