Organic baby food is very rapidly becoming the preferred choice of modern parents because of its extremely high food values and reliable nutritional content. In these critical early stages of development organic baby food provides a simple, effective way of monitoring food content and keeping the weird chemicals out of the equation. Organic baby food, like organic kids clothes, is the safe bet.

The concept of organic baby food is based on three principles:

  1. The development of baby’s ability to digest food
  2. The need for accurate knowledge of all parts of baby’s diet, which is ridiculously overcomplicated by additives
  3. The basic need for very high quality food for baby’s growth

You’d think that it was obvious that a young child’s ability to digest food, which really does take a while to develop, would be a factor in baby food manufacturing, but a whole slurry of chemicals, from the unnecessary colorings to the dubious preservatives, continues to be put into baby food.

These additives are basically obsolete technology. Modern food storage and preparation have advanced quite a lot since 1950, and the main contribution of the additives is to increase production costs, not food values. The digestive value of most of these additives is zero, with beta carotene coloring and salt the only exceptions, being natural dietary elements.

Most additives are quite harmless, but it’s impossible to tell when baby has digestion problems if they’ve created some sort of situation or not. There are some real problems in this area, because sensitive children can react to a whole range of issues, and the more chemicals involved, the harder it is to pin down the source of the problems.

Another, less common, but terrifying, issue is food allergies. These are real worries, and having a situation where a range of chemicals, as well as the food, are possible sources makes things a lot more difficult. Finding the source of the allergic reaction can be quite hard enough, without these added issues.

Organic baby food is well defined nutrition by definition. Everything from the cellulose factor in the carrots to the B vitamins in the bananas is known in advance. That also makes diet planning a lot easier, and creating a balanced diet is very simple.

Manufactured food, on the other hand, invariably includes results of food processing. Water is used to manufacture foods, and this can leach trace elements from the food.  (Soups are much better, because they retain the food values and provide water. With solids, it’s a different ball game.) Too much salt can be the wrong thing at the wrong time, for a digestive system which is basically learning to eat. Salt promotes the creation of hydrochloric acid, and regulates water distribution, but it’s also prone to causing some upsets for a stomach that doesn’t want upsets, particularly if there’s a lack of fluid.

The biggest advantage of organic baby food is that it promotes growth by providing high value food at this rapid growth stage. There’s no “bulk”, just food. Like the first sets of boys play suits and girls clothes, the diet has to fit the child’s needs.

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I was surfing the net and came across BubbaBOOM, a really cool online store that sells organic slogan t-shirts, onesies and hats.  They have some absolutely adorable products including father and baby t-shirts.  Not only are they using organic fabrics but their paper based packaging products are 100% recycled and recyclable.  BubbaBOOM t-shirts come in 5 different colors and are available in sizes 6 months to 5 years.  You can also personalize t-shirts, onesies and hats.  Find the perfect slogan t-shirt or onsie for your baby or toddler at BubbaBOOM.

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Organic Baby Fabric

February 25, 2010

Cotton is the most common organic fabric.  But what about bamboo?  I have heard of clothing made from bamboo but was curious about the benefits over cotton.  Much to my surprise bamboo clothing is almost better than organic cotton clothing.  For starters, bamboo blocks 98% of harmful UV radiation.  So along with the sunscreen you apply to your baby’s skin, the bamboo clothing adds a little extra protection.  Bamboo fabric is also 3-4 times more absorbent than cotton and yet it is still breathable to keep your baby cool during those hot summer months.  Bamboo is hypoallergenic and extremely soft on your baby’s skin.  Some say it is softer than pima cotton, a superior blend of cottons that is know for it’s softness, durability and absorbency.  So next time you’re trying to decide between fabrics, you wont have a doubt in your mind that bamboo is equal if not superior to organic cotton.

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Car Seat Safety

February 19, 2010

Did you know that those puffy jackets that keep our precious babies so warm can actually reduce the effectiveness of their car seat?  Car seats weren’t meant to be used with bulky clothing.  Compressible clothing prevents the harness from holding your child in the seat securely.  The harness should fit snugly against your child’s chest, you should be able to fit no more than two fingers under the harness.  In the event of an accident if the harness is not fitted tight enough the child could potentially be thrown from the car seat.  You can still keep your baby warm and safe in their car seat without risking their safety.  For toddlers, have them remove the jacket before gettin in the car seat and once they are buckled in put the jacket on backwards with their arms through the sleeve.  For infants (and toddlers as well) you can simply cover them with a blanket once they’ve been fastened in.  Although the winter season is coming to an end this is still important information for any parent or caretaker to know, so please share this with your friends, family and babysitters.

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Organic Cotton Baby Hats

February 9, 2010

Don’t you hate when you buy something for your baby but it doesn’t fit quite right?  Check out these new hemp/organic cotton jersey knit baby hats by CurlyMonkey.  Not only are they sustainable and pesticide free but they are extremely soft and seamless so they wont itch or irritate your baby’s skin.  They are available in several colors to match any outfit your baby might be wearing.  Sizes range from 0-9 months but custom sizes are also available upon request.  Check out these cute and affordable hats at CurlyMonkey today.

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