When our son was born nine years ago the last thing on our mind was preparation an eco-friendly home. We were simply implicated with getting him home safe and making sure the environment he came back to was clean, warm, and full of love. Some years later it occurred to us that we could do a microscopic bit more to raise our son in an environmentally conscious way, and so the investigate began. We found abundance of small things to do around our home that were beneficial to his condition and the environment. If you apply these easy tips and ideas you can have an eco-friendly home for your baby too.
Beware of Harmful Cleaners
One of the first things new parents do in anticipation of their microscopic one is to frantically clean. In our haste to create home we often forget how harmful cleaners can be to our babies and our environment. These cleaners may get the job done but at what cost? Some cleaning agents emit fumes that can be harmful to a baby's lungs, eyes, and nose. If used periodically the accumulated supervene can open the door to future condition problems. Other cleaning agents are corrosive. They can irritate and harm our skin; so just think about what those same chemicals can do to your baby's delicate skin. Then why do we buy these cleaners? Simply, because they have been skillfully marketed to us over many years, with no mention of their harmful effects. Our parents did it and some of us are still doing it. Here's the good news, it's easy to turn the page, and say goodbye to those harmful cleaners. If you won't do it for you then do it for your baby.
Parent's can start by avoiding extra impel cleaners. Extra impel cleaners consist of many corrosive chemicals that can leave behind harmful residues. These residues can get on your baby's hands, in their food, on their toys or pacifiers, and a host of other places (if they touch a outside where a chemical was used).
So the inquire is what should you use? Luckily for you I have the answer.
Use mild cleaners like unscented detergents and unscented normal purpose soaps, organic cleaners many of which you can create (For example: club soda, baking soda & salt can clean ovens, lemon juice and water can clean kitchen cabinets, white vinegar and hot water can clean floors, etc.) or buy pre-packaged organic cleaners that are created with the condition of your family and environment in mind. With a microscopic attempt you can green up your clean up in no time!
Leave Those Pesky Pesticides Alone
Pesticides are chemicals that forestall or destroy unwanted pests such as insects, rodents, and fungi. If you observation the old sentence what should charge you is the word destroy. Now do we really want any chemicals in our home whose main purpose is to destroy? I don't think so. Babies are more vulnerable to pesticides than adults because their bodies are just getting used to developing defenses against toxicants. Early exposure to chemical based pesticides can supervene in a permanent change of a baby's biology and brain function. Discrete central nervous theory functions can be adversely effected with constant exposure.
So now you want to know how to protect your baby, assert that breathtaking organery and avoid pests? Good question!
· If you use pesticides on your lawn and they are in your organery products as well, the likelihood of you tracking the pesticides into your home is great because chemicals on lawns and in soil can be tracked indoors. An easy way to avoid this problem is to leave your shoes at the door. It's simple and effective, my popular combination.
· Steer clear of residential pesticides (bombs, fogs, and sprays) in favor of lower toxic pesticides (bait stations, gels, and sticky traps).
· Throw away any old pesticides that consist of Diazinon (an insecticide formerly used to operate ants, fleas, cockroaches and silverfish in residential, non-food buildings) and Chlorpyrifos (a.k.a. Dursban, a home and organery used insecticide). These pesticides have been shown to have a harmful supervene on the nervous theory and the supervene is more pronounced in children.
· Plug up cracks and holes so that pests can't get in. For small holes use caulk. For larger holes use copper mesh or steel wool.
· Here's a no-brainer, clean up! Make sure your home is free of food crumbs that have spilled onto floors and counters. If I wasn't clear before, I'll say it again use organic cleaners to get the job done.
Ventilate Your Home
Let some fresh air in and the bad air out. By bad air I mean the air that is filled with all those stagnant chemical fumes from gas appliances, air fresheners, incense, candles, insect sprays, etc. If these fumes are not let out then they attach themselves to the dust particles of the furniture and cushion in your home. Airing out your home dilutes the chemical fumes that have been left.
Cost
We know that going organic can be a bit expensive. We suggest making your own organic cleaners or buying in bulk to cut down on cost. You do not have to go wholly organic but at least try and consist of some organic items in your household. There are many organic products on the market from baby food to nursery mattresses. Find what you like and try it. There's no harm in exposing your family to wholesome and safer living choices. This is one of the few times in your life when a microscopic green goes a long way.
Tips In a Nutshell
- Avoid harmful cleaners.
- Use mild or organic cleaners.
- Don't use pesticides that consist of Diazinon or Chlorpyrifos.
- To avoid tracking pesticides in the house leave your shoes at the door.
- Make sure you ventilate your home often.
Your Baby's Eco-Friendly Home
