Make tomorrow a better place for our children
Recent climate change impacts like Europe’s horrendous heat wave have rendered us to rethink our lifestyle choices. It’s hard to ignore the signs anymore, and thinking this could permanently become our children’s future is horrifying. Now that we stand at a critical crossroads, we as parents must take action by adopting sustainable practices (which include raising our kids). We know what everyone’s concerns are — and no living sustainably doesn’t hike up the bill. It’s just the little things like using a cloth diaper (those are way cheaper than your average nappy) or shopping at thrift stores. It’s an entirely new field we’re venturing into, but have no fret, we’re here to teach you how to raise little one sustainably!
1. Invest In Things That Will Last For Years
Perhaps you’re still reeled back from your traumatic birth experience, but trust us, your baby’s cuteness will somehow persuade you into doing it again. And when that time comes you’ll thank yourself for not throwing away all the baby stuff. So invest in quality ones in the first place, like Chicco’s 100% cotton romper set. It’s Oeko-Tex certified, meaning it’s free of harmful levels of substances, giving anxious parents peace of mind.
2. Check For The Sustainability Label
We’re all sinners for checking out a cart of clothes as long as they are stylish. Well, it’s time we take an interest in the material labels if we’re aiming to make tomorrow a better place for our children. Lesser pollution would require our support for sustainable brands, and a good one we know is Tili Dahli. Aesthetics are on point, just look at this Wind Dress that’s crafted out of 100% rayon fabric. Light and breathable too!
3. Reuse & Recycle
Parents often want their baby to have the best of everything, and in the back of their minds, brand new usually means that. Soon, they will learn that baby outgrows these things quickly, which is why using hand-me-downs are a more sustainable option. Either get these from relatives or invest in one that’s affordable and reusable. Cue in Mamaway’s Baby Ring Sling. Although made with vegan materials, the construction of this is ultra strong.
4. Teach Them To Love The Environment
Easier said than done, children these days are more interested in gluing their eyes to a tablet than soaking themselves in nature. If we’re determined to get them into living sustainably, then we got to make them love mother nature first. Take them out for walks, and show them a good time at the park. Before you venture out, get little one a good pair of Crocs. That’s one way to instill all-day walking power.
5. Educating Them That Sustainable Fashion Can Be Stylish
If you think sustainable fashion is limited in the selections, then you’re in the majority. While this might be true at the start of the trend, big labels have been jumping on the bandwagon to do their part in saving mother earth. You’ll be surprised that in reality a lot of things are sustainably made. *Turns to Old Navy’s paper bag shorts for girls or the adidas Stan Smith Cf I Shoes that are fabricated with Primegreen which is a series of high-performance recycled materials.
Time’s ticking, Mother Nature is at stake. Come play your part by shopping sustainably at ZALORA Philippines today!
