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Lower-Tox Swaps: Kid’s Items
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items As a low-tox minded mama, I am constantly finding ways to reduce the toxin load for my little ones. Here are some great quick & easy swaps for your family!
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Dining
Bath + Body
Teeth Cleaning
Medicine
Dining
Easy swaps to ditch the plastic for items your kids eat and drink from
Great options to pack daycare lunches. Holds up well over time and minimizes microplastics for your kids.
Stainless Steel Lunch Boxes For Kids
Holds hot or cold items well. Portable. Easy to clean.
Glass Food Storage Containers
Great options to minimize microplastics. Bonus that they are the perfect size to make smoothies for my toddlers. Can get glass or stainless steel.
Kids Cups - Elk and Friends
Another great option to minimize microplastics. Dishwasher friendly too!
6 Piece Stainless Steel Kids Silverware Set
Another great option to minimize microplastics. These hold up well and are perfectly portioned for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Comes in all different colors.
Silicone Plates For Kids
Great for at home or on the go! Easy to clean and frequently used at our house.
Silicone Bowls For Toddlers
Durable which is a must for toddlers. Easy to clean and many colors to choose from. Some brands like the BJPBK brand that we buy does have plastic straws but better to have that with a stainless steel bottle than a plastic bottle and straw.
Toddler Stainless Steel Water Bottle
Great alternative to house snacks instead of the traditional plastic sandwich bags.
Silicone Sandwich Bags
Bath + Body
Your kids skin is so sensitive. Choose cleaner options without harmful chemicals and unknown fragrances
Linked Tubby Todd overall because I love the brand but I had to specifically call this product out. Worked wonders for one of my son’s dry skin.
All Over Ointment Eczema Treatment - Tubby Todd
My favorite affordable brand. Lotions, body washes, everything. Have used for all three kids!
Pipette: Gentle, Nontoxic and 100% Clean Skincare for Mom ...
Love their products! Can get unscented or pick your preferred scent.
Tubby Todd
This is the filter I use in the kid’s bathtub. Helps to filter out chlorine and other contaminants we wouldn’t want on our kids skin.
Bathtub Filter
A clean option for baby and toddler lotion. We would use the unscented but closed come in different scent options
The Honest Company Sensitive Face + Body Lotion ... - Target
Easy spray application sunscreen for your little ones. Avoid the aerosol cans
Babo Botanicals : Sunscreen & Tanning Lotion - Target
A cleaner option for your little ones.I use a makeup brush to blend it into their skin, makes it easier to apply. Has a slight white cast but works well and protects their skin
thinkbaby - Target
Cleaner option with stick application that would work well on your little ones face
Badger : Sunscreen & Tanning Lotion - Target
Teeth Cleaning
My kids loved the flavor. Clean ingredient choice. Fluroride free!
Natural Kids Toothpaste | Birthday Cake ... - RiseWell
Electric toothbrushes clean their teeth more effectively than traditional toothbrushes.
Best Children's Electric Toothbrushes
Ditch the PFAs aka forever chemicals and opt for silk. Floss picks work easier for me with the kids.
Silk Dental Floss Picks
Great option. PFAs free which is great for your kid. Easy to use.
SmartLifeco: Dental Floss Picks
The cool mint and orange flavors are low tox! Affordable option easy to get off Amazon.
Himalaya Kids Toothpaste, Cool Mint, Fluoride
Medicine
Clean option, my toddlers love these when sick. Helps soothe sore throats and they think it's a treat so win win!
Kids Throat Soothing Lollipops - Beekeeper's
Cleaner alternative than Tylenol and dye free. Works effectively and my kids don’t mind the taste.
Genexa Infants' Clean Pain & Fever Acetaminophen
Delicious kid approved multivitamin with clean ingredients. Comes in gummie form so you know your kids will love them!
Llama Naturals: All Products
Cleaner ingredients and easy to take gummies vitamins for your kids. My boys love these and look forward to taking one everyday!
Toddler & Kids Multivitamin Gummy for 2 Year Olds - MaryRuth Organics
Perfect for diaper rashes, burns, cuts, scraps, and no stinging! A must have in your first aid kit for kids. Disclaimer: As an afflilate for Active Skin Repair, I may earn a commission through your purchase.
Active Skin Repair Kids First Aid Spray
Low-tox options for bandages. Comes in fun colors and designs your kids will love.
Welly - Target
This an awesome brand with clean ingredients. Helps to improve immune heath and when your little one (or you) has a sore throat/cough they have soothing lollipops and throat spray to ease their pain. I highly recommend!
Beekeeper's Naturals - Walmart.com