I recently read a book called Raising Baby Green by Alan Greene.  This is a book that I am proud to shelve within my collection.  It is a reference guide for parents that desire a green environment for their children.  And what a good point too, to start early.  I intend to be greener throughout my future pregnancies because that is the first contact your children will have with food, and any other chemicals (which I’d like to avoid).

This book begins with a chapter called “The Womb.”  It goes through what foods are safe to eat, what to avoid and other ways you can affect your baby via air or skin.  One thing I distinctly remember in this chapter is that you should eat a large variety of fruits and vegetables because your children will develop taste preference even before birth.  Amazing!  I have always been a picky eater, but after eating this book, I decided to start trying new foods.  I even eat broccoli and tried brussel sprouts.  Not because I like them, but because I want to make sure I get all of the nutrients I can from the foods I eat for our future children.

The sequential chapters go through the house room by room to determine a healthier way to live.  Like the best choice of floor coverings would be FSC certified flooring or bamboo.  They do make sustainable carpets, but even these inhibit allergens from your pets or the outdoors.  You may think that this book is like other “green” reference books, but I think it goes a step further by protecting the most vulnerable humans.

I won’t give out any more details so I can leave some suspense, but if you or someone you know is thinking about starting a family, I suggest checking out this book. It is a book that will give you guidance in your going green journey.  Living a healthy life starts before birth.  Pick up Raising Baby Green or let me know of any great green books you would recommend.

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