Green Friday!!

Welcome back for another Green Friday! This week we are going to go to the basics of going green. We know that it is not always easy to go completely green and we are here to help you choose the shade of green that fits your baby and your lifestyle. During this months conference call with the National Baby Planners Association we found that one of the most common questions we get asked as Baby Planners is what is the most important ways to go green. After hearing what other baby planners and Brenda Berg had to say, these are the three most important ways to go green with your baby according to us here at Bliss.

1. Feeding: Organic foods are more expensive so you can check out the top items to buy organic. Here are the foods that consumer reports says to buy organic: Apples, bell peppers, celery, cherries, imported grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, potatoes, red raspberries, spinach, and strawberries. Even after washing these items when purchased non organic, they had higher levels of pesticide residue. Here are the foods consumer reports says that is safe to buy non organic: Asparagus, avocados, bananas, broccoli, cauliflower, sweet corn, kiwi, mangos, onions, papaya, pineapples, and sweet peas. Consumer reports found that these produce are rarely grown using pesticides.

2. Sleeping: With most of baby's time being spent sleeping in their crib, we feel that an organic or natural matress is definitely worth the investment.

3. Diapering: There are so many choices available now to parents who want to be more eco-friendly with diapers. You have the option of chlorine-free diapers, diapers with flushable linings, and of course cloth diapers which have become incredibly easy to use.

For those of you who are trying to find a way to be a little more green, congratulations and remember that everything you do helps, even if you feel like it is a small contribution. Have a great weekend and we look forward to seeing you back for another Green Friday next week!

T & T