14 Eco-Friendly Products For Parents Who Are Just A Little Crunchy

    Cut down on waste and save a ton of money while you're at it.

    Gyan Yankovich
    by Gyan Yankovich

    Senior Lifestyle Editor

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    1. This juice box that helps you cut down on waste without giving up your kid's favorite drink.

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    Buying in bulk is almost always the more sustainable and cost-effective option, and the same goes for juice! Save those throw-away cartons and opt for something reusable, like this nifty bottle.

    Promising reviews: "Super cute and stylish and, most importantly, my toddler loves it! The lid actually stays on and there's no leaking, so I can fill this up, toss it in the diaper bag, and go without worrying about spills. The straw is also made of a super thick plastic, so it's holding up despite my son chewing on it, and the straw design means it doesn't fall out, even when he swings the entire box around by the straw!" —@Eat_Craft_Mom

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99. Available in five colors.

    2. And these reusable food and drink pouches that are zero waste and super convinient.

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    There's no denying the ease and convenience of food pouches at home and on the go. These reusable pouches mean you don't have to change your habits, but you will create a lot less waste.

    Promising review: "Perfect for packing school lunches. I originally bought them to pack applesauce and yogurt, but have been sending milk in them instead. I wasn't sure how secure they would be with liquids, but they work great." —Autumn

    Get a pack of 10 from Amazon for $13.95.

    3. These soft and flexible silicone straws that are safe for toddlers and kids.

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    These straws also come with a flexible straw squeegee that makes cleaning simple.

    Promising review: "Love this product! Im so glad someone thought of making this. I just watched a documentary about plastics and my daughter have been using plastic straws and cups, so in my effort to support the campaign I decided to buy all kinds of stuff that can replace what we are currently using. Small effort but I think one less plastic user should make a difference." —khrizette

    Get a set of four from Amazon for $10.99.

    4. These glass baby food jars that are perfect for freezing and storing homemade purees.

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    If you're trying to cut down on single-use plastic waste, these glass jars are a perfect place to start.

    Promising review: "Love these! They are perfect for making your own baby food. Love the measuring scale on the side, that they are glass, nice tight seal, and are okay to put in the microwave! Six jars make the perfect starter set. Highly recommend!" —Liza

    Get a set of six from Amazon for $19.99.

    5. And this masher and bowl set that makes packaging-free meals even easier to pull together.

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    If you love the idea of making your own baby food, this bowl and masher kit will make it incredibly easy.

    Promising review: "I initially bought this for making baby food while traveling/on-the-go but as soon as it arrived, we used it right away. I make our baby food at home using the steam/hand-blend/freeze method but this allows us to make baby food right there on the spot, so it's nice and fresh. Sure one can argue (poorly) that a fork and bowl could yield the same results, but dump your fresh food right in, give the small pulverizer a push and about two spins later, you have fresh baby food." —Greekipina

    Get it from Amazon for $5.99.

    6. These brightly colored cloth diapers that are way cuter and more comfortable than disposables.

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    An estimated 16-billion diapers go into US landfills every year. Switching to cloth diapers, whether full- or part-time, is a simple way to lower your baby's carbon footprint. They're also super cute and gentle on sensitive skin.

    Promising review: "These diapers are fantastic! We've been using them part-time (cloth at home most of the time and disposables while out) for four months. They wash up beautifully, both the covers and liners, and I'm not particularly delicate or careful with them. I toss everything in a low-heat dryer and call it a day. The colors are vibrant and cute enough to skip a cover when worn with a little dress or shirt." —Amazon Customer

    Get a pack of six from Amazon for $29.99. Available in six colors.

    7. Or this set that's a little more neutral but just as adorable.

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    Promising review: "Cloth diapering has been a great money-saving experience for my husband and me. These are wonderful and cute cloth diapers. We have 21 of these diapers to cloth diaper our son and we've used them faithfully for an entire year! The wet bags the diapers came with came in is also very handy for out of town trips." —D.filli

    Get a pack of seven from Amazon for $59.95. Available in five colors.

    8. These bamboo baby wipes that you can use over and over again.

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    Baby wipes are a necessity, but they don't have to be disposable. Save money and your little one's sensitive skin by making the switch to bamboo cloth.

    Promising review: "These are the best wipes. My newborn kept getting diaper rash from the disposable wipes we were using, even the so-called sensitive skin wipes. I bought three sets of these from Amazon. I just wet them with regular water and put them in my wipe warmer — they fit perfectly. I just ordered three more sets because I love them so much." —Amazon Customer

    Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $8.99.

    9. This all-natural rubber pacifier that's totally free of BPA and artificial softeners.

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    These pacifiers are made from rubber milk from sustainably harvested rubber trees, then made in Italy by a family-run business.

    Promising review: "The only pacifier our breast-fed baby would take! Pricier than the mass-produced and store-bought pacifiers but SO WORTH IT! I love the story behind how these are made as well." —Erin Guisbert

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99. Available in three sizes.

    10. These reusable and washable mesh bags that are great for organizing toys and carrying snacks.

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    You can also use any spares for fresh produce in the grocery store.

    Promising review: "I bought these a few weeks ago and I'm over the moon about them. I try to minimize my use of one-time plastic items, and this puts a huge dent in my weekly consumption. My farmers at my weekly farmers market even give me a discount for using these bags!" —Marian Weaver

    Get a set of nine bags from Amazon for $14.97.

    11. This sustainable bamboo bowl and spoon set that stays put on high chairs and tables, thanks to a suction-cup base.

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    The bowl is also totally biodegradable, which means it can be composted if/when you no longer need it.

    Promising review: "I would give this bowl 10 stars if I could. My daughter is nine months old now and we have been using this bowl for the last three months. This is a high-quality bamboo product. It's beautifully designed with excellent suction and a very safe utensil. I'm totally okay with putting a bunch of raspberries in it in front of her, because it stays put! I love it! She loves it!" —marina kalontarova

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99. Available in six colors.

    12. These glass baby bottles that are totally eco-friendly and recyclable.

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    People swear by these dishwasher-safe glass bottles that easy for parents to clean and babies to hold.

    Promising review: "For a plastic-free option, these work amazing. I freeze my breastmilk in them as well! Love them!" —MRoller

    Get a pack of six bottles from Amazon for $15.99.

    13. These pure beeswax crayons that are fun and bright, and have an extremely low environmental impact.

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    Hand-made in New Zealand, these chubby crayons are easy for tiny hands to hold.

    Promising review: "This is a great, natural product for kids to use. My dad is a beekeeper. When we would extract honey for the season, we would frequently chew (like gum) the beeswax that was taken off and capped the cells that the bees filled with honey. If you swallowed some by accident, it did no harm. Not that I plan to teach my little ones to eat crayons, but it's nice to know that it wouldn't hurt them if they did happen to chew on them. Same thing goes for if they leave them on the floor and the dog manages to use them as a chew toy." —Traci

    Get a pack of 12 from Amazon for $22.99.

    14. These organic nursing pads that you can wash and reuse over and over.

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    Softer than disposables and a hundred times better for the environment.

    Promising review: "Love these nursing pads! Great value for the price. They are contoured just enough to fit and stay in place much better than some disposables and other washable nursing pads I've used. They are incredibly soft! I was skeptical about how much they would hold without leaking. The only time I've leaked is when one has slipped out of place in the middle of the night." —sherbertsweetie

    Get a pack of eight from Amazon for $12.43.

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