What to put on a birth list that is practical for the baby but also respectful of the environment? Here are some useful tips and ideas.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousWhen a family is pregnant, there are many preparations that are made to best welcome the new arrival. Certainly not to be overlooked is the choice of quality products but also ecological, useful for taking care of the little one. Here are some things that shouldn't be missing from a birth list.
Mothers and fathers do not always know how to best extricate themselves between what is really useful to buy (or be given as gifts) for their children. Sometimes, for example, you can fall into the mistake of choosing hygiene or body care products composed of a list of ingredients that are not really "green" or of not considering the enormous environmental impact of using traditional disposable diapers. throws.
So what to put on a birth list that is practical for the baby but also respectful of the environment?
Here are some useful tips and ideas.
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Breastfeeding pillow
Breast milk is now universally recognized as the best food for babies. Produced directly by the mother for the needs of her baby, it is of fundamental importance for the first 6 months of the baby's life but, even afterwards, breastfeeding should be favored. To help the mother in the pleasant (but sometimes difficult) task of feeding her baby and cuddling him, a breastfeeding pillow can be used, which is comfortable to maintain the most correct position and keep the baby at the right height.
There are different types. Sorgente Natura offers a baby pillow with a yellow lining and another version that is longer (serpentine) and adaptable according to needs.
Both are stuffed with millet chaff and are suitable for different uses: breastfeeding, sleeping during pregnancy (they help support the belly), resting the baby safely surrounded by the pillow or, in the case of the snake, to be used as a bumper for the cot.
Washable nappies
Washable nappies are an excellent solution that allows you to produce less waste but also save money, especially if you choose to use them for the entire period until the baby is spannolando (in this case we are talking about an estimated saving of about 1400 euros!) . For a small initial investment, among other things, these nappies, resistant, absorbent and versatile, can even be used in the case of a second and third child.
There is also an advantage in the use of washable nappies for children themselves which, thanks to these nappies, will more likely avoid irritation and other problems, since they are made without the use of chemicals and allow better skin transpiration.
There are different types, to choose according to your needs. Among the most practical, for beginners, there are the pocket, the model that comes closest, aesthetically and functionally, to traditional diapers. Sorgente Natura proposes a one-size washable pocket diaper that can then be used, reducing or enlarging it, according to the growth of the child. It is thanks to the buttons on the front that you can easily change the size of the diaper according to your needs.
Ecological diapers
Those who do not intend to use washable nappies can still choose to include ecological nappies in their birth list. However, this is a good solution to limit pollution and more respectful of the private parts of the little ones (they are in fact made with materials of natural origin).
The ecological diapers for babies resist, like the others, for many hours, they are hypoallergenic, soft and made without the use of chlorine, perfumes, parabens and petrolatum. There are also 100% organic cotton versions. On Sorgente Natura you will find ecological nappies of all sizes (from New Born to 6) and also in the panty version, useful in the spannolinare phase.
Compostable wipes
After talking about diapers, let's not forget also to use compostable, delicate and ecological wipes. It is a perfect solution for the hygiene of the child to be exploited, for the practicality, especially when you are out (at home we can in fact prefer simple water). Always choose them free of chemicals and synthetic fragrances, even better if they are 100% biodegradable and compostable. In this case, in fact, as well as being excellent for children, they will also be good for the environment.
Shower gel and ecological shampoo
Especially when they are just born, babies have very delicate skin, it is therefore more important than ever to choose detergents specifically designed for their needs and made with natural ingredients. Unfortunately, there are still many products for babies and children on the market made with petrolatum and other substances harmful to the environment, so let's remember to choose what we buy with the utmost awareness, always reading the INCI.
Sorgente Natura has a wide selection of ecological products for babies and children. Shower gel, shampoo but also 2 in 1 products, that is perfect to use for the body and for the delicate hair of the little ones. There are also variants that avoid the use of plastic, and therefore even more environmentally friendly: we are talking about the solid shower gel in the baby version, which can be hung in the bathroom thanks to a cord, but it is also practical to take wherever you want.
change cream
In the house where a newborn lives, a good changing cream can never be missing. Even using ecological diapers, in fact, due to the heat or a particular sensitivity of the child (for example in the phase in which you put your teeth or when you start with solid feeding) it is possible to find yourself struggling with irritations that appear in the intimate areas. Again it is important to choose a cream that is as natural as possible. There are now many types made with calendula, chamomile, apricot and perhaps enriched with zinc oxide, a substance with a soothing power.
Moisturizing cream
The delicate skin of babies in some situations could even crack, which is why it is good to always have a moisturizer available. Of course it must be specifically formulated for babies and children, so that it can nourish the skin in a gentle and safe way. Many brands of ecological cosmetics offer moisturizing creams for children, also in this case enriched with natural ingredients such as calendula, mallow, sweet almonds, chamomile, etc. and without the addition of petrolatum or other harmful substances.
Rice starch
Rice starch is another really useful product to keep around the house when a baby is around. It is in fact endowed with a great soothing and refreshing power, which can be exploited when the little one has redness, blisters or other skin discomfort. Just dissolve one or more tablespoons of starch in the bath tub for immediate relief. The same ingredient, then, can also be used by those parents who in the first months of life want to avoid using soaps or bubble baths. Also perfect in place of talcum powder when changing nappies.
On Sorgente Natura you can find it in powder, both pure and enriched with other ingredients with anti-inflammatory power.
Massage oil
If mom and baby want to pamper themselves a little, it is definitely useful to have a massage oil at home. There are specific ones, specially formulated to give relaxing and moisturizing massages to babies and children. Sorgente Natura offers several possibilities for those looking for this product which is often made with a base of sweet almond oil but then can be enriched with other ingredients such as essential oils or natural substances with relaxing and emollient power.
Set daddy in bamboo
In the birth list we can already include a practical and fun baby food set, useful when he passes from an exclusively liquid to a solid diet. Currently, among those made with natural materials, the bamboo fiber set (biodegradable material) is highly appreciated, with rounded shapes, bright colors and patterns and equipped with a flat plate with compartments, a soup plate and a cup with handle.
In short, the solutions to take care of the newborn with an eye to his health but also to the environment, are now many and within everyone's reach. Let's take advantage of them!
