Toxins: Hand-me-downs Can Protect Your Baby

Parents who buy hand-me-downs or used articles for their baby don't need to be ashamed - Buying or accepting second hand articles is not just great for your budget, in fact it is great for the health of your little one too.



German pediatrians at the institute of risk assessment warn that brand new products often contain toxins that infants are exposed to with little or no protection.
Therefore, parents are advised to find an intelligent mix between used and brand new products for their offspring.
Particularly problematic are newly built and furnished nurseries, where babies can be exposed to a multitude of toxins found in new cribs (varnish fumes), rugs and carpets (fumes from glues) and of course paint (fumes).
The same can be said for textiles; pesiticide leftovers in the fiber, toxins in the dye. And just think through how many machines and hands those fabrics went before they reach your home. Since second hand clothing has been washed several times before it reaches the skin of your baby, it is actually the healhier choice.