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I don't worry about organic at all. We buy organic milk but I actually think it tastes better.

I do worry more about chemicals now that we have a mobile LO. It's one of the reasons we bought a steam mop. But I don't stress about it too much (like I definitely don't think about it on a daily or even weekly basis).

@lawbee11: Oh god, I want a steam mop so much!!!

I don't worry about it. Organic isn't the be-all and end-all of everything. I like to buy local instead and grow my own. Just tastes better. As far as chemicals, the only thing I've changed is to pay attention to where I use it. Since LO likes to pull up on the fridge and mouth it, I've stopped using the nice stainless-steel cleaner, for example.

I don't worry about it much. We use more natural soaps and lotions since they were a recommendation of the pediatrician for our kiddos sensitive skin. We use regular bug spray like OFF and babyganics sunscreen, but not opposed to store brands. I sometimes feel even the more natural, chemical free things we use still aren't good enough in some peoples standards, it's not worth the exhaustion. We don't buy organic food, it's just not in our budget. We use method cleaning products and regular old Clorox wanda for toilets. I really just buy what I like and if it's more natural cool, if it's not, cool. My family was never picky about things and I'm still alive

How much do you worry about getting natural/organic food, for you, and for your LO?
-natural/unprocessed food, yes. organic, only some things.

What about skin products, like sunscreen?
-I have both kinds at home. Whatever works is what I'm going to use. I use a "not natural" clear L'oreal spray on her head. I'm not going to rub a cream on her scalp, ha. Probably none of my makeup or skincare stuff is very 'natural'. I don't care, I like what i have and it works and looks good on me.

Cleaning products in your home?
-Ain't nothing kills germs like 409 and bleach. I also have Method, which i like because it smells nice.

I deal with chemicals and EPA regulations on a regular basis at work. I'm not going to drive myself crazy with it at home, too!

I'm eh about it. I try not to expose them to DS. Like if I'm cleaning the bathroom, DS is in a different room and doesn't come into the bathroom till much later. I don't purposely purchase natural/organic stuff unless it's on sale or cheaper than the regular stuff.

I don't worry about organic at all. Organic farmers use pesticides, too, just natural ones, which aren't necessarily better for you than synthetics. I do try to eat as unprocessed as possible, though!

ETA: I read this recently and thought it was interesting: http://m.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/is-organic-better-for-your-health-a-look-at-milk-meat-eggs-produce-and-fish/2014/04/07/036c654e-a313-11e3-8466-d34c451760b9_story.html

Basically what @Smurfette: and @Alivoo01: said. I don't buy organic unless it's a better deal, I keep G out of areas that have been recently cleaned, etc. I understand the concerns, I just don't share most of them.

not really.. I do to an extent (try to avoid using strong chemicals while LO is awake/playing) but we def cant afford to buy all organic food, etc.

As far as produce goes I buy whatever looks best. Meat, I try to buy local. Everything else I'm meh on... I use whatever makeup, toiletries, etc. work best for me and I don't worry about it being natural. I clean our floors with a water/vinegar/essential oil mix in the steam mop because I'm worried about the dogs licking their paws after I clean. I use Lysol in the bathroom, and after cooking certain things like chicken.

I try to be health conscious and do as much as I can afford. We do filter our water with a high-quality filter that is supposed to filter out the majority of chemicals, medication run offs, chlorine, etc in the water supply. I notice a taste difference, we also have a shower filter too. Both were actually gifts from my parents!

I buy Dr. Bronners soap for LO - all natural, and it's not expensive. We do use an organic sunscreen - though mostly because he is allergic to most sunscreens and this is the only brand I've found with a different active ingredient.

We buy organic if we can - but mostly we just clean our food really well (soak produce in organic vinegar and filtered water for half an hour then rinse) so that we can save costs. Eating a lot of produce is expensive enough as it is - so we just reduce chemicals where we can to save the money on organic.

But I still wear makeup and wear perfume - things with lots of chemicals.

I do clean with natural products which puts me at ease since J likes to help clean, and he can get into the cupboard under the sink.

I'm conscious of it, but its not always practical for us to spring for the natural/organic version, and in some instances, I'm not sure the natural/organic version matters. I do what I can and don't drive myself crazy.

Food - We buy unprocessed food, but not necessarily organic. We grow some things, and use organic fertilizer (because its cheaper.) I keep chickens for eggs, but I don't feed them organic feed. We compost, because I can use it on my garden as free fertilizer. I utilize our farmers markets, but don't depend on them. I don't heat things in plastic, but we still have plastic in the house.

Cleaners - I make most of our cleaners, but I will not budge on Tide for diapers, dish soap, toilet cleaner, or occasional bleach for shower mold removal.

Sunscreen/bug repellent - I struck a balance with a middle of the road sunscreen. As for bugs, we try to reduce them by growing plants like citronella, lemon grass, etc but still use a bit of repellent.

Personal products - We use natural deodorant. Natural toothpaste for DS, not for us. Dr Bronners soap. Regular shampoo/conditioner. I don't use perfume, but I buy what works in terms of cosmetics.

I worry about it a lot! I've switched to almost exclusively local, organic, etc food and safe cleaning products, sun screen etc. But...I'm also paranoid and crazy

I am pretty adamant about buying dairy products organic including cheeses, milk, yogurts, butters, eggs, etc. My LO consumes so much dairy, I feel like when you factor in quantity, it will make a difference in the long run. I also try to buy as much fruit/veggies organic as possible, but I don't kill myself over it, I normally sho at Trader Joe's and our local grocery store has a pretty good selection of organic stuff. I try to get organic processed foods like hotdogs, but that's more because she LOVES hot dogs. Again ... its about the quantity she's consuming. I don't buy grass fed organic beef all the time. Sometimes. Same goes for chicken, although I'm more prone to buy organic chicken than beef.