When expecting a new child, you might find yourself bombarded with the ideas of "stuff." You need this, you need that, don't get this, buy that, etc. Here are five baby items that I feel a green parent really doesn't need...save money and reduce waste!
- A baby wipe warmer. If the wipes are that cold, just warm them up in your hands for few minutes. The wipe warmer is a waste of energy and usually by the time your baby gets a little older they won't mind a cold wipe on their skin. You can even make your own baby wipes with old t-shirts and receiving blankets...so you really don't even need baby wipes!
- A bottle warmer. If you plan to breast feed, definitely skip this purchase. Even if you end up bottle-feeding, this isn't really a necessary item either. If you're home, you can warm a bottle up in some hot water. If you're out to eat, restaurants will often give you a cup of hot water to warm up a bottle. My son was not usually particular about his milk or formula being warm, and room temperature sufficed. Breast milk can actually sit at room temperature for 6 hours before it spoils. Formula shouldn't sit at room temperature for more than an hour, but you can always mix it on the go with room temperature water.... read more
Say good-bye to single-use sandwich baggies, brown paper lunch bags, and Ziplocs. Let's look at some safe and eco-friendly alternatives to the traditional ways to pack a lunch.
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