about organic baby
Having a baby in the house, life suddenly changes. We realise that we are
responsible for this little person and for future generations. We want to use
products which are safe for our child and the environment.
Where do we find these products? Our health providers don't always provide
information on the natural options available. We hear about them through
mums-groups, word-of-mouth, trial and error. We often wish we'd found more
natural alternatives and products that made good eco sense at lot earlier!
In 2003, after our daughter Selina Rose was born, there seemed to be no central
place to quickly find information about eco friendly baby products.
... and so organic baby was born in November 2005 in rural New Zealand.
By using organicbaby.co.nz you get natural parenting information and the ability
to browse our Directory.
Our story continues...
In 2008, we opened our first retail store in Petone ,
Wellington. At our Petone Store, you can shop differently
and feel good about how you shop. The majority of our
products are organic, recycled, handcrafted or locally made.
I love my work and helping others find great products. It is so satisfying
researching new articles and discovering new products that will benefit my
family, my friends and the organic baby community all around the globe.
Read our feedback...
The calendula flower was chosen for its
gorgeous colour and because it is edible and delicious in salads!
Charity:
We support local mothers in need by providing surplus maternity and baby wear to
St Vincents de Paul in Newtown.
In the last year, we have also supported Wellington City
Mission, Petone Toy Library, Barnardos, Auckland District Health
Board and several local schools with the donation of prizes.
$1 from every Womama bra sold goes to the Neonatal Trust.
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appreciated.
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Sustainability Policy:
In keeping with our respect for the planet, we reuse boxes
and packing materials that come into our business. For
smaller parcels, we do use courier bags to keep costs down
although we are trying to find a recyclable option.
Our physical store in Petone, Wellington uses recycled
tissue for gift wrapping.
On our printer (which is seldom used)!, we use recycled
paper, and use environmentally safe cleaning supplies in our
home and office.
We aim to have a paperless accounts dept - all invoices are
sent via email. Of course, we unplug all computers at the
end of the day.
We strive to make our customers aware of sustainability and
are always looking for more ways to improve our own!
Important:
The articles section grew from personal experience, research and
contributions from other authors.
Whilst you can't believe everything you read on the internet, warnings about
dubious ingredients and materials are difficult to ignore. I prefer to be
cautious where children are concerned.
These articles are only guidelines, sometimes they may alert us to issues we
may not have even thought about. If you have been using a product that we
may not recommend, it is important not to worry about it. Just think about
making some positive changes and doing things differently in the future. Please read our
disclaimer.
Thanks:
To the following web directories who have listed us on their web sites.