When purchasing books for the lovely children in our lives the highest
priority should be to seek out books with meaningful content. Try to avoid
poor quality and commercialism.

Go back in time when my generation (children of the 70′s) and older were
growing up. Almost all the books were good quality books, with great
content. I am sure you still remember some to this day. In the 80′s two
things happened, big publishing houses and mass retailers! Because of this
profit margins became the driving force for the production of books. All of
a sudden books became based on TV cartoons, video games and general
commercialism.

So getting back to the question, how do you choose good quality books for
children when there are so many books out there?

1. Seek out books that you remember from your childhood. (House that Jack
built, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Hen, Three Billy Goats Gruff and
many more)
2. Look for new books that will build on important values for your family.
3. Avoid books that will take the child back to the television or computer.
4. Give your child good quality books. 5. Read to your child and enjoy good
quality time together. Books with music CDs are a great way to enjoy a
story.

Barefoot Books, a small independent company that started in 1993 by two
working mothers, Nancy Traversy and Tessa Strickland has the vision and
goals to publish and share books, gifts and arts that promote children’s
love for learning, independence of the spirit, multiculturalism and
protection of the environment. Barefoot Books products include award-winning
books, music cds and colorful artworks that appeal to children and all
children at heart.

About the Author
Written by Heidi Rosenberg I became an independent stallholder for Barefoot
Books in September 2008. I have two young children and we love reading
together. Being an independent stallholder has given me the opportunity to
stay home with my children but still earn a little bit of spending money. We
love the books; they have such great artwork and fantastic stories and many
of the books have facts for the reader in the back.
My website www.barefootbooksus.com

My link to barefoot books
http://www.barefoot-books.com/us/site/pages/home.php?rep_code=US-1019853

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But Moser’s focus on the environment goes beyond her products.  From receipt paper to packing materials, she chooses recycled and environmentally friendly items.  That’s an environmentally-conscious company.

Not only are these adorable and colorful onesies and tee’s the softest I have ever felt (so soft I wish they came in adult sizes), they are printed with the sweetest, simple and original captions and graphics, sure to make your baby the star of the playgroup.  Items are all natural, 100% fair trade and sweatshop-free.  Moreover, eco ike donates 5% of their proceeds to environmental non-profits.  I like that!

We all know it costs a bit more for organic items, especially quality, 100% certified organics, but I think at $22 – $24, you’ll agree this beautiful, quality line is also eco-friendly on the wallet!

One of the decisions that new parents are faced with is whether to choose a traditional or organic crib mattress.  Organic crib mattresses work just as well as traditional mattresses but have the added benefit of being free from chemicals.  Here are some considerations to help you in your purchasing decision:

1. By purchasing organically made products, such as a crib mattress, you are influencing the marketplace with your dollars.  The more people purchase organic products, the more they are likely to be provided in the future.  Because organically grown cotton reduces the use of pesticides in fields, your purchase is helping the environment.

2. Switching from a traditional crib mattress to an organic crib mattress may be more than just an eco-friendly move.  It may be a matter of safety.  Many traditional crib mattresses contain a number of materials with questionable effects.  Experts are starting to look at everything from polyurethane foam to chemical fire retardants to see what kinds of effects they may have on growing babies.

3. Some experts say that organic crib mattresses, with their natural ingredients, allow air to flow freely through the mattress.  The better air circulation may help your baby breathe better.  In addition, some studies suggest that the organic cotton may lead to a lower incidence of allergic reactions.

4. Due to the recent interest in organic baby products, be wary of any misuse of the word “organic” in the marketplace.  You want to make sure that you are getting a certified organic mattress.  You can also call the Organic Consumers Association to get a list of accredited organic retailers.

5. If you’re purchasing your organic crib mattress online, you need to read the fine print and look through the list of components.  A mattress may say that it’s organic, but lists polyurethane in the components, for example, it can’t be 100 percent organic.

6. Organic crib mattresses are more expensive than traditional crib mattresses.  But given the fact that a new baby spends 70 percent of her time sleeping, it might be worth a little bit extra to get an organic crib mattress. When you lay your baby down on something you know is chemical free, you may find that you rest easier yourself.  Some of your better online retailers offer free shipping on large purchase items like organic mattresses.

Babies have been sleeping on traditional mattresses for a long time, so don’t be overly alarmed by the claims or warnings that you might read online while researching organic baby gear.  That said, with so many chemicals in our world today, it might make sense to research your options before making this important purchase.