Toxic Baby Products?

“How’s that possible?” “I’ve been using what on babies?”

This
was my reaction when I was researching baby products (during the
development phase of Babies 411) and found out the news that most of
the baby products that we know, love, and have used for years contain
cancer-causing (carcinogenic) chemicals. What an eye opener.

As a
NICU nurse, I care for babies that are compromised and are in their
most vulnerable state. Now I find out that I have been unknowingly
using and recommending unsafe products. Well, no more. I have taken a
stand and made it a mission to educate mothers, caregivers and most of
all healthcare professionals on the dangers lurking within our trusted
baby shampoos, washes, lotions, wipes and more. As a healthcare
professional, I know that parents are looking to us for the answers.
And because of this, parents choose and purchase products that we use
in the hospitals believing that this is the safest options. Why
wouldn’t it be if we use them in the hospitals? Unfortunately, we are
unknowingly and unintentionally promoting bad products.

Want to know how to protect your baby from these toxic products? Here are a few recommendations:

1.
Knowledge is power so do your research! Read labels and avoid those
products that contain harmful ingredients. Learn more by reading our
article “Protecting our Babies from Toxic Chemicals” at http://www.Babies411.com

2. Less is more. Be sparing on products that you use on your baby.

3. How safe is your baby products? Check out Skin Deep to learn more about the products you are putting on your baby.

4.
Keep up-to-date on news surrounding chemicals in baby products (not
just skin care products, but also chemicals found in toys, clothing,
food, plastics and other baby products).

5. Love disposable baby
wipes but want to avoid the chemicals? Make your own wipes. Want to
learn how? Read our article Making Homemade Baby Wipes for the easy,
breezy recipe.

6. Are you expecting a baby? Ask your hospital or
childbirth facility what baby products they use on babies. If it’s not
a safe choice, bring your own and make your baby’s first bath a
healthy, toxin-free bath.

7. Help us spread the word. We are
working hard with our favorite company, Earth Mama Angel Baby, trying
to educate healthcare facilities on the dangers of toxic baby products
and looking to phase these products out of our hospital systems. With
your help, we could move mountains! Contact your maternity unit and
express your concerns.

For More Baby Related Information:

Visit Us At: http://www.Babies411.com.

Diba Tillery RN, BSN
Babies 411 is an on-line information and resource center for parents.
It has been developed by Diba, a neonatal intensive care nurse, with
the sole purpose of promoting the health, safety, and well-being of all
babies.