"I think moms-to-be should have a green baby shower because it's a great way to celebrate a new life, while expressing responsibility for all life," Hale says. "It's a neat way for eco-friendly moms to share their dedication to protecting the environment with their family and friends. Plus, a non-green mom might be more motivated to rethink her lifestyle if she sees how easy it can be to make little changes."

More and more party planners are recognizing the desire to celebrate in a way that's environmentally responsible. For this very reason, mother-daughter team Lynn Colwell and Corey Colwell-Lipson co-authored Celebrate Green! Creating Eco-Savvy Holidays, Celebrations and Traditions for the Whole Family (The Green Year, 2008). Both are green lifestyle experts and speakers – not to mention experienced moms.

"The celebration of a new little life and a growing family is the perfect opportunity to celebrate in an earth-friendly way because it's impossible to separate healthy children from a healthy planet," says Colwell-Lipson. "As we 'shower' the new or expectant mother with gifts to care for her baby's every need, what a perfect time to also give the baby the gift of a better world. Green baby showers are a lovely way to start a new life on the right foot."

Ame Mahler Beanland and Emily Miles Terry would have to agree. The two moms are bestselling authors of Nesting: It's a Chick Thing (Workman Pub., 2004), and Postcards From The Bump: A Chick's Guide to Getting to Know The Baby in Your Belly (Da Capo Lifelong Books, 2009). "Babies represent hope for a beautiful bright future and what better way to welcome them into the world than to help preserve the earth?" says Miles Terry. "Everything from what you serve the food on to centerpieces and invitations can be green. If you make a conscious effort, a green baby shower theme can be incorporated into most facets of your shower."

Nothing sets the tone for a party quite like the invitation, and there are plenty of green options to choose from. "Personalized e-vites or video invitations are an uber green option (not to mention usually free) for invitations and thank you notes," says Colwell.

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