Is it really possible to raise an eco-baby without breaking the bank? While the average parents spend almost $7,000 gearing up for a new addition, ...
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Mar 29, 2010
Susan
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As a grandparent who has the privilege of being a regular one day a week babysitter, I found the Eco-nomical Baby Guide to be an entertaining and informative book. I was appreciative of the encouragement to find toys among everyday household items, buy quality used items when needed, and avoid the trap of too much stuff. There seem to be many more “green” options than when we had our own children. This book is well researched and provides a wealth of practical suggestions. It was not a heavy
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Aug 26, 2010
Meagan
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I recycle, I use energy efficient appliances, I don't take long showers and I turn off lights when I leave a room. I'm not SUPER Eco girl but I do like to make little changes and do little things where I can.
I liked that this book provides realistic and budget friendly options for those who would like to do a green nursery and lower their carbon footprint with baby in tow.
LOVED the chapter on cloth diapers! It gave SO much information about cloth diapering! Affordable bran More...
I liked that this book provides realistic and budget friendly options for those who would like to do a green nursery and lower their carbon footprint with baby in tow.
LOVED the chapter on cloth diapers! It gave SO much information about cloth diapering! Affordable bran More...
Jun 20, 2010
Lindsay
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i'm not even a breeder and still, i enjoy this book! stop buying paper towels, people!
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Dec 19, 2010
Vanessa
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This is definitely the best of the "green" baby books that I've read, as they avoid the preachy tone and scare tactics of other guides. I particularly appreciate the authors' focus on consuming less, focusing on what you really need, and using secondhand items rather than just buying new (expensive & trendy) organic and eco-friendly items. While I personally wouldn't go for a used car seat, they had a lot of useful practical tips and cost-comparison charts that make the book valuable.
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May 16, 2011
Lisa
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Oh great, I think I may have to switch to cloth diapers. While I like the idea of cloth diapers in theory, I am a bit of a germophobe, and the thought of poop swirling around my washer brings out my OCD. But this book includes a thoughtful discussion of disposable versus cloth, and really, cloth is the way to go, for the health of your baby, for the environment and your pocketbook. Also, lanolizing wool! Apparently you can lanolize wool blankets to make a greener version of waterproof liners. My
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Jul 20, 2011
Julia
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This is a worth while guide. It covers a lot of the basics but puts a green spin on everything. The author isn't hard to take or preachy. She presents a range of option that even the least green amongst us could embrace and highlights how the green option is often the most cost effective option AND the safest option for your baby. It goes into a little to much detail about cloth diapers for my personal temperment. Whether you're trying to reduce your carbon footprint, or you simply want to live
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Aug 13, 2010
Adrienne
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This was a good read for parents-to-be or those with newborns. I had to rate it lower because it suggests become vegetarian or vegan in the book for environmental reasons. Meat is an important source of protein, iron, and B vitamins for breastfeeding mothers, and babies old enough to eat food. The book never even mentions finding local meats that are free-range and organic.
Overall, I agreed with their message of doing what you are comfortable with in being environmentally friendly an More...
Overall, I agreed with their message of doing what you are comfortable with in being environmentally friendly an More...
Apr 23, 2010
Amy
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This is a quick read and provides some good advice about cloth diapering and even has some sewing recommendations. As an injury prevention guru, I wasn't a fan of some of the advice like reusing car seats, but other than that, a fun book.
Feb 28, 2011
Kara
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I wish I had this book when I was researching cloth diaper options last year - it would have been more helpful to me than my hours of internet researching since there were no local cloth diaper stores to guide me through the process.
The section about organic formulas and store bought baby food was informative for me, but there are much better books to help you make your own baby food.
The rest of the book was a well organized, well written, and quick read, but fairly bas More...
The section about organic formulas and store bought baby food was informative for me, but there are much better books to help you make your own baby food.
The rest of the book was a well organized, well written, and quick read, but fairly bas More...
May 19, 2010
Lupine
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Great info for the new parent and even some for the btdt parent. Practical and do-able ways to save money and the planet without the doob and gloom. Including comprehensive information on diapering.
May 09, 2010
Arwen
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I enjoyed this book. It had some good advice though a lot of it was more common sense than anything else. There were some things that I didn't agree with, or frankly wasn't willing to comprimise on. Some of the items that they suggested getting used (like cribs and carseats) I don't necesarily agree with (not many people are going to diligently research as they should when buying used) and some things like spending the money on eco-friendly mattress seems expensive and excessive for such short t
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Nov 10, 2010
Ten minutes reading the cloth diaper chapter has given more useable information than the hours I've spent researching online. And it will be a good diapering guide for my husband, too.
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