No one said parenting was easy.
When it comes to running a family, between feeding them, clothing them, paying bills, there is a lot to think about.
So perhaps, for most of us whose lives are already so jam-packed full, being environmentally friendly is not always at the top of our priorities list.
But Parent Club Scotland has come up with some smart and easy ways you can make your family more sustainable, and save yourself money.
Alternative travel
If you're always their taxi service, and they're old enough to venture out on their own, why not encourage them to cycle or get public transport to wherever they need to be, instead of giving them a lift.
Reusable nappies
These are a cheaper and way more environmentally friendly way of caring for your baby. Reusable nappies will save you up to £750 compared to the cost of disposable? And with 8 million disposable nappies going to landfill each day in the UK, using cloth nappies is also a good way to take some positive action for our future.
Free toys
Your baby’s favourite thing t play with is you, so the best gift you can give them is your attention. Toys are obviously great for babies; development, but not everything has to be something brand new, expensive and plastic.
Simple things you find around the house – like wooden spoons and boxes –make great toys.
Circular wardrobe
Do you sometimes feel that your baby has more clothes than you, but only ever wears a onesie? Why not only buy exactly what they need.Embrace hand-me-downs from friends and family because the chances are they have only worn them once or twice as well.
Once your wee one has outgrown something, instead of binning it, try swapping, donating or selling it.
Clear out
If you child or children is older, why not get them to clear out their own wardrobes and donate to clothes banks or charity shops, rather than send to landfill.
