Its hard balancing whats best for your baby and the environment at the same time.

Eco Baby is A Guide to Green Parenting by author Sally J Hall, showing new parents how to make the most ethical decisions about the products they buy and the way they live as new parents, as well as showing them an easy route to “greening” their baby’s life.

The author looks at every aspect of a new baby’s life in the first year, including one of the biggest topics of debate, the pros and cons of disposable nappies v’s washable nappies.

Decorating the nursery is another topic that questions whether you should paints, varnish and furnish the room using materials that have less of an an impact on your child’s health, as well as the planet. Other areas covered in the Eco Baby book include Organic and Ethical Clothing, Food, Toiletries and Toys and games.

Its simple to make a child’s toy box more ethical by choosing wisely from sustainably managed materials and fairly traded products.

Packed with helpful tips, and with a comprehensive index of companies, products and services, “Eco Baby” is an essential guide for all parents concerned about the health of their baby and the world their children will inherit.