Unique Babies

Have you ever thought about the need to cover your baby with an organic blanket?  Many moms and dads know that they want the clothes that touch their baby’s skin to be organic but what about the blankets that you cover them with for naptime and bedtime.

Blankets that are organic are safe for your baby; they don’t contain all the chemicals that normal cotton blankets are covered in.  100% organic Cotton or Bamboo are the fabrics that you should be looking for when choosing your baby’s blankets.  Cotton is known to be one of the most heavily treated crops with pesticides and toxins, so an organic cotton blanket is necessary to protect your baby from a heavily treated toxic blanket.  Another fabric that is newer to the market is bamboo; it’s so soft to the touch that you will want only naturally organic bamboo once you feel it for yourself.  Which ever type of fabric you choose 100% organic cotton or 100% naturally organic bamboo you will be happy to know that your baby is covered, warm, and safe with an organic baby item that is made to protect your baby.

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.

Organic material is becoming more and more popular as we learn how much the cottons and other natural fabrics are treated with many toxic pesticides.  Babies are the most susceptible to these toxins because their skin is tender and their immune system is not as developed.

Covering your baby with organic material is a better option; these materials are not treated with toxic pesticides.   A baby item that is claiming it is organic has many regulations and testing that they have to follow before it an item can be called organic.  Every parent wants the safest items for their baby, but sometimes the unseen chemicals that you do not even know are there are undermining what we work so hard to protect our babies from.

Buying organic and or eco-friendly baby items is one great way to know that whatever touches your baby’s skin is safe and not harmful to their tender developing immune system.  Your unique baby deserves the safest and softest material touching them so buy organic clothing, blankets and baby carriers.

Organic material is important because your baby has a tender developing immune system and they need to be protected from harmful toxic pesticides that they use to treat the natural fibers.  Many parents focus on buying organic clothes, but there are many other things that touch your baby’s skin such as a baby carrier.

Organic baby carriers or slings are super because you know that the material is safe when it touches your baby.  Covering your baby with natural organic material is necessary to protect them from absorbing harmful toxins into their tender body.  A unique baby item, like an organic baby sling, is not always easy to find.  Shopping a unique baby boutique that would cater to the unique and safety of your baby is a place to start your search for the organic baby sling.  Many average retail establishments are not looking to offer organic materials they usually provide the cheapest baby item but not always the safest item for your baby.  An organic material is the only fabric that should be touching your baby’s skin.

Looking for baby clothing that is organic and soft to your babies touch is important for your unique baby.  A newer material known as bamboo is one of the best naturally organic materials on the market.  If you have not seen or heard of bamboo clothing you will be amazed to learn how the same bamboo that you use on your floor can be changed into a material that is as soft as silk.

Here are 6 reasons you should choose bamboo material for your baby.

A Unique Baby Boutique is a great way to find bamboo clothing that is different and unique for your baby.  After touching this material you will only want to dress your baby in bamboo clothing, in fact you may want to find this material for yourself.

Your baby is probably one of the most important people in your life, they demand so much of your time at this stage of their life.  Mom and Dad you want to offer them the best that you can and at this busy time the best they can have are unique baby items that help and comfort them in the growing and developmental process.  The first year of their life they usually more then double or triple their weight and grow like a weed in their length.   So mom and dad you need to look at this growing process as a wonderful window of time watching them develop and learn so much.

Although because your baby is growing so quickly there are many baby items that your baby is going to need.  Remember every child is different and your baby is special and unique from any other baby.  You may have one child, two children, three or even more but one thing you will realize quickly is that every child has their own unique personality, likes and dislikes.  Knowing that every child is different means that what worked well for one of your children may not work for your other child or children.  Many unique new baby items are constantly coming on the market that helps make life a little easier in the baby rearing years.  This is where looking for baby items found in a unique baby boutique may really aid in the developing years of your baby.

A unique baby boutique is the place to look for some great unique baby items such as a nursing cover up.  They make nursing in public a little easier, when your baby wants to eat and you are out it is not always convenient to go somewhere private to feed your baby.  But with a nursing cover up you can put the cover over your head and discreetly nurse your baby without exposing your self to the whole world.  Make sure in looking for a nursing cover that the neckline is rigid so it will give you a gap to see your baby as they nurse.  Many of them are also lined on the inside with soft material such as bamboo that feels so good against your baby’s skin, it also wicks away moisture and is antibacterial so it will not grow mildew.   A nursing cover up is a must have for any mom that plans on nursing their baby.  It is convenient to be able to nurse your baby almost anywhere.

There are many baby cribs on the market today, but some of the best I have seen are these cribs manufactured by Atlantic Furniture that uses eco-friendly hardwood.  They are made out of a beautiful wood that is used by many high end furniture retailers because of its quality.

Eco-friendly baby cribs by Atlantic Furniture are created from an eco-friendly hardwood that is called rubber wood.  Don’t be fooled by its name just because it is called “rubber” wood does not mean that it’s a soft wood.  The name of the tree is from the fact that it produces latex from its sap.  Many years ago, after the trees life cycle, these trees were burned up and destroyed.  Now these rubber trees are used to make beautiful rich hardwood furniture, and whenever a tree is removed from the ground new seedlings are planted.  This is an ongoing eco-friendly process; they replace the used rubber trees with new trees so they are not depleting the trees from existence.  This wood is very dense and is used to construct furniture that has great lines and texture; which gives the furniture exquisite appeal in any room.

These eco-friendly baby cribs are not only good for the environment but they are also convertible cribs.  Convertible cribs are so useful because they grow with your child from baby all the way to an adult.  The crib turns into a toddler bed, a day bed, and then into a full size bed.  This crib is built to last, they use one of the best woods on the market that is known as a beautiful hardwood and then it is convertible to be used throughout your child’s life.  The purchase of an eco-friendly baby crib is an investment in a piece of furniture that your child is going to cherish their entire life.  When your child grows with this bed they will cherish the sentimental value it will have as they grow older, because as they have grown so has the bed.

Baby wraps are usually called wraparounds or wraparound slings, and they wrap around both mom and baby.  These wraps are much different from the other two type of baby slings, it is usually 5 to 7 yards of material and wraps over both shoulders and around the body and then ties in front or back.

It is a very versatile wrap in that your baby can be in the front, on your hip, or on your back.  Another benefit is that there is no limit in the amount of time the baby can stay in the wraps.  There is no pressure on the baby because they are comfortably held close to your body.  There is a little bit of a longer learning curve in learning how to use the baby wrap, but it is not difficult if you follow the directions with your wrap. Another draw back may be that your baby is snuggled close to your body it can get hot holding your baby in a warmer climate.

Baby Wraps are usually made out of two different types of material, stretch or woven.  The stretchy wraps are generally made out of jersey or knit; it is easy to pop babies in and out of the stretchy wraps.  Woven natural fibers such as 100% cotton tend to have a little less stretch which is beneficial as your child gets a little larger and heavier.  Woven fabrics like homespun or hand woven cotton is by far the most commonly used material. These fabrics allowing the baby wrap to form more to the baby’s body therefore provides some give and diagonal stretch for comfort.

There are many different types of  baby sling the ring sling, pouch sling and the baby wrap.  If you are in the market for a baby sling these blogs over the last four days may help you narrow down the choices of which baby sling will work the best for you and your baby.

Baby slings have been around for centuries in many different cultures.  But it is only in about the last decade that they have started to become more popular in the United States.

Which baby sling is the best choice for you?  There are many different types of baby slings, ring slings, pouch slings and there are even wraps that wrap around the body to hold your baby up against you.  Over the next three days I am going to cover in more detail the benefits or advantages and the disadvantages of the three different types of baby slings.  This is based on research I have studied in learning about each type of baby sling.