Babies grow up so fast, and they’ll eventually outgrow almost everything you’ve bought for them in two to three years. This situation leads to a lot of waste and can be a bit harmful to the environment. However, there are certain bamboo products available in the market that are both environment-friendly and good for your baby.
Crib Liners and Sheets
You want your babies to be as comfortable as they can be when they sleep and bamboo linens will help. Bamboo linens are soft and breathable, keeping your baby cool and comfortable in almost any type of weather. Bamboo sheets are both anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic, protecting your child form unseen dangers in the room. The softness of bamboo linens is often compared to Egyptian cotton, but most people who have experienced the feel of both fabrics will usually prefer bamboo.
Breathable Clothing
When it comes to baby clothes, comfort should always be your priority. Whether it’s shirts, socks, those adorable onesies, or any other clothing your baby might wear, bamboo-made clothing is safer and more comfortable than ordinary baby clothes. Aside from having anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic properties, bamboo fabrics also draw away heat and moisture from your baby, keeping your baby’s skin free from possible irritants. Bamboo fabrics are especially suited for babies with sensitive skin.
Toys
From mobiles to handheld toys, to walkers and bikes — almost every toy that your baby wants can be made from bamboo. Most bamboo toys are made without the use of toxic chemicals that can harm your baby. These toys are solid and can last for years. Also, they remain biodegradable once discarded. Ninety-one percent of plastics are never recycled, and three tons of plastic waste eventually find their way into the ocean. Switching to bamboo products instead of plastics may not seem to be a big deal, but it can be a significant change once enough people follow the practice.
Napkins and Baby Wipes
Paper products are one of the reasons forests are being cut down at alarming rates, but using bamboo is becoming a more viable option. Bamboo grows at astonishing rates, requiring less water and enriching the soil. This makes bamboo paper products extremely sustainable and beneficial to the environment. The natural anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic properties of bamboo make it perfect for paper napkins and baby wipes.
Reusable Diapers
You can’t claim to be eco-friendly if you use disposable diapers. Babies use 3,000 to 7,000 diapers depending on how early they are potty-trained. Disposable diapers take hundreds of years to decompose, and 20 billion diapers are added to landfills each year. Bamboo diapers can be washed and reused, and they retain their anti-bacterial properties even after 50 washes. Bamboo diapers are soft, breathable, and hypoallergenic — perfect for your baby’s comfort.
Being eco-friendly requires choosing products that are sustainable, biodegradable, and beneficial to the environment. Bamboo products have all three while retaining the superior quality that you are looking for. It might take your baby a while to understand the concept of being eco-friendly, but an early start is always a good start.
