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Going Organic for Baby Shower Gifts

March 10th, 2010

When you get an invitation to a baby shower, organic presents may not be the first thing that comes to your mind.  But the truth is that baby shower gifts are the perfect way for you to introduce the mother to be to the benefits of organic living.  Not to mention the fact that you will be making sure that the health of the newborn baby is at the front of your mind, and this is the type of thoughtfulness that will show.  The good news is that with the rising concern over the amount of pesticides that are used in baby clothing and other items, there has been an increased interest in organic baby necessities.  This combined with the internet has made it much easier to access organic baby shower gifts.

You may not even be aware of all of the baby shower gifts that you can buy for someone that have been made organically. For example, you might want to buy the expectant mother a set of organic crib bedding so that they can be sure that their newborn baby is sleeping on completely organic cotton that has not been treated with pesticides or PBDEs that have been linked to cancer and sudden infant death syndrome.  There are a variety of options available, and you can be sure that no harsh chemical dyes were used in the process either.

Or, if you are looking for something a little different, then you might want to pick up a baby yoga gift set.  While this may not seem like a traditional baby shower gift, the truth is that it could be something that the mother and baby both enjoy.  This set would come with a baby yoga DVD, a specialized yoga mat, and a specially made organic yoga suit.  But, the important thing to remember is that this exercise between the mother and child would be something that would help them to bond and would help to teach the young baby healthy exercise habits that can follow them into adulthood.

These are just a few of the options that you will find if you are someone who is looking into buying organic baby shower gifts for that expectant mother.

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Baby Shower Gift Registry

January 28th, 2010

Many of you have asked about a gift registry for baby showers and we’ve been listening. Organic Baby Wearhouse is proud to announce our new baby shower gift registry to provide all you expecting momma’s with a platform to request all the organic baby products you need most!

Let us know what you think! We want your shopping experience to be as smooth as possible so feel free to give us feedback and let us know what you like and where we can improve.

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The Best Baby Shower Items are Organic Baby Gifts and Clothing

October 30th, 2009

Are you someone who has been invited to a baby shower, but are uncertain of what you can bring that would benefit both the baby and the mom? Well, something that you can consider are organic baby gifts and clothing that would not only help to make sure that the newborn is staying away from harmful chemicals and pesticides, but would also help to benefit the environment. This is something that will both provide a stable life for the baby, but can help to lessen the new mom’s worry about the potential chemicals and pesticides that they are introducing their babies to on a regular basis.

In today’s society it is almost impossible to remove all problems from your baby’s health, but the truth is that you can still do your part to make sure that they are at least free from the worry of unnecessary chemical contaminants in their clothing and other important baby items. For example, did you know that many of the fivers that are used in traditional baby clothes have been chemically treated and may contain pesticides? By buying organic baby clothing you are making sure that they newborn is swaddled in nothing less than the best fibers that have been harvested from a field were no pesticides were used, and they have not been chemically treated. In fact, organic dyes are even used to make sure that the newborn is surrounded by completely natural elements.

In addition to clothing, there are also several different organic baby gifts that you can take with you to the new mother’s shower. This way you can make sure that multiple areas of the baby’s life are preserved through the use of completely organic materials. For example, many baby teething rings are made from plastics, but there are some organic versions that are made from either cotton or cornstarch. These items are far less processed and can therefore provide you with a great deal of comfort. It is not often that we take the time to consider the harmful side effects of something as innocuous as a teething ring or an onesie, but just think of how many chemicals you can remove from the baby’s life by providing them with organic gifts and clothing.

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Getting the Best Organic Baby Clothing and Gifts

October 30th, 2009

As any new parent knows, your baby is the most important thing in your life. As such, you will want to make sure that you take care of them and provide them with the most stylish clothing and toys, but chances are that you are also going to want to make sure that these are quality organic items. For example, by choosing to use organic baby clothing you are working to make sure that your child’s skin is left free from contact with many of the additives in other clothing articles that can cause skin irritation.

Organic baby clothing is assembled from cloth that has been harvested without many of the pollutants and chemical treatments that many of today’s clothing often include. This is not something that we want to put near our children, and understanding this there have been large improvements to the availability of organic baby clothes that are on the market today. This way you can be sure that you are doing everything possible to help your child grow up without worry about skin problems, and possibly even reducing their risk for cancer in later years. Not to mention the fact that relying on organic materials is also an important way to make sure that you are supporting your environment because they are often processed with as minimal environmental impact as possible.

If you are not someone who has a baby yet, but are considering purchasing a gift for a newborn in your family, then why not consider organic baby gifts? These gifts range from teething rings to organic dishes. In fact, there are organic gifts that you can consider for almost every child from the age of an infant, up until they are old enough to start exercising with yoga. Not to mention the fact that there are many organic products on the market that will help with your baby’s skin like bath wash and balm for their bottoms. By relying on these organic products you are making sure that you are doing everything possible to protect the health of your baby and the environment.

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Buying Organic Baby Gifts

October 13th, 2009

Are you going to be attending a baby shower any time soon?  If so, you may be wondering exactly what to get as a gift.  These days, new parents are often very particular about what type of baby blankets, clothing, and even toys they give to their children.  Many do not want to have their babies exposed to anything chemical, and so they want only organic baby gifts for their baby showers.  If this is the case, you will want to start shopping early so you can find the perfect organic baby gift for your friends or relatives.

There are many different options for your organic baby gifts.  Many people purchase organic baby outfits, but a lot of people give clothing as a gift.  To go with something a little different, you may want to purchase an organic thermal blanket.  These thick blankets will keep the baby warm at night and give them a chance to sleep without fear of them absorbing any chemicals or having any allergic reactions to the dyes in the blanket.

Another option is to purchase an earth friendly plate.  These plates may not come in handy right away, but eventually, babies will need plates to hold their cereals and other foods.  Earth friendly plates are made without any lead, BPA, phthalates, or any sort of toxic inks.  There are many different designs, colors, and patterns for these earth friendly plates, too, so you can find a design that works for you.  Cornstarch products are also available.  These bowls, plates, and utensils will eventually biodegrade and can be composted.  However, they can be used multiple times before this occurs, and they’re completely eco-friendly.

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Still Need a Mother’s Day Gift?

May 8th, 2009

So it’s getting down to the wire and I bet there are still a few of you out there that have neglected to get the Mother’s in your life gifts for this Sunday. That’s okay…I’m a little behind myself! For those of you in the same boat, we’re running a whopping 20% off sale for Mother’s Day. Just enter coupon code ‘LOVEMOM’ during checkout to receive the discount. (You must be logged in and wait until you’re ready to checkout before entering the code.)

And for those women that are especially difficult to buy for, we also have gift certificates available. These can even be emailed for true last minute delivery!

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Holiday Shopping & Organic Products

December 19th, 2008

Holiday times are closing in fast and parents are scrambling to figure out what to spend their hard earned dollars on for children. What to buy though? While considering toys for the holidays remember that most manufacturing for children’s toys are not ecologically friendly and the toys contain varied chemicals in the make up of the product.How about organic and natural toys… they are out there and parents can feel good about gifting these environmentally and ecologically friendly toys.

Babies explore the world using all of sorts of senses, especially their mouths… Everything ends up in their mouth given the opportunity. Toys are included in this, and recently with the number of chemicals being found in Chinese manufactured toys, it makes us wonder, is there really a reason to worry about lead paint being found in a simple toy.

These toys are not as flashy but stimulate imagination and thinking in children. The educational system is not longer as focused on creativity, so start early at home. These are fabulous toys for interaction between mom and child or between child and child, with out the worry they will break the first time they are dropped. The toys have a substance to them that withstands lots of hard play for long-term fun.

Helping children to appreciate the difference between environmentally and ecologically friendly items is an important lesson in this rapidly changing time.

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