OHbaby! Forums : Enviro-friendly info https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:46:14 +0000 Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:10:36 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=21893 <![CDATA[OHbaby! Forums]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : I use soap nuts and sometimes...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=528346&title=envirofriendly-info#528346 Author: Rachael21
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Posted: 27 October 2008 at 6:10pm

I use soap nuts and sometimes that Bee laundry liquid and its great. The soap nuts can be a bit of a hassle as you have to either have a hot wash or put it in a solution of hot water and then add it to your wash which I don't always have time for. The Bee liquid is great and its so cheap because you only use a tiny amount.

Pop into the cloth section of this forum for everyones fave nappies and a lot of them have used cloth right from birth.]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:10:36 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=528346&title=envirofriendly-info#528346 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : I&#039;ve just discovered soap...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=528301&title=envirofriendly-info#528301 Author: whitewave
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Posted: 27 October 2008 at 5:06pm

I've just discovered soap nuts, there are several online shops selling them. Have yet to try them, but will be buying them soon to try out. They are natural, they grow like nuts on a tree (can't remember the name of the tree), and contain saponins. Have heard they clean well with no scent, and are cheap per wash. Should be great for sensitive baby skin, as there are no synthetic chemicals whatsoever!]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:06:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=528301&title=envirofriendly-info#528301 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : Ohh and you can use it to make...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525323&title=envirofriendly-info#525323 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 21893
Posted: 23 October 2008 at 3:20pm

Ohh and you can use it to make the botom of your copper pots super shiny too if you make a paste with vinegar and let it dry then wash off. I did this as a kid.]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 15:20:31 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525323&title=envirofriendly-info#525323 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : sweetpea wrote:Baking soda...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525241&title=envirofriendly-info#525241 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 21893
Posted: 23 October 2008 at 2:19pm

Originally posted by sweetpea sweetpea wrote:

Baking soda is great for loadfs of things around the house i use it occasionally on my sink it comes up all shiny again. Its good to use to get of stubborn burnt on food to as its slightly abrasive.

 

Me too, it's also good as a drain cleaner (mixed with white vinegar and water)

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:19:17 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525241&title=envirofriendly-info#525241 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : Baking soda is great for loadfs...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525232&title=envirofriendly-info#525232 Author: sweetpea
Subject: 21893
Posted: 23 October 2008 at 2:09pm

Baking soda is great for loadfs of things around the house i use it occasionally on my sink it comes up all shiny again. Its good to use to get of stubborn burnt on food to as its slightly abrasive.]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:09:28 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525232&title=envirofriendly-info#525232 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : fantastic...keep the tips coming! I...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525227&title=envirofriendly-info#525227 Author: BunnyJoe
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Posted: 23 October 2008 at 2:03pm

fantastic...keep the tips coming!
I am starting a manual for myself...if I get lots of fab ideas I might even publish a book...watch this space!!
Jo]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 14:03:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525227&title=envirofriendly-info#525227 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : kmarie, you reminded me, I always...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525221&title=envirofriendly-info#525221 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 21893
Posted: 23 October 2008 at 1:54pm

kmarie, you reminded me, I always have a spare box of baking soda in my bathroom.  You add it to the bath water if your baby has a rash and it helps soothe it, baking soda is naturally antibacterial.  I used to make up a solution and use that on my cloth nappy wipes for cleaning the nappy area (it's good on sunburn too). 

The other thing that's great for nappy rash, cuts, stings and grazes is manuka honey.  It's not cheap but the higher the UMF the better, it is also naturally antibacterial (many hospitals use it on burns victims).



Edited by MrsMojo]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:54:29 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525221&title=envirofriendly-info#525221 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : If you want to look at fun, enviro...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525201&title=envirofriendly-info#525201 Author: kmarie
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Posted: 23 October 2008 at 1:37pm

If you want to look at fun, enviro friendly cloth nappy options, definitely have a look at snazzipants.co.nz! Be aware that cloth nappies are harder to manage in the early days and most sellers recommend using disposables for the first 6 weeks.

One of the best things I was told was: don't use products on your baby in the early days. They just don't need them! A little almond oil is great for dry skin, put it the bath, or just use it for a massage, and pop some on their bottom to help the meconium not to stick so hard. Pawpaw ointment (you know the red tub/tube you can buy from health shops and pharmacies?) is really good for nappy rash. That's about all we use on Bethany other than water ]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:37:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525201&title=envirofriendly-info#525201 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : Hi PandaJoe, welcome. You may...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525189&title=envirofriendly-info#525189 Author: MrsMojo
Subject: 21893
Posted: 23 October 2008 at 1:27pm

Hi PandaJoe, welcome.

You may want to check out the cloth nappy section of this forum and also this site http://www.safenaturaltips.com/kids/.

All the best.

]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:27:09 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525189&title=envirofriendly-info#525189 <![CDATA[Enviro-friendly info : My first baby is due in February...]]> https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525168&title=envirofriendly-info#525168 Author: BunnyJoe
Subject: 21893
Posted: 23 October 2008 at 1:08pm

My first baby is due in February and I am keen to take an environment-friendly approach to motherhood as possible.
I would very much appreciate any tips or suggestions on books and available products which are really focussed on keeping the health of the environment (and my baby) in mind.
I would like to adopt as many natural practices as possible.
Any hints greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Jo]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:08:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=21893&PID=525168&title=envirofriendly-info#525168