Recommendations for Katie
Reference Beauty Counter’s Never-List for a list of chemicals to avoid in all products!
Cleaning
Using better cleaning products can make one of the biggest impacts in the amount of toxins that are in your home. Get rid of anything from Lysol, Windex, Clorox, etc..
Disinfecting / surfaces - Norwex Envirocloth
Windows / glass - Norwex window cloth or Branch basics
All purpose spray - Branch Basics
Mop - Norwex mop or steam mop (avoid chemicals when mopping floors, especially with little kids crawling around)
Home
Laundry detergent - Norwex or Branch Basics (norwex tougher on stains and smells)
Stain remover - Norwex or Puracy
Oxygen booster - Branch Basics
Fragrance spray/air freshener - Grow Fragrance
Upholstery cleaner - norwex detergent + water in a spray bottle
Essential oils diffused instead of candles
Hand Soap - Everyone
Kitchen
Pots & Pans - Caraway or stainless steel
Cooking Utensils - Silicone (BPA free) or stainless steel
*I bought the cream in Caraway and they are starting to discolor already. I recommend buying a darker color.
Tupperware - glass > plastic, try not to heat food in microwave in plastic tupperware
Stainless steel water bottles - Adult water bottle, adult cup with straw & kids water bottle
Dish detergent - Norwex or Thrive
Parchment paper - anywhere - unbleached
Sponge - Norwex Envirosponge
Food
Gluten & Dairy free as much as possible, good to avoid soy & corn too
Reduce refined sugar intake (especially for Mickey to give his gut/brain a chance to heal)
Always buy organic whenever possible
Snacks
Simple Mills soft baked bars (good swap for mini muffins) - major grocery stores
Simple Mills Almond flour crackers - major grocery stores
*Anything from this brand is pretty clean and most items are GF/DF. They have bars, baking mixes, crackers, etc.. I buy on Thrive Market usually
That’s it bars - found in most grocery stores
*I like the mini ones for kids but they make full-size bars too in all different fruit variations. Only ingredients are apples and whatever other fruit.
Made Good snacks - found in most grocery stores
Annie’s cheddar bunnies or bunny friends
*Most things from Annie’s are cleaner alternatives to things like Gold Fish but are more highly processed than the other options above
Look for things without: artificial flavors, artificial dyes, large amounts of added sugar, hydrogenated oils - buy organic when possible
Adult Treats
Much cleaner chocolate options with little or no refined sugar that taste amazing -
Justin’s PB Cups and chocolate from Trader Joe’s are also better options
Kid Treats
Baby Food / Snacks -
Cerebelly
Baby led weaning was a great method for us when we introduced food to Liam and will do again with Halle at 6 months. Avoid baby food containing rice as it can contain high levels of arsenic. Arsenic was also found in most store bought baby food, even organic ones.
Personal Care:
Adult
Body wash - Everyone, Beauty Counter, Attitude, Pipette
Shampoo & Conditioner - Attitude, Avalon Organics, Beauty Counter
Lotion - Pipette, Beauty Counter
Face wash / moisturizer - Beauty Counter (ask me if you’re interested and I’ll recommend a line)
Makeup remover - Beauty Counter or Norwex Body Cloths (not the make up cloths)
Deodorant - Lume, Just Ingredients, or Beauty Counter
Toothpaste - David’s
Kids
Diapers - Honest, Mama bear gentle touch, Pampers Pure, Huggies Special Delivery, Hello Bello
* I use Pampers Pure because I love Target’s diaper deals but the Hello Bello diaper bundle box is also a great option!
Wipes - Water Wipes or brands listed for diapers
Bath soap, lotion, diaper rash cream - Pipette, Hello Bello or Honest
*Some variations of Hello Bello and Honest body wash and lotions are not EWG verified meaning they contain ingredients on the “iffy” list but are still much better alternatives. All Pipette products are EWG Verified,
Medicine + Supplements:
Fridababy humidifier w/ oils
Genexa acetaminophen & antihistamine
Dye-free ibuprofen - from anywhere
Hylands natural cough medicine
Genexa for adults - they have everything from antacids, allergy and pain relievers to sleep aids
Mary Ruth’s Organic Liquid Multivitamin