Having a baby often means buying a host of new things. Finding small ways to be more eco-conscious as a parent is important. And sometimes a simple swap can make all the difference. From reducing waste to choosing sustainable products. Here are some helpful tips for eco-friendly parenting a little bit easier.
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Opt for Organic Cotton
Made with less energy, water and without harsh chemicals or pesticides. Organic cotton is better for both the environment and your baby’s skin. Making it a great eco-friendly option for baby clothes. As well as being made in a gentler way, organic cotton is also a lot more durable, meaning it can withstand a lot more of those essential hot washes allowing parents to consume less over time. This is because organic cotton is hand-picked, which helps keep the natural fibres longer and stronger — elements that continue once the cotton is spun and woven.
Durable, eco-friendly and super-soft, organic cotton baby clothes are a great choice, even beyond the eco-friendly benefits.
Biodegradable Baby Wipes
With images of overflowing landfills haunting our dreams, biodegradable baby wipes are becoming increasingly popular. These wipes are often made from natural materials like bamboo or cotton and can break down quickly. This means that they are much friendlier to the environment than traditional wipes, which can take years to decompose. Biodegradable baby wipes are also just as soft and gentle as their conventional counterparts, too.
Washable Nappies
Another element of the landfill nightmare often includes used nappies. Typically a baby will go through between six and twelve nappies per day, and they can take 500 years to decompose. By using washable nappies, parents are dramatically reducing the amount they throw away. And it’s not just good for the environment, washable nappies can save you money too. The initial cost may be higher than disposable nappies, but over time you will make significant savings. Eco-friendly and economical — why not give them a try?
Handmade Wooden Toys
Made from regenerative materials, wooden toys are a much kinder alternative than mass-produced plastic. Usually, wooden toys are also a lot sturdier than plastic toys, and they have the added bonus of unique warmth and character. A good example of excellently crafted wooden toys with bags of charm are the handcrafted wooden figurines from Erzgebirge — each one is crafted using generations of passed-down skills.
Eco-Friendly Baby Shampoo
Many conventional shampoos contain harmful chemicals that have a negative impact on the planet, as well as being potentially irritating to a baby’s delicate skin. Eco-friendly baby shampoo alternatives are often completely free of harsh chemicals, and sometimes even come in shampoo-bar form, without using any plastic packaging.
Great tips x I’m trying to be more eco friendly
Biodegradable baby wipes amongst these other things definitely have to be the way forward as we cannot carry on as we are.
I agree and no reason why they have neverr beeen biodegradable
I always used washable nappies for my children which was hard when I had two in nappies for a long time.
They were not really a thing when mine were younger or I would have used them
Such great ideas! I’ll be implementing these in my day to day life 🙂
Those are good ideas and most of us need little nudges to keep making changes. I love wooden toys for how they look, how they feel and how they last.
I prefer wooden toys my kids had them and now my grandkids and they last so much longer
I am so glad we have recently discovered that wipes have plastic in them so we can all make the conscious decision to move away from them and use biodegradable wipes. As a family we try to buy as many wooden toys as possible but it’s hard to avoid plastic sometimes, especially when it comes to electronic toys.
I never knew wipes had plastic in them, butt do use biodegradable wipes now, and think they all should be like this
Great tips ! Wooden toys are always a favourite here as are biodegradable wipes
wooden toys are great and a favourite with mine as well