Baby on the Way? Sustainable Shopping to Prepare for Birth

Preparing for the arrival of a newborn baby is an exciting experience, and can involve a great deal of expense. Every parent wants the best for their family, running the risk of getting lost in a jungle of unnecessary purchases and low-quality products, with tangible damage to the wallet and the environment.

There will be objects that your child will need for transportation, sleeping, eating, etc. that will occupy your homes and your lives in a rather cumbersome way. We recommend, first of all, that you consider your habits : if you travel often, for example, you can look for a lightweight stroller that can be disassembled/folded very easily, while if you move mainly on foot you can give more importance to the maneuverability and durability of the wheels.

To reduce the environmental impact of the new things you will need, opt for recovery from friends and acquaintances, purchases in second-hand shops (even online, like lasoffittadigi.com ) and products that will last a long time , like those designed to “grow” with the child. For example, you could consider a wooden evolutionary chair like those from Stokke or Hauck instead of a plastic high chair, and take a look at the collection of evolutionary beds from 'ettomio .

In order for a choice to be truly sustainable, it should also be able to be concretely carried forward over time : if the washing machine is not your friend, think carefully before purchasing a complete set of washable diapers that could quickly turn into a waste of money and resources. Instead, give yourself the chance to try them, there are companies that offer trial kits at an affordable price such as La Culla di Teby .

If you are tempted to buy a thousand rompers and accessories, remember that babies grow quickly and you could end up with a surplus of unused clothes: you could instead find a basic selection that you can integrate when you see how big your baby will actually be, what the weather will be like and what your new habits will be.

Choose, as much as possible, with care and awareness of the real needs of your family, the impact on the environment and your financial availability. If you like, pamper yourself with the first onesie, a special toy, or a pair of shoes to keep. You can store the most precious things in yourmemory box , and keep them forever as precious memories.