mummy”
Back to baby basics
To reduce the amount of
synthetic chemicals that you
use around your home, go back
to basics for cleaning products.
These work just as well as the
harsher and more abrasive
options without the worry over
nasty chemicals. You’ll find a
microfibre cloth, a lemon, some
bicarbonate of soda, vinegar and
a good dose of elbow grease
(with perhaps a drop or two of
tea tree oil for a disinfectant) will
cover most jobs admirably. The
added advantage? They won’t
contribute to headaches and
respiratory illnesses like their
expensive commercial rivals.
To freshen the air (which
may become necessary with
a new baby in tow) forget
scary chemical air fresheners.
Instead, put a small amount of
water and a few drops of lemon
or lavender essential oil into a
spray bottle (like the ones you
get in garden centres for plants)
and spritz away to your heart’s
content.
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The real nappy controversy
There’s no space here to
go into the reusable versus
disposable nappy debate. All I
want to say is do your research
on reusable nappies and
you’ll find there’s a wealth of
information available. Some
local councils offer financial
incentives if you’re reducing
the landfill nappy mountain so
everyone wins – you, your baby,
your community and the planet.
What better motivation could
you need?
‘Even the humble
baby wipe often
contains not
only artificial
perfumes
and synthetic
preservatives
but also a dose of
antifreeze!’
For lots more information, and all Janey’s natural recommendations, read the e-book ‘Joyful Natural
Pregnancy’ and see the ‘Joyful Natural Pregnancy’ App available from Amazon and her new book
‘Look Great Naturally – without ditching the lipstick’ (Hay House). Janey has an accreditation scheme
for natural and organic products check out her recommendations at www.imperfectlynatural.com.
You can hear Janey Lee Grace on BBC 2’s ‘Steve Wright in the Afternoon’ show from 2.00pm-5.00pm
some weekdays. For full information about real nappies, go to www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/realnappies
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