Making the switch to these sustainable products is easy, and you’ll be helping the planet in the process.
If you’re a new parent, you know you’ll do pretty much anything to ensure you’re providing your baby with the safest and best products. You probably also know that babies create a lot of waste. From diapers to constant washing, it can be hard not to notice how much garbage you’re creating and the amount of water you’re using on a daily basis. Luckily, more and more eco-friendly products are being added to the market every year.
To help you out, we’ve found some game-changing sustainable baby products to fill your diaper bag and nursery. Some are even designed or made right here in Canada, so you can keep it local if that’s an important part of your sustainability plan.
Here are a few of our favourite sustainable baby products to add to your cart:
Lulujo Baby Cotton Muslin Swaddles (2-Pack) (This link opens in a new tab)
🍁 Canadian Brand
These 100% cotton muslin swaddles are soft and breathable. They come in fun colours and patterns and are large enough to use as swaddles, burp cloths, nursing covers, changing pads, and more. They also come pre-washed, but they’ll get softer with every spin through the washing machine.
Attitude Baby 2-in-1 Shampoo and Body Wash (This link opens in a new tab)
🍁 Canadian Brand
Attitude is a Canadian company that relies on naturally derived ingredients, and this baby wash is no exception. About 97.9% of the ingredients come right from the earth, including its hero ingredient, blueberry leaf extract, which soothes and protects dry skin. It’s both EWG-verified and dermatologically-tested to gently cleanse at bathtime.
Melii Snackle Box (This link opens in a new tab)
🍁 Canadian Brand
If your growing baby has already moved onto solids, a snackle box like this one from sustainable brand Melii is a great alternative to single-use snack baggies. It has 12 little compartments you can fill with their favourite cereal, crackers, fruits, and veggies, so they’ll have a variety to choose from if they’re feeling picky.
The Honest Company Plant-Based Flushable Wipes (This link opens in a new tab)
These wipes are fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, and made with 99% water. You won’t have to worry about any of the icky stuff, because they’re made without using plastic, chlorine processing, or alcohol, so they won’t irritate your baby’s skin. Each pack comes with 42 wipes, meaning it’s the perfect size to slip in your diaper bag for clean-ups on the go.
Bambo Nature Hypoallergenic Dream Baby Diapers (24-Pack) (This link opens in a new tab)
Diaper rash is no fun for babies or parents. These sustainable diapers from Bamboo Nature are skin-friendly and super absorbent. They even have enhanced leakage protection to combat blowouts. They’re free of harmful chemicals, have a wetness indicator, and are fully breathable to minimize rashes on their sensitive skin.
The Beluga Buckle V2 (This link opens in a new tab)
🍁 Canadian Brand
Beluga Baby use natural materials like cotton and hemp to create stellar baby products. The Beluga Buckle V2 features curved straps to alleviate back pain and pressure on the shoulders, and a super deep pocket for your baby to sit in. It’s ergonomically designed and will give them the feeling of weightlessness.
Chefhandy Baby Food Maker (This link opens in a new tab)
What’s more sustainable than making your own baby food? This handy appliance will help you steam and blend veggies and fruit into pureed baby food perfection. It’ll help you cut down on packaging waste and you’ll know exactly what’s going into your baby’s mouth.
Nuk for Nature Comfy 100% Sustainable Silicone Pacifiers (3-Pack) (This link opens in a new tab)
These pacifiers are made with 100% bio-based sustainable silicone. They’re designed to sit perfectly under your little one’s nose for comfort and will help with healthy oral development. The packaging they come in is even made out of recycled materials.
Dapple Baby Bottle & Dish Soap (This link opens in a new tab)
Keeping up with the endless cycle of cleaning bottles is no easy task. This cleaner from Dapple Baby is plant-based, fragrance-free, and baby-safe. Even though there aren’t any fragrances on the ingredients list, it’ll still eliminate up to 50% more formula and milk film and odour from other leading dish soap brands.
KeaBabies Organic Baby Bandana Bibs (8-Pack) (This link opens in a new tab)
These bibs come in handy when teething starts and your baby seems to have an infinite supply of drool. They’re made of certified organic cotton and are double-lined with a water-resistant fleece to keep your baby as dry as possible. The adjustable snaps on the back mean they’ll fit narrower and wider necks, too.
Snuggle Me Organic Infant Lounger (This link opens in a new tab)
This lounger is like a giant pillow for your baby. The raised edges feel like a big hug and keep them from rolling. Although this shouldn’t be used for sleeping purposes, it’s great for small rest periods during the day and will be useful when you need an extra hand to fold laundry or get their bottle ready.
Disclaimer: The prices displayed are accurate at the time of publication. We’ll do our best to keep them as up-to-date as possible, but you may see slight changes.
