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If you own any of these baby products that you no longer want or need, here are some alternative ways to re-purpose them which work even better. Perhaps you were given an unwanted baby item, or maybe your baby simply outgrew these baby products. Either way, it's more eco-friendly to re-use something for a different purpose than to throw it away.
Crib blanket
Crib blankets are a baby product best not used in baby’s bedding because of the risk of suffocation. Instead, a crib blanket can be repurposed as a:
- great wintertime stroller or car seat blanket
- big playmat
- soft liner for those hard grocery cart toddler seats
- toddler blanket after the child is old enough to safely have a night-time blanket. Remember that even in a twin bed a twin sized blanket will be far too big for a toddler.
If you have been fortunate enough to have been given more than one crib blanket, that's great! You can have one in use as a playmat while the other being washed, for example. You can also dedicate each blanket to a separate use that way.
Pacifier clip
The standard usage is to clip pacifier to baby’s clothes… but actually this baby product works just as well or better for keeping similar small toys at hand (teether rings etc) for a slightly older baby when out and about. Chances are, such a toy will occupy baby for longer than a pacifier will.
Baby powder
Baby powder is not recommended during diaper changes because of the possibility of it being inhaled by baby. Instead, sprinkle a small amount of this baby product in the new trash can liner after you take out baby’s diaper trash. Baby powder is a great deodorizer which will help keep the nursery smelling good.
Disposable diaper liners
Disposable diaper liners are intended for use with cloth diapers to make it easy to get rid of the worst of the mess in a poopy diaper before throwing it into the wash.
The new use recommended here is for potty training a toddler. Diapers are so absorbent that sometimes toddlers simply don’t know that they are wet. Use the disposable diaper liner inside training pants or diapers to provide a layer that helps give a better sensation of wetness.
These diaper liners can also be used inside cloth underwear of a toddler who is potty trained for peeing but not pooping (where they definitely help with cleanup of accidents!)
Baby wipes
If you've finally gotten through toilet training and realize you have several packets of baby wipes still around, this is a good problem to have! Baby wipes make the perfect underarm wipes for you during a hot summer. If you get sweaty after your shower, simply swipe your armpits with baby wipes, re-apply deodorant, and you're good to go.
There's no need to try to shower multiple times in a day when you have baby wipes on hand! They also happen to be a lot cheaper than grown-up freshening wipes.
Baby oil
Baby oil is a great makeup remover for you. It also works fine for taking off wax residue on adult skin if you do your own waxing with wax strips (here's our complete at-home guide to waxing).
Baby wash
Your baby is now a toddler and is asking for the fun bath soap... toddler bubble bath, or fun kid-oriented scents like Silly Apple. This leaves you with a bunch of leftover baby wash on hand. Don't worry - use this for yourself! If it's gentle enough for a baby, it's gentle enough for everyone. It's a great soap for all types of skin.
Finally, if you still have unwanted baby items that you won't be using, donating them is another eco-friendly way to re-purpose them. Your unneeded baby items will be of help to another family who can use them.
If you're a busy parent, you might like to read our 8 easy tips for balancing housework with parenting.
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