My Favourite Eco-Friendly Baby Products I’ve Found

If you only try one eco-friendly baby product then I would encourage you to try washable nappies.

As I might have mentioned, oh, maybe a million times before, Bumgenius washable nappies are my very favourite. I used them on both of my kids and will extol their virtues to anyone who will listen.

See my full guide to using reusable nappies for help getting started. And if washable nappies aren’t for you, I have put together a guide to the best eco-friendly disposable nappies.

I picked up a box of Cheeky Wipes when I was pregnant with my second daughter. After the first week of using them, I immediately regretted missing out on them with my eldest!

Although the upfront cost was quite high, we saved quite a bit by not having to buy wet wipes.

My top tip is to keep a dry wipe on hand to dry your baby’s bottom after wiping with a wet wipe to avoid nappy rash.

You can also check out my guide to the best eco-friendly baby wipes if reusables aren’t for you.

Babies grow so much in their first year – going through as many as five sizes in just 12 months. As such I always recommend embracing preloved baby clothing.

Friends or family might have baby clothes they’d like to pass on. Otherwise, eBay and Facebook Marketplace are great places to look.

I also really rate Oxfam Online. Delivery is just £3.95, no matter how many items you order, and you can return any unsuitable items.

Get 10% off your first order when you sign up for the Oxfam Online mailing list.

Babies don’t need many toys, but as they get a little older it’s well worth exploring toy subscription services, like Whirli. This can really help to avoid all the non-recyclable plastic waste that comes with many toys.

Here you can borrow toys for as long as you like. When the toy falls out of favour (as all toys invariably do), you can then return it to Whirli and swap it for something else. It’s a sustainable and circular approach to toys that I love.

Self-feeding is a fun but messy stage. Babies have a habit of throwing plates (at least mine did!), so you don’t want to use your best plates, but avoiding plastic ones can be hard.

Bamboo suction bowls and plates, like the ones from Bubba Bear, make for a great sustainable solution to plastic plates.

I bought a similar bamboo suction bowl for my youngest’s first birthday, and it was a game-changer! I still use the bowl now – I just took the suction part off.

I always try to have a tube of sunscreen in my bag to slather on my kids and me. Despite living in Scotland, I’m an eternal optimist about the sun coming out!

I’m a big fan of Green People’s organic kids sunscreen. This SPF 30 lotion is suitable for the most sensitive of baby skins, yet great on adult skin too.

Looking for more suggestions? Try my guide to eco-friendly sunscreen.

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I struggled to find nappy rash cream that didn’t come in plastic, so instead I kept a tube of Green People Soothing Organic Baby Salve to hand.

I found this salve helps to sort out nappy rash, skin irritations, dry skin, and any eczema patches. A little goes a really long way.

I also often make my own nappy rash cream, when I’ve got some time on my hands.

For bathing, I’ve written a full guide to organic baby shampoo, where you can check out my top recommendations.

Shopping secondhand is always the most sustainable option when it comes to buying an eco-friendly cot. However, if you want to buy new then I can recommend Boori.

We used this beautiful convertible cot from around the four-month mark, and I loved it.

Once your baby gets beyond the cot stage, the cot turns into an infant bed. And once your child grows out of that, it can then be turned into a two-seater sofa. AND can also be converted to a double bed. Say what?!

What’s also to love is that all Boori products are Greenguard certified. This means that all Boori products have very low chemical/volatile organic compounds (VOCs) emissions.

I’ve reviewed this lovely cot in more detail. If you want to read more see my Boori cot review for my full thoughts.

Babies grow, but the one thing I’ve found that remains constant throughout childhood is that snacks = sanity.

If you’re trying to avoid plastic by opting for plastic-free snacks then storage tubs are essential. I’ve found that the lids on fully stainless steel tubs can be tricky to remove (not great when your baby is having a snack-based meltdown).

Instead, these metal food storage tubs from Green Tulip have silicone lids so it’s easy to get them on and off in a hurry or have your hands full.