This video is a useful introduction to a relatively new site called organic baby university which has a number of free videos to watch. Although you are invited to sign up (and pay for) the full length videos, the introductions to different topics such as skin care, food, clothing etc are still useful. You can do further research online for each topic should you want to find more information for free.

An indication of how toxic our world has become is encapsulated in the statistic that 30 years ago autism was diagnosed in one of every 10,000 children. Today this figure is one in 110. Admittedly there is no definitive research that confirms it is the polluted food air and water that causes autism, but if you think about it logically, what has changed so significantly in the last 30 years? The video also touches upon other childhood ‘disorders’ which have increased significantly over the last three decades.

80,000 new chemical compounds have been introduced in the last 50 years. Many of these have been tested for their effects on humans, and the damage to our health they are potentially causing.

So what can you do? Simple changes to what you buy can help reduce exposure to these pollutants. We’ve listed the main changes you want to make so that you have a basic check list. If you want to do further research on each issue there is plenty of information on the Internet.

Primarily, consider the food you eat. Buy organic food when you can (see EWG’s clean 15/dirty dozen). Make your own food and organic food for your baby, don’t buy processed foods that come in jars, packets, boxes.

Review the personal and skin care products you use. Many conventional soaps, shampoos, moisturisers, deodorants, cleansers etc use dubious if not damaging ingredients. Have a look online to find out new brands that use natural and organic ingredients.

Consider the household products in your home. Many cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals (you’ll see the warning symbols on the container). Change these to eco-friendly products. You might have to use a little more elbow grease, but you’re not poisoning your home.

Choose paints and furniture from eco-friendly sources. Avoid plastic as much as you can.

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