Top 10 Eco Gifts for Newborns
It can be tricky picking the perfect gift for a newborn: choosing something that will stand out (for all the right reasons) whilst adding real value to the new family’s life is no easy feat.
You want to pick something beautiful but functional. Stylish but practical. An item that they will fall in love with at the very first sight.
That’s why we’ve listed our top 10 eco inspired gifts to help make the choice that little bit easier for you!
1. Merino Kids CoCooi™ Blanket, Beanie and Booties set – 100% Merino Wool:
The ideal newborn bundle, this gender neutral set (in a gorgeous Honey Oat colour) is made from the softest, breathable Merino wool, perfect for any season! A great choice for babies with sensitive skin, it can even be used for their first journey home. Parents will love the adaptability of this gift, which can be used in the crib or the stroller. Once the child has grown, they can even use the blanket as a snugglie!
2. Maud N Lil DouDou Comfortor with Gift Box – 100% Organic Cotton:
Baby’s first teddy bear! The Honey DouDou comforter is a mix between a comfort cloth, a soft toy and a DouDou; plus, it’s made from soft chenille certified organic cotton. It arrives in a gorgeous gift box (the cherry on top of the cake!) and would make a charming bedtime companion for the new arrival.
3. Pebble Mobile Organic Birds:
Here’s a mobile with a difference. All Pebble products are handcrafted in Bangladesh by a cooperative that provides high quality jobs to women; an environmentally sound collection made with love in favourable conditions, we absolutely adore their range; and the Mobile Organic Birds is no exception. A pretty and enchanting gift made from 100% organic cotton yarn, it is sure to not only calm tired newborns, but also add a unique touch to any nursery.
4. So Pure Original Sophie the Giraffe – Natural Rubber:
Sophie has been a firm family favourite for over five decades, so what better gift than the introduction of her smiling face into the family home? Made from natural rubber derived from the sap of the Hevea tree, her slender and flexible shape, visually stimulating design and many bumps and ridges make her the ideal chew toy for tiny teethers. Packaged in a beautifully decorated box, both Mama and baby will fall in love with this exotic animal pal!
5. Deuz Baby Playmat – Organic Cotton & Organic Cotton Towelling:
Playmats are a great gift as they fall in between “baby essential” and “great fun”! This adorable one from Deuz is soft, colourful and practical, made from comfortable organic cotton and organic cotton towelling. Its vibrant graphics and grabbable flags, rattles and rings make it a visually stimulating gift for babies from birth s well as a great tool for developing their fine motor skills.
6. BecoThings Eco Feeding Set – Biodegradable Natural Plant Fibre:
A gift ready for when they’re slightly older, the BecoThings feeding set is eco design at its most authentic. The first biodegradable baby dish, it is made from natural plant fibres of rice and bamboo; so once you no longer have a use for it, simply but into the garden where it will decompose into an effective fertilizer! An innovative present that comprises of a plate, bowl and cup, this offers something truly unique for children to enjoy in later years.
7. Wee Gallery Art Cards – Black and White Collection:
Here’s an original idea for entertaining newborns in an educational way – the Wee Gallery Art Cards are printed in boldly-drawn contrasting black and white patterns, visible to the newborn, who can only see up to a distance of 30-40cm. A great way to stimulate sight and recognition from birth, you can buy them in a range of sweet designs (so you have a huge choice!). As the child gets older, they’re also brilliant to use as flash cards or even pinned up decoratively around the room.
8. Fabulous Goose Fairytale Forest Blanket – 100% Organic Cotton:
Looking for a gift that will really last the test of time? The Fairytale Forest Blanket from Fabulous Goose is a lovely and cosy item that can be passed down through the generations. It’s made from 100% cotton but, thanks to an entirely natural process, has an extra-soft fleece like feel to it. It’s also got an intricate story-time pattern /9inspired by the tales of Hans Christian Anderson) on it that kids will love!
9. Numero 74 Baby Bath Towel with Hood – Honeycomb Cotton:
You can never have enough bath time essentials! The 100% Honeycomb Cotton baby towel from Numero 74 would make a much-loved addition to a newborn’s bathing ritual. Handmade and irresistibly comforting to the touch, this fresh white product is a functional but classy gift of the highest quality.
10. Wooden Story On My Mind Block Set in Natural Wood – Harmony / Earth:
Give the gift of peace, friendship and serenity with the educational Wooden Story block set. These natural wooden blocks are handmade in the Beskidy Mountains, and each represents a very important message: earth, harmony and yin yang. Perfect for decorating the nursery in the early years or as their first real toys as they start to grow, they come in a sweet drawstring flannel sack completing the look!
