by Coleen Smith posted in Parenting

Last week, I was at Target and wanted to buy baby wash. My mind raced as I stalked up and down the aisles, reading labels. My logical brain said ?It?s BABY BODY WASH. Just pick one already!? Then my emotional, guilt-ridden mom brain went on: ?Do I have to buy organic or risk being a horrible mother" What does all-natural mean, exactly" Someone just tell me what to do!?
I have always been a decisive person. Making informed decisions quickly without overthinking has always been my thing -- until I became a mom. That?s when I realized that my decisions no longer affect only me, they affect the lives of other humans. It?s a lot of pressure to be sure.
With that said, between researching crazy ingredients I can barely understand to navigating the relevance of labels like "organic," "all-natural," "no preservatives," and more, it?s just become overwhelming.
So, for all you parents out there, I did a little homework to help me navigate what I call "label overload," and I found some myths I want to share with parents like me.

Myth #1: Organic actually means something. I have a tad bit of hippie in me, so this is one that used to really get me. Do you ever buy organic out of guilt" I used to automatically assume organic was better for my kids. Well, it?s DEFINITELY more expensive, but after doing some homework, I?ve determined the term ?organic? does NOT mean healthier or better -- especia...