Monday, January 17, 2011

Green baby

I'm not really that into being super "green" for the sake of the planet/environment. If it doesn't cost me anything extra to help out, then that's fine. But I won't spend more money on "green" products just to save our planet. I'm more about the green and natural/organic stuff because I'm not into the effects of chemicals and all that nasty stuff. So...all that being said, I've made a few household changes.


First off, I've switched from the 409, bleach, windex, etc cleaning products to Method's cleaning products. I decided to try them out for a few reasons: 1) they are reasonable priced at about $3 a product (at Target); 2) I'm pregnant and was afraid to use all these other chemicals and breathe in the fumes and have anything seep into my skin and potentially harm our little one; 3) I had tried Green Works products and hated them...never felt like they actually cleaned...I started off with just one Method cleaning product and was completely awestruck with how well it worked (the tub and tile scrub)...I'm hooked! Plus, they're stuff just smells amazing. I'll admit I still use soft scrub on the stainless sink in the kitchen because nothing cleans a metal sink like that stuff.




Secondly, I started making my own laundry soap. I did this both for budget reasons and for personal reasons. I constantly felt like something was making me itch and noticed skin rashes (like hives) sometimes even though I was using "free and clear" detergent from the store. I also didn't want to have to buy a second detergent for baby clothes. The homemade stuff is amazing! Not only do I not itch anymore, but it works great, saves a ton of money, and is completely safe for little Eden.





Third...I would love to use only natural wipes, diapers, and baby products. However...they are expensive. Twice the price of normal diapers. So while I know I can't really afford to do it all the time, I'm going to try to buy them here and there. I think I'm going to use the Seventh Generation products. I've read some scary stuff about all the chemicals used in diapers now to keep all the mess "locked in" and to keep the baby dry. My poor niece had some horrible reactions to them. Knowing that both my hubby and I have a lot of allergies and extremely sensitive skin, our little girl is bound to have the same thing. I'm planning to make my own wipes for the most part (more on that to come), but I'll hopefully be able to buy the Seventh Generation wipes for backup when I run out or don't have time to make my own. I really wanted to do cloth diapers to solve this issue altogether, but my hubby was horrified/disgusted by the idea and refused to change diapers if I went that route. I guess you have to pick your battles, right? Unless she just can't handle disposables. Then I'll go cloth, and that's just the way it'll have to be.





Baby products...I had seen some of the natural and organic baby products at the store, but they're so much more expensive than the typical Johnson & Johnson products that I didn't feel I could justify the difference. Well, guess what? I did some reading and research on the Johnson & Johnson products (including their Aveeno line), and I found some extremely disturbing things. They have some pretty scary ingredients. And my niece also had some nasty reactions to these products. That was enough to convince me the money spent on organic products would be worth it. So I'm going for Dr. Bonner's all-natural castile baby soaps. Method also makes a few baby products I plan to try out.

Anyone else have any natural/organic suggestions for household or baby use?



**I was not paid or compensated in any way for posting about any of the products I mentioned. This is completely my opinion**

1 comment:

  1. I haven't had much luck with 7th Gen's diapers, they leak something awful! Huggies makes a pure and natural with organic cotton that isn't too bad. They leak on skinny babies, but once they chub up they work great. We do cloth during the day and sposies at night, and I tell my Hubby to just get over it. HAHA! They really aren't bad, especially with breast fed babies - their poop is water soluble. Buuut, it's not like my Hubby changes that many diapers anyway, so he doesn't complain much. ;)

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