Comments on: 8 Ways to Green Childhood

By: Lynn Blevins

Lynn Blevins — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 02:48:36 +0000

If you are going to garden with kids consider planting a pineapple tomatillo. The plant produces small tomatillos that have a fruity flavor, somewhat like a pineapple. The small yellow fruit is surrounded by a husk that turns yellow-brown when ripe (as opposed to the green unripe husks) so it is easy for kids to tell when they can pick the fruit. The fruit-containing husks will eventually fall to the ground where they can be gathered easily. They store well in their husk too. These fruits are about the size of a small grape, so are probably best for kids over three (to avoid choking). Once established, these plants grow and produce fruit quickly and all summer, so there’s a bit more quick gratification with these plants than traditional gardening.

By: Connie

Connie — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:45:32 +0000

Check out g diapers. It is a company that has created a diaper that is biodegradable and reusable. I have not used them but have heard a lot of great things about them. My husbands cousin will be using them soon when their baby is born.

By: Michelle Talsma Everson

Michelle Talsma Everson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:02:01 +0000

PS — We are definitely using the used baby clothes suggestion! It saves some green (cash) too!

By: Michelle Talsma Everson

Michelle Talsma Everson — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:01:13 +0000

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback! I’m actually expecting my first child in January and do like all of the ideas that writing this article helped me to find!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:05:40 +0000

Agree with Hans, great post. I hope it inspires many parents with some new ideas. For more info on the infant potty training aspect, there is an overview here http://www.pottywhisperer.com

By: Sharon

Sharon — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:11:28 +0000

Great resources! I bought some Travel Nappies & PVC Free (Eco Friendly) Placemats/Chalk mat for my kids. The Travel Nappies are a great way to change diapers on the go and for “green toys” the PVC Free reuseable placemat is something I highly recommend…I got mine at Target at the time and the kids love writing all over them as they wait for their food http://www.samandbellie.com/product_p/cm-owl.htm

By: Trey Granger

Trey Granger — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:30:38 +0000

What about buying used baby clothing, since they’ll grow out of it so quickly anyway? Hand me downs also work for this.

By: Hans

Hans — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:27:58 +0000

wow, great post. I think it is so important that parents are the role models. Kids are naturally green, they really care about the nature and animals. We just need to do our part of caring and the kids will love it :-)

Cheers, Hans