Great Ideas for Making Baby Green

Copyright (c) 2008 Virginia Ginsburg

Green baby gifts are increasingly easy to find, and can help a baby get a great start on an eco-friendly life. The following ideas are just a few of many ways that you can get your baby off to a great start.

Gifts for Dressing Up

Organic cotton and organic bamboo fibers not only save the earth, but also save one’s skin from chemical additives that can cause irritation and allergies. Baby skin is far more sensitive than adults’, making organic choices far preferable to other fabrics.

For diapers, the question is: which is greener – disposable or cloth? Disposables tend to be unfriendly to the environment as it takes 200 – 500 years to decompose. Cloth diapers require more energy since they require serious chemical processing to make them re-usable. A good solution is to look for more biodegradable diapers. One such diaper is gDiapers, which are breathable with plastic-free flushable refills to keep babies dry and avoid diaper rash.

Tub-Time Gifts

Skin care is also of utmost importance. There are very few regulations placed on bath products, and most are filled with undesirable chemicals for both the environment for your skin. Chemical preservatives that you have to watch out for are Parabens. Check baby shampoo, toothpaste and gels from these chemicals, as they tend to irritate sensitive skin. Rather than picking just any bath product, look for natural cleansers that have been cleared by one of several reliable environmental organizations. One great inexpensive but effective ingredient is the Baking Soda.

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