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Green Baby

A New Parent's Guide to Going Organic

By Sue Poremba

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  • Plush toys.
  • Tooth gels.
  • Baby furniture.

    • A quick Google search will provide links to hundreds of stores that sell organic baby supplies. But again, the experts repeat the need to read the labels carefully.

    A Good Organic Lifestyle
    Deciding to provide an organic lifestyle for your baby requires some understanding on what "organic" actually means. Organic is a product free of unnatural toxins.

    "Many parents are under the impression that the best way to avoid environmental toxins is to eliminate animal fat," Dr. Daniel says. "However, animal fats are essential to growth, reproduction and overall health. It is important to seek out organic meats, milk, eggs and butter, as well as organic vegetables and grains."

    Dr. Daniel says that many parents mistakenly think of organic soy milk for infants as a good organic substitute for formula, even soy formula. "Soy milk grossly lacks the nutrients needed for babies," she says. "It can put the baby's life in jeopardy from malnutrition."

    Weighing the Cost
    One look at the produce shelf while shopping shows that organic is usually more expensive than regular products and foods. While some parents might want to provide an organic lifestyle for their child, the costs may be prohibitive.

    While it may not be easy to save money with food products, Bond says there are other ways parents can give their baby a "green" life while saving money. "Green products tend to be cheaper," she says.

    For example, here's a simple diaper rash salve:

    4 ounces oil infused with calendula and chamomile
    1 ounce beeswax
    1/4 teaspoon grapefruit seed extract


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