Trying to be an eco-chic Mom-to-be can be overwhelming and all-consuming. Finding stylish and eco-friendly options without spending a fortune seems to be a daunting task. And what’s all this about BPA-free plastics, VOC, carpet toxins, chemicals in cotton, sulphates and more? It’s enough to make you go crazy!
I have just entered the third trimester of my pregnancy and now it’s time to start getting ready for the arrival of our Baby! It’s such an exciting time, and I have to admit that many of my favorite finds are making me even more excited to become a first-time mom.
Eco-Chic Mom-to-Be Checklist…
- VOC-free paint (that works)
- Eco-friendly furniture
- To carpet or not to carpet?
- Non-toxic natural bedding
- Cloth or biodegradable diapers?
- BPA-free bottles or glass bottles?
- Organic toys & plush stuffed animals
“The important question is WHY? Why should I care so much about bringing up our Baby Girl in an eco-friendly environment?”
As we start decorating our baby’s nursery, I am learning all about how to “green” the nursery. In the same way that I uncovered many ugly “truths” about the cosmetic industry when I was researching for the Om Aroma product line, I will be doing the same thing for our new addition to the family. And I will, of course, share my findings with you.
The most important question of all is WHY? Why should I care so much about bringing up our Baby Girl in an eco-friendly environment? I’m confronted with the same questions and suspicions I had when I launched Om Aroma. When I first saw all of those horrible toxins in skincare products, I wondered what impact it had on our overall health. Why were so many people getting cancer? Why do people suffer from so many allergic reactions? Could it be linked to the amount of toxins we are exposed to everyday?
Without going overboard, I think it’s important to at least be an informed consumer in order to make the best choices for my family and me. It’s the least we can do for our children.
