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Parenting, Babies and Looking after Children
Make sure baby’s bedroom is mould-free
My friend was visiting her pregnant niece who was showing her the baby’s bedroom. My friend had offered to buy something for baby’s room and her niece was saying what was planned. My friend noticed that there was black mould on the walls and window frames and was most concerned. “I’ll clean that off with [...]
Make Sure Your Home Is Child Friendly
Make sure baby’s bedroom is mould-free
My friend was visiting her pregnant niece who was showing her the baby’s bedroom. My friend had offered to buy something for baby’s room and her niece was saying what was planned. My friend noticed that there was black mould on the walls and window frames and was most concerned. “I’ll clean that off with bleach, “said her niece airily. Though there were obviously no water penetration problems (say, by problems in the slates) in this newish house my friend was really concerned and went to get some advice.
Basically damp is caused by moisture and lack of ventilation. It often occurs when moisture-laden air from inside the house meets the cold of the walls or windows and condenses. This makes a fertile ground for mould and fungus. This is not good for young babies as asthma can be triggered by sensitivity to mould spores. A very dilute solution of bleach WILL remove mould but it is no use if it still keeps coming back. It appeared that the problem was the elderly double glazed units which were sealed so tight they didn’t allow any air exchange in this small room. My friend decided to buy as her present some new units and asked her to get a number of prices for double glazing. Nowadays these have to be fitted with in-built ventilation, called trickle vents, and if the problem is severe it is worth fitting an air-brick too.
The important thing is to manage an eco-friendly baby’s bedroom by opening the window for ventilation in the summer – and even using a humidifier if there is still condensation in the winter.
Damp, in a word.
Essentials For Your Baby & Child
Eco-disposable nappies? What is different about them then?
There are disposable nappies, and there are re-usable nappies which many mothers will choose because they are environmentally less harmful. So what are eco disposable nappies? Basically some mothers are concerned that there are chemicals used in the production of disposable nappies and they wonder about the effect of their sensitive baby’s skin. On the other hand they feel they don’t have the time to deal with reusable nappies. [Read More...]
So what are Eco-friendly toys?
Mostly, eco-friendly toys are made from organic materials as opposed to synthetic or man-made materials such as plastic. So they will be made of wood, or cotton, or wool, not mixed with any synthetic material in the manufacture. They also variously will be made from wood from sustainable forest developments are painted with no-toxic paints and varnishes. Many of the manufacturers will be associated with Fair-trade products and practices. [Read More...]
Why choose reusable nappies for your baby?
Why choose reusable nappies for your baby? Is this just a retro fad designed to make mothers feel virtuous and keep them busy. Not at all. Parents who started off with disposable have swopped to washable cloth nappies and found them brilliant. The modern nappies are shaped to the baby and have Velcro or popper fastenings and can be made of quick drying microfibre or organic cotton or the latest ecofriendly bamboo or hemp. So what reasons could make a mother choose reusable nappies? [Read More...]
Clothing For Children
Why choose organic cotton clothes and products for your baby ?
By choosing particularly to buy organic cotton – for baby clothing, baby bedding or baby towels you are not only choosing to make a principled stance for your child’s health and a small contribution to the benefit of the environment. However, the benefits are tangible and measurable.
- Pesticide free and non-irritant: Cotton grown in the conventional way has up to nine applications of insecticides sprayed onto the crop each season. This is the reason that clothes made of such cotton can sometimes lead to skin problems and eczema in sensitive baby skin. On the other hand organically grown cotton is much more protective of a baby’s skin.
- Sustainable lifestyles – we are now suffering from many years of poor agricultural practice – where farmers use potentially harmful pesticides and fertilisers – and the soil is getting poorer and less sustainable in the long term.. As more and more mothers choose to buy organic products for their babies the demand will help farmers to make different choices and reverse the trend.
- Built to last – Organic clothes tend to be of good quality and are her for the long run! This baby wear is going to wear well and therefore has a built-in recycling capability – these clothes will stay in shape for passing down to sisters and brothers as well as cousins and friends (and finally to the charity shop) . AND cotton is biodegradable and earth friendly in landfill.