The Benefits of Using Natural Products on Your New Baby For most parents, when they hold their newborn baby in their arms, they think of all the ways they want to provide for, protect and nourish their baby. Some, however, don't give much thought to the products they use on their baby's hair and skin, or even the types of clothing they dress them in. Unfortunately, there have been stories and studies showing the adverse effects that ingredients found in skin care and other products can have for babies, children and adults. If you think about it, the surface area for babies' skin, relative to their weight, is greater than ours, which means that the ingredients they absorb through their skin will be that much more concentrated. It's becoming more and more obvious that the whole 'less is more' thing is true for products we use on our children, and that it's best to choose products made from natural ingredients, if possible. Here are just some of the many reasons that natural is better: Safer Ingredients If you were to compare the ingredients listed on a package of organic baby wipes to a nonorganic package, you might be shocked. While the natural option may contain only a few ingredients, one of the main ones often being water, the non-organic brand may list a dozen ingredients. And that's just for wipes! What about all of the creams we slather on their skin or the soaps we use to wash babies' bodies? These are some of the ingredients commonly found in nonnatural baby products:
petroleum gel
mineral gel
detergents
antiseptic ingredients
chemical colours and flavours or scents
metal oxalates
tap water
Just like the foods we eat, if you can't pronounce or don't recognize the ingredients listed on a package for a skin care or other product, it's probably better to avoid it, and especially for babies who can be extra sensitive to these ingredients.
So, the next time you're shopping for your wee one, take a look at some of the products that you have been using and then compare them to some that are listed as natural or organic. The good news is that there are more and more natural products on the market, and items that were once scarce and expensive are becoming readily available and more affordable. If you're looking for an easy way to find and purchase more natural products for your baby, check out Kindy Ecobaby, an online store that specializes in natural goods and carries everything from baby creams and nappies to breast pads and bottles.