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If you’re expecting a new addition to your family, you’ve got a lot of decisions to make. One of the most important decisions you’ll make is what you’ll put on your baby registry. There are a lot of things you should consider when deciding what to purchase for your baby, and one of them has to do with the environment.
Creating an eco-friendly baby registry ensures you’re protecting the health of your new arrival while preserving the world they’ll grow up in. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of 21 eco-friendly baby registry must-haves.
All of the items on this list are eco-friendly and come with a small price tag. Use this list as your go-to guide for finding the perfect baby products without breaking the bank.
How to Create an Eco-Friendly Baby Registry
Eco-friendly baby products protect the health of your baby and the environment, it’s a win-win! How do you create an eco-friendly baby registry? Know what to look for. Look for products that are ethically sourced, easily renewable, and made from organic and biodegradable materials. Also avoid toxic chemicals that are unsafe for your baby and toxic to the environment like BPA’s, parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and lead to name a few.
The products you buy should also be things that you need and not things that are simply “green.” But with so many choices, it can be hard to decide what you should put on your eco-friendly baby registry. Here are 21 eco-friendly baby registry must-haves.
21 Eco-Friendly Nursery Must-Haves
1. Eco-Friendly Crib
This beautiful yet simply styled crib is both eco-friendly and affordable. We’ve had this eco-friendly baby crib for 3 years and it’s proven to be durable and well-made–it still looks brand new!
Remember, cribs should always be purchased brand new for infant safety.
The DaVinci Charlie 4-in-1 Convertible Crib is Greenguard Gold Certified meaning it’s been tested for over 10,0000 chemicals and it passes the most stringent emission standards. This eco-friendly crib is made of solid sustainable New Zealand pine wood and TSCA compliant engineered wood. It features a non-toxic paint finish that is both lead and phthalate-free. Its 4-in-1 convertibility grows with your baby and easily transitions into a toddler bed with the addition of a toddler crib rail.
2. Eco-Friendly Nursery Chair
The DaVinci Maya Upholstered Swivel Glider and Ottoman offer spacious seating and a comfy ottoman, perfect for putting your feet up while nursing or bottle-feeding your infant! It’s plush and comfortable enough to fall asleep in, which let’s face it, in those early newborn days you will!
This set is not only Greenguard certified and free of chemical flame retardants, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and formaldehyde – it’s also eco-friendly!
3. Eco-Friendly Crib Mattress
You’re looking for an eco-friendly crib mattress, right? The Graco Premium Foam Crib Mattress is perfect for your baby. It’s water-resistant and has a removable, washable outer cover to help you with those diaper overflow emergencies.
This eco-friendly mattress is GREENGUARD Gold certified meaning you can trust that it has no phthalates, lead, or mercury. It meets all safety standards, plus, this mattress provides the recommended mattress firmness for an infant’s safer sleep, so you can both sleep peacefully.
4. Eco-Friendly Waterproof Mattress Protector
When it comes to your baby’s sleeping experience, you want the best. That’s why you need the Milliard Quilted, Waterproof Crib, and Toddler Mattress Protector Pad for them! The Milliard Quilted, Waterproof Crib and Toddler Mattress Protector Pad is hypoallergenic, phthalates-free, and ventilated to increase airflow and regulate your baby’s sleeping temperature.
5. Eco-Friendly Crib Sheets
Lambs & Ivy Oceania 100% Cotton Fitted Crib Sheet is made from 100% cotton and the perfect size to fit all standard-sized cribs. This sheet is soft, stretchy, and has deep pockets and elastic all around for a safe and secure fit, and can be machine washed for easy care.
6. Eco-Friendly Blankets & Swaddles
Gerber 100% cotton baby blankets are a must-have for your baby. You can use them for cuddling, swaddling, changing, burping, and more. Made from 100% cotton flannel, they’re super soft and gentle on baby’s skin. These soft, machine-washable blankets are generously sized at 30″ x 30″ and are available in a variety of colors and styles.
What could be more awesome than a swaddle blanket that’s not only super soft and comfortable but also safe and secure? The SwaddleMe Original Swaddle is made out of 100% cotton for ultimate comfort, machine washable, and helps prevent your baby’s startle reflex so they can sleep like an angel.
Eco-Friendly Baby Feeding Essentials
7. Eco-Friendly Breastmilk Storage
Made of food-grade silicone, the Haakaa Silicone Reusable Breastmilk Storage Bags are a safe breastmilk storage solution that is both green and reusable. These sturdy storage bags have leak-proof silicone stoppers for an air-tight seal, are heat and cold resistant, and offer a large storage capacity of 260ml. They double as storage for juice or pureed baby foods, and can even be used as an ice pack!
8. Eco-Friendly Baby Bottles
Dr. Brown’s Baby Bottle is a game-changer. It’s perfect for babies with colic or who are sensitive to gas, spit-up, and burping. It preserves nutrients in breast milk and formula for better nutrition, and the flow rate is perfect for breastfeeding moms.
9. Eco-Friendly Baby Food Storage
This quality food-grade silicone Baby Food Storage Container and Freezer Tray are both made from premium quality food-grade silicone so you can trust it’s free of any BPA’s, BPS, PVC, phthalates, lead, and latex. These are freezer, oven, microwave, and dishwasher-safe plus odor and stain-resistant. Includes a free e-book packed with baby feeding info and puree recipes to get you started!
10. Eco-Friendly Bibs, Plates & Utensils
This Baby Feeding Set includes bibs, plates, spoons, bowls, plus a bonus reusable food pouch! The baby plates and bowls are made from 100% food-grade silicone that uses a suction cup so food actually stays on the high chair. They are virtually unbreakable, unscratchable, and anti-mold. The entire set is dishwasher & freezer safe for super easy maintenance. The extra-large silicone bib pocket protects your baby’s clothes which means less laundry for you!
11. Eco-Friendly Burp Cloths
These earth-friendly, responsibly made, and GOTS-certified burp cloths from Burt’s Bees Baby are extra-large, made with 100% cotton so they’re extra thick, absorbent, durable, and easy to clean. This 5 pack comes in a variety of colors and cute patterns to match any nursery theme!
12. Eco-Friendly Reusable Diapers
Babygoal Baby Cloth Diapers are the best eco-friendly diapers! They’re free of dioxins, sodium polyacrylate, BPA, Phthalate, Latex, or Lead. They’re also waterproof and leak-free!
Did you know that disposable diapers significantly contribute to landfill waste and carbon dioxide emissions? Choosing reusable diapers drastically reduces your family’s carbon footprint. A choice you can feel great about.
This affordable set of reusable diapers will also save your family a ton of money. Here’s how we saved over $3,000 on diapers using this exact set!
Now that you know what Babygoal has to offer, why not try them out for yourself?
13. Eco-Friendly Baby Wipes
OsoCozy Flannel Baby Wipes are the perfect solution for easy clean-up. I love that they’re soft and gentle so they don’t irritate a baby’s sensitive skin. They’re reusable so you can save money without sacrificing your baby’s comfort. These eco-friendly baby wipes can be repurposed as washcloths in the tub or for regular clean-ups at home. I’ve used these baby wipes for 3 years and they’ve stood up to multiple washes in our regular washing machine.
14. Eco-Friendly Diaper Pail Liners
Most diaper pails use plastic bags that you constantly have to buy refills for again and again. Save on waste and money by using these reusable diaper pail liners by Teamoy. Made of super-durable high-grade materials that lock in odors, they fit various diaper pail sizes due to the stretchy elastic opening for a snug fit. You can clip them anywhere and they come in sets of two, so you can keep one in the washing machine while the other holds dirty diapers. Perfect for busy families.
15. Eco-Friendly Diaper Wipe Solution
This organic flannel cotton diaper wipes set is 100% Vegan and Cruelty-Free making them an excellent alternative to disposable wipes. The eco-friendly diaper wipe solution is made from plant-derived ingredients and essential oils and will wet up to 1,000 wipes. The Baby Bits Starter Kit Set includes a reusable spray bottle and 3 wipes.
16. Eco-Friendly Diaper Cream
This pediatrician recommended Butt Paste Diaper Rash Ointment is a must-have for your eco-friendly baby registry. It is formulated with soothing aloe vera and made with beeswax to soothe your baby’s delicate skin on contact. It’s free of dyes, parabens, preservatives, phthalates, petrolatum, and talc.
17. Eco-Friendly Diaper Laundry Detergent & Laundry Stain Remover
Rockin’ Green Diaper Laundry Detergent is the only detergent you’ll need for cloth diapers and regular laundry. It’s a vegan, cruelty-free, dye-free, and chemical-free detergent completely free of dyes and harmful chemicals like SLS, SLES, phosphates, parabens, and artificial fragrances. An amazing and natural way to keep your cloth diapers clean and fresh that’s gentle on baby’s skin, and protects your cloth diapers!
18. Eco-Friendly Baby Towels & Washcloths
You deserve the best and most luxurious bath towels for your family. The Spasilk Baby 100% cotton terry hooded bath towels and washcloths are soft, absorbent, and thick, perfect for drying and wrapping your baby after a bath. Whether you’re gifting this set for a shower or buying it for yourself, you’ll be in love with this beautiful set that’s perfect for any eco-conscious momma!
19. Eco-Friendly Baby Shampoo & Body Wash
Say goodbye to those unsafe chemicals! This plant-based formula by ATTITUDE 2-in-1 Natural Hair and Body Foaming Wash for Baby is environmentally friendly, dermatologist-tested, and hypoallergenic. Its gentle formula is free of all the bad stuff (phenoxyethanol, dyes, parabens, SLS, SLES, BHA, BHT, phthalates, triclosan, and fragrances) so it’s perfect for your little one’s sensitive skin.
20. Eco-Friendly Baby Lotion
Live Clean Baby delivers the results you need without harsh chemicals or ingredients. Developed with a 98% plant-derived formulation and organic extracts, this eco-friendly baby lotion protects your baby’s delicate skin, delivering gentle and nurturing care. It’s free from parabens, phthalates, fragrances, and other harsh chemicals, so babies can enjoy a gentle, healthy bathtime.
21. Eco-Friendly Nasal Spray
Get that cold or stuffy nose feeling cleared up with the help of Frida Baby. The small applicator tip is designed specifically for little noses, and easy to use. The non-irritating formula is made with 100% natural saline and purified water providing effective relief for your baby’s congestion without the harsh chemicals that are in other nasal sprays. It’s free of alcohol, medicine, or additives, so it won’t dry out your little one’s nose or irritate their sensitive skin.
You’ve Got This, Eco-Momma!
Create an eco-friendly baby registry! It’ll give you peace of mind and provide your new arrival with the healthy start they deserve, while also preserving the environment. You’ve got a lot on your plate, but you can take one thing off it. You’ve got this!
If you’re on the fence about whether you should go green, go ahead and try a few eco-friendly baby products. Once you try them, you’ll be hooked. Did you find this list helpful? If add your email below for access to fresh eco-friendly parenting content, signature freebies, and more!
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