Baba+Boo Blog
The school run
It’s been an honour and a privilege. It’s what has kept me going when I found it hard to keep juggling running a business and a family. I forever be grateful for getting to hold little hands on the way to school every day. It’s been magic.
Single use plastic vs single use anything
The issue with disposable wipes isn't so much that they are single use plastic. It's that they're single use.
A plea from a retailer: Please, will you stop buying so much?
I know, I’m a retailer. We’re meant to get you to buy MORE. But this isn’t about sales figures, or profit margins, or market share. This is about looking my children in the eye and being able to say that I did everything I could to prevent a catastrophic environmental breakdown that will affect every aspect of their adult lives.
52 small steps you can take in 2019
Small steps: How green is your christmas tree?
Reusable nappies: there doesn’t have to be an ‘upfront cost’
The idea that it costs a lot to get started with cloth nappies is a myth. Why? Because getting started with reusables doesn't have to cost any more than a pack of single-use nappies.
Why less is more
Recycling: the last resort
The gift of cloth nappies
The toys children really need for playing outside
We all want to encourage our children to play outdoors - especially if it means they’re not glued to a screen. But visit any toy shop right now and you’d be forgiven for thinking that every family needs a back garden the size of a park to fit all the outdoor toys and activities that your child ‘needs’.