Practice Prevention
for Good Baby Health

Whatever your baby health philosophy, you have nothing to lose by practicing prevention.

Here are some lifestyle choices you can incorporate to protect your baby's developing immune system and promote long-term wellness.

• Minimize exposure to plastics. While you can't avoid them altogether, most plastics leach dangerous chemicals, such as PVC when heated.

  When purchasing bottles, teethers, food storage items, etc, you'll want to choose all natural baby products or purchase plastics with an SPI code of 2, 4, or 5 plastics with an SPI code of 2, 4, or 5 from the American Plastic manufacturers. Also look for toys without PVC.

• Choose organic foods and practice good baby nutrition to prevent allergies and allergic reactions.
  

• Follow baby safety guidelines in your home and if possible have all caregivers in your home take a baby first aid and CPR course.
  
  
• Practice consistent baby sleep habits that work for you and your family. Also eliminate unnecessary toxins in the baby's sleeping area.
  
  
• Minimize toxic chemicals in all things that come in regular contact with your baby's skin. That includes skin care, diapers, clothing and bedding.

• Remove toxic household cleaning products from your home and replace them with more earth-friendly solutions.

• Save drugs and medication for when your baby really needs them. Click here to learn more about natural remedies baby remedies for common ailments.
  
  
• Become familiar with natural and alternative forms of medicine.
  
  
• Do your best to provide a home environment that promotes creativity, peace and loving communication. Reading books, listening to music and talking all promote a sound baby mind.

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Choosing Natural Baby Products: Healthy Alternatives to Plastic
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