FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: ARE 'REGULAR' BABY PRODUCTS DANGEROUS?
A: NO! They are not "dangerous", but due to possible the long-term effect of synthetic chemicals on the body, it is better to use an organic or natural product on babies.

Q: I AM USING A "NATURAL" BABY PRODUCT ON MY BABY AT THE MOMENT, SHOULD I CHANGE?
A: If you are happy with the products you are using there is no need to change but be aware that many baby products CLAIM to be natural when they are NOT!! Natural products should not contain any synthetic chemicals: mineral oil, petrolatum, fragrance, parfum, sodium lauryl sulphate, propylene glycol, methylparaben, butylparaben and phthalates.

Q: ARE PURE BEGINNINGS PRODUCTS "TEAR FREE" AND "HYPO-ALLERGENIC"?
A: YES! Sodium Lauryl Sulphate in foaming products is the chemical which causes burning of the eyes. Pure Beginnings is one of the TRULY hypo-allergenic products on the market, as it is CHEMICAL FREE!! There are NO harmful or skin-irritating chemicals in our baby products.

Q: WILL THE PRODUCTS BURN MY BABY'S EYES?
No, they will not burn baby's eyes. All Pure Beginnings products are safe for use on the head and face, but NO PRODUCTS should be used directly into the eyes. A: ARE HERBS AND ESSENTIAL OILS TOO STRONG TO USE ON BABIES? Some herbs and essential oils are not recommended for use on babies, but all the ingredients in Pure Beginnings products have GRAS status (Generally Recognised as Safe). The essential oils and herbs used in our products are in small quantities and are beneficial to baby's skin and health.

Q: ARE YOUR BABY PRODUCTS PH BALANCED?
A: Yes. Pure Beginnings Baby products are at a pH of about 5.0. The acid mantle of the skin ranges between 4.5 & 5.5.

Q: MY BABY HAS DEVELOPED CRADLE CAP, WILL THE PURE BEGINNINGS SHAMPOO HELP?
A: Yes. The natural ingredients in the shampoo will help restore the scalp to normal.

Q: CAN I USE THE WET WIPES ON MY BABY'S FACE?
A: Yes. Pure Beginnings wet wipes contain only natural and organic ingredients, and are safe for use on all areas of baby's body.

Q: IF MY BABY HAS RED, BROKEN SKIN CAN I STILL USE THE BABY BUM CREAM?
A: YES! The ingredients in the Baby Bum Cream have anti-septic and anti-bacterial properties, and may be used on any sores, bites or nappy rashes, as well as a daily barrier cream to prevent problems.

Q: IF MY BABY'S NAPPY RASH HAS NOT CLEARED IN 3 DAYS, WHAT MUST I DO?
A: If there is NO improvement in the rash after 3 days, it is then advisable to take your baby to the doctor, as a secondary infection may have set in.

Q: ARE THE PURE BEGINNINGS PRODUCTS GOOD FOR BABIES WITH ECZEMA?
A: YES! The ingredients in the products will not irritate or dry out the skin. They allow the skin to breathe normally as well as moisturise the skin.