Trying to reduce waste as a new parent? You’re not alone.
Ben Norment and his wife were determined to shop secondhand and make sustainable choices from day one, but the reality was messy: porch pickups gone wrong, wasted time, and gear that didn’t deliver. So they built Stork Exchange, a platform that makes it easier for parents to shop open-box and returned baby gear from brands they trust.
Now a dad of two (soon to be three!), Ben joins us to talk about sustainable parenting without the guilt, his favorite secondhand baby items, and what it’s really like to travel internationally with little kids.
He also shares how dads can take a more active role, and why being sustainable as a family isn’t just better for the planet. It’s also way less stressful.
✨ Just a few of the questions we cover in this episode:
- Is it safe to buy open-box or secondhand baby gear?
- What baby items can I rent or borrow for a trip instead of packing?
- Do I really need to bring a stroller when traveling with toddlers?
- How can dads take a more active role in sustainable parenting?
- What’s the best way to pack light when flying with young kids?
If you’re rethinking what it means to travel light or just want to feel less wasteful as a parent, this episode will help you skip the stress and still do what’s right.
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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
👉 Learn more about Stork Exchange: storkexchange.co
👉 Follow Ben’s journey: @storkexchange
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