By: Caitlin Fierro, Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant and founder of Non Toxic Homes
When most people start exploring "non-toxic living," they think they need to swap everything in their home overnight. Suddenly, there’s a "baby-safe" version of every product—laundry detergent, dish soap, body wash—and it can feel like an expensive, overwhelming scavenger hunt.
The same goes for nutrition. When women prepare for pregnancy, there’s so much advice about what to eat, what to avoid, and which supplements to take. This article aims to simplify and quiet the noise—to show you that non-toxic living doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be simple, intentional, and deeply nourishing for your entire family.
Because here’s the truth: going non-toxic doesn’t mean buying more—it often means buying less. Non-toxic living is about simplifying, not striving for perfection. It’s about breaking free from consumerism and marketing tactics that convince us we need dozens of different bottles, pills, and creams. In reality, a handful of well-chosen, truly non-toxic whole foods and products can serve your entire family beautifully.
Nutrition Focus: Simplify What Fuels You
Just like simplifying your home, nourishing your body during motherhood doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you’re trying to conceive or already pregnant, focusing on a few nutrient-dense foods can make a world of difference. Key nutrients like folate, choline, omega-3s, zinc, magnesium, quality protein, and healthy fats build the foundation for your baby’s development and your own strength.
Trying to Conceive (TTC) Balance and nutrient density are key. Foods like pasture-raised eggs, leafy greens, wild-caught salmon, avocado, and nuts supply vital nutrients for fertility and hormone balance. Focus on folate, choline, zinc, and omega-3s to support egg quality and early fetal development.
First Trimester Support neural development while managing nausea and blood sugar. Keep meals simple and soothing—think easy-to-digest proteins, gentle carbs, and magnesium-rich foods.
Key Nutrients: Folate, choline, B6, magnesium, omega-3s
Second Trimester Your nutrient needs increase—especially for protein, calcium, iron, and vitamin C. Focus on building strong blood and supporting your baby’s rapid growth with colorful veggies, quality protein, and healthy fats.
Key Nutrients: Protein (80–100g/day), calcium, magnesium, vitamin C, iron
Third Trimester Prepare for birth and support your body’s strength and comfort. Focus on iron, magnesium, and natural fiber to prevent constipation and support healthy contractions.
Key Nutrients: Iron, magnesium, protein, fiber
Fourth Trimester (Postpartum) After birth, your body’s focus shifts to healing, hormone balance, milk production, and recovery. Choose warm, easy-to-digest meals—soups, stews, porridges, and bone broth—to nourish and rebuild strength.
Key Nutrients: Iron, collagen, vitamin C, omega-3s, magnesium, choline, hydration
Just as you simplify what surrounds your body, it's just as important to simplify what goes into it. Instead of managing a dozen different pills or trimester-specific regimens, choose one real food solution that supports your full perinatal journey—before, during, and after pregnancy.
That’s why I recommend Nunona—a 3-in-1, organic, real food pre+postnatal bite that replaces your prenatal vitamin, protein bar, and lactation aid in one nourishing daily snack. Made entirely from organic fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, Nunona supports every stage of motherhood: from egg quality and fertility during TTC, to brain and body development during pregnancy, to milk production, tissue repair, hormone balance, and long-term recovery postpartum. It contains 27+ bioavailable micronutrients plus macronutrients for blood sugar stability and energy—no pills, no petroleum, no pretending, just real nourishment you can feel.
Cleaning Products: The Core 8 (Plus a Few Pantry Staples)
You don’t need a specialized cleaner for every surface in your house. A solid non-toxic home can be maintained with just eight non-toxic cleaning essentials:
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Dish soap
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Dish detergent
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Bathroom cleaner
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Glass cleaner
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All-purpose cleaner
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Laundry detergent
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Stain remover
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Oxygen boost (great for grout, laundry stains, or even toilets)
Beyond that? Your kitchen already holds some of the best DIY cleaners: baking soda, white vinegar, and lemons. With these, you can freshen drains, deodorize carpets, or scrub stubborn stains without a single extra bottle.
Personal Care: One Product, Many Uses
The beauty and body care aisles would love for you to think you need his-and-hers everything. But the truth? One clean shampoo and conditioner, one non-toxic body wash (or bar soap), and one toothpaste can serve your whole family in most cases.
Even babies don’t need their own "baby" version of everything. If your body wash is truly non-toxic, it's safe enough for them too.
Simplifying this way not only saves money and reduces clutter—it ensures you’re consistently using products that meet your safety standards.
Baby Products: Simplify, Don’t Multiply
This is the area most parents feel the pressure to overbuy. Diaper creams, lotions, powders, sprays, oils—the baby aisle is overflowing with options.
Take diaper cream, for example. In the U.S., many parents apply it every single diaper change. But in reality, you only need it if your baby has a rash. Overusing it can even trap moisture and cause irritation.
Some families find a single balm or salve can be used for diaper rash, dry skin, bug bites, or even chapped lips—reducing clutter and waste.
When one product can cover so many needs, you avoid unnecessary clutter and reduce waste—without compromising care.
Why Less Is More
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Less clutter means a calmer home environment.
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Fewer products means less confusion, fewer decisions, and more consistency.
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Multipurpose use means cost savings and fewer bottles ending up in landfills.
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True non-toxic living means the same product can safely serve everyone—from your newborn to your partner.
Simplifying isn’t just practical—it’s freeing. It allows you to step away from the constant cycle of buying, swapping, and second-guessing, and instead focus on what really matters: creating a safe, healthy, and happy home for your family.
At Non Toxic Homes and Nunona, we believe that non-toxic motherhood doesn’t have to be complicated. It’s about quality over quantity. Fewer, better products—used well.
About the Author
Caitlin Fierro is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant, Restorative Wellness Practitioner, and Toxic Load Expert, and the founder of Non Toxic Homes. Through her practice, she helps families reduce their toxic load with functional testing, personalized wellness programs, and toxin-free lifestyle consulting.
Her online store features 200+ carefully vetted non-toxic products for the home, baby, beauty, and personal care—curated through her proprietary 3-step vetting process. Caitlin’s mission is simple: to empower families to live healthier, happier lives with less overwhelm and fewer toxins.
