Raising a green baby is a funny title, admittedly. Of course we are not suggesting you do anything that will make the complexion of your newborn's skin become green. Now that we've gotten all that out of the way, let's discuss what it does take to raise a green baby, environmentally speaking.

Probably the first important area where the main issues arise concerning using environmentally sound alternatives to raising your baby according to green living principles is diapers. Disposable diapers are unhealthy for the natural environment, period. They sit in landfills for a really long period of time and they essentially never biodegrade. They are a poor solution for a more "convenient" society. Now, there is an argument that cloth diapers have an almost equally bad effect on the environment, but this relates to a different aspect of the cloth vs disposable diapers debate.

The argument against using cloth diapers is that they require a lot of energy to clean. The negative impact of using a cloth diaper is almost totally connected with the process of cleaning, or laundering, that diaper. Well, this grievance is most likely well founded. You see, it does require plenty of energy to wash a cloth diaper. I imagine it is reasonable enough to say that nearly all of that energy is used in machine drying. So, the idea is to utilize cloth diapers instead of disposable diapers, because of the waste impact and to air dry those diapers rather than machine drying. This compromise most likely results in the best green parenting solution available for green baby diapers.

Now, there are more ways in which to raise a green baby, as well. Baby foods are a strong factor when it comes to raising a hale and hearty eco-friendly baby. Making homemade organic baby food isn't all that hard. All it comes down to is creating puree and all puree comes down to is putting cooked organic foodstuff in the food processor. It is much better for your tiny tot to eat homemade pureed foods and healthier for the environment to avail yourself of locally grown, organic food to prepare your baby's puree.

If you want to keep your baby healthy, one of the ideal ways is to outfit your child in organic clothing. Today's baby clothes are packed with noxious chemicals such as formaldehyde and extra substances to keep them fire retardant and water resistant. Using organic clothing will keep these chemicals out of your baby's system and possibly steer clear of disease and illness that can be caused by so many of the substances used in non-organic baby clothing. Just think, Benzene, Ammonia, and Ethylene Glycol are used in baby clothes as finishes.

Until a short time ago, not too many people thought about the necessity of eco friendly toys for baby. That was until American toy manufacturers discovered some of their baby toys had been made with lead paint and other dangerous solvents by their overseas facilities. Just like baby clothes, baby toys can frequently be made with compounds that you genuinely don't want your baby exposed to at a young age, or possibly any age for that matter. Be careful about your baby's toys and look into the materials used to craft them, or purchase green toys from manufacturers devoted to using only innocuous organic materials in the production of their toys.

Green Parenting Tip: When buying green toys for your baby, consider buying only the following:

toys shipped in environmental packaging such as recycled corrugated boxes
toys crafted from natural, sustainable, recyclable, biodegradable and/or recycled materials
toys made from recycled materials such as recyclable plastics
toys made from sustainable woods
toys that contain no traceable amounts of Phthalates or BPA

There are loads of other areas where you can focus your awareness to raising a green baby. Practically everything that your baby eats or drinks or comes into contact with can have a green option that will be healthier for your baby and the environment.

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When one finds themselves pregnant they think about all the things they want to do to provide the best environment for their child and best upbringing. One of these factors for many is to bring their child up in an environmentally friendly environment. Green living is important for most parents. This article has 5 tips to being a green parent.

Breastfeed - There is nothing more eco-friendly than breastfeeding. No bottles required, no electricity needed to heat the milk and no added materials. Breastfeeding provides all the nourishment your child needs without having to rely on packaged goods and add to the waste that is already accumulating massively on our planet.
Eat Healthily - It is always best to opt for organic products whenever you can. You can also grow your own fruits and vegetables to get the best organic food you could ever hope for. Eating a healthy diet full of raw fruits and vegetables will make your feel better, cut down the impact you have on the earth and provide your child will lots of nourishment. If your child sees you eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables they will catch on to and will love picking them from their own garden.
Use Alternatives To Cleaning Products - Cleaning products are full of harsh chemicals that can affect you and your child's health. They are also unnecessary and there are plenty of green alternatives. You can even use things such as lemon juice and bicarbonate of soda and do not have to rely on the green products you find in stores. Try to also reduce your use of personal care products such as shampoos and bubble bath. Water, for the most part, is all you need. You can also get organic natural products that will last longer so not only are better for your health but also have less of an impact of the environment as a whole.
Stick To Natural Toys & Limit Them - Generally the simplest things can be the best toys for children. A cardboard box, for example, can give a child hours of fun, whereas plastic toys with flashing lights often lose the interest of children fairly quickly. Try to get your child natural toys that stimulate imagination, intellect and health rather than plastic toys that can be hazard to health and do not allow your child's imagination to run wild.
Buy Less - Babies do not need as much stuff as people insist. For some they don't even need a cot or a pushchair. Only buy what is essential and that you need. Buying less is a great thing to learn and adapt to and is much better for the environment.

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