{"id":20218,"date":"2022-09-02T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-02T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=20218"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:29:15","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:29:15","slug":"sustainable-baby-gear-what-do-you-really-need-and-what-can-be-second-hand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/duurzame-babyuitzet-wat-heb-je-echt-nodig-en-wat-kan-tweedehands\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable baby gear: what do you really need (and what can be second-hand)?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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When you are expecting, you usually can't wait to furnish the baby's room and buy the first clothes. Once you arrive at the shop, the selection can be quite overwhelming. Do you really need it all? And could it be a bit more durable and, above all, cheaper? Kirsten is a mother of two daughters (aged one and four) and dives in especially for thegreenlist.nl <\/em>into the world of sustainable baby gear. She shares her own experiences and tips, complemented by tips from followers of thegreenlist.nl<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Tips for sustainable baby gear and maternity care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you want to live more sustainably, you can make a big difference by buying less new stuff. But if you are happily expecting a new global citizen, there are still quite a few things you will soon need. Just think of a place to sleep, change, clothes and nappies. In this article, I will help you on your way with tips on how to choose the most sustainable baby outfit possible. What do you really need and what do you not necessarily have to buy (new)? A nice bonus: with most tips, you will also save money!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Washable versus disposable nappies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the first things you want to be prepared for when you have a baby: poopy nappies. Because what a lot those little creatures can produce! Washable nappies save a lot of waste compared to disposable nappies. It will save you up to three hundred kilos of waste a year! But if you want to know whether they are really more sustainable, you have to factor in the (negative) impact of production and washing. In most cases, washable nappies are the most sustainable choice. We wrote about that earlier.<\/a> It also makes quite a difference in costs: per child, you save on average five hundred euros with washable nappies, compared to disposable nappies. Many followers of thegreenlist.nl <\/em>are already fans and use washable nappies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it is wise to try a washable nappy first to see if it is what you want. If you can't borrow one, you can buy them, for example, at Nappys.nl<\/a> rent online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you do prefer disposable nappies (in part), it is wise to make sure they have the FSC, Nordic Ecolabel or PEFC label<\/a> have, like the nappies from Lillydoo Green<\/a>, BAMBO Nature<\/a> Whether the Pure & Soft nappies from Kruidvat<\/a> . <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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For on the sustainable essentials list: washable nappies!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable baby room<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

What could be more fun than decorating a new baby's room? Most parents-to-be can't wait. Below is a list of baby room essentials and how to buy them in a sustainable way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n