Learning Center: Baby Steps for Raising a Happy Green Baby
Ok, so you've probably figured out by now that your new baby doesn't come with an owner's manual, but if you're like most new parents, you're spending a lot of time reading, researching and learning about the healthiest way to raise your baby. We know there is no shortage of good information out there on the world wide web, but we also know that as a new parent, you don't have a lot of time to go digging around to know what's what. That's where the HappyGreenBaby Learning Center comes in. Here, we're doing all the researching for you and compiling the best information from the best sources around.Read our articles for the highlights and visit some of the select links we provide for more in-depth information. Happy reading!
Getting Started with Cloth Diapers
It's estimated that the average baby will dirty her way through 8000 diapers from birth to potty training ... which makes for a lot of trash if you go with disposible diapers. If you're considering going with cloth diapers, but don't know where to start - you're in the right place. Our Cloth Diapers 101 primer has all the details including the health and eco benefits of choosing cloth, how to wash cloth diapers (no dunking required) and terms for navigating the strange world of cloth diapering. Get Started with Cloth Diapers!Creating a Green Nursery
With your nesting instinct in full effect, you are ready to organize, plan and assemble the hippest nursery in the neighborhood. But, while you’re busy coordinating the mobile with the wall color and closet baskets to changing pad covers, it’s important to remember that this nursery isn’t all just sunshine and polka dots.Get more Tips on Creating an Eco-Friendly, Green Nursery.
Throwing a Green Baby Shower
It’s no secret that the baby bump is the hottest fashion statement in Hollywood these days, couple that with the buzz about going green and it’s no surprise eco-friendly baby showers have become all the rage!Get Our Green Ideas for Throwing Your Own Eco-Friendly Baby Shower
Green Baby Gift Basket Ideas
Forgo all the wrapping paper, pastel gift bags and store-bought ribbons that will have to be trashed after the baby shower soiree. Instead, build a gift basket based on something the expectant parents will actually use!Steal our favs ideas for eco-friendly gift baskets.
The Hard Truth About Plastics
It’s true that plastic has played an important part in making our lives more convenient (reusable leftover containers), fun (squishy rubber duckie toys) and colorful (kids backpacks and lunchboxes) but emerging research is showing that our increased exposure to plastics, and the chemicals that make them up, may be damaging to our health.Learn more about different types of plastic.
