Today, new parents are more conscious of the environment, seeking out green friendly options. Concern for their baby’s future and the devastating affects that disposable diapers have on our land fills*, oil consumption and the wasteful usage of trees to produce them; parents are feeling the pressure and the need for change.

There are cloth diaper websites popping up all over the internet for parents who are looking to wash their own diapers. The cloth diapers of today are much more user friendly and more comfortable for baby with streamlined designs, soft Velcro closures and washable liners made of 100% ultra-soft organic cotton. The diapers of today grow with baby and any dyes used are water soluble.

From birth to toilet training, a baby goes through an average of 8000 diaper changes. This sheer volume of diapers makes one thing clear: Your choice of diaper – cloth or disposable – has a tremendous impact on the welfare of your baby and the planet.

*An estimated 18 billion single-use diapers are thrown in landfills each year, taking as many as 500 years to decompose, and commonly contain raw, untreated sewage. Disposable diapers make up the third largest source of solid waste in landfills, after newspapers and food and beverage containers. It takes upwards of 82,000 tons of plastic and 1.3 million tons of wood pulp, or a quarter-million trees, to manufacture the disposable diapers that cover the bottoms of 90 percent of the babies born in the US.

Taken from the National Association of Diaper Services website.     

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Under the Nile Organic Cotton Bunny Blanket

I’m embarrassed to say that I have been completely oblivious to the massive number of baby items out there for green mommies! Until recently I really didn’t have a reason to be aware…that was until my sister became pregnant. She and her husband are expecting their first child in January, and I am officially in Aunt Elena mode.

Luckily for my future niece, I am going to do my personal best to make sure that the products and toys that surround her won’t harm her or our environment. In my quest for adorable baby products, I found Under the Nile Organic Cotton Bunny Blanket. This sweet bunny blanket is made of soft chemical free cotton, and has knotted corners for your baby to relieve teething pressure.

A blanket provides your precious little package with comfort, and you will get comfort in knowing that your baby is cuddling without pesticides. Check out Under the Nile Organic Cotton Bunny Blanket now. When my sweet little niece gets here, she will definitely be getting one of these soft blankies to curl up with!