Earth day is fast approaching, but our wallets should be eco-conscious every day with all purchases – including baby gifts! Whether you are soon expecting a bundle of sustainably compostable poop, or a friend – here are 5 gorgeous green baby gifts that will leave babe chemical free and Mama happy and stylish!
Undisputedly the coolest, best, most well-designed diaper bag we’ve ever used, the Lassig Green Label Neckline Diaper Bag is eco-genius – made from recycled water bottles and vegan! Winner of the 2016 Eco-Excellence Award, the Lassig keeps you organized and looking super-chic without increasing your carbon footprint. It boasts 2 large main compartments, lots of pockets, a changing pad, wet pocket, and more. This accessory get high marks in eco-friendliness, function and style! Plus – it’s available in a handful of perfect colors which range in price on Amazon from $85-$180 (same bag/ different color-ways.)
The Chemical-free Cleaning Home Starter Kit is the trifecta of cleaning cloths. We know what you’re thinking: cleaning cloths.. as a baby gift.. really? But if you have a friend who still thinks using chemical sprays around her house with a child around to inhale it is a good idea, this will be the most powerful conscious change she could make in those crucial first years. This must-have set includes the three core cloths to clean all major hard surfaces in the home without chemicals and remove 99% of bacteria by using just water. Set comes with Bathroom Cloth, General Purpose Cloth, and Glass & Polishing Cloth. All cloths are reusable and machine washable for up to 300 washes.
Healthy wooden blocks! Give a little one eco-friendly, durable and heirloom-quality toys with HABA’s new Rainbow Rocket. These gorgeously-designed blocks are sure to delight little ones with bright colors using non-toxic paints and geometrical shapes to help develop fine motor skills. For ages 1 +. We can attest that our 7 year old still plays with blocks once in a while. Blocks don’t age out for a decade – they are always a go-to toy and can always be used interchangeably. Many eco-block sets veer on pricey – but this set is just under $20, and perfect for travel!
The eco-friendly and biodegradable mealtime set from Marcus & Marcus is colorful, durable and easy to handle for small hands. It also promotes self-feeding and assists in containing messes. The food grade bamboo fibers incorporate all the strength of traditional plastic dishes and offer the added benefits of eco-friendly construction. Each item in the set is biodegradable, heat resistant and top-rack dishwasher safe – plus – beautifully designed. Includes: one large divided plate, one bowl, one cup and a spoon and fork utensil. For ages 6 months and up.
Alison Wong had been sharing her comics online via her website and Facebook page for a while when she decided to create New Mom Comics: The First Year, a book compilation of a year’s worth of hilarious realities and adventures in parenthood. Alison is one of just a handful of female comic book writers and brings both her SAHM and Working Mom experiences to her comics and the book. Each strip is based on Wong’s real life experiences. The book chronicles the first year of parenting in over 55 comics, and it can easily be read as a weekly visual diary. Every parent will be able to relate to the stresses of “is baby breathing” to “phantom cries” that prevent a peaceful shower! And since this is a book, and can live forever by passing it on to other Mommy friends or by being recycled – it’s default-green!
You can purchase any of these beauties on Amazon now;