Do you have children who go to school, daycare, or preschool? Then look here. At the start of the school year, we offer a guide to natural alternatives to common products for children.
Our children, just like us, are exposed to a range of potentially harmful chemicals in our modern world – in everything from plastic toys, clothes, crafts, stuffed animals, industrially produced food and drinks, and so on.
We want to inspire you to choose natural and chemical-wise options for your children, both for their sake and for the environment.
Eat & Drink
Do you need a good lunchbox, water bottle, or eco-friendly cutlery for your little ones? We have several alternatives to plastic containers, which can be a hidden source of unnecessary chemicals in the home.
A Slice of Green offers beautiful lunchboxes in various sizes that are perfect for school.
Klean Kanteen’s lunchboxes and food thermoses are also practical for both school and outings.
Paint & Craft
Common, industrially produced pens, crayons, and glue often contain chemicals we really don’t want near our children. Lead and mercury, for example, are common in older crayons, solvents in pens and glue. Chemical dyes are also not ideal to ingest.
That’s why we have a range of non-toxic colored pencils, crayons, paint, and glue that the little ones can use.
The German company ÖkoNORM offers lots of lovely craft products.
Party
Did you know that even common “party products,” like straws, balloons, and banners for children’s parties, can be a source of plastic residues that children ingest by playing with them?
Here you’ll find straws that can be used again and again.
If you’re baking for the party, choose stainless steel or glass.
Play & Cuddle
Even conventionally made stuffed animals and blankets are sources of pesticides and tiny plastic particles that we’d rather not have in our children’s bodies.
Beautiful wool blankets for big and small in natural materials without harmful additives are available.
Fantastic organic toys for both indoor and outdoor play as well as role-playing.
Toxin-Free Body Care for Children
A concern for many parents is the ingredients in body care products for children. At Glimja, we have spent over 15 years scrutinizing ingredient lists and testing products on ourselves and our own children.
That’s why we are especially proud of our range of pure and natural body care products for children. Don’t forget to use natural detergent for the children’s clothes.
If you have problems with lice at school, check out information on how to handle it.
Supplements for Children
To boost children’s nutrient intake, it can be a good idea to use a few selected natural supplements before the school year starts, such as vitamin D and Omega 3 or a multivitamin. We offer various nutritional products tailored for children.
Feel free to read more about supplements for children if you want to learn more about this topic.
A good idea to get children to consume nutritious vegetables, fruits, and superfoods like spirulina or camu camu is to have a good blender at home to make tasty smoothies, sauces, soups, etc.
We hope you find everything you need here with us. We are always here if you have any questions, and we wish you a sparkling autumn!
