Summary: <br> <br> <br> Eco-Conscious Gifts for New Parents (That Are Actually Helpful)<br> <br> Are you always on the hunt for gifts for new parents, but often feel as though you’re coming up short?<br> OR do you plan to become a new parent someday but find it difficult – if not downright impossible – to distinguish true needs amidst all the hype?<br> It’s time to discern new baby Must-Haves from Don’t-Needs, once and for all.<br> On this week’s episode, I’m thrilled to replace the most unnecessary (and unneeded) gifts for new parents with 6 eco-conscious, minimalist, and exceptionally useful ones. On the second part of today’s episode, I speak with <a href="http://www.rentaromper.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lauren Gregor</a>, a fellow mother who has come up with a solution to the baby clothes conundrum once and for all.<br> Here’s a preview of today’s episode:<br> [3:25] 7 items new babies *don’t* need<br> [7:35] The Top 5 gifts for new parents (as determined by actual parents)<br> [18:00] A sustainable minimalist’s solution to excessive and impractical baby clothes<br> [26:05] What a subscription-based clothing service for babies is, exactly, and why new parents (and gifters!) should consider joining one<br> <br> Resources mentioned in the episode: <br> <br> * <a href="https://www.mealtrain.com">Meal Train</a><br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/134165317219800/">The Sustainable Minimalists private Facebook group </a><br> * <a href="http://rentaromper.com">Rent-a-Romper</a><br> * <a href="https://mamaminimalist.com/gift-ideas-for-baby/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Show Notes</a><br> <br> <br> Want to support the show and help it grow? Here’s how (and thank you!):<br> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sustainable-minimalists-podcast/id1329830361" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave a review on Apple Podcasts</a>: On the app, hit the Library tab, make sure you’re subscribed, scroll to the bottom past all prior episodes, then click on the stars to leave a review.<br> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/?eid=ARA-WjEWZ1Q_43UHGYmMurpDPVsEVs6CdHGcpmdM6gdGQeNzmHGxpOtDBEZHyBOhWDJpNB6p_rKeFePF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Leave a review on Facebook</a>.<br> Tell a friend (or two!)<br> Reach out on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SustainableMinimalists/?eid=ARA-WjEWZ1Q_43UHGYmMurpDPVsEVs6CdHGcpmdM6gdGQeNzmHGxpOtDBEZHyBOhWDJpNB6p_rKeFePF" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mommyminimalist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a> (I promise to respond!)<br> <br>
