The Best Baby Shower Gifts for the Green Mom

Looking for a baby shower present for a eco-conscious mama-to-be? Green mamas are highly selective creatures – and for good reasons. They love our Earth, and are passionate about reducing the imprint we leave on our environment. Everything needs to be eco-friendly and sustainable. All for the future generations, right?

They’re also conscious about what they put in and on their bodies – if it’s not natural and organic, forget about it – and you can guarantee that they’ll be twice as cautious when it comes to baby’s health.

Luckily, it’s 2018 and everyone’s all about being green. Here are some of our gift suggestions:

The Swaddle Co. Organic Swaddles

A cozy swaddle is indispensable during the first few weeks – it’ll keep baby warm and secure, mimicking their time in the womb. Swaddling also helps them sleep longer and sounder by preventing the “startle reflex”. This is crucial because if baby doesn’t sleep… well, you can bet you won’t either!

We adore this organic sage swaddle from The Swaddle Co. The oversized, double gauze blankets are made with GOTS Certified-Organic cotton and the more you wash them, the softer they get. They’re hand-dyed in a small studio in the foothills of the Idaho mountains, and pre-washed in a hypoallergenic, all-natural detergent.

Philips Avent Natural Glass Baby Bottles

For a non-toxic, completely inert baby bottle, you can’t go wrong with glass. Plastic baby bottles on the market are made with polycarbonate plastic (#7), which could leach an endocrine-disrupting chemical called bisphenol-A (BPA) into baby’s milk. Plus, it’s just not good for the environment.

Philips Avent, one of the most trusted brands out there, boasts an ultra-soft nipple that closely resembles the breast. It’s got a flexible spiral design and comfort petals which allows natural latch on, and is fitted with an anti-colic valve that keeps air from getting into baby's tummy to help reduce gastric issues. 

Heirloom Kids Montessori Baby Set

While glass is a no-brainer when it comes to milk and food prep… For toys, it’s about WOOD!

This baby toy set by Heirloom Kids is absolutely beautiful. Each set comes with a ball cylinder, bell cylinder, interlocking discs, ring rattle, stick rattle, and grasping beads. These classic toys will encourage your baby to explore with their senses and practice their fine motor skills.

The pieces are crafted with natural cherry, maple and oak wood, which have been stained with non-toxic watercolor paint that's safe for teething babies. The toys are all made in the USA, and the shop offers a lifetime guarantee on all their products. 

Nature Supply Company Veggie Bodysuit

You are what you eat… and what you wear? This cheeky little onesie by Nature Supply Company shows the world that you’re all about that plant-based life. It’s made to order with supersoft 100% cotton – in the USA, of course. A portion of the proceeds go to the Bee & Butterfly Habitat Fund, which establishes a high-quality pollinator habitat to ensure that the honey bee and monarch butterfly populations thrive.

“Broccoli & Kale & Cucumbers & Carrots & Zucchini & Tomatoes”... Doubles as a shopping list too! 

Heal the Earth by Julian Lennon

We’ve said this once and we’ll say it again: It’s never too early to start reading to your kids.

Heal the Earth by musician Julian Lennon takes you on a journey on the magical White Feather Flier. Travel around the globe and bring medicine to people in need, visit bleached coral reefs, cultivate green spaces, help the rainforest return so the animals can have a home… and just make the world a better place. This book is inspiring, lyrical, and wonderfully illustrated.

And it’s not just a pretty story, a portion of the book sales go to support Lennon’s White Feather Foundation, which promotes education, health, conservation and the protection of Indigenous culture.

Stories Pepita Calabaza Bunny Doll

Every baby needs a plushie. But who wants to cuddle with some toxic flame retardant and synthetic stuffing? No thanks!

Abril Millan of Pepita Calabaza only uses the best quality cottons and linens for her dolls. They’re stuffed with organic, hypoallergenic cotton, which is perfectly soft, safe, and non-irritating for sensitive skin. The dolls are sewn and faces hand-embroidered with love and patience. As a result, each doll is unique with its own personality.

We can’t get enough of the Bunny Doll, but you can also find bears, butterflies, and even a little Frida Kahlo in her Etsy Shop.

Organic Baby Food Delivery Subscription by Hello Yumi

When it comes time for baby to start their first solids, these dietician-designed baby foods in glass jars will be heaven-sent to a new mother. Hello Yumi not only offers fresh, delicious whole ingredients in their baby-superfoods, but there is a Happiness Guarantee (if baby spits out one flavor, they will send another at no extra charge). There are custom combos created every week, and unlimited access to their yumi nutritionists and doulas.

“Every ingredient has a purpose, your baby’s meals are mapped against thousands of clinical studies and reviewed by our experts. We nerd out so you don’t have to.” Easy-peasy! What’s more, Hello Yumi foods are worry-free: nut-free, dairy-free, gluten-free… and of course, curbside recyclable and has compostable packaging.

What are some of your green mama must-haves? Share with us!

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