What better way to welcome a new baby to the planet, than to throw a shower that emphasizes the importance of providing a cleaner earth for that child! You don’t have to sacrifice any of the fun to go earth-friendly, and in some cases the party will be even more beautiful by using natural elements.
Baby Shower in a Park
Should the weather allow, select an outdoor location that has picnic tables, and lots of natural greenery. Healthful food, made locally, may be served on bamboo plates. Pretty, stylish and from a sustainable wood source. Of course, if you are able to use real silverware and plates, then that is always the best route. Use non-coated paper cups and PLA corn cups if your drinks need to be in a clear, plastic like container. PLA stands for polylactide which is a clear plastic looking polymer made from biodegradable corn. Décor for an outdoor even can sometimes be a challenge. Wind can gust away items, and hard flat surfaces are hard to come by. Use cloth tablecloths, or even ironed sheets. They are heavier, hang better, and you won’t have to use tape to plaster it down.
Fresh flowers and plants make great centerpieces, and are easy to decorate within. We recommend ordering the Bloomin' Bear Plantable Wildflower Favors (Set of 12) eco-friendly baby shower favors. Order extras to decorate your centerpieces in. Attach the extras to sticks, and simply shove them into the flowal/plant arrangements, giving them height. If you would like to really spruce up the table area, then consider decorating with a few cute eco-friendly organic cotton stuffed toys.
Or, you can make a centerpiece that turns into a super cool gift. Take some eco-friendly COLORFUL cloth diapers from gDiapers gDiapers are breathable. Plastic-free flushable refills keep babies dry and happy, so they’re less likely to get diaper rash. Roll up the outer cloth covers tightly, fastening colorful yarn or twine around the bottom. Fluff up the top part like a flower bud, and group them together in a basket. Cut out paper ‘leaves’ and shove on the sides. You may give the mom-to-be the inserts separately.
If you are throwing the party, encourage guests to buy earth-friendly items. They are typically the same cost as other items, but you may have to hunt more. However, shopping online is the easiest and most stress-free! Remember – regular plastic bottles are OUT (read about BPA and how it is poisoning our babies). BPA free bottles are now available, and yes, glass is back too!
Handmade items are always a huge hit. If you’re not crafty yourself, consider having something custom created for mom or baby. Etsy.com is an excellent place to find a talented crafter or artisan. From jewelry to quilts, I have personally found the artists there helpful , affordable and the things I have received are always amazing and unique!
For other eco-friendly baby shower favor ideas, consider looking at these great ideas in our directory. More and more companies are getting on the ‘green’ wagon, and are offering excellent eco-favors at a nominal cost. Or, you can make your own if you’re on a budget, which most of us are these days! A cute idea, is to take fabric, or natural bags, and fill it with organic lavendar. Who doesn’t need a lovely smelling sachel! If you can find little diaper stickers, put one on each tag with the saying, “May your days smell fresh!”. (A little joke for mom-to-be and the endless poopy diapers to come!)
When cleaning up, remember to recycle all bottles and cans, and box up and give away as much extra cake and food that you can. Paper unwaxed boxes are great to give away extra cake & make a nice reminder of the event later that evening.
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