Deet, Paraben, Triclosan, oh my! What are we putting on and in our kids? And just how clean are our cleaners? It seems like everyday, a new warning about a toxic ingredient is swept under the rug leaving many moms in the dark. Here we are, supposed to be our child’s sanctuary. We’re disinfecting, babyproofing, sunblocking, hydrating, nourishing, padding, and protecting our kids in every way we can, only to find out that a lot of our trusted household products we’ve been using for years have questionable ingredients. The good news is, Mom still knows best and there is one mother we can refer back to for all the right answers—Mother Nature. Here are ten tried and true natural or safe solutions for a healthier lifestyle.
Olive Oil—Buy organic and use this as a natural moisturizer, massage oil, and hair treatment.
Aloe—Can the aerosol spray for cuts, scrapes, and burns and go straight for a home grown aloe plant.
Lemon—Use this natural disinfectant to clean your cutting boards.
Vinegar—Add ½ cup of vinegar to a pot of hot soapy water to clean your children’s toys.
Tea Tree Oil—Treat cold sores, insect bites, and blemishes.
Baking soda—Make a paste using baking soda and water to apply to bee stings. Clean your vegetables with a sprinkle.
Eucalyptus, Lavender, Tea Tree Oil—Pour equal parts (about 10-15 drops each) in a spray bottle of water for cleaning your kitchen and bathroom leaving it clean and smelling fresh.
Baby Powder—Ants won’t cross this line of defense. Find their entry way into your home and create a baby powder border to keep them out.
Get a House Plant—Remove formaldehyde hovering in the air originating from your carpet and synthetic fabrics.
Buy Green—Green companies like Burt’s Bees, California Baby, and Nature’s Baby Organics are brands that make great sun blocks, bug repellants, toothpaste, and body wash made from natural ingredients. They can be found at Wild by Nature, local health food stores like “It’s Only Natural” in Bellport, LI or online. At diapers.com, there is a “Green Baby” tab with hundreds of products for diapering, feeding, and bathing your child. New customers can use promo code EXAMINER5, which is valid for $5 off diapers or formula with a $49 minimum total order. Also, get special savings on Earth’s Best, Babyganics, and Seventh Generation products now until July 2nd.
For more information on maintaining a healthier home, visit:It's Only NaturalNatural Solutions MagazineGreen HomeDiapers.com
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