Pregnancy can be a great time to start following eco friendly practices for a healthier planet and to kick-start eco friendly parenting. There are many ways you can contribute to the welfare of the planet and the surroundings around you during this phase and even after.
From choosing housecleaners carefully to choosing safe paints, there are plenty of activities which will not only be safe for you and your child but also for the environment. The following is a list of the best eco friendly parenting tips that you can follow.
Choose a Non Toxic Nursery
One of the best ways to ensure eco friendly parenting is to go for a non toxic nursery. From the paint to the furniture and from the carpeting to the fabrics used, everything can be chosen to minimize damage to the environment. Look for furniture made of solid wood and with a low emitting finish, go for paints that are low on VOC and so on.
Go for Cloth Diapers
While most of us tend to opt for disposable diapers these days, it is a good idea to opt for cloth ones to ensure being eco friendly. Disposable diapers keep piling up and harming the environment every year and keep clogging the landfills whereas cloth ones can be washed and reused, thus proving environment friendly.
Water Conservation
Babies love water and parents love seeing babies enjoy bathing and water games. But at the same time it is important to remember not to waste any water and conserve as much of it as possible. Also, use safe and eco friendly shampoos, soaps and baby wash. Regular baby products can contain chemicals which may mix in water and flow out to harm the nature and this must be avoided.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
Whether it is the plastic toys, the clothes, the paper from the books and copies or stationary items, it is important to teach your child the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling. You must set an example by doing so yourself and make separate bins in the house to put reusable or recyclable things.
Green Cleaning Products
Regular cleaning products can contain a lot of chemicals and can be dangerous for your child as well as for the environment. On the other hand, green cleaning products are gentle on both. So make sure you opt for the eco friendly cleaning products.
