A Look At Organic Baby

Since the discovery of carcinogenic ingredients found in baby products, organic baby products have surged in the past decade. Reducing exposure to harmful chemicals in the first life a baby can greatly contribute to a nurturing and healthy environment.
You want to use organic baby products during the child's first year to protect the baby from toxic chemicals that cause developmental and reproductive problems. The skin of babies are more porous making it easier for toxicchemicals from shampoo, oil, lotion, and powder to be absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream. Ingredients in organic baby products produce no toxicity when absorbed into the bloodstream Many baby care products contain harsh detergents, preservatives, additives, animal by-products, and other manufactured chemicals that affect the immune, reproductive, and endocrine systems of babies. The endocrine system is crucial in regulating the body by secreting a type of hormone into the bloodstream. Studies data have shown that many common synthetic chemicals are toxic to a baby's health. It is saferto use natural or organic baby products to prevent any potential health risks associated to these chemicals.

With numerous of chemicals used in baby shampoo, skin care products, foods, and toys, it is quite challenging to know what products are safe. This list compiles some of the common toxic ingredients:

* phthalates
* sodium laureth sulfates (SLS)
* parabens (any ingredients that end with this word)
* diethanolamine (DEA)
* triethanolamine (TEA)
* PEG's
* Propylene Glycols
* Fragrances
* 1-4 dioxane (commonly used in baby bubble baths and shampoos and may not be listed as an ingredient)

Organic baby products may be more expensive than conventional products but there is no long term health effects. Daily exposure the above ingredients has been shown to have adverse health effects in babies and kids and adultsfor that matter. There is a conducted studyon the health risk of babies exposed to phthalate. The study titled Baby Care Products: Possible Sources of Infant Phthalate Exposure, found that babies less than 8 months old may be more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalate. Phthalates are classified as silent toxic because they could remain dormant inside the body for decades and cause health problems much later in life. Of further concerns, phthalates are not only used in baby shampoo and lotion, they are also used in making plastics products so look for milk bottles and sipping cups that are phthalate-free. The manufacturer's label would indicate that the product is phthalate-free.

The good news is, there are natural baby care products that are safe for babies. Organic baby products are formulated with safe and natural purel ingredients that do not interfere with the development of the baby's internal systems. They contain naturally derived ingredients like flowers and natural fruit oils, herbs extracts, and beeswax. Fragrances in baby shampoo, lotion, and oil may make the product smell nice but they are often made from phthalates which are used to stabilize fragrances and make them last longer. The truth why fragrance or parfum is added to a product is to mask the smell of all the man-made chemicals. Fragrance has been known to to cause skin irritating and allergy. Check the ingredients label and see if the product contain fragrance, if so, consider avoid buying that product. Phthalates many not be listed in the ingredients label but instead labeled under "fragrance".

Here are some of the important things parents should look for when shopping for baby care products.

* {Using|Choosing organic baby products are the best. Baby products that are labeled as certified organic are made from ingredients that are grown without pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, or other harmful chemicals. Certified baby products that have been inspected and approved by a third party certifier will have a certification seal on their products.

* Use "Fragrance Free" or "Unscented" baby care products.

* Look for baby products that do not contain these ingredients - the above mentioned common chemicals to avoid