You make decisions every day to safeguard your child’s health and well-being from using organic baby food and BPA-free bottles to hypoallergenic detergents and gentle skincare products. But there’s likely one thing that you may not consider, even though it’s an everyday necessity for your child, and that’s the quality of the water.
We all assume that what comes from our taps or showers is safe and clean water. In reality, when you consider the variety of hard water and high chlorine levels in parts of the world (including the Middle East), the water itself could be ruining your child’s sensitive skin and health. You are probably also doing everything you can to give your child the best start in life, so understanding and improving your water quality at home might just be the parenting hack you didn’t know you needed!
The Concealed Effects of Hard Water and Chlorine
In many large cities, tap water supplies have several added chemicals, mainly chlorine, to kill bacteria and viruses. While this is a service, continuous exposure, especially daily baths or showering can remove the skin’s natural oils and this can lead to drying, irritation, or eczema. While adults may have fortitude to some of this, infants and toddlers have thinner and more sensitive skin that can truly suffer.
In the area, hard water is also a concern because of the very high amounts of calcium and magnesium in the area. Hard water is often difficult to lather with soap which causes soap scum or a residue left on your skin. Hard water can worsen skin issues and dull your child’s hair. If your child’s hair feels dry/coarse, after washing/drying in addition to their desert dry or itchy skin, hard water may be responsible.
Why it Matters for Kids
Children’s immune systems are still growing, and their skin absorbs a higher percentage of what they are exposed to. When they are bathing in chlorinated or hard water, they are potentially absorbing and inhaling it. It’s not just about dry skin, it is about what’s on/in their skin considering they are not only disappointed with dry or irritated skin, but also the potential long-term exposure to irritants that could have adverse effects on your child’s comfort and health.
The PureBlue Solution
At PureBlue, we know that parenting is primarily prevention. This is what prompted the invention of our dermatologist-recommended shower filters, which reduce the chlorine by at least 98%, reduce the hardness of water and remove harmful contaminants. Simply installed and compatible with most shower heads, PureBlue will make it easier to convert each of your child’s baths into a safer and more nourishing experience.
A Little Change, a Big Impact
Consider how many products you have purchased to calm or treat dry skin. Now, consider that one little change could actually help prevent that dryness. A water filter is an easy, cheap, and environmentally friendly step and is easy to add to any home.
As busy parents we are always trying to find smart ways to care for our kids. Many times, the best ways to care for them are the things you can’t even see, like the water they are being bathed in every night.
Make your home water safe. Protect your little ones from the inside out. Choose PureBlue.
