Making eco friendly choices when you have a new baby on the scene can be tricky and sometimes gets put in the “too hard” basket when it really doesn’t have to be.
Now I’m not going to sit here and pretend like I am the most eco-friendly parent to walk the earth, unfortunately I am far from it BUT I do try my best to make better choices when it comes to the products I choose and use with my little ones, especially when it comes to disposables and even more so when it comes to skin products as both of my daughters have dreaded eczema.
Wotnot are an Aussie brand I started using way back with my first child 8 years ago when I needed to find a baby wash that was suitable for her eczema prone skin. Wotnot was recommended to me, and since then it’s been one of very few brands that I’ll buy. The wash is 100% natural and a baby wash, shampoo and bubble bath in one. You only need a little squirt for a good bubble up, it’s smells great (without smelling chemically) and most importantly to me it cleans little bodies without irritating sensitive skin.
Another Wotnot product that is always in ready supply in my house are the Wotnot baby wipes. Made from 100% natural bamboo fibres they are 100% biodegradable. They’re also really big, really strong and once again very gentle on sensitive skin but get the job done. You can buy them in single packs of 70, in bulk packs of 12 or you can save yourself some serious $$ and subscribe to have your wipes delivered automatically at a time that suits you. No more running out of wipes!
I also love the Wotnot 100% biodegradable and 100% compostable nappy bags. Based on natural GMO-free cornstarch you don’t have to feel guilty about using these handy bags. We buy them in bulk and use them not just for nappies, but also for dog poos, to line our kitchen compost bin and I always have a few tucked away in my bag and in the car. They have come in very handy! Oh and they have handles, it’s just a small thing, but clearly designed by someone who’s bagged up a few baby messes in their time.
And lastly we’ve also just started using the Wotnot SPF30 Natural Sunscreen. A fantastic all round family sunscreen that is approved by the eczema foundation, made of organic ingredients and most importantly does a great job of blocking the sun from delicate skin. You can read more about why we love this sunscreen her
Wotnot don’t stop there when it comes to baby and skin care products and have a website full of baby, skincare, sunscreens and tanning products that are all made up of organic materials great for sensitive skin, are vegan friendly, not tested on animals and Australian owned.
Right now is a great time to explore the Wotnot range because from Sunday 23 May until Saturday 6 June 2021 they are giving away a Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair, Baby set and tray AND a 1 year’s supply of Wotnot baby wipes and baby skincare products! Visit the Wotnot website to find out how to enter.
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