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Green, as in the concerned way new parents are looking at every item put on their registry in terms of its environmental impact and safety.
Many factors contribute to this green parenting philosophy.
Today's new parents grew up with a substantial amount of environmental education in school and are now turning it into a lifestyle.
They learned about the impact of disposable diapers in the landfills and how long it may take for them to decompose.
They recently heard the news stories of the problems with plastics from baby bottles to baby toys.
And in most cases, being green can save you some green.
First and foremost, going completely green is a huge undertaking.
With a few baby steps and a green stocked registry, you and your baby will be ready for a green life.
One way to save money and make huge impact on the environment when caring for baby is using cloth diapers instead of disposables.
There are many different kinds and brands and amazingly, they are not hard to use or wash.
The average family spends between $3000 -$4000 on disposable diapers in their child's diapering years.
Environmentally speaking, these diapers will take an estimated 500 years to decompose.
Additionally, it takes huge amounts of resources including wood pulp and plastic during their manufacturing, not to mention the chemicals used in bleaching and creating the absorbency for these diapers.
Cloth diapering can save you hundreds if not thousands of diapering dollars, help save the planet, and keep your baby's bum away from potentially harmful chemicals.
Non-toxic, organic and eco-friendly are key words parents look at specific to green baby items.
These terms mean the item is in its natural state, has a negative impact on the environment and is grown or manufactured free of toxic chemicals.
Baby clothing, bedding, mattresses, toys and bottles are tops for parents looking for the safest most natural products for baby.
All plastic toys and bottles should be PBA (Bisphenol-A), Phthalate and PVC-free as well as lead free.
These chemicals and metals are reported to be harmful to babies and children developmentally, cognitively and hormonally.
Wooden, cloth and knit toys are a great alternative to plastic.
Wood toys are stained with a natural vegetable or fruit dye and pose no danger when put into the mouth of a teething tot.
Bath washes, lotions and potions should all be made with organic ingredients and be paraben free, sulfate free, have no artificial colors and no synthetic fragrances.
Baby's skin is so sensitive, so following these guidelines when purchasing your baby skin care and bath products will reduce the risk of rashes and skin outbreaks.
Ok, so now you know the basics of creating your green registry.
Next step:What to register for, and what not to even think of registering for.
Now the fun begins, choosing among the millions of available products you want on your registry.
Before you just run out and start to register, you should really do some homework on different products.
Talk to friends, go on-line and even look in magazines.
One place to start a possible registry is at one of your local box chain stores.
They now have many of the standard baby necessities in a limited organic version.
Other places to go to create a registry are a local natural baby boutique near you, or on-line at many great stores that offer all your organic and eco-friendly baby needs in one place.
Most on-line stores will help you register, keep track of your registry, ship your gifts and even personally assist your guests with selecting their purchases.
Your personal choices in baby necessities have never been more easy to register for.
Do your homework, make your selections and then find a store that can meet all your organic, eco-friendly needs.
A green registry is something you and your baby can really feel good about.
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