Eco-parenting for new parents If you’re a first-time parent, things are overwhelming. Hell, if you’re a third or fourth-time parent, things are still overwhelming. The last thing you need to worry about is if your lifestyle can accommodate a baby. If you’re worried about sustainable living- you have nothing to worry about! Your lifestyle of caring for our planet will carry over into (and inspire!) your parenting. Your eco-parenting journey is just beginning! What is Eco-Parenting? Find out in this post! How to be an eco-parent We pass down our love and respect for the earth through modeling, teaching, and swapping. Here’s how they apply to your newborn. Modeling Everything…

I was raised by eco-parents. Of course, it was the 90s when not every parenting style had a label. You just parented how you wanted without the harsh criticism and judgment of every other person on the internet. But, looking back, that’s what they were: Eco-parents. Our family grew vegetable gardens and composted. We recycled everything and we even had to sort the recycling back then. I remember my dad saving every single plastic container he brought home in hopes of reusing it again. We spent time outdoors as a family, rescued animals, and drank fresh fruit juice that my mom juiced herself morning and night. (Just ask my friends…