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I don’t use any of the current popular brand name so-called shampoos, washes, moisturisers, bath time or nappy change products for my baby or little boy. As well as containing dubious and dangerous ingredients, I believe they are unethically manufactured, packaged and advertised, as well as being an absolute rip off.

· I choose not to buy in to the hype of popular manufacturers who pump out standard products and slap the label baby or children on them, when there is nothing particularly special or safe about their products.

· I prefer to buy brands of products that are safe for my baby, my child and me as an adult to use; why would I want a lower standard of product for any of us?

· It is far more cost effective and sensible to spend a little time and effort to get a product that suits us all instead of buying a pile of separate products.

· I try to choose items that are manufactured locally and those that use ethical testing and biodegradable packaging (and posting materials when buying online).

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Clean And Green – Baby MicroMe Bathing In The Sink

Consumers Continue To Buy; Why?

My guess is because they just don’t know any better, as the horrible alternative would be to believe that to some parents putting petroleum based, chemical filled products on their baby’s and children’s skin is not an issue. As for what you put in your mouth; grab your current toothpaste and look up the ingredients online.

· Marketing experts continue to trade on their popular brand names because parents in the past were less informed and these have become ‘trusted brand names’.

· Many parents buy the cheapest products available because they need to consider their budget, (these products often cost more in the long run as you use more).

· Children influence parent’s decisions; they want products with their favourite characters on them. (I admit to that, when we are travelling and in a hurry).

· The risks of living a less healthy lifestyle, eating a bad diet and using dangerous products for themselves and their family aren’t important to some people.

You Can Create A Change

You are a consumer; the end user in the business chain; you are the most important link. You choose what products to purchase and what brands to support. Your choices are what drives market change; more importantly, you are protecting your children’s health by saying no to carcinogenic and petroleum based products.

· Try some alternative safe brands made from natural products, if your usual store doesn’t stock any; try your local health shop, or one of the many alternatives online.

· Products like tea tree, aloe vera, paw paw etc are all readily available at popular stores and have a variety of uses your whole family can benefit from.

· Be wary of buying products just because they claim to be natural or organic. If products aren’t ‘certified organic‘ then they aren’t the real deal. Many companies misrepresent their goods and produce in this manner to gain market share.

· Take advantage of some of the companies that offer a free Naturopath or skin specialist consultation online, by email or telephone to discuss your needs and that of your family, if you don’t already have someone that you can consult locally.

Natural Not Neccessarily Safe Either

Natural, does not mean non-allergenic, do a patch test on yourself, your babies and children and wait 24hours before using each new product. My personal favourite products are: The Wild range as shown here on the Hillside Herbal site. The Purist Company who offer the A’kin and Al’chemy brands. Thursday Plantation and Nature’s Organics; both readily available, the latter uses biodegradable packaging.

In 2002/03 I was privileged to be working for a company called Healthstream (now Golden Glow), in customer service as a shift supervisor. We had well informed staff, including qualified Naturopaths and a research Chemist and information from experts at Herron Pharmaceuticals; our then parent company. This is why I became interested in this topic and decided to inform other consumers. You may choose not to believe me; I suggest you go and do the research for yourself; make your own informed decision on this topic.

It is never too soon to start creating a world that you would want to live in!

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