What started this post was my search for a safe yet enticing gift for my 3-month old nephew - Soothing chomps for teething gums.

I thought it would be better to get a rattle that is also a teether... a 2-in-1 item because when he would outgrow one, it could still be relevant as the other.  But not just any kind - it had to be an eco item.  Well, of course!! Since aunty here is promoting the green lifestyle.. and this would be my chance to start the unsuspecting kid (and his parents) on the path to greater greenness.

For my first born, I had never heard of cloth diapers. I used the traditional cloth nappies for as long as I could stand washing them but because it was such a nuisance and since they were almost immediately wet upon being put on, I gave up. For my second one, I had come across an article in the papers raving about the wonders of cloth diapers and was intrigued.

Until I had done my research, I had no clue how damaging disposable diapers are not only to the baby, but to the environment and yes, my bank balance