Why Bamboo is better for your baby and the environment

Replacing disposables with bamboo material can have a major effect on the rate of deforestation of hardwood forests.

Better for the environment

Bamboo fibre is a far superior alternative and the best environmentally preferable solution for disposable products for a number of reasons:

Regenerated cellulose fiber made from bamboo is a bio-based material and exceptionally soft making it ideal for baby’s sensitive skin.
Bamboo is the fastest growing grass on the planet and can shoot up a yard or more a day making it an endurable natural resource.
Bamboo is ready for harvesting in two to four years (as opposed to 30 plus years for trees).
Bamboo does not require replanting after harvesting because of its vast root network.
Bamboo crops do not require significant amounts of water, in fact, rain water is usually sufficient for growth and it does not require the use of fertilisers or pesticides.
Bamboo generates 35 percent more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.
Bamboo fibre is 100 percent biodegradable.

Better for baby

Regular baby wipes are a gleaming shade of white because they are bleached with chlorine or other harsh chemicals. These chemicals are the last thing your baby’s sensitive skin needs.

Organic brands like Pure Beginnings also ensure that the ingredients added to the wipes are all of a natural and organic source.

Organic Aloe extract is included for its soothing and anti- bacterial properties.
Organic Tea Tree oil works as a natural antiseptic and fungicide.
The wipes also contains vitamins A and B which assists in firming and hydrating skin as well as having anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

What about the Pandas?

The species’ of plant used for processing fiber is a different variety than the ones Pandas consume. Deforestation, agricultural encroachment and road-building remain the biggest threats to Panda habitat.

About the Author: Pure Beginnings gentle bamboo baby wipes with organic aloe are available at Baby City, Wellness Warehouse and selected health stores. For more information, visit:

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