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Parenting & Baby
9 Eco Brands for Sustainable Baby Gifts
Here we talk you through some of our favourite ethical and sustainable baby brands for eco baby gifts. From organic cotton baby clothes and accessories to handprinted blankets and natural teethers, we are sure you will find the perfect eco gift for a little one!
1. Bonet et Bonet
Best for high quality baby clothing and accessories.
Craftsmanship, quality and functionality are at the core of Danish baby brand, Bonet et Bonet. Their products are designed and developed from natural materials such as cotton, kapok and cashmere that are not only kind to little ones, but to the planet too. As well as offering beautiful basics and adorable knitted slippers, if you are looking for a special gift, we particularly love their handmade Natural Star Mobile. BEAR founder, Saasha Burns loves this line for her baby boy Atlas.
2. Little Beacon
Best for natural and handprinted baby textiles.
Little Beacon’s beautiful hand printed textiles are made from natural fibres such as linen, bamboo and cotton and printed by the founder, Rachel in her home studio. Little Beacon offer clothing and accessories, however we especially love their muslin baby blankets for a special gift. Printed in gender-neutral colour palettes, they are designed to flow from room to room, complementing your space once the baby days have passed!
3. HVID Knitwear
Best for knitted clothing and accessories.
Hvid’s collection of baby textiles and accessories are made in a small factory in Belgium from OEKO-TEX certified cottons and wools. Their Merino teddy bears are made from beautifully soft merino wool and come in a variety of natural colours. A gift that can be treasured throughout childhood, they are perfect for little ones to cuddle up to.
4. Fabelab
Best for organic cotton toys and decoration.
Fabelab is a Scandinavian children’s interior brand who create responsibly made, high quality and innovative products. Many of their toys are made from organic cotton as opposed to unsustainable synthetic materials which is unfortunately the case for lots of children’s toys on the market today. Their Buddy Bunny toys are made from 100% GOTS certified organic cotton and are ideal for both play and comfort. Find their shop here.
5. Lexy Pexy
Best for natural wooden baby teethers.
Created by a mother who was looking for natural alternatives to teethers and toys for her new baby, Lexy Pexy’s wooden teethers come in an assortment of adorable designs. These teethers are made from natural, sustainable and non-splintering rock hard maple wood that helps to make sore gums happy. Each piece is sealed with natural and eco-friendly beeswax and is BPA and phthalate free.
6. Beaumont Organic
Best for organic cotton baby clothes and accessories.
Another label we highly recommend for baby basics is Beaumont Organic. Local to us in the UK, Beaumont Organics’ collection of baby clothes and accessories are made from high quality, super soft organic cotton in range of muted colours and unisex styles. They also have some great options if you’re looking to spend a little more on an extra special gift. Their beautiful Moses baskets are handwoven from natural elephant grass and hand dyed with natural plant dyes. Find their shop here.
7. Co Label
Best for sustainable unisex baby clothing.
Co Label believe that little ones are happiest in simple and comfortable clothes with room to move and grow. So if you’re looking for a practical yet beautiful and thoughtful gift that can be passed on from generation to generation, this line is for you. Co Label garments are made from gentle, breathable materials that are sewn in Italy by skilled craftsmen with fair working conditions. They use a selection of natural and upcycled fabrics.
8. Illoura the Label
Best for natural plant dyed baby clothes.
Illoura the Label’s mission is to create high quality baby clothes that will be loved for many children and generations to come, without compromising the health of people or the planet. They carefully select natural materials including cotton and linen to ensure their pieces are as gentle on babies’ skin as can be. Their unisex styles are dyed naturally with plants and make the perfect practical gift for new mothers! Find their shop here.
9. Nom Nom
Best for organic baby and mother skincare and bodycare.
A wonderful natural treat for both baby and mother, Nom Nom’s award winning organic beauty line is as clean as they come. Passionate about nourishing the skin in the most gentle and natural way, their products are made without a long list of unfavourable ingredients including chemicals, artificial fragrances and colours, parabens and more.