A gift guide full of eco-friendly gifts for babies and little kids, including organic cotton clothing, sustainably made games and toys, and thoughtful accessories for the little ones in your lives.
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Finding baby gifts isn’t hard, but finding thoughtfully made, safe and eco-friendly gifts for babies and little kids is another thing altogether.
This year, instead of searching around mindlessly through the online mall that is the internet, I recommend shopping at an online store that specializes in ethical, sustainable, well-designed products. A store like Made Trade is just the ticket!
Eco-Friendly Gifts from Made Trade
Before we dive into the gift guide, I want to tell you a bit about Made Trade.
Made Trade’s mission is to inspire and educate people to live a more conscious, sustainable and beautiful life. Sounds a lot like the mission here at Mindful Momma – no wonder I like this company!
Made Trade partners with small businesses, independent makers, and artisans to bring you carefully curated, sustainably made and ethically sourced products that you feel great about buying and gifting. The company vets all products to meet their seven core values: Fair Trade, Heritage, Made in USA, People of Color Owned, Sustainable, Vegan, and Women Owned.
At Made Trade you’ll find products ranging from home decor and furniture, kitchen and dining, bedding and bath, clothing and accessories and more. But you’re here for the baby gifts, so let’s get on with it!
Favorite Eco-Friendly Gifts for Babies & Kids
Made Trade has a fantastic assortment of sustainably sourced, thoughtfully made, cute and cozy gifts for infants and little kids – ranging from adorable clothing and slippers, to useful accessories, to fun activity games for those busy toddlers. (FYI – you’ll get free shipping on orders of $100+)
These baby booties, made from 100% sheep’s wool, could not get any cuter! Perfect for keeping a toddler’s toes warm and cozy.
- Handmade by artisans in Kyrgyzstan, using traditional techniques
- Sheep’s wool is locally sourced and sustainably harvested
- Fair Trade Certified
This sweet felt storyboard allows kids to use their imagination to create a story about the animals, plants and habitat in the forest. A wonderful screen-free gift idea! (Set comes with a cotton carrying case for easy transport.)
- Handcrafted by refugee artisan moms in West Bank, Palestine
- Made with non-toxic cotton and felt fabric remnants and constructed and stitched by hand.
- Fair Trade verified by Fair Trade Federation
- Women-owned and POC owned
Awwwww! Who wouldn’t want an adorable onesie with such cute prints? The fact that it’s made with sustainable bamboo fabric makes it even better.
- Produced in the US by Lucky Bug Clothing
- Made from soft organic bamboo lyocell fabric and non-toxic, water-based inks
- Snap bottom closure
Make meal time a bit more fun with this colorful bamboo dinnerware. It’s a safer and more eco-friendly alternative to plastic, but just as durable and kid-proof.
- Made from FSC-certified bamboo eco-composite (BPA, PVC and phthalate free)
- Responsibly made in China, where workers are treated according to fair trade standards
- Top-rack dishwasher safe
Bath time just got better with this super soft, hooded waffle towel made from 100% organic bamboo lyocell fabric. Makes a great gift for someone expecting a little one!
- The organic bamboo is sourced from FSC-certified forests and is OEKO-TEX certified non-toxic
- Lyocell fabric is made in a closed loop process that minimizes waste by reusing and recycling water
- Women-owned company
A baby gift that is not only cute, but practical is always a good find. This organic cotton baby hat scores on both points and will keep baby’s head warm all winter long.
- Hand-knit by women artisans in rural villages of Bangladesh
- A woman-owned company that provides safe working conditions and fair living wages
- Fair Trade Certified
This cute rattle will keep baby occupied and parents will be comforted knowing that the materials are safe and non-toxic (sadly not true of most baby products).
- Lovingly hand-knit by women artisans in Bangladesh
- All products are made without the use of electricity, minimizing the company’s carbon footprint
- Fair Trade Certified
This gender-neutral tunic is handmade in India by artisans specializing in heritage textile techniques. Fabric designs are printed with hand carved wooden blocks dipped into a mud paste to create a resist print, then colored using natural indigo dye.
- POC-owned brand
- Fair trade practices followed
- Each purchase benefits girls’ education in India through the non-profit Room to Read
A matching memory game helps develop children’s matching abilities, which provide a foundation for reading and math skills. Made with upcycled fabric and felt and comes with a fabric carrying case, making it easy to take on-the-go.
- Handmade by artisans in Palestine
- Fair Trade verified by Fair Trade Federation
- Women and POC owned
Linen Waffle Baby Blanket
Snuggle up baby in this cozy, extra-soft blanket made from a blend of European linen and cotton.
- AmourLinen is dedicated to slow living and sustainable sourcing
- European flax linen is OEKO-TEX certified
- Handmade in Lithuania
What’s your favorite type of eco-friendly baby gift to give?
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