Eco-Friendly Baby Products I Love

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Let me share my favourite eco-friendly baby products with you.

My littlest girl turned 18 months old at the start of this month. I last wrote about my eco-friendly baby essentials about halfway through my pregnancy, so 18 months in of life with baby number two I thought it was high time to update my list. I’ve included some of my favourites from before. However, this time I’ve added some products I’ve discovered over the last 18 months. There’s also some that I forgot to add the first time around. Now that we’re in the thick of baby and toddlerhood they are right at the front of my mind!

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Sleeping

We have been using this Boori convertible cot from around the four-month mark, and I love it. Once my daughter is beyond the cot stage (I’m trying not to think too much about that, to be honest!) the cot turns into an infant bed. Once she grows out of that it then turns into a two-seater sofa AND can also be converted to a double bed. Say what?! I reviewed it in more detail last year if you want to read more – see my Boori cot review for my full thoughts.

Eating & Drinking

Eating

Self-feeding is a fun but messy stage. My daughter would not entertain spoon-feeding, not even for the messiest of foods, like soup. I bought this bamboo suction bowl and spoon for her first birthday and it seems to help the situation a little. There is still some mess but at least the bowl can’t be thrown off the table!

Drinking

I have only just discovered the Pura infant bottle. Unluckily for me, neither of my kids would take a bottle. And yes, I know what you’re thinking – no bottles and no dummies? My girls sure do keep me on my toes, that is for sure!

It therefore wouldn’t have been that handy for us in the early days. However, if you plan on bottle feeding. Or if you’re a lot luckier than me and your baby will take a bottle, then this is one of those eco-friendly baby products that you might want to consider. It starts off life as a baby bottle and you can convert it to a sippy cup, sports bottle, or even snack pot as your child grows. Clever.

Snacking

Stainless steel snack pots – at the risk of sounding too virtuous I’m the first to admit I often fall down at the snacking front and have to resort to a bag of crisps, or prepackaged snacks. It happens. On the days I’m a little more prepared when perhaps my mornings have been a little less of a frantic rush to leave the house on time, I’ll put together some snacks to eat on the go or to avoid public transport meltdowns. Chopped fresh fruit, breadsticks, popcorn, and dried fruit are all firm favourites. Because if there is one thing I know when it comes to kids is that snacks = sanity. Truth.

Refillable Snack Pouch – this is the best refillable snack pouch I’ve found. It doesn’t squirt food out as soon as your child gives it a squeeze, unlike other pouches I’ve tried, and opens for easy cleaning.

Nappies & Changing

Nappies

As I might have mentioned, oh, maybe a million times before, Bumgenius washable nappies are my favourite of the eco-friendly baby products. I will extol the virtues of them to anyone who will listen. If you only make one eco-friendly baby purchase then I would encourage you to give washable nappies a go. And by way of advice, I find that Tots Bots nappy liners fit Bumgenius nappies perfectly. I bulk-buy these bad boys.

If washable nappies aren’t for you, I have put together a guide to the best eco-friendly disposable nappies.

Baby Wipes

As well as washable nappies, I’ve really enjoyed using Cheeky Wipes. I didn’t know about these washable wipes the first time around, so I picked up a box when I was pregnant. So far, they’ve been great. Maybe I’m doing it wrong and keeping them too moist, but I find keeping a dry wipe to hand to dry baby’s bottom after wiping with a wet wipe is best at avoiding nappy rash. Otherwise, they get two thumbs up from me!

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

Nappy Cream

I like to keep a tube of Green People Soothing Baby Salve to hand. This helps to sort out nappy rash, skin irritations, dry skin, and any eczema patches. This stuff works great. 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.

Other Odds & Ends

Neither of my girls liked dummies. If your baby is a little more amenable to these things, then I have heard all good things about these natural rubber dummies.

I like to always have a tube of sunscreen in my bag – specifically Green People’s sunscreen. Always. You never know when the sun is going to come out in Scotland (sometime this month would be nice, please). Green People’s Factor 30 lotion is suitable for the most sensitive of baby skins, and I often find myself pinching some for myself! I’ve written more about eco-friendly sunscreen in case you want to explore other options.

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

Don’t Forget To Try Secondhand

My other top eco-friendly baby product advice, if you’re expecting, is to see what you can score secondhand. Most baby gear is barely used, so ask friends and family with older kids if they have anything they’re not using anymore.

I’d also always suggest trying Freecycle, Gumtree, eBay, and charity shops for preloved bargains. So much of our baby gear has been secondhand, from our pram to clothes, to play equipment and our Moses basket. It’s always the eco-friendliest and cheapest way of sourcing the things you need.

Do you have any eco-friendly baby products you would recommend? I am all ears!

I have also put together a guide to sustainable baby clothes and ethical kid’s clothing that you might like. I’ve updated the post for 2023, so it’s up-to-date!

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