Natural & Eco Cheat Sheets
Ditch misleading marketing & unsafe products! Hello Charlie's FREE Cheat Sheets will help you find the BEST eco options. Shop smarter, read our articles now!
One of our specialties at Hello Charlie is that we don't just take what's available in the market and bring that to you. We also don't just accept what the manufacturers say in their marketing messages. We spend a considerable amount of time looking deeper and doing comparative research. We do all that because we want to use the best and safest products for our children and ourselves.
But naturally, we share the results with you in our natural products buyer's guide! Over time, we have put together countless cheat sheets on many topics. Whether you're a new parent navigating the world of baby products for the first time or a seasoned pro looking for an eco shopping guide for your home needs, Hello Charlie's Cheat Sheets are valuable resources.
Disposbale Nappy Cheat Sheet
Most Recent Update : Jan 2024
Whether you're a part-time or full-time disposable nappy user, choosing eco nappies helps reduce waste, limit chemical exposure, and support better manufacturing practices.
✅ What to Look For in Disposable Nappies
- Chlorine-free, fragrance-free, lotion-free
- Sustainable or FSC-certified pulp
- Phthalate-free, no heavy metal inks or dyes
- Transparent ingredient disclosure
- Independent cradle-to-grave eco certifications
You’ll go through thousands of baby wipes in the first few years. Many contain harsh chemicals that can irritate your baby’s sensitive skin — which is why ingredient transparency and eco-credentials matter.
✅ What to Look For in Baby Wipes
- Biodegradable fabric (bamboo, cotton, wood pulp)
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
- Short, clean ingredient lists
- Clear labelling and no greenwashing
❌ Ingredients to Avoid
- Phenoxyethanol (especially for infants)
- Parabens
- PEGs (polyethylene glycols)
- Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)
- Synthetic fragrance or perfume
- Triclosan
Natural Baby Lotion Cheat sheet
Baby skin is delicate and absorbs more than adult skin, which is why choosing the right moisturiser matters. We've reviewed dozens of baby lotions to help parents quickly identify products with simpler ingredients and avoid those containing ingredients they may prefer to steer clear of.
✅ What to Look For in Baby Lotions
- Plant-based moisturising oils (jojoba, sunflower, olive)
- Gentle ingredients for sensitive skin
- Fragrance-free or naturally scented with essential oils
- Organic or certified natural ingredients where possible
- Transparent ingredient lists and trusted certifications
❌ Ingredients to Avoid
- Parabens
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives
- Phenoxyethanol
- Synthetic fragrance or perfume
- PEGs (polyethylene glycols)
- Mineral oil and petrolatum
- Propylene glycol