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Quebec Baby Boom
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The statistics are compiled and it is
official – Quebec is
experiencing a baby boom. |
According to the Quebec
Ministry of Family and Seniors, there were at least 88 600 babies born in
Quebec territories during 2009. Even if the birth rate slows, Quebec has
almost reached the record of 1.74 children per woman set in 1976 – a record
year. Still, the birth rate must rise to 2.1 babies per woman for the Quebec
population maintain itself.
For more information, consult the Coup d`oeil socio-démographique published
by Institut de la statistique du Québec, issue number 3 published April 6,
2010. It can be found online by clicking here.
Statistics aside, it is important to make
informed and safe choices in raising our precious children. From room paints
and clothing to diapers and bottles our children deserve the best for their
health and well being. To learn more, visit the following link: Click here
The
bedroom
To prepare for baby`s arrival, a little
interior decorating goes a long way to creating a warm environment all their
own. The best paints to use are water based latex without volatile organic
compounds (VOC).
To learn more about choosing paints, the
Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation has many excellent tips on their
website. Click on the following link to learn more:
http://www.schl.ca/en/co/maho/gemare/gemare_005.cfm
There are many paints available on the
market that are marketed as environmentally friendly, but in Quebec, recycled
paints are leading the pack. Boomerang
recycled paints are produced by Peinture récupérées du Québec Inc. in
Victoriaville, they just recently renamed themselves Laurentides Re-sources.
They are the only paint recycler in Quebec and have been in the business since
1992. To learn more, follow this link:
http://www.ecopeinture.ca/index_en.aspx
Assorted
baby equipment
When it comes to the equipment that you
just can’t do without – why not follow a 3 R philosophy.
Reduce: do
I really need this item? Friends and family like to give gifts when a new baby
arrives, by being proactive and telling people what you need ahead of time –
you will reduce wasteful consumption.
Reuse: as
much as possible. Instead of traditional baby shower gifts, asked for
pre-loved items that have been perhaps discarded. I know of one mother where
the most cherished baby shower gifts were the return of gifts given by her
deceased mother-in-law from children who had grown out of a handmade sweater
and a specific bedtime story.
Recycle:
once your baby is potty-trained, your washable diapers can have a second life.
You can also find toys made entirely of recycled materials. For more
information on recycling washable diapers visit La Mère Hélène who participates
in the CASIRA project:
http://www.ethiquette.ca/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2079&Itemid=60&lang=en |
