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Organic Baby's First Steps towards a Sustainable Future
Article Contributors: Reenita Malhotra Hora

The delights of babyhood, though incredibly rewarding, are not so easy to hold onto. After awaiting baby’s arrival for months you get caught up in the new challenges of day-to-day parenting, and before you know it, the first period of their life is over.

Babyhood is the best time to focus on infusing your child’s experience with green values. Help to green your baby’s initial encounter with the planet in every way by surrounding them with a green environment—take every opportunity to do so, because they will be up and out before you know it. more...

Tactile and Visual TLC

The simple power of touch is profound. Massing your baby is an incredibly effective way to support physical and mental development, not to mention a wonderful opportunity for bonding. Baby massage is an integral part of nearly every old world culture. It can be a fun part of your baby’s routine and can even be extended to include exercises that help to strengthen and support the development of limbs and muscles—the use of herbal and aromatic oils only adds to the experience. Also consider keeping your baby close to your body as you go about daily tasks or errands, especially in the first few months of development, by placing them in a baby sling carrier. more...

Natural Nourishment and Friendly Fibers

You probably already know that when it comes to feeding your baby, breast is best. All research points to the positive effects of breastfeeding on the nutritional, intellectual, and general health of babies. It has no impact on the environment and is the easiest method of nutrition, as it needs no prior preparation. If you must prepare bottles, it is best to express the milk rather than going for formula. If you cannot breastfeed for any reason, probiotic-containing infant formula is now available in the U.S. as a supplementary option. While it cannot rival breastmilk, the formula contains healthy, probiotic bacteria that is normally transferred from the mother to the infant, helping to cultivate a healthy digestive tract in the intially-sterile infant stomach. The fortified formula contains supplements with probiotic microorganisms that help to decrease diarrhea and food allergies. If your baby is allergic to cow's milk, soy-based formulas containing predigested proteins are available. When it comes to providing solid foods, preparing your own is the best way to go—it is easy enough to mash up or puree the foods that you are preparing for yourself or for the rest of the family, and it will give you complete control over the quality and organic content of foods that you want to feed your baby. more...