Babies are small people but big consumers! From diapers to pacifiers to all those beeping plastic toys, babies can really put a dent in your wallet and affect the planet. But parents can make eco-friendly choices that will save money and be better for the environment. Here are some suggestions.

1. Breastfeeding your baby greatly reduces waste. If you practice “ecological” breastfeeding, you do not need to invest in pacifiers, bottles, rubber nipples, containers of formula, and other wasteful items that can’t be recycled or re-used. Think about the waste you will avoid by breastfeeding for …

When kids are small, we want to protect them in any way that we can. Older parents recommend that you keep a newborn in and away from outsiders for the first few weeks of life. It may seem like an old wives’ tale, but is there merit?

No one wants their baby to catch any sort of infection. Newborns are still vulnerable, being only a few days out of the womb. If you want to prevent problems, here are a few suggestions.

1. Wash your hands. Hand washing is very important. We change diapers, feed babies, rub …