How to Raise an Eco Friendly Child
Never use disposables., Try using cloth diapers instead; they aren't as time consuming as you might think, and you'll save a lot of money if you buy a complete set worth about $400., Alternatively, you can use Elimination Communication (infant potty...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Never use disposables.
They take 500 years to decompose and are responsible for over 4 million tons of landfill waste each year in the U.S alone. -
Step 2: Try using cloth diapers instead; they aren't as time consuming as you might think
Disposables, on the other hand, cost $15 a week, so in over 3 years, at least $2500 will go to waste as well. ,, As far as good environmental practice goes, breast milk is definitely best.
If you want to give your baby milk, you'll want to get it from the most local source.
Most mothers don't think they have the time to breastfeed on a regular basis, but they can express milk for later consumption, and once you get the hang of the process it shouldn't take any more time than it would take to make up the powdered formula, heating it up, and sterilizing the bottles when done (a process which also uses lots of energy). , Making the food up from scratch whether it's mushy or solid is the best way to control a child's consumption of artificial additives. , When purchasing the crib, dresser, and other furnishings for your baby's room, keep in mind that most people will buy everything brand new, but you don't need to do this. , You can go to a local charity store.
Another option is to contact a friend whose baby has just outgrown their crib and ask whether you can have theirs; it hasn't seen a great deal of action, after all. , Search for items that are close to where you live so if you have to collect them personally, you won't be going through a full tank of gas on the journey there and back. , The toys to offer them today are far more extravagant than they were just 20 years ago, to the point where they've become power-draining commodities themselves. , They don't need fancy toys to be entertained.
A simple game of patty cake or some time with the chunky soft building blocks is enough to keep a baby happy, and it increases parental bonds as well. ,, A few pots, pans, and some wooden spoons will make a nice little drum set; just one example of how babies learn things through play. -
Step 3: and you'll save a lot of money if you buy a complete set worth about $400.
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Step 4: Alternatively
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Step 5: you can use Elimination Communication (infant potty training)
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Step 6: which will considerably lower your usage of either cloth or disposable diapers.
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Step 7: if at all possible.
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Step 8: When they've been weaned off of milk
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Step 9: give them food that's wholesome and nutritious
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Step 10: but also uses very simple ingredients.
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Step 11: Only purchase new items if there is no other option.
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Step 12: Get a second-hand crib.
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Step 13: Look on eBay if you have no other choice.
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Step 14: Acknowledge the fact that babies and toddlers need to play constantly as part of their early development.
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Step 15: Be realistic when deciding upon toys.
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Step 16: A small sheet mirror stuck to the side of a crib lets a baby see its own face
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Step 17: which at this point is more fascinating than anything else in their lives.
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Step 18: Musical toys can also be made from simple everyday items.
Detailed Guide
They take 500 years to decompose and are responsible for over 4 million tons of landfill waste each year in the U.S alone.
Disposables, on the other hand, cost $15 a week, so in over 3 years, at least $2500 will go to waste as well. ,, As far as good environmental practice goes, breast milk is definitely best.
If you want to give your baby milk, you'll want to get it from the most local source.
Most mothers don't think they have the time to breastfeed on a regular basis, but they can express milk for later consumption, and once you get the hang of the process it shouldn't take any more time than it would take to make up the powdered formula, heating it up, and sterilizing the bottles when done (a process which also uses lots of energy). , Making the food up from scratch whether it's mushy or solid is the best way to control a child's consumption of artificial additives. , When purchasing the crib, dresser, and other furnishings for your baby's room, keep in mind that most people will buy everything brand new, but you don't need to do this. , You can go to a local charity store.
Another option is to contact a friend whose baby has just outgrown their crib and ask whether you can have theirs; it hasn't seen a great deal of action, after all. , Search for items that are close to where you live so if you have to collect them personally, you won't be going through a full tank of gas on the journey there and back. , The toys to offer them today are far more extravagant than they were just 20 years ago, to the point where they've become power-draining commodities themselves. , They don't need fancy toys to be entertained.
A simple game of patty cake or some time with the chunky soft building blocks is enough to keep a baby happy, and it increases parental bonds as well. ,, A few pots, pans, and some wooden spoons will make a nice little drum set; just one example of how babies learn things through play.
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