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Eco-Friendly Parenting Tips we Love
Finding the time and energy to come up with eco-friendly solutions in the midst of parenting can be challenging to say the least. Peek out from under the piles of laundry and diapers, and learn how to integrate some eco-friendly parenting into your family life.
We have rounded a few tips for eco-friendly parenting to help you green up your act – whether you’re looking to make a simple change or orchestrate a full refurbish of your family’s habits. Green-minded mums and dads, look no further!
DIAPERS
Babies and diapers go hand in hand for the best part of their first 2 years. With a little thought and organization, you can make the whole experience as environmental friendly as can be.
LAUNDRY
Babies come with a laundry pileup – there’s no two ways around it. But frequent washing uses a lot of water – and chemicals too, depending on your detergent choice.
OUTDOORS
While it’s easy to get stuck inside with a new baby, especially when you think of all the effort it takes to gather up all the equipment and head out. However, there’s nothing better than a bit of family time in nature. Take the time and effort to get outdoorsy with your baby- its a great bonding moment and a good option when your baby is fussy. Find a great kids furniture maker.
REUSE, REDUCE, RECYCLE
They say kids grow up fast and as a result they grow out of things quicker than you could possibly imagine. When shopping for baby there is always a divide between what she will need for a long time and what she will use for a short time. You could try this:-
FOOD
Just like adults, baby’s eating habits has a significant impact on the environment. It’s time to put on your eco-friendly parenting hat in the kitchen as you follow these tips. The whole family along with the planet will thank you for it.
Additional Tip
Prevention is definitely better than cure. As you think of going green this tip plays a big role in maintaining a safe environment for your family especially when raising curious toddlers.
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Great article. Who would’ve thought you can do eco-friendly parenting 🙂
Love the declutter 101 – definitely have a few of the items on that list. Will get rid of them tonight 🙂