| Green is in! Everyone is talking about it, magazines are | | | | bamboo, or organic cotton products. As a rule of |
| writing about it, celebrities are endorsing the lifestyle, | | | | thumb, avoid materials with harmful chemicals. There |
| and your cool neighbor is trying to convince you too! | | | | will be double benefits in purchasing materials that are |
| However, "it's not easy being green." Kermit said it, and | | | | great for baby's sensitive skin and that is a better |
| I'm sure many of us can agree that in theory we want | | | | alternative for preserving the environment. |
| to provide a better tomorrow for the next generation, | | | | 3. Walk instead of driving short distances - Car |
| but it may seem too difficult to incorporate into our | | | | emissions contribute to air pollution which effects the |
| current lifestyles. Being environmentally conscious is | | | | environment as well as the health of inhabitants. For |
| something that you can gradually incorporate into your | | | | shorter distances, like picking up a couple of items |
| families' lives over time. Even small changes can have | | | | from the grocer or going to your local video store, |
| a big impact. As parents, you want to set a good | | | | walk instead of driving. Walking can be a great activity |
| example by being a good citizen, one that is a good | | | | to do with the family and there are many baby |
| steward with their surroundings. As some of you | | | | products that allow walking with family fun and |
| already realized your habits and mannerisms (good or | | | | efficient. When walking with toddlers or babies, use a |
| bad) are being picked up by your children. You are | | | | stroller or the Lascal M1 baby carrier to make it fun for |
| their first influence, so make sure it's for positive things. | | | | the whole family. |
| Here are five easy and small ways you can jump | | | | 4. Easy green projects around the house - Roll up |
| start your green journey: | | | | your sleeves and get busy by making your home, |
| | | | green and efficient. Little things like making sure your |
| 1. Use cloth or reusable diapers - The Real Diaper | | | | doors and windows are sealed, using a programmable |
| Association estimates that 27.4 billion disposable | | | | thermostat, changing the heater's air filter or using |
| diapers are consumed every year in the U.S. and there | | | | fluorescent light bulbs can be a great help. Go even |
| are 18 billion disposable diapers thrown in landfills each | | | | further and plant a small garden, an activity that can be |
| year. By using cloth diapers and/or reusable diapers, | | | | enjoyed with the entire family. |
| you may actually save money too. Diapers takes a toll | | | | 5. Recycle - In this day in age, recycling is so easy, you |
| on the environment, so do whatever you can to make | | | | can do it in your sleep! Most city garbage facilities |
| diaper disposal less taxing on the environment. | | | | offer recycling services, simply get a box, and begin |
| Currently Diaper Dékor pails use biodegradable | | | | recycling plastics, glass and paper. |
| refills which break down faster than plastics for a | | | | So maybe it's not so hard to be green. Start off slow, |
| greener disposal of diapers. | | | | and as you get the hang of the green lifestyle add |
| 2. Use environmentally-friendly fabrics and materials - | | | | more. Remember, the little changes you make can |
| Buy materials that have highly renewable fabrics like | | | | bring about positive effects for your children's future. |