Great Baby Products

Janet R. asked:


Buying Baby products and supplies is not only intended for parents; being one of the invited guest to a baby shower party can give you reason to buy baby stuff for someone else’s child. Wide selection of of these products and supplies are available at local baby stores, however you can always shop online. Online shopping gives customers a more fast and convenient way of shopping where it is merely sitting and do some browsing on the Internet.

To shop online for your child’s supplies, all you need to do is to look for online baby stores. You’ll be surprised to find more wider assortment of products that you can buy for your little one. The supplies range from baby socks to sleepwear, beddings and blankets, hats, diapers, baby shower supplies, bathing products, diaper bags to baby’s stuff where you can put in a single place. Parents, especial new ones are excited to select ideal products for their newborn child. Apart from little products, interesting items to select are baby furnitures like cribs, changing table, high chairs and the like; other essentials like feeding bottles, accessories and stuff that can be use to decorate the nursery room to provide babies a comfortable arrival.

The good thing about online shopping for you baby supplies is that you can save a lot of time, energy and of course money. There are lots of option an online shopping may offer, like it doesn’t require you to shop only on one store or perhaps on the first store you visited. With online shopping, you could always visit other store sites with only few clicks of your mouse, then make some comparison of prices for one product to another between the several sites. This way, you gain a lot of savings by searching the products you need at a discounted rate on each of these stores.

Another advantage of online shopping idea is that there is no need of running around just to look for baby products and supplies. You can visit specialty online stores and see if what products they are offering, and you likely to do this in a comfortable sitting position in your home. You can find several sites that have cool services such as a baby gift registry. A good thing to note here is, when shopping in such store the registry offers you a control over purchase of gifts for your child by other people by selecting the products that you need from the said online store. Once they visited the said store and do some shopping, the same list is shown to the guests to prioritize the most essential products you need and prefer. Also, this can be a good way to avoid multiple similarity when talking about giving shower gifts. In this way, you are rest assured of receiving only what you child needs, and thus give your guests some savings as well. However, a baby registry is more ideal for the second and third baby as most of the first baby’s items like clothes, bibs, toys, and baby furniture can be used again for the next baby.



NELSON

Darlene McCord asked:


Infant Skin

The arrival of a new baby brings many concerns and issues for new and incumbent parents. While new parents are faced with a myriad of issues for the first time, incumbent parents have to deal with the information explosion and change in thought on issues which have evolved since their first parenting experience. In addition, when parents have a second child, if the *** is different some of the issues are also new. Chief among the issues for both new and incumbent parents is the proper care of newborn skin. In fact, in many surveys of parents of newborns this issue often ranks first on the list of concerns. For example, in one study published in the journal Bedside Nursing, a group of mothers with infants under the age of 15 months was asked to consider the chief problem they faced in their babies’ first year. The study reports that the most common concern was how to care for their babies’ skin . Not only are new parents unaware of how to treat their newborn’s skin, but most pediatricians are also unaware of optimal infant skin care. Pediatricians are given very little exposure to pediatric dermatology in medical school and residency training. The minimal experience they do have is usually with severely diseased skin, rather than the care of healthy, but vulnerable skin, as is the case with newborns. This topic is also not addressed in most textbooks of pediatric medicine, St. Louis, MO: C.V. Mosby Co., 1983. The lack of clinically available information leads to the continued use of harmful chemicals on infants. Shockingly, while trying to treat the newborn cautiously and safely, the average newborn is exposed to as many as 48 different chemicals without consideration of the potential toxicity of the chemicals or the products that contain them.

A full-term newborn’s skin is only 40% to 60% the thickness of adult skin, thus rendering it considerably more vulnerable and more permeable. The ratio of body surface area to weight is up to five times that of an adult. Thus, the combination of thinner skin and high body surface area ratios render the infant at significant risk with any integrity disruption of the skin. The skin of premature infants is of even greater risk as it has a significantly less developed stratum corneum when compared to term babies. Accordingly they are at even greater risk of thermal instability due to transepidermal water loss (TEWL). Hence, the skin is a critical protectant of the infant for water and thermal control. When improperly cared for, an infant’s skin can be a serious potential health hazard.

Hazardous Ingredients in Baby Skin Care Products

Many commonly used baby skin care products contain potentially very harmful ingredients. Baby skin care products containing dyes (artificial color) should be avoided as many of these artificial colors are known sensitizers and may result in dermatitis and allergic reactions. As this may become a health concern, dyes in products should be avoided. Fortunately, they are not life threatening. However, many of these products contain additional chemicals that may be life-threatening and must be unequivocally avoided. Three commonly used baby skin care chemicals that must be avoided are talc, propylene glycol and glycerin.

Talc

One of the most dangerous ingredients in baby skin care products is talc. It is a common ingredient of the most popular baby powders in use. In a survey conducted by Departments of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Il, 47% of the respondents used baby powder (talc). Another study of baby powder usage found that 69% of parents routinely applied baby powder to their newborns’ skin. In this study parents used the baby powder because they believed that the powder killed bacteria and yeast and prevented diaper rash, neither of which is a valid action of baby powder. Fewer than 500 of the respondents were aware that aspiration or ingestion of powder (talc) was a health hazard.

Baby powder use has been associated with morbidity and mortality due to inhalation. In a review of talc related infant deaths, it was found that of the 25 cases reviewed, fatality occurred in 20% of these reported cases. Based upon the potential hazard of talc use, baby powders containing talc should be discouraged for infants.

Propylene Glycol and Glycerin

Propylene glycol has been studied for its toxic effects that include seizures, sudden collapse, cardiac arrhythmia and asystole, hepatic damage, renal damage and hyperosmolality. In a survey conducted on neonatal skin care practices, the authors warned against the use of propylene glycol and glycerin on infants. They cited the associated risks of hyperosmolality and seizures. Propylene glycol is the second ingredient listed on the world’s leading baby lotion ingredient disclosure. While baby products containing propylene glycol and glycerin may bear names of “trusted” companies, further review of the wisdom of their use is warranted. Remedy products contain less than 0.30% propylene glycol.

Mineral Oil

Mineral oil is a hydrocarbon that is processed from crude oil. Many people confuse the name as having the connotation of containing vitamins and minerals, rather than its actual meaning which is derived from the earth’s crude oil. Mineral oil is a separation component along with kerosine and gasoline. While the Cosmetic Toiletry and Fragrance Association (CTFA), the leading industry lobbying group, has pointed out that mineral oil should not get the same treatment as other hydrocarbons such as kerosene and gasoline, the Commission continues to pursue the closure regulations. While mineral oil has not been studied to the same degree in the same pediatric literature as talc, propylene glycol or glycerin, it is clear that the Commission’s findings will trigger interest in warning against its use on infant skin. The Consumer Product Safety Commission is preparing a ruling that would mandate child-resistant closures on baby oil that contains more that 10% mineral oil. Beyond the available data, with the risk of other hydrocarbons well known in the causation of various cancers, it seems extremely unwise to apply a hydrocarbon to the delicate skin of a baby. This is especially true when no nutritive value of mineral oil to the baby or the skin can be identified, and there are many other, better options for skin ingredients.

Conclusions

While trying to do the best thing for baby, use of many commonly available baby skin care products is actually or potentially harmful to babies. Increasingly, parents are realizing the importance of early exposure of babies to damaging compounds in their first months of life. The marketplace is not only ready, but in many ways, through their purchasing choices for themselves, demanding natural alternatives with better health implications for their baby’s skin. McCord Research has developed a line of skin care products that can be used on babies. The line of skin care products is natural and has eliminated or greatly reduced potentially harmful ingredients. Remedy products, distributed exclusively by Medline Industries, were developed by scientist and physicians. This is the most scientifically developed skin care line in the marketplace and is environmentally-friendly as well as baby-friendly.



VICTOR

magali v asked:


I have high quality baby items, and just cannot find the time to sale them. I am hoping I can find distributors to sale my baby products throughout the USA, can anyone help me? my products can be seen at proudtots.com

GARRETT

???h?å? asked:


They are all loaded with parabens and mineral oil and propylene glycol and synthetic beeswax and added fragrance and the baby cream even has petrolatum in it! This stuff shouldn’t be put on anybody’s skin = especially not a baby’s! What brands have baby products without these harsh chemicals?

CAMERON

Molly Ridenhour asked:


Although the market for baby furnishings is swamped with products, there are some that you may want to gravitate towards more than others. The Serena and Lily products are a good example. Since around 2004, the company has been developing baby bedding and other items that have struck a chord with new parents around the country and have made them a very popular brand. Here are a few reasons why you may want to consider their brand of products for your baby’s nursery.

Creativity & Style

Far too often parents think a nursery has to either be boring or unfashionable but that’s not the case. Just like any other room in your house, the nursery should convey your personality as a family and should be about creating an inviting living space for your baby. One way to do that is with the creative use of color.

For example, some of the baby bedding sets available provide a unique combination of colors that does let parents stick to the traditional but also experiment a little. The Harrison set is a combination of blue with cocoa-colored pinstripes while the Ruby set combines pink with yellow and white pinstripes. These combinations are just some of the looks that set Serena and Lily apart from the rest of the baby furnishing market.

Social Consciousness

Today, giving back is more important than ever and the Serena and Lily company does just that. From each purchase of their items, they donate a percentage to charitable organizations they support and which do excellent work for communities all around the United States.

The Quilts for Kids program is just one example. The program takes discontinued fabrics from designers then uses those materials to create brand new, luxurious quilts for children who are most in need of comfort, including those suffering from cancer or AIDS and those who have been abused.

Other programs supported by Serena and Lily include the Homeless Prenatal Program and Baby Buggy.

Lots of Options

Another benefit of choosing Serena and Lily products is they have so many items to choose from. Even if you aren’t in the market for baby bedding, you can always pick up other furnishings for the new baby’s room, including lamps and rugs. They also have lines of bedding created for a child’s room so if you fall in love with their products when you have a newborn you can continue to decorate with them as your baby turns into a child.

Serena and Lily also make baby slings, toys, and other accessories.

Available Online

The last great reason to consider Serena and Lily products is that they are available to buy on the Internet which is more convenient than going to the store, especially if you are fairly far along in your pregnancy. This is also nice because the products aren’t widely available in traditional stores so you can still find what you want without having to travel.



TYLER

Elisha Burberry asked:


Is your baby a green baby? If the answer is yes, you are a part of a growing segment of the population opting for more environmentally friendly products for your child. The list of eco-friendly baby products grows by the day and includes nappies, organic baby food, organic formula, biodegradable wipes, ethically produced toys; the list goes on and on. Increasing numbers of parents are showing interest in green baby products and manufacturers are listening and responding. The biggest names in the baby industry are rolling out more products designed for the organic baby and ever increasing numbers of parents are also starting up small companies online to sell their specially made products to meet the high demand for environmentally friendly, organic, ethical products.

There are many reasons parents choose the green way to go when bringing up their babies. Adults who have adopted greener lifestyles for instance end up not being able to stomach the effect that disposable nappies have on the planet. On average children will use 6,000 nappies which will result in 2 tonnes of non-biodegradable waste. The materials that these nappies consist of will not break down and will remain in the landfill for many generations to come.

Parents have also discovered the potential health benefits of these eco-products for their baby. Disposable diapers often contain chemicals that can be harmful to a baby’s tender bottom and increase the chances for diaper rash and allergic reactions. Cloth diapers on the other hand are made from natural materials that are hypoallergenic. Many cities also have diaper laundering services which pick up the soiled diapers and deliver clean ones. Parents can also choose to launder their own cloth diapers and save them for their next child. Parents also choose to launder their own child’s diapers if they don’t want to share the diapers with other babies.

For parents that just can’t get their heads around washing nappies or do not have cloth nappy laundering services in their area, there are disposable biodegradable nappies available too.

When it comes to what parents feed their babies, there has been a huge upsurge in the desire for organic baby food. Many people believe that babies are much more susceptible to the dangerous effects of chemicals that are in pesticides and prefer to feed their children food that is free from these agents. As a plus, it is also much safer on the environment.

Although organic food sales still make up a small percentage of the amount of baby food sold, this is a growing market. The cost for purchasing organic baby food is more than the traditional non-organic jars, but in many cases parents are willing to pay extra for their green baby to eat only organic baby food.

Some celebrities have been given credit for kick-starting this trend and brining it into the mainstream. Famous mums such as Julia Roberts, Gwyneth Paltrow and Stella McCartney are all known for their eco-baby ways.

Whatever the reasons for “going green”, parents are lucky to have a growing number of retailers online that offer a range of eco-friendly baby products. Major players in the baby market have also caught on and are continuing to come out with new lines featuring organic food and ethically produced products for babies. There is still much room for growth in this area, so be on the lookout in your local supermarket baby isle.



LONNIE