Intro -- About the Author -- Acknowledgements -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1. The science of green parenting -- The need for science rather than anecdote -- Minimizing brand exposure: managing screen time -- Minimizing material wants: raising low consumers -- Is there a green parenting style? -- What is sensitive/responsive parenting? -- Birth bonding vs sleep training and 'cry it out' -- Does sleep training work? -- Co-sleeping and bedsharing -- Breastfeeding after infancy -- Babywearing: what is it and why do it? -- 2. The green birth -- The cost of birth -- Birth in a hospital obstetric unit -- Birth in a midwife-led unit -- Homebirth -- Unassisted childbirth -- Birth in a natural setting -- Waterbirth -- Birth trauma -- Induction -- Write a birth plan -- Positions for birth -- A note on men -- Female birthing partners and continuity of care -- Pain-relief options -- Other birth issues to consider -- 3. Diet and nutrition, part one: the science of milk -- Why is 'breast best' for baby? -- How is dairy formula milk made? -- The financial cost of formula milk -- The environmental cost of formula and how to reduce it -- Plastic, glass and disposable baby bottles -- Practical information for breastfeeding mothers -- Other things that can impact infant feeding choices -- Other milk alternatives -- A note on growth charts -- 4. Diet and nutrition, part two: weaning -- When should you wean your baby? -- First foods -- Other environmental costs -- Encouraging healthy eating habits -- Alternative weaning methods -- Fussy eaters and neophobia -- What should your baby be eating? -- Is baby rice safe? -- Should you eat meat? -- What about milk? -- Eat local -- Organic versus non-organic foods -- Soy and palm oil -- 5. Vaccines -- Do we need vaccines? -- How vaccines work -- What is herd immunity? -- Eliminating disease.

Are vaccines safe? -- The cost of not vaccinating -- Seven myths about vaccines -- Why do people believe debunked and retracted theories? -- What chemicals are anti-vaccinators against? -- Vaccine options in the UK -- A note on autism -- 6. Nappy science: getting to the bottom of it all -- Why it's confusing -- Disposable nappies: what they're made of -- potential concerns -- what to buy -- Eco-nappies: how disposable are they really? -- Types of reusable or cloth nappies -- Try before you buy -- Join a community -- Drying nappies -- Elimination communication, or going nappy-free -- Wet wipes -- A note on 'potty training' -- 7. Baby essentials -- What you really need and where can you buy it -- Bedding and feeding items -- Prams and pushchairs -- Wear your baby: types of sling -- Car seats -- Other essential items -- Choose eco-friendly -- Pass it on -- 8. Travel -- Slow or Mindful Travel -- Walking -- Cycling: types of bikes -- Public transport and carbon impacts -- Driving: lift share -- join a car club -- change your driving habits -- Choose a cleaner vehicle - and a cleaner fuel -- Flying: the carbon costs -- A note on carbon offsetting -- 9. Green your home -- Chemicals to avoid -- Alternative products you can buy or make -- Hair products -- Personal cleaning products -- Toothpastes -- Skincare products -- Sun block -- Laundry detergents -- Tips for going green at home -- 10. Play, toys and entertainment -- Fewer toys may mean better mental health -- Environmentally friendly ways to get toys -- Which toys are best? -- Go the extra green mile: upcycle and invent -- In praise of books -- Social and interactive entertainment -- The case for free play -- Encouraging 'wild time' -- Resources and further reading -- Index.