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Green Parenting
Being a parent is not easy but, with just a little thought, being a ‘green parent’ isn’t much harder. Look on it as a double opportunity – you can reduce your own environmental impact and your children’s. And you can help shape the future by teaching your children eco-aware habits that will stay with them for life. Become a green parent now....
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Key Steps for Parenting:
Use cloth nappies:
Modern fitted cloth nappies are as easy to use as disposables, and cheaper too or a similar price if you use a nappy wash service. For outings or nights, you can use eco-disposables such as Moltex or Bambo Nature. Soak soiled nappies in bicarbonate of soda before washing.
Breastfeed:
It avoids the bottles, sterilization equipment and packaging of powdered milk, and it’s better for your baby. It can take a few weeks to master; seek support before giving up.
Cut out chemicals:
Children’s developing immune systems are more susceptible to toxins. You’ll also remove the risk of curious toddlers poisoning themselves by swallowing chemical cleaners.
Buy fewer new toys, clothes, strollers, cots, etc:
Swap with friends or buy secondhand. Most kids’ stuff is outgrown rather than worn out. Hand down your own hand-me-downs, or give them to charity.
Nurture a nature lover:
Help your kids grow some plants. Get some chickens and a worm farm. Visit the local city farm.
Walk/cycle/car pool to school:
The school run makes up a fifth of morning-peak traffic. Instead, send your children to a local school so they can walk or cycle.
Want to do More..
- Use rechargeable batteries for toys (or avoid battery-powered toys).
- Buy fewer plastic toys - and avoid PVC.
- Exchange toys at a toy library.
- Puree organic vegetables and stewed fruit instead of buying commercial baby food.
- Use flannels or cut old clothing into strips as washable nappy wipes.
- Keep a box of old cards, buttons, wrapping paper, etc. for crafts.
