Bamboo Products for your Children

There are a lot of very good reasons to use organic products where possible with your children. From toys to a kid's bamboo toothbrush, clothing and beyond, you can help the environment and teach your child to be responsible and care about the planet too. This is also a great opportunity to make sure your child is surrounded by an environment that is chemical-free and non-toxic. All parents have an instinct to protect their children. Looking after the planet for future generations is a huge step in that. Here is a closer look at two bamboo products for your children that you should make a change to. Bamboo clothing Here is why bamboo clothing is such a great idea for babies and children;

• Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial so it stays odour free and fresh for longer and keeps your child germ free better.
• Bamboo offers natural protection against UV, it blocks more than 98% of harmful UV rays keeping your child safer when they are playing outside in the sun.
• Bamboo is naturally hypoallergenic making it great for children who react to certain other fibres in clothing, it sits against their skin with no reaction.
• Bamboo offers better thermal control so they stay cooler in the summer and in the winter are kept warmer.
• Bamboo is a breathable material and is more absorbent than cotton by three to four times.
• Bamboo is very soft and comfortable to wear!

Bamboo is a great resource to use because it is highly renewable and sustainable. It can be used in a variety of ways for many purposes. Eco-friendly bamboo toothbrushes Another option is to switch to buying a children's bamboo toothbrush. It can take up to a thousand years for a plastic toothbrush to decompose, and it releases toxins into the soil as it does. Bamboo toothbrushes mean your children can clean their teeth and not have such an impact on the planet. Of course, you want to teach your child to brush regularly and to look after their gums and teeth. A bamboo toothbrush is just as effective at doing this is a plastic toothbrush. It is just made from a material that will degrade quicker and not release toxins as it does so. While they learn to look after themselves they can learn to look after the environment too. A kids bamboo toothbrush is completely sanitary, it is water-resistant and it is antimicrobial. The water does not rot it, and microorganisms find it hard to stay on the bamboo. Your child will not get sick using bamboo in their mouths. It is a good idea to change the toothbrush you and the children use about every 3 months. Bristles wear down as they do with plastic toothbrushes. When that starts happening they clean less effectively and are able to remove less plaque. Over time bacteria does build up on them. You should also change the children's bamboo toothbrush after they are sick.