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Non-Toxic Baby Registry Checklist

Expecting a new child is exciting but could be also overwhelming, especially if this is your first one. With so many baby products in the market and trying to figure out what's the most non-toxic product, making a baby registry could be stressful. I and my husband did not have a baby registry for our 1st child because we were unsure of what are necessary. We did not want to fill our spaces with things we do not need and eventually become wastes. However, I did regret not planning well before purchasing because a lot of the products we had were toxic. Therefore, for our second child, who will be here by the end of this year, we put more effort into researching non-toxic baby products and added them to our baby registry list.




Before I talk about what non-toxic and safer baby product options we recommend, I would like to start by sharing the chemicals or toxins to avoid and what to look for. It is important to learn that it is impossible to live a 100% toxin-free lifestyle in this toxic world. So, do your best on making changes to reduce your and your child's exposure to toxic substances.


WHAT TO AVOID


Plastics

Plastics contain a lot of harmful substances, such as phthalates, BPA, PVC, cadmium, heavy metals, and more. These substances could lead to serious health problems, such as hormonal-related cancer, infertility, and neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism and ADHD. Plastic is challenging to avoid living in this world, but you can start by opting for PVC-free and BPA-free, and never heat up your dish with a plastic container.


Flame Retardants

These chemicals can be found in car seats, strollers, mattresses, and even clothes. New furniture and new carpets are the largest sources of toxic off-gassing. Many of these chemicals have been associated with serious health problems, such as developmental issues in children, cancer, infertility, hormonal imbalances, etc. It is worth investing in a flame-retardant-free mattress, such as an organic futon mattress for your baby.


Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)

These compounds are gases that are easily emitted into the air from a product. VOCs can lead to neurotoxicity, cancers, autoimmune diseases, infertility, etc. Lots of home products contain VOCs, including cleaners, paints, furniture, toys, air freshener, cosmetics, etc.



WHAT TO LOOK FOR


Materials

When you search for baby products, make sure you include some of the following keywords. For example, if you are looking for a bath toy, make sure you include "BPA-Free" in the search box.

  • Organic

  • Cotton

  • Linen

  • Stainless steel

  • Silicon

  • BPA-Free

  • PVC-Free

Certificates

Of course, most sellers are tricky, they know how to promote the products and would include some of the above keywords to their product listings. Therefore, the following certification would help you diffrentiate some of the high-quality products!

  • Greenguard Gold Certification

  • GOTS Certified Organic Cotton and Wool

  • Standard 100 by Oeko-Tex

  • MADE SAFE Certification




ALPHAPED'S NON-TOXIC BABY REGISTRY CHECKLIST


Carseats and Accessories


Infant Car Seat: UppaBaby Mesa, Clek (convertible), Nuna Rava (convertible)

Car Seat Mirror: Munchkin Brica 360

Portable Noise Machine: Baby Shusher


Strollers


Everyday Stroller: UppaBaby VISTA V-2, Bumbleride ERA

Jogging Stroller: BOB Revolution, Bumbleride Speed

Umbrella Stroller: UppaBaby G-LITE


Bedding

Crib: Babyletto

Crib Mattress: Avocado, Naturepedic, Savvy Baby

Crib Mattress Protector: Naturepedic Waterproof

Crib Sheets: Natemia, ADEN + ANAIS

Air Purifier: AirDoctor

Humidifier: Vicks, Crane


Baby Gear and Accessories


Baby Carrier: K'tan, Solly, Ergobaby Embrace

High Chair: Stokke Tripp Trapp

Table Chair: Inglesina


Diapering

Changing Pad: Naturepedic Organic

Changing Pad Cover: Natemia

Disposable Diapers: Coterie, Dyper, Honest, Kudos

Cloth Diapers: Nora's Nursery, Grovia

Dry Wipes: Whoopsie, Charlie Banana (Reusable)

Diaper Cream: Earth Mama, Weleda, coconut oil

Diaper Pail: Ubbi, Dekor

Travel Changing Pad: Natemia


Feeding

Bottles: Lifefactory, Comotomo, Philips AVENT (Glass)

Milk Storage Bags: Zip Top

Burp Cloths: Milkbarn

Nursing Pillow: Nesting Pillow

Bottle Warmer: Kiinde Kozii

Electric Pump: Spectra,

Manual Pump: Elvie, Lansinoh, Haakaa


Bath

Tub: Puj

Bath Toys: Scandiborn, Hevea

Towels: Natemia

Washcloths: Natemia


Baby Care & Others

Pacifier: Natursutten, Bibs

Nail Trimmers: FridaBaby

Baby Thermometer: Exergen

Nasal Aspirator: FridaBaby


I hope this would ease some of your stress! This list will be updated from time to time. This checklist includes things you might possibly need in the first six months. Find what works for you while not overwhelming yourself and your home with baby products!




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