Going Green seems to be all the rage! At our house, we try to do a few simple things to be a little "greener". After watching Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth, you certainly can't just sit there and watch the destruction happen! We are finding that there are lots of things you can do with a baby around the house that are not only "green" for the planet, but good for Baby! Here is a peak at what we've got going....
Since Emme was born, we've been using Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Diapers & Wipes. We're big fans of these diapers for lots of reasons--very few blow-outs and extremely absorbent, with no ugly cartoon characters-- with the most important reasons being that they are hypo-allergenic and do not contribute to potentially cancer-causing dioxin pollution. Also, no latex, fragrance or TBT. The wipes are great, too, and non-irritating for sensitive babies because they are made only with water, aloe vera & vitamin E. These diapers & wipes are mostly sold in natural foods grocery stores, but I buy my Seventh Generation Diapers at www.1800diapers.com. What's not to love about that place? Free UPS Shipping, Super Fast Services, Discounts for Referring Friends, Amazing Low Prices, and now a selection of other baby necessities, too! No, I don't work for them and didn't get any free diapers. I just love 1-800-Diapers!
We all know you're supposed to use specialized baby laundry detergent or some free & clear version of your regular detergent. I just started washing with the Mountain Green Ultra Baby All Natural Laundry Detergent. This version of all natural laundry soap offers a scented version that uses essential oils for the fragrance. So, you're not stuck with unscented soap but still get all the benefits of using an all natural laundry product. No harsh chemicals and easy on your family's sensitive skin. Plus the product is super-concentrated, so you use much less and the bottles lasts a lot longer. For even less waste, Mountain Green makes laundry soap refills, to reduce the build-up of those large, clunky, detergent bottles in the landfills! Read about why Mountain Green products are different... I buy my Mountain Green products at Whole Foods Market.
When it comes to cleaning house, we like Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day products. And, we've yet to try it out, but they've just launched a new line of cleaning products designed especially for the nursery and households with babies in the new Baby Blossom Scent. The classic Mrs. Meyer's aromatherapy product scents include Geranium, Lemon Verbena, and Lavender. Mrs. Meyer's makes a cleaning product for everything--window and surface wipes, dish soap, hand soap, hand lotion, laundry supplies, and their every-popular "All Purpose Cleaner." And, don't forget their super Pet Products, from pet shampoo to deodorizing carpet cleaner. Mrs. Meyer's products are cruelty-free, biodegradable, use natural ingredients and naturally fresh fragrances. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day products are safe to use in the
presence of children, pets, and expectant women. There are no solvents,
no petroleum distillates, no bleach, no phosphates and no ingredients
that could cause harsh fumes.
To locate a store near you that carries Mrs. Meyer's products click here.
When it comes time for a little "rub-a-dub-dub", we love California Baby. All natural bath and both proudcts that the whole family can use. Our pediatrician strongly recommends using California Baby products, because they are free from harsh chemicals, dye's, unnatural fragrances that can be harmful to your baby's delicate systems. Our favorites are the California Baby Calming Shampoo & Bodywash and the California Baby Calendula Cream. Click here to purchase or look in the Baby Section at your local natural foods market or Target!
I'm with going green. There's just too much damage done with those products that harm the environment. If we care for our children, why shouldn't we care for our environment?
Posted by: Carrie | August 07, 2007 at 11:13 PM
I'm always up for those going green products. Aside from helping our environment, it's a good way of preserving a beautiful place for the future of our children.
Posted by: Larry | August 08, 2007 at 07:41 PM
It's great to see young mothers taking up the green cause for themselves and their babies.
I'd like to contact you about a product/website review but I don't see a contact link. I apologize for using your comments.
You can reach me at info@MyConservationBaby.com.
BTW, Emme looks like a cute girly-girl with her headband and hair clip. I also love your masthead.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Posted by: Ellen McNeill | September 09, 2007 at 05:14 PM
Enjoy this precious time in your life with your new bundle of joy, and don't stress about the products that you are going to use. Simply take a few minutes to sign up to receive free baby samples and you will have the chance to get lots of free items at home
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