4 must-have eco-friendly products for babies
By Mim Jenkinson
Sponsored by One Eco Step.
When it comes to buying a gift for a new parent, or products for our own babies, so many of us now actively look for eco-friendly baby products.
We’re doing what we can to waste less and invest in products that are kinder to our planet.
Many of us are also eager to raise our children with our planet in mind and to set a great example of how we can make better choices when it comes to the products we buy.
When One Eco Step founder Lidya Ong became a new parent, she came across a quote that set the tone for how she would raise her newborn baby girl, Ely.
The quote “children learn your values by watching how you live” inspired Lidya to create a range of green baby products that she felt confident and happy to use on Ely and to share with all Australian parents.
Without compromising on quality, Lidya wanted to create an effective and premium range that was also affordable. This would fulfil her mission to help families like hers help the planet by taking small eco steps with their baby products.
Safety is her number one priority too. All One Eco Step products are used personally by the founder’s children and rigorously tested by a certified laboratory (SGS).
A few environmentally friendly baby products you can choose for your family – or as a gift for a new parent – can be found in the Newborn Starter Pack.
4 eco-friendly products for babies
1. Natural and organic swaddles
Swaddles are the ‘go-to’ multitasking baby product for so many new parents!
As a blanket, they are perfect to keep newborn babies snug, calm and secure.
These Organic Cotton Muslin Swaddles are made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton, are luxuriously soft and breathable to wrap around newborn baby’s delicate skin.
The Natural Bamboo Muslin Swaddles are made from 100% premium bamboo viscose and keep babies warm in winter and cool in summer.
New mums love swaddles because of their versatility! They can be used as a blanket, nursing cover and burp cloth to name just a few ways.
2. Clever milk storage bags
For breastfeeding mothers who want to express milk, finding the right storage bags is a must.
Whether a new mum is building a milk supply or getting ready to return to work, these oxo-biodegradable Breast Milk Storage Bags are pre-sterilised, BPA and Phthalate free.
These clever bags help to store expressed breast milk in the fridge or freezer and as they hold up to 240ml, the larger size helps to make storing milk even easier.
3. A no-nasties cleanser
To help new parents clean baby bottles without the harmful chemicals, there’s One Eco Step’s Natural Baby Bottle Cleanser.
It’s a plant-based cleanser that cuts through stubborn milk residue and fat deposits and is safe for newborn babies.
This eco-friendly cleaning solution is naturally biodegradable, good for the planet and features orange essential oil’s antibacterial properties.
It can be used to clean bottles, teats, breast pump parts, toys and more!
4. Biodegradable nappy change mats
Parents who are on-the-go can pop one of these mats into their nappy bag to whip out when needed.
Perfect for public places, these mats ensure a hygienic changing surface to protect your little ones from germs and viruses. They are biodegradable and designed to make nappy changes even easier when you’re out and about.
All the above are part of the Newborn Starter Pack from One Eco Step!
It’s perfect for expectant parents or as a baby shower gift. It’s filled with eco-friendly baby essentials that are great for feeding, sleeping and changing!
Lidya at One Eco Step has one simple wish: “In raising our children, let’s all do better. We’ll all do better. For them and their future.”
You can find out more about the One Eco Step range here and read reviews from other parents here.
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