Its rare that people will say these truths because others get offended. The fact that it's harder and more expensive doesn't change the fact that it's true. We should be demanding better. Please keep this content coming.
Exactly. My main goal is health so we sacrifice to get the most healthy food and products, but we do try to find the best prices on everything we can. Hardly ever being sick is priceless.
I feel like the products that are most accessible are all the products that are “bad” or “toxic”. What are suppose to do if you can’t afford $30 pajamas? Or a play gym that is $140? I thrift most of my babies clothes because things are so expensive. Even Walmart is expensive, its crazy. All the healthy and organic products are often not accessible and too expensive for the average person.
I agree, I just made a comment about this but videos like this exclude the average person who can barely afford to live with the inflation right now… makes me sad
Yes, Sometimes it’s not realistic to be able to afford everything. I think you can make little changes here and there slowly and you will see that some stuff is actually affordable. Like I have bought good baby soaps in the past and then I saw that the prices went up so you can make your own stuff as well. But you asked what you can do. 1. do a little bit at a time and don’t overwhelm yourself. 2. detox.
why are you all taking your anger about toxic chemicals and expensive quality options on Bridget?! Direct your anger at the people who profit from making cheap toxic things that hurt our children, and at the government for not outlawing toxic killer chemicals and enforcing regulations. Bridget is simply giving you information, do with it what you want. Yes it is awful the safe clothes for baby are $30 each, Bridget individually can't do anything about it. Collectively we as moms can.
The reality is that Bridget was very kind, but I’ve made an observation about other people in this country. People here are obsessed with cost and convenience. They can’t even be bothered to do their own research, and when someone else does it for them, they just complain and attack, because deep down, they understand their decisions are negatively affecting their children. So many of these so called “normal” people complain it’s expensive for the average person, but my husband and I are just average people, and we’ve not purchased any of these products for our child. We did our due diligence the moment we found out we were pregnant. We don’t buy exactly the same products as Bridget. For us, we also wanted as many products not to be made in China, bc a lot of the problem lies in this. Toys unfortunately are incredibly limited. I tried to find quality items, but could not. So we did Lovevery. But every other item she listed, we went out and searched for our own and found things within our budget. We did research and math. But we are also educated, which I know in this country isn’t valued at all, but it’s with that education that we were able to calculate and decide what non toxic products to go with. It’s truly not difficult at all.
You can find cheaper alternatives if these are too expensive but also I've noticed that being a huge excuse for most people who just don't care to change. My partner and I are below average income and we managed to buy everything we needed while keeping it eco friendly and most importantly friendly for our babies. You don't NEED to be super wealthy to swap your toxic products. I've found plenty of alternatives that were CHEAPER than the bad stuff or at least cheaper in the long run. You can even learn to make stuff yourself. There's so many different ways to replace or remove products that we KNOW aren't good for anyone.
Frugal crunchy mama tip: Evenflo glass bottles are an amazing deal!! Seriously cheap and if they work for your baby, you’ll be very lucky! They worked great for us until 5 mo and then we had to switch to Avent glass, which I bought used.
@@Daniela777. he was only drinking breast milk at that time - bottle when I was working and nursing at night time and on weekends, didn’t seem have a preference for nipple shape until 5 months. I don’t remember the exact details of how and why we had to switch to the Avent bottles, my kid is 2.5 now. We did transition to formula in bottles around 9 months while I continued to breastfeed at home, and the Avent bottles worked well for that.
Great video and topic! So many people forget about the baby clothes and play mats when evaluating toxins! When shopping for materials I look for OEKO-TEX (low toxicity) certified or GOTS (organic) certified. And make sure the fillings are also safe, not just the outer cover (which is common for many baby play mats, mattresses, blankets, loungers etc.) Many have highly processed synthetic fibres as filling but label it as 'organic' because it has an organic cotton cover (which is still better than nothing, but can be misleading). I also look for wool when possible, as it is not processed with any harmful chemicals.
The plastic one goes for the whole family's health too. We always make sure we never microwave plastic, and use glass bottles/containers whenever possible! Unfortunately though not all glass containers are made equal and some brands have trace amounts of lead in them so I try to do my best to research the right brands. Luckily I found that out before getting pregnant with my first baby, but wish we had all known about this when we were young. The others you listed are great to know and I will definitely be using that website you mentioned from now on! Thank you!!
My FIL used to produce fabric and he told me that buying organic clothes doesn't really matter because there's still chemicals involved in the treatment of the raw material (eg softeners, bleaches, dyes) so it's best to look for raw undyed cotton. Theoretically, it should be cheaper to produce because of the lack of processing but the retail price is often marked up even more
Yup! It;s probably the same as with organic foods - the fact that something is labeled "organic" doesn't mean it doesn't contain chemicals or pesticides, and many brand and products just get that label after paying for the certification.
Exactly! So tired of seeing these fear mongering selling tactics. Too much water, too much oxygen, too much of anything, is toxic and can cause cancer. You can't just talk about toxins without the quantity. Blueberries, for example, contain high number of anthocyanins (cyanidin-, delphinidin-, and malvidin-3-O-glycosides) together with caffeic, p-coumaric, ferulic, chlorogenic, syringic acids, and vanillic acids. Looks bad isn't it? Lol
This is so frustrating...I just want to make everything at home and never buy from stores again. I can't believe how much junk is allowed in our products and food.
Thanks for the products list. I think we should weigh the prices. Dr. Bronner's baby soap can be used for the entire family skincare. Dr. Bronner's baby soap can be used to hand wash baby clothes. Diapers is a personal choice and there are many brands that have reasonable prices. Clothing is a personal choice too, but you should always wash baby clothes before putting on the baby and your own body. Keep in mind lots of products we use whether for baby or family generally have chemicals. Just do what works for you and don't go overboard spending lots of money. Invest in making some DIY products for the home to cut cost.
Thank you so much for making this video and providing alternative options! And yes, one small change at a time. I have a lot of beautiful baby clothes that have been handed down to me, but they are not “non-toxic”. I am going to use what I’ve been given and then try to be more toxin-free in other areas like soaps, lotions, and diapers & wipes. 😊
This popped up in my feed just now, and what’s funny is that I had done my research before my baby got here. This is amazing info, and I urge all expecting parents to take this information to heart. Do your research! My son is 2 months old now, and Bridget, we found all the same information, and when we shared it with our friends and family, they thought we were nuts for saying we didn’t want to use conventional products. We went ahead and spent a little more on quality products, and people thought we were insane for it. I’m glad you’re talking about this tho. Cheaper isn’t better, and I just wish more people would recognize that and plan accordingly when they do decide to have children.
Everyone is getting their panties in a twist. This video is great! It’s helpful and informative. I probably won’t change out to much of our stuff because of money and not wanting to waste stuff, our kids will probably be fine but this was a good video. Thanks Bridget!!
Did you know there’s no such thing as organic lanolin? Lanolin comes from sheep and all sheep as sprayed with pesticides. Best diaper cream is organic coconut oil.
We use the Dr Bronners hand salve that comes in a little round tin with our cloth diapers - yes, it's still oil-based, BUT you only need a teeny tiny little bit a couple times a day to stave off diaper rash, and it's not petroleum-based so laundry soap gets it out of the diapers just fine.
In an ideal world, I'd follow ALL of this advice. But I'm just gonna do what I can here and there. If your kids are fed, clothed and loved then you're doing great!
Wow I knew dreft was making my nose itch The fragrance is so overwhelming now. It used to be more mild years ago. I’m glad I clicked on this video bc my baby has a rash on her face after sleeping on a freshly washed blanket that was highly perfumed with Dreft 🚫
Another good option for detergent that’s baby safe is Attitude. Ever since my baby was born I’ve used their detergent, body lotion as well as their shampoo and I use their everyday products as well. It’s EWG verified as well :)
Thank you for this video! Knowledge is power even if I can’t change everything right now. Will definitely help with building registries to keep these tips in mind! ❤️
I've got a bub coming in a month and have spent my pregnancy researching what's safe - yep most things aren't, and the ones that are are expensive. We've spent way more than we thought. I've tried to focus on the things that bub will spend long periods of time in like the pram, car seat, bassinet and cot. Bumbleride prams are about the same price as prams like Uppababy but they are OEX-TEX certified. We got our organic wool cot mattress for a similar amount as a more premium conventional mattress, same with our bassinet set up (we actually have a Moses basket with wool mattress). Nuna car seats are apparently OEX-TEX too - they used to be one of the worst but changed in 2019. They are a bit more expensive because they never come on sale!! I'm in Australia so it was harder to source this stuff than it appeared to be in the US. I'm also quite regional so postage made the cost of these big items worse.
I feel so guilty and overwhelmed from watching this video. But thank you for the information. Will definitely be more mindful when buying baby stuff now.
It’s not meant to make you feel guilty. It’s meant to empower you. You have choices! You don’t have to go with exactly the same brands that she recommended, there is a whole market out there of quality products you can buy. It’s all up to you to decide what will work for your family. But you do have many options, and if you do the math, the alternatives are sometimes even cheaper both now and later than the conventional brands.
I LOVE this! I’m so glad you made a video because I had no idea at one point. within the last two years I learned a lot of these. I have not started buying good clothes however. 😬 Also i’m glad to hear you guys aren’t done having babies yet! ❤️ I watched all of your videos last time I was pregnant and you were pregnant and i had a successful home birth in 2021 and now i’m due again in November with my 4th child and planning on a home water birth.
Little by little at a time. I buy organic food when I can and the same with the clothes. A couple of items here and there. I realized that instead of buying 10-15 items for $3/$4, I could buy a couple that are much better quality. Carter’s and Walmart have very nice organic options. And Pinterest/UA-cam are your Allies when it comes to diy soaps and cleaners.
Whoa okay mom guilt 101. This video feels a lot like fear mongering. How much commission and kickbacks do you get from each click on the links in the description? You talk about empowering mothers meanwhile listing all these products talking about all these scary side effects suggesting we just - what - just throw them in the landfill and buy your recommendations instead? The little blurb at the end is nice but don’t tell me you’re not trying to overwhelm me while simultaneously suggesting my precious baby’s toys might cause behavioural problems or that his bottles are going to make him sick. What kind of mother hears all this and ISN’T overwhelmed or feeling like the worst mother in the world unless she runs out and buys everything you recommended!? 😐
Does your outburst make you feel better? Wake up and smell the roses, reality is that a lot of commercial products are TOXIC! It’s not just baby items, the make up that you probably wear is full of endocrine disrupting junk, if you eat fast food your ingesting PUFA’s that don’t break down and can cause cancer. Instead of getting angry when confronted with the truth, demand better from our so-called leaders.
I am glad that you shared all of this but pretty much everything in this world is toxic, even our drinking water & food... A lot of the things your talking about arent accessible to everyone and it can also make moms feel bad. I am paycheck to paycheck and I cannot afford to make these changes so now I feel bad about myself as a mom?
People keep complaining about not being a ke to afford these things, but there are alternatives to alternatives. In the end, sometimes you will have to make sacrifices for the better of your child. My husband and I don't buy any subscriptions and keep leisure to a minimum and that's all for the better for our daughter. It sucks to be poor, but it sucks more to know that I'm putting harmful things on, in, or around my baby. 🤷🏽♀️
Exactly. It’s why you see so many sick children now. It’s not normal that kids have developmental problems and learning disabilities en masse. If people would only vote with their dollars, especially when it comes to those most vulnerable, this wouldn’t be a problem!
I was gonna get glass bottles but my coworker said its too heavy andy oure gonna be holding it for a long time when feeding them But i think its fine if you dont microwave the plastic
I'm subscribed to DROPPS, - they sell natural detergents in pods and have for baby/sensitive skin. Thats what I plan on using with new baby coming in couple of weeks. Used it with my older one, but later - not from birth. At one point used Dreft, but that didn't last.
Super sad that all these toxic free things are fully not accessible to the low income community, like myself. People just trying their best to make their kids happy and healthy with what they have and can afford. I kinda don’t like videos like this because it instills a lot of fear in people who can’t the non toxic swaps, therefore making lots of good people feel like bad parents. If you’re reading this, and are in this boat, you’re doing amazing and you’re in good company!
Trust me I get it. But we cannot act like information should be ignored and/or censored just in the name of protecting feelings. This information NEEDS to be out there. NEEDS to be common knowledge, not only so parents can make better choices if/where they can, but also to hold companies and manufacturers accountable. The more public awareness there is, the more pressure these companies will feel to do better. I think some uncomfortable truths and maybe some uncomfortable feelings are worth it in the end if it means the system as a whole will begin to change.
People like her are just simply fear mongering new parents as selling tactics. The issue is not the toxins but the amount. Too much of anything is harmful. Even too much water, too much oxygen is toxic. If you eat 1000 bananas a day you can die from its toxins. All store sold products are tested to be within the safe amount. I suggest watching videos from foodsciencebabe and theecowell. They are both on youtube and can explain to you about how they work.
Does anyone have any safe alternative to the lovevery brand of toys? I understand they'd be an investment but the pricing is not very accessible to a lot of families right now.
I make a lot of copycat toys from recycled materials or way cheaper alternatives you can find in craft stores or even biz box stores. Pinterest is your best friend here :)
What you spend on a Hape toy (an alternative) or Melissa and Doug (another alternative) you can get a whole play set. Babylist has this deal for lovevery toys where you’re basically spending $40/mo for 6 mos. Most toys out in the market, just one single toy, is $30. Lovevery is NOT expensive!
I’m a crunchy mama and thank you so much for spreading awareness!! We NEVER used any of these! We love our mason bottles and only use lovevery for toys too!
I have been really good on almost all of these, but OH MY GOSH the toys…. I don’t know where I’d start with trying to get away from the plastic toys and family just bombard him with new things all the time lol he has more toys than I or he know what to do with but I will try to get rid of the plastic stuff slowly as soon as I can and try to be more helpful in offering suggestions for family asking about what to get out soon to be daughter 🥰 Great advice and I did the same thing with clothes for the early months for my son and went organic and mostly gender neutral so that I could reuse them and a LOT of hand me downs. I don’t think I bough more than shoes for my son because of the hand me downs. And my daughter will have the same! As for another option to glass for bottles, I used and loved the comotomo bottles and they are made of safe silicone and my son also loved them. They are a little pricey but I’m using them again for my daughter because they last, I just have to get some new nipples because my son chewed through most of them haha But cloth diapers are good, I used them as much as possible and only did disposable for outings and bed time. I used either honest brand or seventh generation. The seventh generation diapers are so soft and durable and I loved them the best. I used Burt’s Bees shampoo and wash, and I know there are some better products, but it was the best compromise product I think I could find as to price and value since some of the really pure things either don’t work and/or are insanely expensive. Burt’s bees is an affordable middle ground I was comfortable with. Except for diaper rash cream: Burt’s bees diaper rash cream didn’t work. I used babyganics diaper rash cream and it worked great.
Bridget is simply educating us, letting us know what’s up with products. However, she’s not responsible for prices of these products. Complain to your government or even to the company itself if it’s more expensive than the toxin ones. Ask them why they’re charging you so much more for cleaner products? Idk, but if someone can afford it because they have awesome jobS (childcare educator, doula, UA-camr) don’t come at them.
Yeah, sorry. This video is not a winner for me. The suggestions are $$$$$$$. Would maybe be a bit better if there were affordable options presented, too. Basically, this video fails to acknowledge the "tax" that comes with these allegedly safer products for your baby. There is a real disparity here. Huge.
Also, just leaving this here about EWG. As a new Mom, I did a lot of research after finding the EWG and being scared/overwhelmed. www.theecowell.com/blog/a-case-against-the-ewg Bottom line to anyone overwhelmed by this messaging is do your own research, do the best you can, and know nobody out there is perfect. Even those with money to buy all the endorsed products out there.
What about hand me down clothes? So many of the baby clothes we have are used from other people or were even my brothers’ clothes back in the 90’s! Surely those don’t pose harm.
I am so thankful that she has put this video together for those of us that want to make the best changes for our babies…unfortunately, our parents sometimes are not the easiest to get on board with these changes either because “we did it and we turned out fine.” I would love to implement these but may be hard with that mind set and my husband sometimes still has the old mindset too. It just feels so overwhelming sometimes when you feel you are the only one trying to make these changes and don’t live close to family. Hopefully I can start to make these changes slowly. It’s too bad things are more easily accessible and affordable.
Yes, tell me about it. My husband’s family completely disrespected us. We asked for cloth diapers on our registry, and they all went and got us diapers. Not even honest or something biodegradable. They bought Huggies, pampers, etc. they could’ve at least respected our choices.
What do you recommend if I already pre-washed my baby’s clothes with Dreft? Should I soak/ wash with no detergent first & then re-wash with something safe?
Normally, I find her videos super helpful. But this is just alarming and sad because now we know that almost everything around our babies are bad for them and yet most of us can't afford the alternatives she talks about
First of all I watched so many of your videos while I was pregnant with my first in 2020 and now loving your channel again this time around with my second! This video was a GREAT help! Question- as far as wipes go, do you recommend the same as the diaper brands you’ve mentioned?
Could you speak more about this? I’m not too sure if you mean there’s off bands that fit as storage lids for repurposing the mason bottles?? If that’s what you mean, could you let me know what brand and size of tops it would be? I’d love to know since I plan on investing into better products but realistically can’t afford it so repurposing would be a saver:)
I don't know if you have access to any beaches, but my toddler has always LOVED playing with chunks of smooth driftwood. They're free, all-natural, come in interesting shapes, and if you're super paranoid about germs (or your beach is full of dog/goose poop) you can just chuck them in the oven at 250 for about half an hour to sanitize. Just make sure to same down any sharp bits, or only select fully-smoothed pieces.
Been using dreft for 6 months I would love the switch to more organic and safer products like you mentioned but for lower income families like myself it’s hard to just buy a pack of diapers let alone a $36 dollar onsie ? Which don’t get me wrong I understand stand the price tags for those items I understand the higher ingredients/better quality/organic/non toxic Can anyone suggest maybe more options I can take a look at than the ones she suggested?
Try shopping for used baby clothes and look at the tags to make sure they’re organic and 100% cotton or polyester. You’d be surprised at what you can find! Just make sure to wash them really well before putting them on Baby. I don’t have an answer for more affordable, healthier detergent, so hopefully someone else will. 💜
Even something like All Free-And-Clear is better because its a similar product as deft without all the fragrances/dyes. Or Anything "free and clear" or unscented is going to be a better choice, regardless of what brand, while not breaking the bank. Good luck!
It’s very concerning because these are “trusted” brands that are very easily available at any drugstore and places likeTarget and Walmart. I use plastic bottles, Desitin, disposable diapers Johnson’s baby wash for my child. Why is there not anything really being said on the news. How was I or any other parents going to think that the products that are needed for babies and you pick up at a Walmart for instance is harmful in the long run tho the health of the child ? 🥺
I don’t personally know about the other brands but I know Johnson and Johnson has been all over the news and has been sued many times for their ingredients and links to cancer. Some years back my mother swore off j&j because of their baby powered & cervical cancer links. It was proven and on the news, that’s how she learned
Because people like her are just simply fear mongering new parents as selling tactics. The issue is not the toxins but the amount. Too much of anything is harmful. Even too much water, too much oxygen is toxic. If you eat 1000 bananas a day you can die from its toxins. All store sold products are tested to be within the safe amount. I suggest watching videos from foodsciencebabe and theecowell. They are both on youtube and can explain to you about how they work.
It did come out in the news. When I was in college, the news exploded with the toy lead study. People were outraged, but it seems like the outrage was short lived. If people would stop being so apathetic, things would change!
Do you have any insight on the Hello Bello brand compared with some of these good options that might not be exactly affordable? I use it with my family because it is very affordable and seems to have really good ingredients, however I don't know how it ranks with ewg. Any advice?
Could you cite your sources for the toxic chemicals in baby clothes? How can you be sure they're in certain things, and not in the products recommended? For example, we don't know what dyes are used in the bamboo clothing and the process of making it isn't very environmentally friendly.
Thanks a ton for sharing this information. I wanted to ask if you have any recommendations for the plastic bottles used for pumps. Not quite sure on what to do. I’m in school so I’m unable to nurse exclusively. Hope to talk to you soon. I have a lasnioh pump it’s purple and white.
I purchased the love every play gym, which is actually made of polyester, so are a lot of the toys that come with it… not sure why it’s being advertised here if it does contain toxic materials
She’s saying it’s one of the least toxic products out there, and it is. Idk where you get polyester from. My play gym clearly says on the label 100% organic cotton. They use a lot of organic cotton and wood in their products. I purchased the play kits and the play gym. They’re pretty good. I just wish it weren’t made in China.
The links to your Amazon essentials/favorites aren’t working. Is there a way to follow your Amazon so we can see them? For some reason it isn’t showing up. Thanks for all the great information!
This is so useful information but to follow all these advises you need lots of money. Unfortunately all the nontoxic products are made for the one that can afford 😕
I don’t understand how these nontoxic things are more expensive than the toxic ones with so many more ingredients! Shouldn’t it be less? Shouldn’t we all want the best for ourselves and the earth therefore make it more accessible to the average person? I don’t get this world.
It's okay. People like her are just simply fear mongering new parents as selling tactics. The issue is not the toxins but the amount. Too much of anything is harmful. Even too much water, too much oxygen is toxic. If you eat 1000 bananas a day you can die from its toxins. All store sold products are tested to be within the safe amount. I suggest watching videos from foodsciencebabe and theecowell. They are both on youtube and can explain to you about how they work.
Thank you for this video! I was looking for a safe brand for my baby’s detergent for my registry and had a hard time. I’ll also look into the site you mentioned. 💕
I have a question in regards to Carter. I know they used to be HORRIBLE. But in the last year or two they have become Oeko-Tex. Did you do your video before then or after? I am still learning about what Oeko-Tex covers etc. Thanks!
Hello it’s summer time soon!!! I’m wondering if there is a good sunscreen for babes? My baby girl is 6 months! Also maybe a summertime video?? How to dress them, sun protection, hydration, and all the summer things. It gets very humid in Minnesota and I’m a first time momma! I’ll take all the tips i can get!
Do 👏 your 👏 research 👏 I found the same info Bridget is giving in this video, and all I had to do was look for alternatives that were within my budget that were also toxin free. And for some others, we saved to be able to buy good quality products. Cloth diapers at face value look expensive, for example, but we spent $600 in diapers and covers. These are reusable. You can wash them many times, and the cost per year is still less than buying disposable diapers. But like Bridget said, if that is not for you, I recently found out about Honest’s diaper subscription. It’s $80/mo. That is NOT expensive when you consider that diapers these days are $50 a box, not including wipes and they’re toxic af for your baby.
I don't understand why companies stop making disposable diapers at size 6 mostly. I need a size 7 diaper for my kiddo and anything natural is impossible to find because we do not like Honest diapers.
Have you used this for cloth diapers? I'm using rocking green right now for my cloth diapers and sometimes for the clothes too, would like to Know your recommendation on a good "one stop shop" per se
Its rare that people will say these truths because others get offended. The fact that it's harder and more expensive doesn't change the fact that it's true. We should be demanding better. Please keep this content coming.
Exactly. My main goal is health so we sacrifice to get the most healthy food and products, but we do try to find the best prices on everything we can. Hardly ever being sick is priceless.
I feel like the products that are most accessible are all the products that are “bad” or “toxic”. What are suppose to do if you can’t afford $30 pajamas? Or a play gym that is $140? I thrift most of my babies clothes because things are so expensive. Even Walmart is expensive, its crazy. All the healthy and organic products are often not accessible and too expensive for the average person.
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I’m over here trying my best to keep my baby clothes fed and clean
I agree, I just made a comment about this but videos like this exclude the average person who can barely afford to live with the inflation right now… makes me sad
Yes, Sometimes it’s not realistic to be able to afford everything. I think you can make little changes here and there slowly and you will see that some stuff is actually affordable. Like I have bought good baby soaps in the past and then I saw that the prices went up so you can make your own stuff as well. But you asked what you can do.
1. do a little bit at a time and don’t overwhelm yourself.
2. detox.
Exactly!! Its the same when it comes to groceries…the organic stuff is always so expensive. Anything remotely healthy costs so much more!
why are you all taking your anger about toxic chemicals and expensive quality options on Bridget?! Direct your anger at the people who profit from making cheap toxic things that hurt our children, and at the government for not outlawing toxic killer chemicals and enforcing regulations. Bridget is simply giving you information, do with it what you want. Yes it is awful the safe clothes for baby are $30 each, Bridget individually can't do anything about it. Collectively we as moms can.
EXACTLY! We should be storming (figuratively speaking) the White House and demand better for our children!
The reality is that Bridget was very kind, but I’ve made an observation about other people in this country. People here are obsessed with cost and convenience. They can’t even be bothered to do their own research, and when someone else does it for them, they just complain and attack, because deep down, they understand their decisions are negatively affecting their children.
So many of these so called “normal” people complain it’s expensive for the average person, but my husband and I are just average people, and we’ve not purchased any of these products for our child. We did our due diligence the moment we found out we were pregnant.
We don’t buy exactly the same products as Bridget. For us, we also wanted as many products not to be made in China, bc a lot of the problem lies in this. Toys unfortunately are incredibly limited. I tried to find quality items, but could not. So we did Lovevery. But every other item she listed, we went out and searched for our own and found things within our budget. We did research and math. But we are also educated, which I know in this country isn’t valued at all, but it’s with that education that we were able to calculate and decide what non toxic products to go with. It’s truly not difficult at all.
This is so important for parents to know! Thank you for sharing. Some baby products contain the worst ingredients and it's heartbreaking.
You can find cheaper alternatives if these are too expensive but also I've noticed that being a huge excuse for most people who just don't care to change. My partner and I are below average income and we managed to buy everything we needed while keeping it eco friendly and most importantly friendly for our babies. You don't NEED to be super wealthy to swap your toxic products. I've found plenty of alternatives that were CHEAPER than the bad stuff or at least cheaper in the long run. You can even learn to make stuff yourself. There's so many different ways to replace or remove products that we KNOW aren't good for anyone.
Exactly. It’s all just excuses to be lazy. There, I said it.
Frugal crunchy mama tip: Evenflo glass bottles are an amazing deal!! Seriously cheap and if they work for your baby, you’ll be very lucky! They worked great for us until 5 mo and then we had to switch to Avent glass, which I bought used.
Is you baby formula fed? I'm asking because id like to know how it was for you with the bottlenipple and yourself
@@Daniela777. he was only drinking breast milk at that time - bottle when I was working and nursing at night time and on weekends, didn’t seem have a preference for nipple shape until 5 months. I don’t remember the exact details of how and why we had to switch to the Avent bottles, my kid is 2.5 now. We did transition to formula in bottles around 9 months while I continued to breastfeed at home, and the Avent bottles worked well for that.
Great video and topic! So many people forget about the baby clothes and play mats when evaluating toxins! When shopping for materials I look for OEKO-TEX (low toxicity) certified or GOTS (organic) certified. And make sure the fillings are also safe, not just the outer cover (which is common for many baby play mats, mattresses, blankets, loungers etc.) Many have highly processed synthetic fibres as filling but label it as 'organic' because it has an organic cotton cover (which is still better than nothing, but can be misleading). I also look for wool when possible, as it is not processed with any harmful chemicals.
The plastic one goes for the whole family's health too. We always make sure we never microwave plastic, and use glass bottles/containers whenever possible! Unfortunately though not all glass containers are made equal and some brands have trace amounts of lead in them so I try to do my best to research the right brands.
Luckily I found that out before getting pregnant with my first baby, but wish we had all known about this when we were young.
The others you listed are great to know and I will definitely be using that website you mentioned from now on! Thank you!!
My FIL used to produce fabric and he told me that buying organic clothes doesn't really matter because there's still chemicals involved in the treatment of the raw material (eg softeners, bleaches, dyes) so it's best to look for raw undyed cotton. Theoretically, it should be cheaper to produce because of the lack of processing but the retail price is often marked up even more
Yup! It;s probably the same as with organic foods - the fact that something is labeled "organic" doesn't mean it doesn't contain chemicals or pesticides, and many brand and products just get that label after paying for the certification.
Also, natural does not mean safe. Poisonous nightshades are natural but by no means safe. Tomatoes are a variety of nightshades, but are safe.
Exactly! So tired of seeing these fear mongering selling tactics. Too much water, too much oxygen, too much of anything, is toxic and can cause cancer. You can't just talk about toxins without the quantity. Blueberries, for example, contain high number of anthocyanins (cyanidin-, delphinidin-, and malvidin-3-O-glycosides) together with caffeic, p-coumaric, ferulic, chlorogenic, syringic acids, and vanillic acids. Looks bad isn't it? Lol
This is so frustrating...I just want to make everything at home and never buy from stores again. I can't believe how much junk is allowed in our products and food.
Thanks for the products list. I think we should weigh the prices.
Dr. Bronner's baby soap can be used for the entire family skincare.
Dr. Bronner's baby soap can be used to hand wash baby clothes.
Diapers is a personal choice and there are many brands that have reasonable prices.
Clothing is a personal choice too, but you should always wash baby clothes before putting on the baby and your own body.
Keep in mind lots of products we use whether for baby or family generally have chemicals. Just do what works for you and don't go overboard spending lots of money.
Invest in making some DIY products for the home to cut cost.
Thank you so much for making this video and providing alternative options! And yes, one small change at a time. I have a lot of beautiful baby clothes that have been handed down to me, but they are not “non-toxic”. I am going to use what I’ve been given and then try to be more toxin-free in other areas like soaps, lotions, and diapers & wipes. 😊
Used clothes are significantly less toxic than brand new stuff actually!
This popped up in my feed just now, and what’s funny is that I had done my research before my baby got here. This is amazing info, and I urge all expecting parents to take this information to heart. Do your research!
My son is 2 months old now, and Bridget, we found all the same information, and when we shared it with our friends and family, they thought we were nuts for saying we didn’t want to use conventional products. We went ahead and spent a little more on quality products, and people thought we were insane for it. I’m glad you’re talking about this tho. Cheaper isn’t better, and I just wish more people would recognize that and plan accordingly when they do decide to have children.
Everyone is getting their panties in a twist. This video is great! It’s helpful and informative. I probably won’t change out to much of our stuff because of money and not wanting to waste stuff, our kids will probably be fine but this was a good video. Thanks Bridget!!
Omg! Your voice just unlocks all the pregnancy and childbirth memories 🥰❤️
Did you know there’s no such thing as organic lanolin? Lanolin comes from sheep and all sheep as sprayed with pesticides. Best diaper cream is organic coconut oil.
Thank you for sharing, this is helpful info
I knew I could use carrier oils
Lanolin can also cause yeast infection because it’s not breathable
We use the Dr Bronners hand salve that comes in a little round tin with our cloth diapers - yes, it's still oil-based, BUT you only need a teeny tiny little bit a couple times a day to stave off diaper rash, and it's not petroleum-based so laundry soap gets it out of the diapers just fine.
My baby is 2 weeks old and always researching what is recommended
In an ideal world, I'd follow ALL of this advice. But I'm just gonna do what I can here and there. If your kids are fed, clothed and loved then you're doing great!
Bridget! You are amazing! i was able to have a 4 hour unmedicated birth because of you! thank you for your videos!!
Wow I knew dreft was making my nose itch
The fragrance is so overwhelming now. It used to be more mild years ago. I’m glad I clicked on this video bc my baby has a rash on her face after sleeping on a freshly washed blanket that was highly perfumed with Dreft 🚫
Another good option for detergent that’s baby safe is Attitude. Ever since my baby was born I’ve used their detergent, body lotion as well as their shampoo and I use their everyday products as well. It’s EWG verified as well :)
Love their lotion! Never had an issue with my eczema with their brand.
I love Attitude products!
Molly’s Suds is also fantastic.
That's my favorite brand of laundry and dish soap!
Thank you for this video! Knowledge is power even if I can’t change everything right now. Will definitely help with building registries to keep these tips in mind! ❤️
I've got a bub coming in a month and have spent my pregnancy researching what's safe - yep most things aren't, and the ones that are are expensive. We've spent way more than we thought. I've tried to focus on the things that bub will spend long periods of time in like the pram, car seat, bassinet and cot. Bumbleride prams are about the same price as prams like Uppababy but they are OEX-TEX certified. We got our organic wool cot mattress for a similar amount as a more premium conventional mattress, same with our bassinet set up (we actually have a Moses basket with wool mattress). Nuna car seats are apparently OEX-TEX too - they used to be one of the worst but changed in 2019. They are a bit more expensive because they never come on sale!! I'm in Australia so it was harder to source this stuff than it appeared to be in the US. I'm also quite regional so postage made the cost of these big items worse.
Thanks for saying “Parents” instead of “Mommas” 👍🏽👨👩👦
I feel so guilty and overwhelmed from watching this video. But thank you for the information. Will definitely be more mindful when buying baby stuff now.
It’s not meant to make you feel guilty. It’s meant to empower you. You have choices! You don’t have to go with exactly the same brands that she recommended, there is a whole market out there of quality products you can buy. It’s all up to you to decide what will work for your family. But you do have many options, and if you do the math, the alternatives are sometimes even cheaper both now and later than the conventional brands.
I LOVE this! I’m so glad you made a video because I had no idea at one point. within the last two years I learned a lot of these. I have not started buying good clothes however. 😬 Also i’m glad to hear you guys aren’t done having babies yet! ❤️ I watched all of your videos last time I was pregnant and you were pregnant and i had a successful home birth in 2021 and now i’m due again in November with my 4th child and planning on a home water birth.
Little by little at a time. I buy organic food when I can and the same with the clothes. A couple of items here and there. I realized that instead of buying 10-15 items for $3/$4, I could buy a couple that are much better quality. Carter’s and Walmart have very nice organic options. And Pinterest/UA-cam are your Allies when it comes to diy soaps and cleaners.
Whoa okay mom guilt 101. This video feels a lot like fear mongering. How much commission and kickbacks do you get from each click on the links in the description? You talk about empowering mothers meanwhile listing all these products talking about all these scary side effects suggesting we just - what - just throw them in the landfill and buy your recommendations instead? The little blurb at the end is nice but don’t tell me you’re not trying to overwhelm me while simultaneously suggesting my precious baby’s toys might cause behavioural problems or that his bottles are going to make him sick. What kind of mother hears all this and ISN’T overwhelmed or feeling like the worst mother in the world unless she runs out and buys everything you recommended!? 😐
Everything she says in the video is very well known facts . She isn’t trying to scare or guilt you.
That’s not what she’s saying at all. She literally said “I’m not saying to throw out all of your things and buy all organic/plastic free”…
Does your outburst make you feel better? Wake up and smell the roses, reality is that a lot of commercial products are TOXIC! It’s not just baby items, the make up that you probably wear is full of endocrine disrupting junk, if you eat fast food your ingesting PUFA’s that don’t break down and can cause cancer. Instead of getting angry when confronted with the truth, demand better from our so-called leaders.
@@ngs5554 thank god for people like you in the world Nancy
Perhaps just you 😓
I am glad that you shared all of this but pretty much everything in this world is toxic, even our drinking water & food... A lot of the things your talking about arent accessible to everyone and it can also make moms feel bad. I am paycheck to paycheck and I cannot afford to make these changes so now I feel bad about myself as a mom?
This isn’t meant to make you feel bad. It’s to inform you so you can make better choices. Apathy isn’t going to get you anywhere.
People keep complaining about not being a ke to afford these things, but there are alternatives to alternatives. In the end, sometimes you will have to make sacrifices for the better of your child. My husband and I don't buy any subscriptions and keep leisure to a minimum and that's all for the better for our daughter.
It sucks to be poor, but it sucks more to know that I'm putting harmful things on, in, or around my baby. 🤷🏽♀️
Exactly. It’s why you see so many sick children now. It’s not normal that kids have developmental problems and learning disabilities en masse. If people would only vote with their dollars, especially when it comes to those most vulnerable, this wouldn’t be a problem!
I was gonna get glass bottles but my coworker said its too heavy andy oure gonna be holding it for a long time when feeding them
But i think its fine if you dont microwave the plastic
I'm subscribed to DROPPS, - they sell natural detergents in pods and have for baby/sensitive skin. Thats what I plan on using with new baby coming in couple of weeks. Used it with my older one, but later - not from birth. At one point used Dreft, but that didn't last.
I use dropps for my laundry and dishwasher as well.
How eye opening. We should be demanding better products from these manufacturers for our little ones. Thank you for sharing.
I love DYPER! And they have a compostable pick up service so they don’t even go in your trash can or landfill.
That’s pretty neat. I looked at those, but we decided cloth diapers were the better deal.
Fantastic video! Thank you. ❤️Please, help spread the message that most baby mats/mattresses & changing table pads are so horrifically toxic.
For the Dr. Brown's glass bottles, wouldnt baby still be exposed to plastic through the green tubes? Or is it minimal? Thanks!
Super sad that all these toxic free things are fully not accessible to the low income community, like myself. People just trying their best to make their kids happy and healthy with what they have and can afford. I kinda don’t like videos like this because it instills a lot of fear in people who can’t the non toxic swaps, therefore making lots of good people feel like bad parents. If you’re reading this, and are in this boat, you’re doing amazing and you’re in good company!
Trust me I get it. But we cannot act like information should be ignored and/or censored just in the name of protecting feelings. This information NEEDS to be out there. NEEDS to be common knowledge, not only so parents can make better choices if/where they can, but also to hold companies and manufacturers accountable. The more public awareness there is, the more pressure these companies will feel to do better. I think some uncomfortable truths and maybe some uncomfortable feelings are worth it in the end if it means the system as a whole will begin to change.
People like her are just simply fear mongering new parents as selling tactics. The issue is not the toxins but the amount. Too much of anything is harmful. Even too much water, too much oxygen is toxic. If you eat 1000 bananas a day you can die from its toxins. All store sold products are tested to be within the safe amount. I suggest watching videos from foodsciencebabe and theecowell. They are both on youtube and can explain to you about how they work.
Does anyone have any safe alternative to the lovevery brand of toys? I understand they'd be an investment but the pricing is not very accessible to a lot of families right now.
Melissa and Doug make a lot of Woden toys that are more affordable, but I haven’t checked toxicity info on them. Worth looking into!
I know I really wanted to do the lovevery kits but they are pricy 😬
I make a lot of copycat toys from recycled materials or way cheaper alternatives you can find in craft stores or even biz box stores. Pinterest is your best friend here :)
What you spend on a Hape toy (an alternative) or Melissa and Doug (another alternative) you can get a whole play set. Babylist has this deal for lovevery toys where you’re basically spending $40/mo for 6 mos. Most toys out in the market, just one single toy, is $30. Lovevery is NOT expensive!
I’m a crunchy mama and thank you so much for spreading awareness!! We NEVER used any of these! We love our mason bottles and only use lovevery for toys too!
I have been really good on almost all of these, but OH MY GOSH the toys…. I don’t know where I’d start with trying to get away from the plastic toys and family just bombard him with new things all the time lol he has more toys than I or he know what to do with but I will try to get rid of the plastic stuff slowly as soon as I can and try to be more helpful in offering suggestions for family asking about what to get out soon to be daughter 🥰
Great advice and I did the same thing with clothes for the early months for my son and went organic and mostly gender neutral so that I could reuse them and a LOT of hand me downs. I don’t think I bough more than shoes for my son because of the hand me downs. And my daughter will have the same!
As for another option to glass for bottles, I used and loved the comotomo bottles and they are made of safe silicone and my son also loved them. They are a little pricey but I’m using them again for my daughter because they last, I just have to get some new nipples because my son chewed through most of them haha
But cloth diapers are good, I used them as much as possible and only did disposable for outings and bed time. I used either honest brand or seventh generation. The seventh generation diapers are so soft and durable and I loved them the best.
I used Burt’s Bees shampoo and wash, and I know there are some better products, but it was the best compromise product I think I could find as to price and value since some of the really pure things either don’t work and/or are insanely expensive.
Burt’s bees is an affordable middle ground I was comfortable with.
Except for diaper rash cream: Burt’s bees diaper rash cream didn’t work.
I used babyganics diaper rash cream and it worked great.
Bridget is simply educating us, letting us know what’s up with products. However, she’s not responsible for prices of these products. Complain to your government or even to the company itself if it’s more expensive than the toxin ones. Ask them why they’re charging you so much more for cleaner products? Idk, but if someone can afford it because they have awesome jobS (childcare educator, doula, UA-camr) don’t come at them.
My inadequacy level just rose 10pts.
Yeah, sorry. This video is not a winner for me. The suggestions are $$$$$$$. Would maybe be a bit better if there were affordable options presented, too.
Basically, this video fails to acknowledge the "tax" that comes with these allegedly safer products for your baby. There is a real disparity here. Huge.
Also, just leaving this here about EWG. As a new Mom, I did a lot of research after finding the EWG and being scared/overwhelmed. www.theecowell.com/blog/a-case-against-the-ewg
Bottom line to anyone overwhelmed by this messaging is do your own research, do the best you can, and know nobody out there is perfect. Even those with money to buy all the endorsed products out there.
allegedly lol
What about hand me down clothes? So many of the baby clothes we have are used from other people or were even my brothers’ clothes back in the 90’s! Surely those don’t pose harm.
Yes also the more they are washed and worn the less chemicals will still be in them
She gave a recommendation. It doesn’t mean you have to follow that exact recommendation. Think outside the box.
Thank you for this! It’s very helpful and even though I’m on a budget, I feel empowered to make better choices!
Johnson & Johnson owns many of the other brands such as Aveeno. So Aveeno baby and even the adult stuff we stopped using.
So you go online and you shop there. There are a lot of very good quality soaps out there. You can also make your own.
A lot of the alternatives you mentioned we use and started using before baby.
I am so thankful that she has put this video together for those of us that want to make the best changes for our babies…unfortunately, our parents sometimes are not the easiest to get on board with these changes either because “we did it and we turned out fine.” I would love to implement these but may be hard with that mind set and my husband sometimes still has the old mindset too. It just feels so overwhelming sometimes when you feel you are the only one trying to make these changes and don’t live close to family. Hopefully I can start to make these changes slowly. It’s too bad things are more easily accessible and affordable.
Yes, tell me about it. My husband’s family completely disrespected us. We asked for cloth diapers on our registry, and they all went and got us diapers. Not even honest or something biodegradable. They bought Huggies, pampers, etc. they could’ve at least respected our choices.
What do you recommend if I already pre-washed my baby’s clothes with Dreft?
Should I soak/ wash with no detergent first & then re-wash with something safe?
Normally, I find her videos super helpful. But this is just alarming and sad because now we know that almost everything around our babies are bad for them and yet most of us can't afford the alternatives she talks about
So you would rather not know?
First of all I watched so many of your videos while I was pregnant with my first in 2020 and now loving your channel again this time around with my second! This video was a GREAT help!
Question- as far as wipes go, do you recommend the same as the diaper brands you’ve mentioned?
Mason bottle is also compatible with some off brand jars for easy safe storage and a little hack to save some $$
Could you speak more about this? I’m not too sure if you mean there’s off bands that fit as storage lids for repurposing the mason bottles?? If that’s what you mean, could you let me know what brand and size of tops it would be? I’d love to know since I plan on investing into better products but realistically can’t afford it so repurposing would be a saver:)
Is there cheaper alternatives?
Yea please
I don't know if you have access to any beaches, but my toddler has always LOVED playing with chunks of smooth driftwood. They're free, all-natural, come in interesting shapes, and if you're super paranoid about germs (or your beach is full of dog/goose poop) you can just chuck them in the oven at 250 for about half an hour to sanitize. Just make sure to same down any sharp bits, or only select fully-smoothed pieces.
Old silk/cotton/wool scarves from the thrift store are also a big deal in our household. Kiddos love scarves.
Been using dreft for 6 months
I would love the switch to more organic and safer products like you mentioned but for lower income families like myself it’s hard to just buy a pack of diapers let alone a $36 dollar onsie ?
Which don’t get me wrong I understand stand the price tags for those items I understand the higher ingredients/better quality/organic/non toxic
Can anyone suggest maybe more options I can take a look at than the ones she suggested?
Try All stain-lifter for detergent.
Try shopping for used baby clothes and look at the tags to make sure they’re organic and 100% cotton or polyester. You’d be surprised at what you can find! Just make sure to wash them really well before putting them on Baby. I don’t have an answer for more affordable, healthier detergent, so hopefully someone else will. 💜
Even something like All Free-And-Clear is better because its a similar product as deft without all the fragrances/dyes. Or Anything "free and clear" or unscented is going to be a better choice, regardless of what brand, while not breaking the bank. Good luck!
We use all free and clear
Mollys suds!! Pricey but truly non toxic and they have non scented versions !
I don't like johnson & Johnson products ! Just to inform people, if you don't like them don't use baby Aveno either !! Johnson & Johnson owns Aveno!
I so appreciate how informative you are! This video was so helpful!
It’s very concerning because these are “trusted” brands that are very easily available at any drugstore and places likeTarget and Walmart. I use plastic bottles, Desitin, disposable diapers Johnson’s baby wash for my child. Why is there not anything really being said on the news. How was I or any other parents going to think that the products that are needed for babies and you pick up at a Walmart for instance is harmful in the long run tho the health of the child ? 🥺
I don’t personally know about the other brands but I know Johnson and Johnson has been all over the news and has been sued many times for their ingredients and links to cancer. Some years back my mother swore off j&j because of their baby powered & cervical cancer links. It was proven and on the news, that’s how she learned
Because people like her are just simply fear mongering new parents as selling tactics. The issue is not the toxins but the amount. Too much of anything is harmful. Even too much water, too much oxygen is toxic. If you eat 1000 bananas a day you can die from its toxins. All store sold products are tested to be within the safe amount. I suggest watching videos from foodsciencebabe and theecowell. They are both on youtube and can explain to you about how they work.
It did come out in the news. When I was in college, the news exploded with the toy lead study. People were outraged, but it seems like the outrage was short lived. If people would stop being so apathetic, things would change!
Keep this type of content coming 👏🏼
I miss when it was “hey mommas.”
Do you have any insight on the Hello Bello brand compared with some of these good options that might not be exactly affordable? I use it with my family because it is very affordable and seems to have really good ingredients, however I don't know how it ranks with ewg. Any advice?
Based on the ThinkDirty app, most Hello Bello products are a 3 on a scale of 1-10. 10 being the most dirty and 1 being the most clean.
Could you cite your sources for the toxic chemicals in baby clothes? How can you be sure they're in certain things, and not in the products recommended? For example, we don't know what dyes are used in the bamboo clothing and the process of making it isn't very environmentally friendly.
Thanks a ton for sharing this information. I wanted to ask if you have any recommendations for the plastic bottles used for pumps. Not quite sure on what to do. I’m in school so I’m unable to nurse exclusively.
Hope to talk to you soon. I have a lasnioh pump it’s purple and white.
What about pump parts made of plastic? Are they just as dangerous? Also lanolin is not safe as it can contain pesticides
Trust me I am overwhelmed
Very informative and thank you for posting all the places where you can purchase This stuff
I purchased the love every play gym, which is actually made of polyester, so are a lot of the toys that come with it… not sure why it’s being advertised here if it does contain toxic materials
She’s saying it’s one of the least toxic products out there, and it is. Idk where you get polyester from. My play gym clearly says on the label 100% organic cotton. They use a lot of organic cotton and wood in their products. I purchased the play kits and the play gym. They’re pretty good. I just wish it weren’t made in China.
What’s your thought on second hand clothes? How do you know they are safe from mold or other things?
Hello! Thank you so much for your videos. Those are so helpful for me
The links to your Amazon essentials/favorites aren’t working. Is there a way to follow your Amazon so we can see them? For some reason it isn’t showing up.
Thanks for all the great information!
Yeah.. I'm gonna keep shopping at Carter's anyway. I can't afford to spend hundreds of dollars on organic cotton baby clothes. Most moms can't.
Carters has an affordable organic line
This is so useful information but to follow all these advises you need lots of money. Unfortunately all the nontoxic products are made for the one that can afford 😕
Question: what do you suggest for milk storage bags (?)
Thank you for all the work you do! You are an angel.
I use the Nuk silicone baby food ice cube tray to freeze one ounce portions and mason jar bottles 😊
Haakaa has some silicone storage bags! You can find them open box (unused) sometimes for a bit cheaper.
I use reusable silicone bags
What about silicone? My husband says it sheds just as bad
I don’t understand how these nontoxic things are more expensive than the toxic ones with so many more ingredients! Shouldn’t it be less? Shouldn’t we all want the best for ourselves and the earth therefore make it more accessible to the average person? I don’t get this world.
It's okay. People like her are just simply fear mongering new parents as selling tactics. The issue is not the toxins but the amount. Too much of anything is harmful. Even too much water, too much oxygen is toxic. If you eat 1000 bananas a day you can die from its toxins. All store sold products are tested to be within the safe amount. I suggest watching videos from foodsciencebabe and theecowell. They are both on youtube and can explain to you about how they work.
Thank you for this video! I was looking for a safe brand for my baby’s detergent for my registry and had a hard time. I’ll also look into the site you mentioned. 💕
Thank you for sharing all of this awesome information. 💖💖💖
I use to really vibe with this lady but she talked mad shit about c sections and that got me backwards
I feel the same way.
I have a question in regards to Carter. I know they used to be HORRIBLE. But in the last year or two they have become Oeko-Tex. Did you do your video before then or after? I am still learning about what Oeko-Tex covers etc. Thanks!
I'm curious if silicon baby items are just as toxic as plastic?
I think it’s less but definitely something to research!
Probably less toxic. That is what I went with, but looking to do glass with next baby. The mason bottles seem like a really good option .
Do the glass bottles not break easily? I'm going through IVF with my first, but most babies I've been around drop their bottles, all the time.
Very helpful and informative. Thank you!
Hello it’s summer time soon!!! I’m wondering if there is a good sunscreen for babes? My baby girl is 6 months! Also maybe a summertime video?? How to dress them, sun protection, hydration, and all the summer things. It gets very humid in Minnesota and I’m a first time momma! I’ll take all the tips i can get!
@bridgetteyler
Dropps contribute to the micro plastic problem
I love this helpful list, but I wish we had alternatives that weren’t so expensive /:
Do 👏 your 👏 research 👏 I found the same info Bridget is giving in this video, and all I had to do was look for alternatives that were within my budget that were also toxin free. And for some others, we saved to be able to buy good quality products. Cloth diapers at face value look expensive, for example, but we spent $600 in diapers and covers. These are reusable. You can wash them many times, and the cost per year is still less than buying disposable diapers.
But like Bridget said, if that is not for you, I recently found out about Honest’s diaper subscription. It’s $80/mo. That is NOT expensive when you consider that diapers these days are $50 a box, not including wipes and they’re toxic af for your baby.
Sorry to say this but Dyper is not a non toxic diaper.
Bamboo fabric is toxic . Just for you to know. Just research how it is made. There is no such a thing as non toxic bamboo.
Before I knew this I bought a bunch of “organic bamboo” pajamas for my baby. She totally broke out from them.. never again!!
I don't understand why companies stop making disposable diapers at size 6 mostly. I need a size 7 diaper for my kiddo and anything natural is impossible to find because we do not like Honest diapers.
Thanks for sharing this!! Always love your content and I’m excited to see this topic being covered on your channel 🥰
Do you recommend a bottle sanitizer machine?
Thank you so much for sharing this info.
Have you used this for cloth diapers? I'm using rocking green right now for my cloth diapers and sometimes for the clothes too, would like to Know your recommendation on a good "one stop shop" per se
Can you please leave your Amazon front link so we can see what products you recommend
Is Drops Detergent Cloth Diaper safe?
I cloth diaper as well, what cloth brand diapers do you recommend?
What kind of camera do you use?
I always use cornstarch instead of diaper cream. It always works so quickly. Is it safe? 😬
We use glass bottles and i breastfeed but when I work I pump. What about pumping plastic pieces, or breast milk bags?
Silicone ice cube tray for keeping breastmilk
Im not sure there are good alternatives to plastic breast pump pieces. Or any alternatives really. If you find any, let us know!!
Do you have the link to the lanolin diaper cream? Thanks so much!
How do you feel about hello hello products