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Saving the environment might not exactly be the first thing that comes to mind during a 3:00 a.m. feeding session. But as life goes on with you and your baby, you might notice there’s a whole lot of waste produced by this tiny human (and we’re not talking poopy diapers here). You might also start rethinking the things you so desperately wanted on your baby shower registry that'll eventually make their way to a landfill. In fact, there are some baby products you should replace for eco-friendly options instead.
And if you thought that your green preferences only impacted the environment, think again. Adopting a more sustainably-minded attitude means that you’ll reduce your baby’s exposure to things like lead, phthalates, and other chemicals that you really don’t want to come into contact with your kiddo. “I find when someone is about to become a new parent, they have an ‘a-ha’ moment and realize the whole world around us isn't just for them, but it's really to nurture and support a new life that's coming to the planet,” Danny Seo, a sustainable living expert and editor-in-chief of Naturally, Danny Seo magazine tells Romper. “Caring for the health of the planet equals caring the health of a baby, especially since a baby's immune system is vulnerable.”
As you peruse the baby products in your child’s nursery, think of which ones could be swapped out for something that is sustainably made and overall safer for your baby — and the environment. Mother Nature will thank you.