Going Green

So, I have always talked about changing all my cleaning products to "green" cleaning products. I just have never taken the time to change it all around. I'm planning on doing the vinegar based cleaning products. It was just so easy at the store to grab the bottle of Clorox or Comet and keep going.

It all changed yesterday.

I was doing the dishes yesterday afternoon and Alden was, of course, at my legs the whole time. He plays with the cupboard doors and drawers that are at his level. We haven't gotten around to putting ALL the safety latches on all the cupboard doors, but he hasn't had a huge interest in the under-the-sink cupboard, until yesterday.

I told him to go play in his room after he had opened and closed the sink cupboard. He started to walk off and I looked at him. He had the bottle of powder Comet in his hands. I ran to him and told him "No", but when I looked at him, it was all around his mouth and on his hands.

Talk about a panicked mom! That was me. The back of the can said "Drink water to dillute." That is just what i did. The poor kid drank LOTS of water! Just to be safe I called Poison Control and they helped me through it too. I had to keep an eye on him the rest of the day just in case, but I caught him in time that nothing too scary happened.

I through the bottle out and I am planning in the next week to trade out all my chemical based cleaners to natural cleaners. At least if he gets a hold of those things I was be too panicky!

Also, after work, Lyndon went to the store and got the WHOLE kit for baby proofing. So, play on Alden! :) You are taken care of! :)