An organic baby is a happy baby






No, don’t worry… I’m not pregnant nor will I be for a long time (I don’t even know where I’m going to live in a year!). However, if I was about to have a baby, these products would be at the top of my list. So often I am shocked by what people feed and put on their children. I’ve mentioned the importance of organic clothing before and that is even more important when it comes to tiny bodies that are extra sensitive. Luckily, there are many options when it comes to purchasing healthy baby products these days. I was overwhelmed with the variety I found when putting this post together. I was going to put a bit of everything that babies need, but decided to cut down and my post still looks like a kid’s playroom!

The baby clothing from Barley & Birch and Tiny Revolutionary prove that organic is definitely in style and adorable! (Thanks to Cassie over at The Veda House for the Barley & Birch link!)

A couple years ago, I read that the number one bestselling children’s toy in the US at that time had way more than the safe amount of lead. Kids were getting poisoned by their toys! No need to worry with these toys. Sophie the Giraffe is currently the best-selling baby product on Amazon.com and she’s completely natural. Your child can learn the alphabet in a variety of languages thanks to these beautiful handmade blocks from Uncle Goose Toys. These wooden worms from Naef are sure to keep a child entertained and safe.

Babies can sleep safe and sound, literally, in these unique and eco-friendly cribs from Castor & Chouca. (I found these cool beds on The Designer Pad.)

Did you know that an estimated “27.4 billion disposable diapers are used each year in the U.S. (according to the EPA, that translates into more than 3.4 million tons of waste dumped into landfills) and that producing those diapers also consumes huge amounts of petroleum, chlorine, wood pulp and water.” [Source: Time] Reusable diapers like these super cute ones from Sckoon will be better for your baby and the Earth.

Other than food, this is the area that scares me the most, even for adults. Most baby bath products and lotions are full of chemicals and can lead to serious health problems in the future. Little Twig has a variety of products available that are safe for babies, the world, and animals.

Phew! That’s all for now on this baby round-up, folks! If you liked it, let me know. It took a lot of time and searching, but it was fun. I hope that, if you haven’t learned something new, you at least got some pretty things to look at and were able to say “aww!” a couple times.

Comments

Brandi {not your average ordinary}
17 March 2011 - 11:54 pm

One day, when I have a little one, everything will be organic. I really do want to give that to my child. And with all the resources and cute stuff out there, how could I not? Love this whole collection.

Amy @ Crooked Stove Top
18 March 2011 - 5:40 am

The Tiny Revolutionary onesies are so cute!!!

Sara Louise
18 March 2011 - 10:42 am

My niece is due to be born any day now… I’m going to check out Little Twig for her mom πŸ™‚

Krystal/Village
18 March 2011 - 1:48 pm

This makes me want to have a baby so I can make some purchases! But..not happening soon, haha πŸ™‚

Misty :)
18 March 2011 - 3:02 pm

Awww, you can definitely tell you put a lot of effort into this post! And I must say, it definitely paid off!! I have never seen a baby crib that looks like that! It is absolutely adorable!!!

The clothing, besides its saying that it is 100% natural and safe for babies, it honestly looks like the everyday clothing parents put on babies. I would have never known without reading what they said about it! They are wayy too cute though! This makes me want a baby now!! (Of course that will definitely wait, no worries! lol)

And the diapers!!! Omg they are wayyyyyy too cute!! I didn’t know they made reusable diapers that had cute designs on them!!! This is all just too cute!! I love it!!

For when I do become a mommy (and no worries, you will be one of the first to know!) can you get this type of stuff at Wal-Mart or Target? Or do you have to go specifically through these companies?

Gabriella
19 March 2011 - 6:41 am

Beyond adorable! Better not show this to the fiance or he may think I have the b-word in my mind… I don’t! Like you, I can’t even envision where we will be (aside from together) in a year’s time!

Rachel Parker
20 March 2011 - 3:04 pm

I LOVE so much of what is in this post, Eva! I know I have thought a lot about what I WILL buy/implement when my husband and I decide to have children, and seeing so many organic options in one post is really helpful! I really love that Giraffe. And I want it just in general, with or without the baby πŸ˜‰

Kayla @ Exquisite Banana
21 March 2011 - 3:48 am

Eva, this is an INCREDIBLE round-up. No kiddos for me yet either, but I do have a classroom full of preschoolers for whom a lot of this benefits. Love!

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amy turn sharp
21 March 2011 - 10:42 pm

we love Barley and Birch so much! They and our wee wood toy company partner on fun projects! They are amazing! xoxoo LOVE yr blog!

Eva
23 March 2011 - 12:58 pm

Thank you all for your comments! It’s great to know so many of you already know about the importance of healthy & safe baby products and want to give your own (future) children the best!

Misty – That’s one of the main reasons I wrote this post. I have never seen products like these in stores like Wal-Mart or Target. Those types of stores may sell products that claim to be safe in the future, but I suggest always double checking and researching the company, its products, and reviews to be extra sure. Either way, most of the companies I’ve featured here give a profit to charity organizations, are animal and eco-friendly, and are small businesses which need that extra help which you wouldn’t get or help out by purchasing from a big corporation.

arielle
24 March 2011 - 7:36 pm

oh my son loves his sophie the giraffe! πŸ™‚

good choices here πŸ˜‰





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