From the category archives:

Green Baby

Traditional Prefold & Flat Cloth Diapers

June 2, 2010

We’re in the middle of our Green Diapers 101 series. Next up on the list are old school prefold & flat cloth diapers. I’m grouping flat diapers and prefolds together, although they’re not entirely the same thing. Prefold and flat diapers are argued to be the most common types of cloth diaper used by parents [...]

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Non-biodegradable less toxic disposable diapers

May 13, 2010

Non-biodegradable disposable green diapers are our first stop for Green Diapers 101. And they’re not much better than conventional disposables. I hesitate to even call these diapers green. I wouldn’t go so far as to say these are greenwashing diapers, but really what you should call them are less toxic disposables not green. Less toxic [...]

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Green Baby Diapers 101

May 10, 2010

Reusable and other eco-minded baby diapers are a healthier choice than disposable diapers. However all your choices can be confusing. Below is a little round-up that should help you easily sort out all your green diaper dramas. FIRST DO YOUR RESEARCH: ClothDiapers.com offers excellent advice about reusable diapers. From traditional prefold cloth diapers to tiny [...]

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Reusable Diapers vs. Disposable Baby Diapers

May 10, 2010

Traditional disposable baby diapers create plenty of problems for parents, babies and the planet, such as… Disposable diapers cost you more money in the long run than reusable diapers. Depending on the type of disposables you purchase, using reusable diapers can save you anywhere from $600-$2,000+. Most research suggest that 250 to 500 years is [...]

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Greenwashing fun with disposable diapers

May 10, 2010

Greenwashing efforts are nothing new. However, the greenwashing campaigns that irk me most are the campaigns aimed at green parents and kids specifically. Disposable diapers are an excellent example of greenwashing targeted at parents. Diaper companies are pros at creating products that are 100% NOT eco-friendly then convincing parents to buy them based on the [...]

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New Kathe Kruse Rainbow Baby Colors!

April 7, 2010

I LOVE Rainbow Babies. However, they have only been available in the same old, same old colors for a good long while. Not that the old colors were bad, but you know, sometimes a change is nice. Luckily that day of change is here because I just found three brand new colors of these delightful [...]

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Green Book Review: The Eco-nomical Baby Guide

April 7, 2010

Review summary: This book offers economical and helpful advice that parents can use to raise their baby green right from the start while saving money and time in the process. Very few cons (see my update at the end) and overall I’d highly recommended this book. Product: The Eco-nomical Baby Guide: Down-to-Earth Ways for Parents [...]

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DIY Green Baby Project: Make Your Own Reusable Baby Wipes Kit

April 4, 2010

In a previous post we looked at a nice little reusable baby wipes kit – the Bottoms Up Washable Cloth Baby Wipes Kit. This is a great kit for parents who want to go green but are a little too busy to make their own reusable baby wipes. That said, it really doesn’t take much [...]

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New Organic Earth Baby Carrier by Belle

April 3, 2010

There’s an adorable new addition to the Belle Pure baby carrier line – the Organic Earth carrier. This simple but stylish baby carrier features 100% undyed Romanian hemp canvas that’s been prewashed for softness and has a nobby, textured appearance and according to Belle, “smells wonderful.” The inside liner is 100% organic cotton and hemp [...]

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Win A Bottoms Up Washable Cloth Baby Wipes Kit

March 26, 2010

Just a heads up – yesterday I posted about the reusable Bottoms Up Washable Cloth Baby Wipes Kit. This kit is a super alternative to toss away disposable baby wipes. In any case, Green Options is giving away two FREE Bottoms Up Washable Cloth Baby Wipes Kit!. So, if you’re leery of trying reusable wipes, [...]