Did you know the average household contains over 25 gallons of hazardous chemicals? Most are found in regular cleaning products. I found this startling statistic on the Sage Baby website- a one stop online store for eco-friendly products. Some may say “going green” is just the trendy thing to do these days. But after reading the many interesting facts on their site, my interest and concern was definitely piqued.

They offer a “green guide at a glance” in their sidebar- full of interesting articles. Besides all the useful information I found, you can browse all their great product offerings. You can find all organic clothing for mom and baby, organic bedding, skincare, and cleaning products. Everything the environmentally conscious mom needs for her home. I always thought organic clothing was a luxury until I read this fact: “To make a conventional cotton t-shirt requires one fourth of a pound of harmful chemicals”I read further and was completely enlightened by the two founding mother’s about me page:

“While many of our peers diligently serve organic milk and food to their children so that they are not exposed to numerous toxins and chemicals, they then turn around and unknowingly expose their children regularly to a variety of other toxic chemicals in their households. They slather their newborns with lotions full of preservatives (remember that the skin is the body’s largest organ); they buy toys made of harmful finishes that their babies bite incessantly; they clean their rooms with cleaners that are very toxic; and decorate their bay’s room with new rugs, furniture and paint that are off-gassing (the EPA has stated its concerns that indoor air is, on average, 5 times more polluted than outdoor air). We have searched the world to identify the very finest and stylish– organic and non-toxic products. sage baby offers organic cotton clothing, bedding and towels; organic skincare; non-toxic toys; non-toxic cleaning products and air purifiers. Our web site also presents useful information as to why parents should select these healthier alternatives to the usual suspects!”

Guilty! We are meticulous about serving our children only organic dairy products, yet not careful in selecting other things. After visiting this very useful site, I will look more carefully at the products I expose my children to. In the meantime, I plan to buy some of their household cleaners. Visit Sage Baby for more information or to purchase any of these products.