Baby Registry: Dr. Sura's Favorites for a Non-Toxic Nursery
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I am often asked by soon to be moms what products I used for my little one and which ones are the most essential and non toxic. I wanted to share my (mostly non-toxic) favorites.
Even though non-toxic products cost more, you can always buy used from mommy social media groups, facebook marketplace, ask mommy friends for hand me downs or add it to your registry as a group buy.
Since products are always changing, I wanted to share basic guidelines I use when looking for a product:
General Guidelines to protect the health of your baby:
Organic and Natural Fabrics: clothing, sheets, towels, mattresses. Natural fabrics like linen and cotton are best.
Pure personal care items. No fragrance, petroleum ingredients, pesticide preservatives, ethoxylated ingredients, etc. This includes soap, shampoo, creams, laundry detergent, dishwasher soap and cleaning materials.
Avoid Endocrine Disruptors: such as BPA, parabens and phthalates interfere with hormones and have harmful developmental, reproductive and neurological effects.
No synthetic flame retardants: If you are unsure, ask the company if their product includes flame retardants. Flame Retardants are toxic and are often used in: bedding and mattress, car seats, clothing and stuffed toys.
Bath:
Bathrobe: Natemia (organic cotton or bamboo bathrobes) https://natemia.com/collections/organic-towels
Water Filter: Cuz’n Bath Ball Water Filter (if the water in your home is not filtered, I recommend this bath ball)
Tub: PUJ (BPA & PVC free) This was great once my son was a little older around 7 months. It is non toxic so a great choice. I didn’t find a great non-toxic one for newborns so we pretty much used the PUJ but it wasn’t supportive so we had to hold the baby the entire time.
https://puj.com/products/puj-baby-bathtub
Wash Cloths: Green Sprouts
https://greensproutsbaby.com/products/muslin-washcloths-made-from-organic-cotton-4-pack?variant=29831209320508
Shampoo and body soap: Weleda
Diapers:
Diapers: Cloth are the best for the environment. I use disposable DYPER & Honest Diapers ( chlorine-free processing, no latex, fragrance, or parabens, 100% plant-based, cruelty-free and never tested on animals and recyclable).
Diaper Changing Pad: Naturepedic ( organic cotton fabric, clear food-grade waterproof coating made from non-GMO sugarcane, non-allergenic, easy-to-clean).
https://www.naturepedic.com/organic-changing-table-pads
Diaper Bag: this is really your style preference for the brand and style….
Diaper Changing Table: Pottery Barn (if you are on a budget look for holiday sales, facebook mommy groups or marketplace for buying used).
Diaper Cream: Weleda (made with calendula and chamomile, free from synthetic preservatives, fragrances, colorants or raw materials derived from mineral oils. Dermatologically tested and highly skin-friendly even for sensitive skin). https://www.weleda.com/product/d/calendula-diaper-care-cream
Diaper Wipes: Made Of (organic, non gmo, gentle baby wipes) https://madeof.com/collections/organic-baby-products
Diaper Pail: UBBI (also love the UBBI wipes holder and UBBI diaper bags for on the go)
https://ubbiworld.com/pages/diaper-pail
Food:
Bibs: Mushie
Bottles: Joovy Boob (Glass is better and also not good to heat plastic because it releases toxic hormone disruptors)
https://joovy.com/boob-baby-bottle-glass/.
We also love the silicone Comotomo bottles but I only use the glass ones for heating.
Bottle Sanitizer: Baby Brezza (love!!)
Bottle Warmer: Dr Brown’s
Breast Pump: Spectra S1 Plus https://www.spectrababyusa.com/store/s1plus-/
Burping Cloths: Green Sprouts (organic)
Formula: If you need to supplement or are unable to breastfeed, Dr Sura loves the homemade formula in the Nourishing Traditions book. It is a game changer compared to the other formulas on the market - even the European organic ones!! You can find the recipe in that book and online here:
https://www.westonaprice.org/health-topics/childrens-health/formula-homemade-baby-formula/
Clothes:
In general, look for organic materials and natural fabrics (such as cotton and linen) are best. Newborns get cold more easily than adults. I love putting my little one in the onesies with long sleeves and that also covered the feet. Some days we went through four outfits a day and some days only one. It depends on how often you want to do laundry when deciding how much clothing and blankets to buy. This is generally the most gifted section but you may want to invest in some essentials in high quality organic fabric. You will need swaddle blankets, onesies (short sleeve, long sleeve), pants, hats, mittens, bibs and socks. Depending on the weather, you may also need a jacket or swimwear. I love the kimono onesies from Petit Bateau because you don’t have to pull it over the head - super easy to come on and off. Also, the Petit Bateau onesies are organic and made from cotton - which I love!
Sleep:
Side Sleeper: Babybay side sleeper bassinet (untreated wood, organic sheets)
https://www.babybay.us/product/babybay-maxi-tall/?attribute_color=Untreated&gclid=CjwKCAiAnO2MBhApEiwA8q0HYU0l2rKEyDhQverRnQmyjkejgva06ldu0j_jaK_mjJvlAqkQCzzS7xoCmCYQAvD_BwE
Playpen/Bassinet: Nuna Aire Sena (Our little one LOVES his Nuna Aire Sena…he started sleeping better when we used this basinet of this for his nighttime sleep)
https://nunababy.com/usa/sena-aire-mini-play-yard?color_ref=16372
Crib & Organic Mattress: You won’t need a crib for a few months if you are co-sleeping or using a bassinet. But when you do purchase it, splurge on an organic mattress and sheets if you can or look for a hand me down. The organic mattress is the most important for baby overall. I love the COCO Crib Mat https://www.purebabyandchild.com/product-page/the-coco-mat-our-crib-mattress. Avocado and Naturepedic also have great options for a baby mattress. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on the crib. Untreated wood is best. IKEA has an affordable option (Sniglar). If you are splurging on both - I love the Pottery Barn cribs for the quality.
Travel:
Baby Wearing: Solly: https://nunababy.com/usa/sena-aire-mini-play-yard?color_ref=16372 (great for newborns) or Baby K’tan Organic: https://www.maisonette.com/product/baby-carrier-organic. (the Baby K’tan offers more support for the baby as he or she grows)
Baby Carrier: Ergobaby Omni 360 All-Position Baby Carrier for Newborn to Toddler with Lumbar Support & Cool Air Mesh
Car Seat: Britax Endeavors in Otto (no flame retardants)
Stroller: Love City Mini Jogger !
Playpen & Bassinet travel: Sena Aire (love!)
MISC:
Bouncer/Play Seat: BabyBjorn Cotton with toy
Baby Nail Clippers: Safety First (it has a light which I love because you cut your babies nails while they sleep)
https://www.safety1st.com/sleepy-baby-nail-clippers-49009-s1-us-en.html
Gripe Water: ChildLife Organic Gripe Water
Play Mat: Lovevery has a great one! We love the play kits as well for developmental play.
Music: “Be Held: Lullabies For The Beloved” By Christy Nockels, “The Happy Song” by Imogen Heap
Rug: Ruggable (washable and also thick padding option great for crawling)
Spoons: Mushie
Teething: Camilia Liquid Doses, Smily Mia Penguin, Hakaaa 360 Teething Toothbrush
Tummy Time: Splashin Kids Tummy Time Mat
Other things not usually thought of for baby registry but very important for overall Mom’s healing and recovery:
Chiropractic Care: Prenatal & Postpartum
Postpartum Doula
Acupuncture
Massage
Delivery Food Gift Certificates
Would love to hear from…If you are a new momma, what products did you love most?
Jersey City Pregnancy Chiropractor, Dr Sura is passionate about supporting women during pregnancy and postpartum and helping babies ease into this world with gentle and holistic chiropractic care.
