Even babies can celebrate Earth Day, with a little help from moms and dads. By choosing greener, cleaner, more sustainable baby products every day like the ones on this list, parents can show little ones from a very young age how to love their planet.
green my ride
Ready-to-use seats
New child safety seats usually come in huge cardboard boxes, but not the Cosco Scenera Convertible Car Seat, packaged in the world’s first eco-friendly travel and storage bag. The carry bag eliminated more than 65 tons of cardboard waste, saved approximately 2,700 trees a year, and reduced storage and transportation costs by 33 percent. The seat features a 5-point internal harness system and removable cup holders. Fits children from 5 to 35 pounds. rear-facing and 22-40 lbs. with forward exit. Aim. $54.99.
Beyond bed and bath
green dreams
Most crib mattresses are made with synthetic materials that can contain toxins, but you can get a good night’s sleep when you put your little Earth angel down for a restful night on the handmade Coco Mat mattress for cribs or toddler beds. , made with pure breathable lambswool and others. organic materials. Locate retailers at nauralmatusa.com. $399.
potty talk
When Mother Nature calls and the little ones need to go, go green with the Safety 1st Nature Next 3-in-1 Potty, made from 100% bioplastic, which includes a potty, toilet insert ring and stool, with a lid with a zipper for easy carry. walmart. $9.99.
top with bamboo
Budding environmentalists can sit tall and proud in the Safety 1st Nature Next Bamboo Booster Seat, made from durable bamboo, a renewable resource that grows quickly and can be replenished quickly. The lift includes an easy-to-remove adjustable tray and 3-point safety harness. Babies R Us, Sears, Walmart. $39.99.
growing green
Beat BPA Bottle
Many baby bottles contain potentially harmful Bisphenol-A (BPA) plastic, but not the bottles made by Green to Grow, and the grassroots company shows it cares about the future of our little ones and our planet by using 100% recycled paper and inks. of soy in all its packages. They also founded the Bottles to Babies initiative, which provides donated used bottles and new nipples to nonprofit organizations and women’s shelters. Whole Foods Market and baby stores nationwide. 5 oz. and 10 oz. styles, from $9.99 to $10.99.
good read green
Leelo and Chepa
When children are asked how they learned about nature, they may say, “A little bird told me.” Author Carol Zelaya has created the emily the tender series of children’s books to help young people appreciate the beauty of nature and what little creatures can teach us, inspired by a baby bird that lived in his own backyard. Amazon. $12
clean and green diapers
Disposable diapers may be convenient, but they pose a threat to our environment and may contain chemicals and materials that are not good for a baby’s health. Here are some safer, less wasteful options to consider:
* An eco-friendly alternative to disposables, KUSHIES Ultra-Lite Organic Diapers feature a designer-style waterproof snap-fit shell on the outside and soft 100% cotton flannel washable liners or a washable, biodegradable diaper liner on the inside. . A built-in flap can be folded up for boys or folded down for girls for extra absorbency where they need it most. Presoak and machine wash and dry. Sizes from infants to toddlers. Kushiesonline.com. Two Diaper Trial Pack $32.99. Toddler five-pack $68.99.
* Seventh-generation fragrance-free and chloride-free diapers processed with wood pulp offer softness for comfort, elastic leg pleats for fit, resealable closure tabs for ease, and non-toxic absorbent polymer e Hypoallergenic to keep your baby dry. Comparable in performance to traditional premium diapers, but with a completely different look with a plain neutral beige instead of the cartoon-embossed white covers of most commercial diapers. Whole Foods, Walgrens, Babies R Us. Newborn (up to 10 lbs.), 40 count, up to size 6 (over 35 lbs.), 22 count, $10.99.
* Earth’s Best TenderCare eco-friendly diapers, dye-free, fragrance-free and chlorine-free, are made with annually renewable resources like corn and wheat, which decrease the use of petrochemicals to reduce your baby’s environmental footprint. They feature breathable sides, moisture barrier cuffs and reclosable tabs for comfort and ease of use. There is no cute cartoon on the outside, but it has great performance. Available in seven sizes from newborn (40 units) to size 6 (22 units). Babies R Us. $11.99.
* Distinguished by a tiny leaf pattern and unique center channel, the best-looking eco-friendly disposable diapers, Nature Babycare ECO Hypoallergenic Unbleached, Latex-Free, Fragrance-Free and Chlorine-Free Diapers are made with 60% natural materials. as soft absorbing pulp from sustainably harvested Scandinavian forests. Less plastic provides more comfort without sacrificing protection. Size 1 (40 units) to size 6 (20 units). Diapers.com, Amazon.com, Target, and Babies R Us. $12.99.
* Big brand Huggies jumped on the organic bandwagon with Huggies Pure & Natural hypoallergenic and fragrance-free diapers, with an outer shell that includes organic cotton, aloe and vitamin E. Newborn (30 count) through size 6 (20 count). . Target, Babies R Us, Diapers.com. $11.99.