Eco-friendly, baby
Baby clothing has come under more scrutiny lately as parents begin to question what exactly goes into their child’s onesie or bodysuit. According to LeafScore, a website offering consumer advice on sustainable products, children’s clothing made of synthetic materials and even natural fibers can contain chemicals posing danger to your baby and the environment. Your baby’s clothing is especially important because newborns’ skin absorbs much of what it touches (to an extent), so it’s a good idea to dress little ones in items made from organic fibers and natural dyes. A good certification to look for is the Global Organic Textile Standard, or GOTS. USA TODAY’s Reviewed suggests these brands:
Burt’s Bees Baby
You can trust Burt’s Bees to make soft baby items.
Burt’s Bees Baby is a well-trusted brand for organic essentials. Its clothing is soft and sweet, perfect for your baby and toddler. Look to the Essentials line to stock your baby’s closet for plenty of outfit changes and restful (or restless) nights. You can also add a few burp cloths and a highly-rated crib sheet to your cart to complete your nursery shopping list in one order.
Mori
Mori has some of the most precious and soft pajama sets we’ve seen.
The company specializes in soft, organic clothing for your little ones. Its clothing is sustainably sourced and doesn’t go through any chemical fabric treatments. Mori’s signature organic cotton and bamboo fabric is breathable, moisture-wicking and easy to care for.
The Snoozy Pajamas, Ribbed Socks, and Panda Sweater & Joggers are the most delightful and practical items to keep your bundle of joy comfortable both day and night.
Colored Organics
Colored Organics is just what it sounds like: simple, colorful, organic clothing options.
Colored Organics makes soft and cozy baby and children’s apparel using naturally hypoallergenic and environmentally friendly organic fabrics.
The baby clothing from Colored Organics is minimalist, and most items come in solid colors or have a simple pattern. Most clothes start around $20. The bodysuit bundles and long-sleeve sleepers are practical staples at a great price.
Monica + Andy
Here come the adorable newborn patterns.
Monica + Andy makes clothes for babies, children and moms. The clothing — mostly made from organic cotton — is wash-tested to guarantee that items won’t deteriorate, even after many loads of laundry. Monica + Andy’s clothes claim to be as soft as a cloud and the pattern options are absolutely precious. You can shop by print if you love a certain pattern or have twins or triplets you want to dress similarly. The brand also offers the Hospital Cuddle Box Deluxe, a pack of must-needs for any new baby. The pack comes in several colors, can be embroidered and contains seven items including clothing, blankets and burp cloths. Though it’s a bit pricey, it’s an easy one-click purchase.
Charlie Banana
Do the planet a huge favor, and give reusable diapers a shot.
Cloth diapers are among the biggest moves you can make to reduce waste when you have a baby, but they do require a bit more work. Since cloth diapers wet through a bit faster, lining them with flushable bamboo liners can help them last longer. Experienced parents know that newborn poops can be a bit weird, so you might want to start with single-use diapers, but after a month or two, you can transition to cloth diapers like Charlie Banana.
While disposable diaper sizes correlate with the size of your baby, the ones from Charlie Banana actually grow with your little one. The multiple button clasps allow you to adjust the diaper size as your baby grows, making them last longer, and they can be used among several small children. You can buy reusable cloth diapers individually or in packs, as well as swim diapers and training pants.