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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Organic mattress, organic sheets,  greenguard certified crib because baby spend so much time there (as PP noted).  Glass bottles and storage containers to avoid food/beverages sitting in plastic (the new BPA alternatives may be no safer than BPA-- we just don't know yet).
I also did a lot of organic clothes for very early days but not convinced it matters.

Check out EWG rankings for soaps and stuff. A lot of the stuff marketed for babies, like Dreft, is actually awful in terms of parabens/etc.

And don't kill yourself re: toys and what others get you. It's not worth it, and other things are higher impact.

Burts Bees has lots of affordable organic bedding and clothing options.  Also consider used clothes-- they've been washed so much any original chemicals are likely long gone. [/quote]

We don't microwave or put plastics in the dishwasher. I always wonder about the coffee maker and brita though bc those are both plastic and the coffee maker gets hot. But oh well, I need coffee.

I spent $ on organic crib bedding, mattress. Agree with other posters about airing out the house whenever possible. I use EWG for baby products, detergent, soaps.

I try and buy teethers that are silicone and made in the USA but otherwise I don't care about plastic toys. I wouldn't put them in dishwasher though. I just soak in vinegar if someone gets sick, etc.

We have a toddler and instead of buying a new twin mattress we are using an old one until its in the budget to buy an organic option.

Ikea is held to European standards for this type of thing so its also a good option for stuff like sofas. Also we have area rugs and aside from the entry, I stick with wool or cotton.

Organic milk, produce, meats but you can't lose sleep over this. There is just zero way to control everything a child eats, nor is it healthy to do so.

You don't control gifts from family unless its inappropriate. Some of the plastic fisher price toys given to us by my in laws are my kids favorites, and have been the source of the most creative, independent play.

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