{"id":25982,"date":"2025-09-22T16:42:30","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=25982"},"modified":"2025-09-22T16:42:30","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T20:42:30","slug":"how-to-have-an-eco-friendly-baby","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/how-to-have-an-eco-friendly-baby\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Have an Eco-Friendly Baby"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Babies are small people but big consumers! From diapers to pacifiers to all those beeping plastic toys, babies can really put a dent in your wallet and affect the planet. But parents can make\u00a0eco-friendly<\/a>\u00a0choices that will save money and be better for the environment. Here are some suggestions.<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Breastfeeding<\/a>\u00a0your baby greatly reduces waste. If you practice \u201cecological\u201d\u00a0breastfeeding<\/a>, you do not need to invest in pacifiers, bottles, rubber nipples, containers of formula, and other wasteful items that can\u2019t be recycled or re-used. Think about the waste you will avoid by\u00a0breastfeeding<\/a>\u00a0for even six months, much less for years.<\/p>\n

2. Cloth diapers may sound icky to those who are not accustomed to them, but the truly \u201cicky\u201d diapers are the plastic-backed, disposable ones piled high in landfills. Also, disposable diapers contain bleaching agents and absorbency-enhancing chemicals that make some\u00a0eco-conscious<\/a>\u00a0parents uncomfortable. Using organic, cotton diapers that can be washed and re-used is far better for your baby and the environment. If you are concerned about leaks, there are diaper covers made from naturally water-resistant wool.<\/p>\n

3. The room where the baby will be spending the most time \u2013 and the whole house if you can manage it \u2013 needs to have\u00a0eco-friendly<\/a>\u00a0paint, flooring, and furniture (babies spend a lot of time on the floor!). Look for paint that is VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) free, and take up wall-to-wall carpeting if possible and replace it with\u00a0eco-friendly<\/a>\u00a0wood or other natural flooring. Baby\u2019s furniture should also be as natural as possible, preferably made of sustainable, natural wood.<\/p>\n

4. Baby cribs and beds are often chemical-intensive areas, with soft plastics, flame retardants, dyes, and other synthetic chemicals saturating the mattress and bed covers. Look for natural rubber mattresses and\u00a0organic bedding<\/a>\u00a0so that your baby will be breathing clean air all night long. Wool is naturally fire-resistant, so consider natural sheep fleece and wool bedding for your baby if that is a concern.<\/p>\n

5. Clothing goes directly against baby\u2019s skin, so you want to be sure to use chemical-free cloth. Due to the soft, porous nature of babies\u2019 skin, they are more prone to absorb toxins through their skin than adults are. Some natural choices are organic cotton and wool, but any material will do as long as it is organic and comfortable.<\/p>\n

6. Keeping baby clean should not involve skin irritants or carcinogens, but some of the popular baby soaps and shampoos contain such potentially harmful chemicals. Use natural soaps and lotions with simple, organic ingredients and dry baby with an organic cotton towel.<\/p>\n

7. Try to skip the plastic toys in favor of toys made from untreated wood. There are many safe, wooden baby toys on the market for all ages, and they are very durable. Consider natural toys, too, or re-use household items like paper towel tubes or cardboard tissue boxes by making them into interesting toys. Natural toys don\u2019t require batteries, either \u2013 another source of household waste.<\/p>\n

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About the author<\/h3>\n

\"Dee<\/p>\n

Dee Braun ~ I am a Certified Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, Holistic Health Practitioner, Master Herbalist, Dr. of Reflexology and single mom who is dedicated to helping others any way I can. One way I choose to help is by offering information on the benefits and uses of natural healing methods.One of my all-time favorite quotes is:I wanted to change the world, so I got up one morning and looked in the mirror. That one looking back said: “There is not much time left. The earth is wracked with pain. Children are starving. Nations remain divided by mistrust and hatred. Everywhere the air and water have been fouled almost beyond help. Do something!” ~Michael Jackson.I also teach Aromatherapy, Reflexology and Color\/Crystal Therapy at http:\/\/www.alternativehealingacademy.com\/<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Babies are small people but big consumers! From diapers to pacifiers to all those beeping plastic toys, babies can really put a dent in your wallet and affect the planet. But parents can make\u00a0eco-friendly\u00a0choices that will save money and be better for the environment. Here are some suggestions. 1.\u00a0Breastfeeding\u00a0your baby greatly reduces waste. If you […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[59],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-25982","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-childrens-health"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25982","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25982"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25982\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25982"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25982"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25982"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}