5 Sustainable Product Hacks You Need To Know Now

Every new parent knows that we need all the help we can get when caring for our newborn, especially in the financial department so we created a list of sustainable product hacks. After all, a lot of baby products tend to be more costly than your average store-bought item simply because babies need a lot more care and attention when it comes to the things they use. This can be especially true with items like clothing or milk bottles. Buying just anything can potentially result in rashes or irritation, intestinal problems, or other long-term illnesses that we might not even be aware of until it’s too late.

So it’s no surprise that parents often prefer sustainable products over commercial ones as they are advertised to be more baby-friendly. The problem is that while sustainable products are certainly worth the expense, it doesn’t take long before a baby grows out of those cute rompers or gets weaned off of using bottles. So unless they have a younger child, most parents are left with a ton of baby products that might just take up unnecessary space at home or worse, end up in a landfill.

However, parents need not worry. They can stretch the return on investment from purchasing sustainable products by repurposing them into household items after their baby has grown. That said, here are five sustainable product hacks that parents can do:

1. Turn Reusable Cloth Diapers Into Pouch Bags

Reusable cloth diapers are a godsend for eco-conscious parents who want to decrease their carbon footprint and minimize waste products that get sent to landfills. Unlike disposable diapers, reusable cloth diapers are washable, easily adjustable to fit your baby, and are more economical since you don’t have to purchase them constantly.

If your baby has outgrown these reusable cloth diapers, you can turn them into small pouch bags that can hold items such as baby wipes, toys, or snacks. For instance, the Simple Being Reusable Cloth Diapers come with adjustable hip snaps that can keep your items in place. They’re also made with various colors and designs, and can fit in a small bag during short, quick trips with your baby.

2.  Sew Bamboo Baby Washcloths Into a Blanket

Bamboo baby washcloths are made of soft, absorbent, and warm fabric that’s safe for your baby’s delicate skin. If you have more than enough of these at home and don’t want to spend extra on baby blankets during the cold season, bamboo baby washcloths can be the perfect DIY solution. Simply sew together these washcloths for an instant baby blanket. This hypoallergenic bamboo baby washcloth set is made of ultra-thick and durable materials, giving your baby a cozy, good night’s sleep.

3. Upcycle Baby Bottles Into Paint Containers or Mini Planters

Every parent knows that you can never have enough baby bottles on hand, especially when your child has an insatiable appetite. But once they start drinking from glasses, you’re left with a cupboard of bottles that are bound to gather dust unless you dispose of or donate them.

If you don’t want to take either route, you can upcycle your baby bottles into paint containers or mini planters. The Philips Avent Natural Baby Bottle Set is made of durable polypropylene (plastic) and comes in different sizes, all of which have wide necks and sealing discs. As paint containers, they’re easy to clean and seal; as mini planters, their wide necks can let you choose a variety of small plants like succulents that can grow at the top. You can even hang these mini planters as decoration in your garden.

4. Use a Bamboo Scrub Set as Paintbrushes

If you think there are no sustainable product hacks for bottle cleaners, then you’re mistaken. Bottle cleaners can actually complement your baby bottle paint containers by being repurposed as paintbrushes. After all, bottle cleaners come in all shapes and sizes, and with a dash of creativity, you can use different bottle cleaners to create various effects on a canvas or even on your wall. Made from natural coconut fiber and bamboo plants, the J&K Ink Natural Bamboo Dish Scrub Brush Set is not only eco-friendly, but it can also unleash your artistic side. They come in various designs that can produce unique paint effects and imprints long after they’ve served their purpose as baby bottle or dish cleaners.

5. Turn a Diaper Caddy Organizer Into a Grocery Bag

Tote bags for groceries are great, but for the parent who puts a prime on organization, a diaper caddy organizer can be the perfect alternative. For instance, the StarHug Baby Diaper Caddy Organizer has two inner pockets and is lined with a polyester interior that you can easily wipe should spills occur, making it the ideal grocery bag for parents who want to keep it neat. It also has a more resilient handle, is 15” x 9” x 7” in size, and has a stylish design made of 100% cotton rope that moms and dads can carry anywhere.

Quick, Nifty Solutions

One of the skills that new parents acquire is resourcefulness. After all, raising a baby means coming up with ways to maximize any and all purchases since many baby products tend to be on the pricey side. With these five sustainable product hacks, not only can parents get the safest, most comfortable items for their little ones, but they can also do more to help the environment by finding other creative uses for these eco-friendly products.

Love,

Scooch and Steve