A GREENER LIFE

At Green Tots we are dedicated to helping families live a greener life.  We only offer products that are environmentally friendly and we are always searching for ways to make green life easy and affordable for our customers.

Why Go Green?

Going green is not only about saving the rain forests and preserving natural resources.  It is also about your health, padding your wallet, raising the value of your home, and having an overall better quality of life for you and your children.

• Chemicals in cleaning products can irritate the lungs
• Chemicals in plastic toys are toxic to us and the environment
• 25 % of western pharmaceuticals come from amazonian rain forests, protect the rain forests and protect life saving medicines
• For every ton of paper that is recycled we save: 7,000 gallons of water; 380 gallons of oil; and enough electricity to power an average house for 6 months
• You can run a TV for 6 hours on the amount of electricity that is saved by recycling one aluminum can
• By recycling just one glass bottle, you save enough electricity to power a 100-watt bulb for 4 hours
• Green homes are desirable and sell for more
• Being energy efficient reduces energy costs and pads your wallet

What to look for in Green Products:

• Made with Sustainable, Renewable, or Recycled Materials
• Opt for 100% Organic Cotton Non-organic Cotton is produced with a very high level of pesticides
• Fair Trade
• Manufactured Locally (Reduces waste by reducing shipping distances and supports local economy)

Going Green With Baby:

• Recycle Baby products are great but they don't always last that long because kids grow out of things quickly.  Look into places where you can donate and/or sell used baby items.  You can also set up toy and clothing swaps with other moms.
• Switch to Cloth Diapers I urge you to try because it isn't as hard as it seems but if you really cant make the switch then try hybrid diapers which have biodegradable components.
• Switch to Cloth Wipes Even if you don't use cloth diapers it is simple to use and wash cloth wipes and your baby's bottom will thank you!
• Filter the Air in Your Home Studies have shown that the air inside a home is more contaminated than the air outside, so look into a HEPA or other type of air filter.
• Eliminate or Reduce Plastic Toys Kids love to put everything in their mouths and plastic toys are produced with toxic chemicals.  The chemicals are also toxic to us and the environment and they break easier than wooden toys.
• Breastfeed It's Free! You don't have to get in your car and drive to get some, it doesn't have any preservatives, and research shows that it provides your baby with increased immunity and health.  If breastfeeding isn't possible, opt for an organic formula.
• Make Organic Baby Foods When your baby is ready for solids try to opt for home made - there are many great books out there and also great baby recipes on the internet.  If it sounds daunting to pull out the pots and pans and start cooking then you can look into baby food makers which cook, chop, and blend food all in one machine so you have less clean up.
• Use your Dishwasher Its less time consuming and using a dishwasher can save you 5,000 gallons of water annually
• Use Compact Fluorescent Bulbs Replacing just 3 of the most commonly used lights in your house will save 300 pounds of CO2 annually