10 Sustainable Baby Products We Love in 2024
Finds that are good for babies and good for the planet.
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We all know climate change is a very real danger to our planet. We also know it’s largely man-made, and recent studies show that 71% of all greenhouse gas emissions since 1988 have come from corporations. Because of this, changing your habits in the name of saving our planet can feel fruitless as an individual, but if companies are the leading cause of climate change, we can help as individuals by spending our money on products from environmentally conscious companies and those that prioritize sustainability. Money talks, and even though we’re already starting to see the effects of climate change, there’s still time for humans to turn things around to ensure a better future for our kids, grandkids, and future generations. Products you buy for your little one is a good place to start.
Lalo The Play Box
The Play Box from Lalo is designed to give babies age-appropriate toys that encourage motor skill, sensory, social-emotional, and other essential skill development. There are age-specific boxes for babies from 0-12 weeks old up to 24 months old. Not only are the toys in these boxes fun for babies and tots, but they’re also manufactured in an eco-friendly way.
Yipes! Face and Hand Wipes
Baby wipes are great for diaper changes, but Yipes! Face and Hand Wipes are specifically designed for messy cleanups (that don’t include diaper blowouts). Even better, as your baby gets older, Yipes! wipes are packaged in kid-friendly containers and pouches that are easy to open, encouraging independence from a young age. The wipes are made with 99% plant-derived ingredients, are 94% biodegradable, compostable, hypoallergenic, and formulated without parabens, phthalates, and petroleum.
GUND 100% Recycled Puppy Lovey
Not only is the 100% Recycled Puppy Lovey from GUND super soft, cuddly, and adorable, but it’s also part of the company’s first (but certainly not last) sustainability-conscious collection. It’s sourced from 100% recycled materials, including pre-consumer recycled beads, fiber fill, thread, and more. If a puppy isn’t your style, this adorable, sustainable toy is available as a duck or a rabbit.
MAM Original Pacifiers
MAM’s Original Pacifiers are an excellent, sustainable choice for babies who need a paci to sleep. Made with bio-circular materials and natural rubber, each pack includes a sterilizing and carry box that allows you to sterilize the paci quickly in the microwave. MAM is dedicated to manufacturing products with materials that don’t harm the environment, practicing on-demand planning to avoid overproduction, and using recyclable packaging whenever possible.
California Baby 100% Plant-Based Skincare Collection
Get your baby squeaky clean while helping the environment with California Baby’s 100% Plant-Based Skincare collection. Various products are available, including body wash, shampoo, conditioner, lotions, and more, and some even address specific concerns like sensitive skin and moisturizing. Many products are available in naturally scented and fragrance-free options, and even a few products for pups, too.
Learn more about California Baby’s commitment to sustainability here.
Esembly Cloth Diapers
If the thought of cloth diapers freaks you out, we get it, but hear us out. Esembly’s Cloth Diapers are the best option in terms of waste compared to traditional diapers (a single three-diaper Try-It Kit alone can keep more than 1,000 diapers out of the trash each year). Plus, they’re well-made with organic and upcycled ingredients and easy to wash. Not to mention, the waterproof outer pattern options are downright adorable.
Learn more about Esembly’s commitment to sustainability here.
Melissa & Doug Ice Cream Take Along Toy
What makes Melissa & Doug stand out as a company is that they always use high-quality materials to make their toys because they’re designed to last through multiple hand-me-downs. They have plenty of adorable products for babies, but we’re partial to the Ice Cream Take-Along Toy because it’s portable, encourages curiosity, and is full of sensory fun for babies from birth to 12 months old (and beyond). It vibrates, makes chiming sounds, has different textures to explore, and it’s battery- and screen-free, which is always a win.
Learn more about Melissa & Doug’s commitment to sustainability here.
( r e )x Kids Hangers
Maybe not the most fun baby product to buy, but certainly still important is clothing hangers. You can make baby’s closet a little more eco-friendly by stocking up on ( r e )x Kids Hangers. They’re designed to fit clothing sized 6M to 6Y old and are made entirely from recycled plastic (plus, all of their packaging is also made from 100% recycled materials and is 100% biodegradable). These hangers are available in a handful of fun colors, and when your kiddo’s clothes have outgrown them, you can send them back to ( r e )x to get a $5 credit toward your next purchase (as long as you send back at least 12 of the 14 included in the set).
Learn more about ( r e )x’s commitment to sustainability here.
HEVEA Kawan Duck Teether
Made from 100% natural rubber, HEVEA’s Kawan Duck Teether is free from plastic, silicone, and BPA, is vegan-certified, and packaged in a 100% biodegradable box made from plants. Your little one’s sore gums will feel soothed thanks to the duck’s textured beak, feet, and neck , and the one-piece design helps keep it clean and avoids dangerous choking hazards.
Blaynk Baby Bibs
Blaynk’s Baby Bibs are not only eco-friendly, but they’re also well-made and super cute. Made from 100% organic cotton and free of bleaches and dyes, these three-packs of muslin bibs are super soft, so you can use them to wipe baby’s face without worrying about being too harsh on their sensitive skin. Plus, the bibs feature three snaps, allowing you to adjust the size so you can keep using them as your baby grows.
Learn more about Blaynk’s commitment to sustainability here.
