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Green Baby Products - By Carly Kirsch of Newly Nested Baby Planning
I’d say it’s now safe to say that green may possibly be the new black! Thankfully, there are some amazing product manufacturers that are on board with this here-to-stay trend and making some truly fantastic swag that is good for baby and the environment.
Naturally (no pun intended) a huge part of baby planning is dedicated to helping parents make the best choices for their families – from the perfect nursery décor right down to the creams they choose to rub on their baby’s delicate skin. Therefore, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite green baby products for you to either learn about for the first time, rediscovering them for your expanding family or for you to pass along to a new mommy-to-be!
Products & Clothing
Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics has an amazing line of health, wellness and baby products that are safe and natural and oh-so pampering for both mom and baby. A few favorites are the Earth Mama Angel Baby Bottom Balm & baby Shampoo.
Stephanie Zerr of Birth Matters recommends Hevea pacifiers and teethers to keep baby safe while soothing gums when teeth begin to come in.
Joanie Whitman of Itsabelly Kansas City loves Boon Odd ducks for play time in the bath.
Sophie the Giraffe – Need we say more? Sophie is a favorite for a reason and babies cannot seem to get enough of her – which is okay by our standards!
Diapers
Cloth Diapers – Colorful and eco-friendly, both Bum Genius and Apple Cheeks offer some great ways to diaper your baby. Trust us. These are not your mama’s cloth diapers.
If you’re looking to cloth diaper but are looking for a bit of a mix, we suggest both GroVia Hybrid Cloth Diapers orgDiapers.
If you’re not into the idea of cloth diapering but you are still looking for safer diapers, try Seventh Generation Disposable Diapers or Bambo Nature diapers.
Cleaning
Dapple – I came across Dapple in 2008 for my first born and I’ve loved it ever since. Their entire line of products are really great and truly clean without unnecessary toxins.
Feeding
Plum Organics – Not only are Plum Organics foods tasty, they are more than just organic. Their packaging is BPA free and makes feeding baby easy since the packaging is so portable. It makes feeding baby carefree in more ways than one! http://www.plumorganics.com/index.php
5 Phases bottles - Check out this blog post by Stormie Sowinski of Hello World Baby Planning for the scoop on these neat bottles: http://helloworldbabyplanning.com/?p=905
Beaba products – From safety to making meals and more, Beaba products are sure to please with their fun colors and safe designs. http://www.beaba.com/flash/#/en_GB/homepage/index
Hygeia Breast Pump – http://www.hygeiababy.com/ While many people first think of other brands when thinking of breast pumps, but Hygeia is making their products known for ease of use and their Green Breast Pumps and their eco-friendly recycling program.
Sleeping
Babyletto’s affordable green convertible crib – The Babyletto brand prides themselves on being modern with fresh, clean designs. With a variety of products to choose from, you’ll see why we love Babyletto!
Green Buds http://www.greenbudsbaby.com/ Rest easy with Green Buds line of sheets, mattresses, covers and pillows.
Swaddle Designs Organic Collection – http://www.swaddledesigns.com/page/Category-Organic-Collection.htmlTheir blankets, crib sheets, blankets and more are just pure heaven for baby’s bottom.
For a closer look at any of these products mentioned and for more reviews on strollers and other gear, visit ItsaBelly’s blog for their 2011 Seal of Excellence award winners!
