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Tips on environmental friendly care of newborn and
new mother, biodegradable baby utilities, disposables, maternity briefs,
washable breast pads and reusable cloth nappies.
Environmental Concerns & Your Baby
Environmental issues have become a major concern in
today's world. We have to make conscious efforts to take the pressure
off the environment. Well, if you thought that your new born baby cannot
give his/her input towards being eco-friendly, you are definitely in for
a surprise. Making a few decisions even with your newborn you can
contribute towards restoring ecological balance. This is the only way we
can safeguard the planet resources and ensure that our children's future
is safe as well. Environmental consciousness can begin right from the
time of birth of your baby. By being eco-friendly, don't think that you
are not doing the best for your kid. You just need to follow the basics
and buy products that are both suitable for your baby and the
environment. Read further to get some tips on dealing with environmental
concerns even after the birth of your baby.
The Basics
- Keep away from disposable products, as much as you can.
- Do not buy over-packaged items.
- Buying in bulk helps - it's not only cheaper, but also cuts down
on packaging.
Buying For Your Eco Baby
- The first step would be to make a list of the things that your
baby would require. Certain things like cots, beds and cupboard can
either be borrowed from friends and family or you can buy them
second-hand.
- Next in line, comes the type of items you buy. Rather than buying
things that can be exclusively used by a boy or girl, buy things
that both can use. This will lead to saving resources as well.
- Instead of using disposable maternity briefs that are a waste,
use cotton ones that can be washed and reused and even if they are
thrown, they are biodegradable.
- Breastfeeding qualifies as the most environment friendly food for
your baby. Mother's milks is deemed as the most sterile and healthy
food for a toddler.
- Do not opt for disposable breast pads. Instead, use washable
breast pads, as they are eco-friendly.
- When it comes to infant's nappies, get reusable cloth nappies
made of cotton. These are simple to use and long lasting and be used
for more than one child.
- You can get your baby wooden toys rather than plastic ones. This
is an effective way for being eco-friendly parent.
- In terms of clothes, the best bet would be to buy secondhand baby
clothes. Since babies grow very quickly, the clothes are hardly
worn.
- Some of the other items which you can get second hand include cot
linen, soft furnishings, bouncy chairs and inflatable baby nests.
- While getting wooden objects, such as high chairs and baby toys,
keep away from tropical hardwoods. Instead, look for ones made from
trees grown in sustainable forests.
- In terms of baby care toiletries, use ones that are eco-friendly.
These items use natural ingredients that are soft and kind to baby
and toddler's skin.
- Once you baby has grown and can consume solids, make him/her your
own baby food rather than getting packaged ones.
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