Having a baby is one of the most amazing experiences of any woman’s life, and that of her partner too. Going into the delivery suite as a couple and coming out as a family is a magical experience that can’t really be explained until you’ve gone through it yourself.
Babies are, however, not the most eco-friendly of things, especially when you look at all of those online baby registry checklists with hundreds of brand-new items to buy!
Go Eco
It’s always a good time to make a pledge to go more eco-friendly. When your baby is born, it’s easy to reach for the quickest product, but these aren’t always the most earth-conscious of products, and many can do more harm to our planet than you’d ever realize.
Here are five easy swaps you can make today to save the planet for your new baby to grow up in.
Sustainable Soaps
Soap products can be really harsh on the environment, especially on aquatic life, when they leech into the waterways and oceans.
Make the switch to sustainable soap products and soap products in plastic-free packaging to help minimize your baby’s impact on the planet.
There are plenty of scent-free options that are perfect for baby’s skin and gentle on the environment too.
While you’re switching your soaps, installing a residential tankless water heater is a great way to save on your energy bills. Instead of keeping a tank of water hot all the time, tankless heaters heat up just as much water as you need when you need it, and you’ll be doing a lot of laundry and bathtime with a new baby!
Reusable Diapers
Reusable diapers are the gold standard of eco-friendly babies, and they’re also super kind to babies’ skin!
While you may be recoiling in horror at the idea of reusing cloth that your baby has been to the toilet on, they’re actually really easy to use.
Modern cloth diapers come with lots of snap closures so that the diapers can grow with your baby, and you can buy either biodegradable disposable inserts or highly absorbent insets that you throw straight in the wash once they’ve been soiled.
If you’re feeling brave, give reusable diapers AND reusable wipes a go, you’ll save a fortune as well as save the planet!
Wooden Toys
Wooden toys have been popular in the Montessori community for many years now, and they’re so much better for the planet than the non-recyclable hard plastic toys that most kids grow up with.
They look beautiful too!
Second-Hand Clothes
Getting baby and toddler clothes from Goodwill is a great way to save the planet AND save the pennies.
As a bonus, you’re likely to get some nice looking and stylish clothes for much cheaper from charity stores!
Sustainable Skincare Products
From birth is the best time to start your baby on sustainable skincare, including solid shampoo and even bamboo brushes for their hair.
Get your baby into the habit of being earth-friendly!