Unique Babies

As I have learned more about how cotton and other fabrics are produced I am convinced more and more that organic is the way to go.  Especially for your young baby who’s body is too small to handle the amount of chemicals in the fabrics that are completely covered in pesticides and harsh toxic chemicals.

There are many baby items that are organic, but you need to make sure that it is truly organic with no pesticides.  When it comes to an item like a crib mattress some say they are organic but they still have fillers that contain toxins such as formaldehydes, toluene, phenols in lower limits that are not completely organic.  The outside of the mattress may be organic but the interior is filled with chemicals.  Make sure you look for an organic crib mattress that is made with a zero tolerance for chemicals.

Added to all standard crib mattresses is a fire retardant to protect your baby if there is a fire, it may actually be making them sick or worse killing them.  Chemicals in the material of crib mattresses are thought to contribute to SIDS, as your baby lies in their crib they are inhaling fumes.  A baby has a weaker immune system then an adult and they can’t handle inhaling large quantities of these fumes, they are tasteless and odorless but they are still present.  Think about the amount of time your baby spends in their crib sleeping and inhaling toxic fumes.

This has been a learning process for me also, and the more I have studied about organics and non organics I really see the need for organics, especially for our babies.  They are so vulnerable at this age to sickness that I believe we need to protect them by not exposing them to any extra toxins in their fragile life.