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Ever thought, there’s no way I’m using cloth diapers? Well, the bumGenius Organic One Size Cloth Diaper might change your tune.

Move over sposies. The award winning bumGenius One Size Cloth Diaper design is now available in organic! It’s a totally easy to use design. Perfect for use by cloth newbies and die hard, experienced cloth diapering fans. the bumGenius “no-stuff” design offers stretch tabs for a perfect fit, along with simple hook and loop fasteners. Use it like you would a disposable diaper–but with the environmental bonus of reuse, over and over again. There’s no need for a waterproof cover. The absorbent layer is completely integrated into a waterproof outer layer. The bumGenius design is so brilliant, you’ll probably have to remind yourself that it’s cloth!

Oh, if you’re looking for the perfect baby shower gift…this is it! New moms will love putting this diaper on their newborns.

One of my favorite photographs is a picture of my baby playing in a laundry basket. While babies certainly add to the laundry pile, they also make laundry fun. Babies seem to love climbing into laundry baskets. Babies giggle when you play a gentle game of tug-the-towel or sock. Babies think it’s a hoot when they can topple a neatly folded and stacked pile of clothes. Sometimes, if you’re lucky, they still want to play with the laundry beyond the baby years–they still love climbing in the basket, but sometimes they also want to match socks or help fold laundry!

In the process of creating those childhood-laundry memories, you can also fight global warming and do a part to save the environment. How? Hang a clothesline. The non-profit, Project Laundry List, lists ten reasons why hanging your clothes to dry is a good thing. Saving money (”more than $100/year off electric bill for most households”), conserving energy and the environment, and fresher smelling clothes (without the possible toxicity created by chemicals or dryer sheets) are just three of those reasons. A clothesline of baby clothes or cloth diapers also looks cool, and sends a positive message to your children about the environment and your values. Plus, hanging clothes on the line with baby (think baby attached in a carrier) or your children makes for quality-time together and the creation of priceless baby memories.

Related Links:

Check out BabyEarth’s Organic Baby Product Guide here.
Check out BabyEarth’s full line of Bumkins Baby Products here.

Moms (and dads, too!) are powerful. Moms kiss boo-boos. Moms work really hard. Moms are a powerful consumer group. Moms can save the planet. Moms can make a difference. Really. And, without much effort, too.

Here are 5 Ways Moms–or dads, grandparents and caregivers, too–can help protect the environment and make a huge difference in the lives of future generations.

1. Dodge the paper or plastic question. BYOB. Bring your own bag when you go shopping. You can get your hands on an awesome tote when you shop at BabyEarth.

2. Go, go, go compact fluorescent. Reach for an energy efficient compact fluorescent light blub the next time you need to change a bulb. Compact fluorescent bulbs use significantly less
energy than traditional light bulbs and will save you money over the bulb’s lifespan.

3. Clean green. Skip the toxic chemicals. Clean smart. Opt for environmentally friendly household cleaning products, like BabyGanics All Purpose Cleaner.


4. Make recycling a habit. Recycling goes a long way toward Earth preservation. Recycling means less trash winds up in landfills. Plus, if you pay for your trash, recycling can actually save you money because you’ll have less trash.

5. Donate! When your babies outgrow gear, don’t trash it…give it away! BabyEarthRenew helps moms de-clutter and rewards moms for their environmental efforts!

Now it’s your turn, moms and dads. What’s your tip for saving the planet?

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“PU” Natural All Purpose Deodorizer, by Nature’s Baby
Organic Tub & Tile Cleaner, by BabyGanics

Imagine how nice it would be to find a service that would happily help you declutter all that used baby gear strewn around the house? Well…it’s here!

BabyEarth has launched BabyEarthRENEW. It’s a hassle-free baby gear recycling program that promises to help you rid your house of old baby gear. So, the next time you want to get rid of baby gear, be green about it. Skip the landfill. Send your gear to BabyEarth!

Here’s how it works.

The program is simple. If you’re done with your car seat, stroller or high chair, send it to us. We’ll make sure everything is properly disassembled and all usable parts are sent to accredited recycling centers. For example, fabrics will be shipped to developing countries, and metal, plastic and foam will be used for construction projects. In the spirit of renewing, if the item is in excellent condition it will be donated to and enjoyed by another family who needs it.

You pay shipping costs. BabyEarth takes care of the rest. And, in honor of your eco-friendliness, BabyEarth will send you a $5 off coupon good for future purchases. How cool is that?

To read more about BabyEarthRENEW and to find out where to send your old gear, click here.