Enviro-friendly info

My first baby is due in February and I am keen to take an environment-friendly approach to motherhood as possible.
I would very much appreciate any tips or suggestions on books and available products which are really focussed on keeping the health of the environment (and my baby) in mind.
I would like to adopt as many natural practices as possible.
Any hints greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Jo

If you want to look at fun, enviro friendly cloth nappy options, definitely have a look at snazzipants.co.nz! Be aware that cloth nappies are harder to manage in the early days and most sellers recommend using disposables for the first 6 weeks.

One of the best things I was told was: don't use products on your baby in the early days. They just don't need them! A little almond oil is great for dry skin, put it the bath, or just use it for a massage, and pop some on their bottom to help the meconium not to stick so hard. Pawpaw ointment (you know the red tub/tube you can buy from health shops and pharmacies?) is really good for nappy rash. That's about all we use on Bethany other than water

fantastic...keep the tips coming!
I am starting a manual for myself...if I get lots of fab ideas I might even publish a book...watch this space!!
Jo

sweetpea wrote: Baking soda is great for loadfs of things around the house i use it occasionally on my sink it comes up all shiny again. Its good to use to get of stubborn burnt on food to as its slightly abrasive.

 

Me too, it's also good as a drain cleaner (mixed with white vinegar and water)

I've just discovered soap nuts, there are several online shops selling them. Have yet to try them, but will be buying them soon to try out. They are natural, they grow like nuts on a tree (can't remember the name of the tree), and contain saponins. Have heard they clean well with no scent, and are cheap per wash. Should be great for sensitive baby skin, as there are no synthetic chemicals whatsoever!