{"id":5301,"date":"2017-07-21T13:00:31","date_gmt":"2017-07-21T13:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=5301"},"modified":"2019-02-19T12:19:16","modified_gmt":"2019-02-19T10:19:16","slug":"natural-cleaning-products-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/natural-cleaning-products-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Natural Cleaning Products are Best for Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019d never dream of using a harsh chemical soap to wash baby\u2019s delicate skin \u2013 so why use a nasty synthetic detergent to clean your little one\u2019s surroundings? Smart moms and dads know that the nursery, crib and playroom should be kept clean and hygienic using only the purest, most gentle natural cleaning goodies.<\/p>\n

Understanding your baby’s skin makes it easier to understand just how important it is to keep your nursery natural. Let’s start with a few fascinating facts about your little one’s skin, and how it differs from your own:<\/p>\n

1. IT’S MORE ABSORBENT\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

A baby\u2019s skin has fewer elastic fibres than an adult\u2019s skin, so it has a looser structure that\u2019s almost sieve-like. Also, a baby\u2019s skin has fewer hemidesmosomes <\/em>(microscopic seals between the dermis and epidermis). That means it\u2019s much easier for substances to sink into your baby\u2019s skin and into the fatty tissues underneath. Make sure anything you put on your baby\u2019s skin is 100% pure and natural, to make sure no nasties get through that thin skin!<\/p>\n

2. IT’S MORE SENSITIVE THAN YOURS\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

Because baby\u2019s skin is thinner, softer and more absorbent than your skin, it\u2019s also more likely to be irritated by external factors. Soaps, lotions and powders made with synthetic ingredients will often trigger allergies and rashes, but that\u2019s not all. The laundry detergent used to wash baby\u2019s clothes, nappies, blankets and soft toys is often the biggest culprit behind skin irritations. Switch to an ultra-mild natural brand and your baby\u2019s skin \u2013 and your own \u2013 will feel the benefits!<\/p>\n

3. IT’S DRIER THAN YOURS\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

While baby\u2019s bottoms are often irritated by the dampness of wet diapers, the rest of their skin is actually much drier than that of an adult\u2019s, which explains the higher rate of eczema in babies. This often disappears with time, as the sebum (oil) content of your little one\u2019s skin becomes more balanced. Cleaning products and bath products made with synthetic ingredients will aggravate dry skin.<\/p>\n

4. IT HEALS QUICKER THAN YOURS\u00a0<\/em><\/h3>\n

The good news is, your baby\u2019s skin is immensely efficient at healing itself. It skin grows faster than a grownup\u2019s, so new, highly efficient fibroblasts (skin cells) are always forming. With proper care, cuts and scrapes will often heal up beautifully with no scarring \u2013 great news for when baby starts toddling.<\/p>\n

So with these facts in mind, here’s a look at the best green goodies to keep baby’s environment spotless and non-toxic.<\/p>\n

OUR TOP GREEN CLEANING PICKS FOR BABY-SAFE HOMES:<\/h2>\n