The scare of global warming has driven our world to address every aspect of our consumption; we recycle everything possible these days, we install solar panels, we live in the dark and we bicycle for hours in the rain, and not because we enjoy it.
However there are much less drastic measures that we can take if you set aside a few minutes to learn about the huge range of products that are ecologically friendly.
Whether it be because they contain fewer chemicals, or are packaged in recycled paper or are bio-degradable they all contribute to helping the environment one bit at a time.
The increase in eco baby products has significantly risen in the last five years although they remain under the radar still.
Most mothers mean to make the change but are pulled away by the ever so easy and prominent Pampers packet.
In fact if people knew the difference in the nappies there would be no contest.
the idea of an ecological nappy might scare some people, they might have visions of their baby toddling around in two fig leaves fixed together with shoots but they could not be further from the truth.
Eco nappies do not pretend to be 100% organic, green and natural at all; they are however biodegradable and contain fewer chemicals thought to cause irritation and nappy rash.
Therefore in one go you are saving your child having sore skin and guaranteeing that your nappy will disappear when sent to landfill, thus helping you and the environment.
Some established brands exist like 'Bambo' and 'Moltex' and can be found in supermarkets, however you will find better prices and a bigger ranges on the web.
Eco nappies retail at only 5p or 6p more than big brands like Pampers, a tiny difference that in no way reflects the difference you will make to the environment.