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ORGANIC PRODUCTS
Organic baby products are made without pesticides,fertilizers,antibiotics,growth hormones,genetically modified organisms, additives,irradition or sewage sludge. The manufacturer of such a product can only make these claims in marketing and advertising materials if the product has obtained organic certification.
While organic baby products are becoming a big part of the organic movements , the upward trend has been met with some skepticism. However, organic advocacy groups such as the Organic Consumers Association work to educate the marketplace about the labelling system behind certified organic products
BENEFITS
Organic baby products are substituted for conventional baby care items in order to reduce the amount of chemical exposure for rapidly developing infants.
Some physicians recommend choosing organic foods for babies from conception until the age of three. During this period of time babies' bodies and brains grow faster and they are more vulnerable to environmental toxins. The fact that babies are smaller means they absorb more pesticides per pound of body weight than adults. The bottom line is toxins stay in their systems longer and can have more impact than fully developed adults.
In addition to being free of pesticides and other additives, organic foods are believed to be more nutritional than their conventional counterparts. A 2007 European Union study confirmed that organic fruit and vegetables may have up to 40 percent more antioxidants than non-organically grown produce.
DISADVANTAGES
Organic baby products are more expensive to produce and get certified. Therefore they are in most cases priced higher than conventional goods and are not as accessible to middle and lower income families. As a result, families that may believe there are health benefits to using organic baby products will not be able to afford them.
The International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM) says that while prices have been declining, there are reasons the costs of certified organic products remain higher than conventional products. They include limited supply as compared to demand, greater labor and transportation costs per unit produced. The smaller number of units involved also means marketing and distribution costs have to be spread out over a smaller number of units. As demand for organic food and products increases, technological innovations and economies of scale should reduce costs of production, processing, distribution and marketing for organic produce.
PRODUCTS
Many factors are causing the accelerated growth of the organic baby product market. These include: increased frequency of baby product recalls for lead and other contaminants, more scientific studies finding toxic ingredients in baby care products, increased media exposure for the green and organic movement, the acknowledgment of the benefits of organics by some medical practitioners, and increased information sharing of the benefits in online mediums.
BABY FORMULA AND FOOD
Mothers who are not breastfeeding can choose to use organic infant formula to meet their baby's nutritional requirements for the first four to six months of life. Certified organic baby formulas can be made from soya and dairy milk Organic infant formulas can be obtained at the hospital, grocery store and through various channels on the internet.
Parents can find organic versions of baby cereals in whole grain rice and whole grain oatmeal and multi-grain varieties. Some manufacturers fortify them with iron. Most brands make organic baby food in jars. The organic foods are blended to accommodate the various textures and blends of food desired by growing babies and toddlers.
PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS
NURSERY ITEMS
Mattresses and mattress pad covers may be made from organic cotton, organic wool and rubber latex from rubber-tree farms. The mattresses should be free of pesticides and other processing chemicals.
Cloth diapers made from organic cotton, hemp or wool should be free of the chemical-based super absorbent gels, pesticides and chlorine found in conventional diapers.
Sleepwear/Pajamas made from organic cotton should be free of pesticides, flame retardants, and synthetics, such as polyester and acrylic. They must be snug-fitting if they have not been treated with flame retardant chemicals.
Certified organic toys have no pesticides and contain no toxic dyes and paints. Toys should be made from organic fabrics and non-toxic stuffings; wooden toys should use water- or milk-based paints and stained with natural oils or beeswax. Upholstered nursery furniture should be made from untreated, sustainable wood and covered in organic fabrics to reduce the amount of toxins in the nursery.
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