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Top 10 Ways to Go Green with Baby
Easy ways to be an eco-friendly parent
Going green is on everyone's mind, but it's particularly critical for new parents. Overwhelmed? Don't be, says Christopher Gavigan, CEO of the non-profit Healthy Child Healthy World and author of the new book, Healthy Child Healthy World. As the father of a seven-month-old son, he sympathizes with new parents being bombarded with information. So, even if you try just one of these 10 tips, we'll still give you a gold—er, green?—star.
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Know the issue: Umbilical cord blood contains about 200 chemicals and pollutants caused by common household items, says the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a not-for-profit environmental research organization.
Try this solution: Protect your developing baby with a quick switch in your nutrition habits. Consider eating organic fruits and veggies that are free of pesticides, fertilizers, or herbicides. This simple change can lower your pesticide exposure up to 90 percent, according to Healthy Child Healthy World. Worried about the expense? "Think of it as an investment in your child's college fund," Gavigan says, noting that proper nutrition leads to better students.
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