When it comes to toys for babies, softer is always better! Plush baby toys
come in the form of stuffed animals, soft dolls and favorite cartoon characters.
Free from sharp edges and contours, plush toys are perfect for baby's sensitive
skin. Your baby is bound to use these eminently huggable toys as companions and
friends further boosting his imagination and creative skills. Ever wondered why
kids carry around their fuzzy warm teddy bear to bed, and not their fire engine
set? There's something about the softness of the plush material that makes him
feel safe and warm.
Baby stacking toys in the form of blocks are great toys for an infant. They
encourage fine motor skills and eye hand co ordination while also developing
cognitive abilities. Alphabet blocks, number blocks and picture blocks make
great stacking toys. Your baby will learn as she attempts to stack blocks one on
top of the other. These toys are nicely rounded and have no risk of injury from
sharp corners.
Other forms of stacking toys include stacking rings. To give your baby a
power packed learning experience, buy a stacking rings set with at least 5
separate rings of different sizes and colors. The primary functions of stacking
rings are to encourage recognition of sizes and colors. This is why it's
essential that your stacking ring set contains different sizes and different
colors. Stacking rings are also available in plush and soft materials, making
them extra safe. Organic and wooden versions are also available for extra
protection.
Baby Einstein
toys offer your child a entertaining way to react to the world around him. With
products for all age groups ranging from newborns to 18 months, Baby Einstein
has toys, books, CDs and DVDs that are developed to give your baby an
interactive learning experience that's fun as well as educative. A key element
in Bay Einstein's range is interactivity. Your baby will learn as he plays when
a toy encourages him to participate in the fun of the game.
Cotton may be one of the most versatile crops in the world, but with the
amount of pesticides and insecticides (over 25% of the worlds total usage)
involved in their production it can also be said that cotton is the most toxic
crop in the world. It takes roughly one pound of synthetic fertilizers and
chemicals to produce three cotton t shirts.
Once cotton becomes a garment, traditional products are still subjected to
toxic dyes and chemical finishes that whiten and preserve. The reason; these
traditional methods save the manufacturer money. This is a sad truth, but sadder
still is that these chemicals out gas and are absorbed into the wearers skin and
respiratory system.
As green parents, you all know that heavy pesticides contribute to such
diverse problems as air, river and ocean pollution and animal ill health. The
health risks for farm workers include asthma, fatal poisoning and cancer when
dealing with conventionally grown cotton. Consider for a moment how the residue
of these poisons will affect your babies skin and respiratory system when
wearing garments made of this cotton.
The only eco friendly choice for your child is organic cotton baby clothing.
Even though organic cotton farmers only account for around 1% of cotton
production, the market is growing, nearly 15% each year. And the market will
continue to grow as more and more green parents choose organic cotton baby
clothing, blankets and plush toys for their children.
Organic cotton is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on
the environment. By reducing the amount of toxic pesticides and fertilizers we
help to maintain soil fertility and build a more biologically diverse
agricultural system. Third party organic certification involves inspections,
soil, water and processing plant testing and record keeping requirements to
insure all standards are met.
Organic cotton baby clothing is one of the fastest growing areas of the
organic cotton movement. This is for good reason due to infants and babies skin
allergies and sensitivities. Baby clothing made with organic cotton is softer
and healthier for your child than traditionally grown cotton clothing.
Even though the numbers are still small for organic cotton, there are things
you as a parent can do to help raise awareness about the benefits of organic
cotton. The best and easiest way to support organic cotton is through personal
purchases or gifts to friends and family.
Organic cotton baby clothing does not use chemicals in growing or processing
and is the healthiest solution for the planets ecosystem and the health of your
children. Help your child start off a cleaner, healthier life in clothing made
of organic cotton.
