environmentally friendly baby?

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Im trying to be as environmentally friendly as possible. Trying to buy as much 2nd hand as possible. Anyone got any tips or product recommendations that are environmentally friendly? Im only 16 weeks so got a long way ahead so and have lists of things I never even knew existed to source and stock up on.

Congratulations. Reusable nappies, breastpads, and post partum pads. You may have a local nappy library which can advise www.uknappynetwork.org Breastfeed if possible.

The first tip would be not to buy it unless you actually need it!

A lot of purchases when pregnant can be surplus to requirement once baby gets here!!..especially things like baby grows which coming in all different shapes and sizes and often don't fit if baby has long legs!

It's relatively easy when they're tiny if they are bf as most baby things are readily available second hand. Yes to reusable nappies, but it's OK to use some eco dispies every so often as well.

Main challenge ime was to stop the relatives buying mountains of unnecessary tat!

No need for a cot or a buggy. Co sleep and use a fabric sling.

Look into baby led weaning no jars or pouches of baby food.

Cloth nappies and wipes
Breast feeding
Much stuff second hand
Home made food
Water for washing is fine for a long time

Google "nature baby" "eco baby" "ethical baby" - lots of hits,

Reusable wipes too...like little flannels...we use cheeky wipes but you could easily just make your own set.

Reusable nappies, wipes and breastpads. I didn't use reusable maternity pads as i didn't know what to expect with postpartum blood loss. With hindsight I'm glad I didn't as the cushioning of disposable maternity pads helped.

Avoid cheap plastic (especially battery powered) toys. If you can avoid receiving them as gifts, even better!

BLW is easiest but even if traditional weaning, avoid buying food pouches or food in any other disposable packaging.

For older children, straws made of metal rather than plastic disposable ones

Beaming baby is really good - all their clothes are chemical free and they do disposable nappies that biodegrade loads quicker than normal ones.