Baby Products
Parents want a healthy environment for their children: a safe home with nontoxic products and an unpolluted environment. Look for clothing, furniture, toys, food, and skincare that are gentle on your baby and the earth.
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organic cotton baby clothes and natural toys |
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source for Bisphenol A (BPA) -free baby bottles |
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fair-trade certified baby and maternity wear |
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all natural and organic baby care products and clothing |
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organic cotton children's clothing |
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BPA-free bottles, sippies and pacifiers, chemical-free baby care products, organic cotton apparel & accessories, eco-friendly toys |
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organic cotton and recycled fabric clothes for babies/toddlers |
Bisphenol A (BPA) and Bottles
BPA is a chemical found in some plastics and can leach into your food or drink, especially when heated. The National Toxicology Program reported some concern that typical low level exposure in babies and children can adversely affect behavioral development or even lead to early puberty in females. Use glass or BPA-free baby bottles to avoid health risks associated with bisphenol a. Look in the Green Guide for a guide to baby bottles.
Natural Clothing, Bedding, and Furniture
Purchasing organic cotton, produced without pesticides, does not lead to harmful runoff and keeps residual pesticides away from your child’s skin. Wood furniture should be made without formaldehyde, a common ingredient in pressed wood products and one that can trigger asthma and may cause cancer.
Play
Every so often, toy recalls prompt parents to reconsider just what their children are playing with – the recent scare about lead in Chinese-made toys prompted a closer look at toy manufacturing standards. Look for eco-friendly toys that will long outlast the latest fad toy, and will not expose your children to harmful chemicals.
Organic Baby Food
There are now some great fresh and frozen options for those who want their infants eating only organic, preservative-free food, but don’t have the time to mess with a blender. If you’d like to find organic food for the rest of the family, check out the organic food Marketplace section.
Skincare
Healthy skincare products are important for expectant mothers as much as for their children, as toxins are transmitted via the umbilical cord.
The Environmental Working Group has tested many commonly used skincare products for potential dangers and has a database of both safe and questionable products. For more information on why natural skin-care products are important and to find even more resources, visit the Conscious Consumer skincare page.
More resources
HealthyChild.org
Kiwi Magainze
Mothering.com
Bisphenol A Portal
Learn more about the Conscious Consumer Marketplace.
If you would like for your company to be listed in the Conscious Consumer Marketplace, please email Mary Jo Snavely or call 301.891.3683 ext. 110.