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Organic for Your Family
As an expectant mother, you are likely spending hours of time browsing the Internet for the best and brightest solutions for your upcoming precious bundle of joy. Choices are endless when it comes to all your baby needs, and when it comes to organic selections, you may feel like you're in over your head, which is why we're offering you a helpful guide to both understanding basic organic terms, as well as some tips to navigate the wonderful world of organic products.
What does "organic" really mean?
"Organic" refers to the way products are grown and processed. Organic food is produced by a special system of farming that does not include toxic or persistent pesticides and fertilizers.
What does it mean when a product is labeled as "Certified Organic"?
"Certified Organic" means the item has been grown according to strict uniform standards that are verified by independent state or private organizations. This certification includes inspections of farm fields and processing facilities, detailed record keeping, and periodic testing of soil and water to ensure that growers and handlers are meeting the standards which have been set.
Is organic food better for you?
There is evidence that suggests that organically produced foods may be more nutritious. Organic foods are spared the application of toxic and persistent insecticides, herbicides, fungicides and fertilizers. In the long run, organic farming techniques provide a safer, more sustainable environment for everyone.
What is organic cotton?
Organic cotton is one of the most popular of the organic fibers and is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment. Similar to the process of growing organic food, organic cotton is grown without the use of toxic and persistent pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. All cotton sold as organic in the United States must meet strict federal regulations covering how the cotton is grown.
What kinds of products are made with organic cotton?
Organic cotton fiber is used in everything from personal care items (sanitary products, make-up removal pads, cotton puffs and ear swabs), to home furnishings (towels, bathrobes, sheets, blankets, bedding), children's products (toys, diapers, baby blankets, burp cloths), clothes of all kinds and styles and even stationery and note cards. Therefore, if you already an adopt an organic lifestyle, or have chosen to do so, finding organic cotton products to meet your baby needs is increasingly easier due to consumer demand.
While clarifying terminology is important when considering an organic lifestyle, it's also important to understand the benefits of organic products:
• Organic foods are rich in nutrients.
• Using organic products results in less intake of pesticide residue.
• Organic meat and dairy products offer consumers a host of health benefits.
• There are environmental benefits to growing organically.
If you decide that an organic lifestyle is the right fit for your growing family, it's important to know how to find organic foods and other products that will meet your needs.
Choose organic foods and products at your local store, or seek out specialty stores that carry them.
Because organic lifestyles are growing in popularity, it has become increasingly easier to find organic and natural options at most all local grocery stores. Be sure to seek out the produce that specifies it has been grown organically, as well as locate the section of the store where you can find both frozen and other organic foods/products.
Request that your local stores start carrying organic options of the foods you prefer.
If you are unable to shop at stores that are known to carry organic products, never feel uncomfortable to place a request with your local store manager to carry certain products your family enjoys. Not only is it common practice to request specific items be carried, but it's also likely there have been other requests for the same products you are searching for.
If you decide to adopt an organic lifestyle you will learn that with all the resources and community business support available, it's become easier than ever to maintain this way of living.