*This is a collaborative post.
We should all be more conscious of the fact that shopping sustainably is the future. Sustainable shopping means we aren’t buying as many products as we used to, and we’re purchasing things that are eco-friendly and ethical. When you only have yourself to think about, sustainable shopping is easy. However, if you have a baby, then a spanner is thrown into the works!
It’s harder to be sustainable when you have a small baby as they demand a lot of different products. You’ve got babycare items, bottles, clothes, toys – and so much more. Hopefully, the steps in this short guide will help you learn how to be sustainable when you have a baby.
Step 1: Eco-friendly clothing
Babies need plenty of clothes to keep them warm and cosy. Unfortunately, a lot of the clothes on sale just aren’t sustainable. The big brands are the ones to avoid, and you should opt for organic baby clothes instead. This will mean you buy things that are made with more eco-friendly materials, ensuring they’re ethical and sustainable.
On the topic of clothing, don’t be afraid to buy a size bigger, meaning your child can grow into it and get more use out of it. Always look to recycle or reuse old baby clothes as well, preventing fast fashion.
Step 2: Glass baby bottles
Baby bottles are predominately plastic, and some of them aren’t even recyclable. Of course, having a bottle will be good as you can reuse it over and over again. To become even more sustainable, you should buy glass bottles for your baby. There are some brands that sell them, and it means you cut down on plastic usage when shopping for your child.
Step 3: Biodegradable baby wipes
As a parent, you are going to generate a lot of waste when looking after your baby. Primarily, you will use a load of baby wipes every single week. Standard baby wipes aren’t sustainable as they can’t be recycled or flushed down the toilet.
Instead, you need to buy biodegradable baby wipes that are more eco-friendly. These wipes are made from plant fibres, meaning they are 100% biodegradable. As a result, you can technically put them in the compost, meaning you don’t generate waste.
Step 4: Second-hand toys
You will surely have relatives or friends that have had babies in the past. Therefore, you shouldn’t have a hard time sourcing some toys from them. If you can avoid spending money on baby toys, this will be so sustainable. A lot of parents have the problem of buying loads of different toys over and over again. It’s not very eco-friendly, so look for second-hand toys where possible.
See, it’s not that challenging to shop sustainably when you have a baby. In just a few small steps you can achieve more eco-friendly habits that lead to a more sustainable life. It’s all about reducing waste, cutting down on the products you buy and finding things that are made from organic or eco-friendly materials.
*This is a collaborative post.
Love the post, as ever very informative and interestingly helpful, and in these difficult times, even more helpful. Keep up the good work x