Eco-Friendly Parent! For those who are already aware of the term and those who are probably wondering about its possible meaning, eco–friendly parenting is a new trend, not merely for the sake of TikTok but a real-life challenge. Being eco-friendly is challenging as we need to get our hands dirty in one way or another. In such a situation, when people ask you to become eco-friendly in your home to raise your children, the task doesn't merely get constrained within consuming and using organic products. It has something to do with your overall lifestyle, habit, and mentality. Here's how you can change those for a greener world.
Be Minimalistic
We never ask you to follow hardcore minimalism, especially when you have a big household to maintain with multiple kids or even with one. But going minimalistic as much as possible could make your life easy. It would help you walk down the road to becoming an eco-friendly mom or dad.
Having kids is nothing less than everyday trouble with tons of kids' apparel, toys, diapers, and other related stuff. It's always quality over quantity. You buy the stuff you barely use, or your kids do, but still, it's there. Try to discover such stuff and eliminate them to make room for the new multipurpose ones. You can also give your child a new pet to play with and grow instead of bizarre toys.
Hang Dry Your Clothes
The pain of washing baby clothes and keeping them dry is a real pain in the neck. Being new parents, we all have to go through this trouble, and so is your dryer. Dryer consumes electricity, and sometimes it's unnecessary to keep them running for hours to keep your baby clothes dry. Why don't you dry them outside? You could easily buy a cheap outdoor clothesline and hang dry your clothes on it and let the sunlight do its job. This small habit can help you save the electric bills and possibly the world from becoming a super parent in the long run.
Start Using Eco-Friendly Diapers
A diaper is your lifesaver and a must-have product when you have a baby. You always buy branded, high-quality diapers to keep your baby clean and dry. But are they eco-friendly enough to keep the world safe? Thankfully, many brands are now coming up with biodegradable overnight diapers for a safer world. These eco-friendly diapers are completely safe for the earth and less toxic than other commercial diapers.
Use Reusable Organic Wipes
Just like other organic products, wipes can be organic as well. Wipes are typically used to clean your baby while changing diapers. Normal wipes can be used once, but you can use them multiple times if washed properly with reusable wipes. You can also use cotton washcloths to avoid buying baby wipes.
Compost the Waste
Gardener parents can easily relate to this topic. They understand the need for compost or fertilizer for their little backyard garden. If you have one, use your baby waste (of course not poop) to make your soil fertilize more. A baby wastes food while eating, throws it up on the ground, and puts it in the trash. Instead of dumping them in trash bins, collect them to compost and use that in gardening.
Use Refurbished Products
Buying refurbished products is a great idea to lower the environmental impact. Not only does it save money, but you can use them and pass it to others to secure greener earth. There are a lot of items such as strollers, baby seats for cars, toys, and others that can be purchased online or to your neighbors for your baby. But it's important to check the quality of those things before buying.
Parenting itself is a hell of a challenging job. That, too, in an eco-friendly way, is an added responsibility. You do not have to buy expensive organic stuff or fancy items to prove you are eco-friendly enough. The main motive is to reuse the existing items and give them back to the earth. Probably, you cannot realize that your little habits have a great impact in the long run, and if you can pass it on to your children, we can certainly hope for something positive to save humanity.
