9 Tips for Sustainability in Family Life

1. Wash environmentally friendly

Burp cloths, rompers, and more: As your baby grows, the piles of laundry suddenly reach previously unknown dimensions, and the washing machine is rarely still. With a few adjustments, you can save a lot of energy when doing laundry. In addition to choosing an energy-efficient washing machine, this also includes the Drying on the clothesline instead of in the tumble dryer. Energy-saving are also wash programs of a maximum of 60 degrees. For most textiles, this is already sufficient Washing temperatures from 30 to 40 degrees completely dry. Nevertheless, the washing machine should run at 60 degrees at least every two weeks to prevent bacteria from multiplying inside. This way, you save yourself long-term use of aggressive, environmentally harmful detergents or disinfectants. As an eco-friendly alternative, ecological detergents or soap nuts are suitable as completely natural options. Soap nuts are the fruits of the soap nut tree and contain saponins. Especially in India, they have been used for a long time to clean clothes, but they have also become increasingly available here in recent times.

2. Ecologically furnishing the children's room

Your baby and you will spend a lot of time in the nursery. Therefore, it is all the more important to make it as sustainable as possible and low-pollution environment to accomplish. There are several things to consider, such as the choice of flooring, wall color, furniture, and textiles. What to keep in mind when furnishing the children's room and why certain materials are particularly suitable here, you will find out in the article " 8 tips for an eco-friendly children's room ".

3. Create a sustainable changing area

Even with small adjustments, diaper changes can be made more sustainable without sacrificing comfort. Especially at home, you can easily avoid unnecessary waste by, for example, using a changing pad on the changing table with a removable and washable cover equipped and by using warm water and soft, washable washcloths for cleaning. Tip: Simply place a fresh thermos with warm water on the changing table in the morning. This way, the water maintains a pleasant temperature throughout the day, and you have everything you need for cleaning delicate baby skin readily available at any time without much effort. An alternative to this are our LILLYDOO green Natural Wet Wipes , which not only cares for your baby's skin but also for the environment. They are made from 100% plastic-free cloth. The amount of plastic contained in the packaging is offset by LILLYDOO in cooperation with Plastic Bank® by removing the exact amount of plastic from the environment that is present in the packaging.

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4. Rely on used items

Many products for your baby are probably used only rarely or only for a short period before your little explorer has outgrown them again. A more sustainable alternative to bulk shopping at the baby store is therefore to first Friends or family to ask about submitted pieces or to Second-hand platforms such as, for example Vinted to browse. In this way, baby clothes, as well as furniture, strollers, or other accessories, can often be found in still impeccable condition. Another advantage: possible pollutants in clothing or furniture are usually already washed out or have dissipated. Last but not least, especially high-quality products are more affordable when purchased second-hand and can often be passed on or sold again.

5. Pay attention to the choice of toy

Admittedly, when faced with cute toys, it's not always easy to hold back when making a purchase. But especially babies and toddlers don't need much to keep themselves occupied. This becomes clear at the latest when your child prefers to spend hours with the crinkly wrapping paper rather than the new toy inside. ;) The more sustainable choice is therefore to opt for a few high-quality pieces made from long-lasting materials such as investing in wood or using swapped or second-hand toys. The most obvious environmentally friendly play alternative: go outside with your child as often as possible to explore nature with all your senses. Leaves rustle wonderfully underfoot, the meadow is better than any play mat, and every puddle provides entertainment. By exploring your surroundings together, your child will learn from the beginning to appreciate nature and understand how diverse and valuable our habitat is.

6. Shopping together

Once it is old enough, you can actively involve your child in the shopping. Depending on their age, you can, for example, discuss together what you will need for the next few days and create a shopping list together, or you can let them take the various groceries from the shelf in the supermarket and put them into the shopping basket. By involving them from the beginning in the Include decisions , the temptation to buy unnecessary items decreases. It is also more sustainable than shopping at the supermarket to buy from the weekly market whenever possible. There you will find not only regional and seasonal foods that haven't traveled a long distance, but it also becomes easier to avoid unnecessary plastic packaging. At the market, you can show your child the types of fruit and vegetables that come directly from your region, and they will develop a sense from an early age that not everything is always available and, for example, strawberries in winter are simply out of season.

7. Cook baby food yourself

Finished porridge is convenient, but also produces waste and often has long transportation routes behind it. The more sustainable alternative is homemade porridge. The advantage: you can prepare it yourself. regional and seasonal fruits and vegetables use and know exactly what's inside. Larger quantities of porridge can be stored directly in jars for later use, while smaller portions can be frozen in an ice cube tray. This way, you'll always have something ready for your hungry explorer when the hunger strikes again and time is limited. The suitable recipes for homemade baby food can be found, for example, on our LILLYDOO YouTube Channel .

8. Continue to utilize leftovers

Hard to believe, but in Germany, 313 kilograms of food are thrown away every second, of which 40 percent comes from private households. In addition to targeted shopping, you can mainly prevent food waste by, among other things, using leftover Creatively utilize food , instead of throwing them in the trash. If you have no idea what to do with the leftovers in your fridge, the app "" will help you. Too good for the trash “ with numerous recipes from star and hobby chefs. Simply enter the ingredients you want to use, and a suitable recipe will be suggested to you. Another way to get involved in reducing food waste and still enjoy delicious food is “ Too Good To Go “. The app suggests restaurants and stores near you that have unsold, surplus food or meals. You can purchase these at a reduced price through the app and pick them up directly in the store.

9. Raise awareness

Your behavior serves as a role model for your child and thus significantly influences their own environmental awareness. It all starts with small things , which you can naturally incorporate into your own and your child's daily life. For example, you can repair broken items instead of throwing them away. Additionally, you can set a good example by always bringing a shopping bag, snacks in a lunchbox for your child, and a thermos cup for your coffee when you're out and about. A particularly nice way to start, to raise awareness of the environment and sustainability from a young age , is, to grow tomatoes or other vegetables on the balcony. Even if home cultivation probably isn't enough for your supply, it clearly shows young and old alike how much time and care are involved in fresh tomatoes, strawberries, and co. – and a lot of fun besides.

Maybe you sometimes wonder how it is possible to live sustainably with a baby or toddler, just as you wish. But there are many small things and sustainable alternatives that can easily be implemented and integrated into everyday family life. No matter which tips for more sustainability you follow: step by step, it’s not so difficult to make more environmentally friendly choices and to shape the future a little greener together.