Parenthood proffers a plethora of daily choices and challenges, especially for eco-conscious consumers. You probably already know cloth diapers are better for the environment than disposable ones, and breastfeeding eliminates the waste of formula containers and can minimize the use of bottles. And you are likely aware that reusable products leave a smaller carbon footprint than disposable, one-use items.
Looking for cute, eco-friendly baby products for your newest addition, we’re here to help!
The Ubiquitous Eco-Friendly Tote Bag
Plastic one-use bags are quickly being shuffled out the door in favor of multi-use totes. Match the nursery decor, pre-pack for grandma’s house, and prepare for those precious moments with easily customized totes.
We have a cross body, courier, and duck bags, perfect for toting diapers, wipes, bottles, and, as baby turns into a toddler, tons of snacks.
Glass Bottles? Really?
Most parents wouldn’t dare put glass in a baby’s grasp, but as technology changes and humanity learns more, we find ourselves doing things we never thought we would — like embracing glass baby bottles.
These bottles, covered with a silicone net to help deal with heat transference and provide a better grip, are not only safe for baby (glass doesn’t leach chemicals into warm milk) but also much better for the environment.
Cloth Diapers for the Eco-Friendly Parent
Parents with babies have more decisions to make than ever before. Disposable diapers languish in our landfills, taking more than 500 years to decompose. Even biodegradable diapers, made to disintegrate quickly and naturally in normal composting conditions, take longer to decompose when they’re sitting amidst the other garbage in landfills.
Even when you consider the energy and water used during laundering, cloth diapers win. Set your baby’s style (or send a message to grandma) with personalized diaper covers. Your baby’s backside may seem a strange place for enlightened quotes, but who doesn’t love a little Shakespeare on their bloomers? (It’s certainly better than other things you’ll have in there!)
Eco-Friendly Tees and Baby Bodysuits
Research the shirts, baby bodysuits and bibs you buy to see if their manufacturing process has less environmental impact than other cotton apparel, by dumping fewer chemicals and pesticides into our environment
Perfect for every day, go chic with super comfy tees and baby bodysuits. Or personalize your look for family photos, reunions, or that house-busting Thanksgiving celebration.
With easily customized products, your baby will be photo-ready with the perfect personalized outfit.
Homemade for Baby Is Better for Mother (Earth)
Those organic baby foods in their cute little bottles are mighty tempting for busy moms and dads. With a bit of forethought, it’s easy to make baby food at home while you’re preparing meals for the rest of the family.
In a mini food-prep session, fruits and veggies can quickly be cooked, pureed, and frozen in silicone ice cube trays, making a healthy feast for baby! You may already have a steamer, food processor, and any other tools you need for these environmentally conscious baby meals.
While parenting is a never-ending job, by understanding your priorities and making conscientious, healthy, and ecologically sound choices, eco-friendly baby products can help you in your quest for a healthier, happier baby and a healthier planet.
This blog post is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of physicians. Readers should consult a physician or certified medical practitioner in matters relating to health (including but not limited to medical issues, nutrition, allergies and/or fitness), and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.
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