Getting ready for a new baby means a long shopping list – and a lot of it ends up in the bin within months. The good news: many everyday baby items have simple reusable or natural alternatives. Here is a short, practical list of lower-waste essentials from our Baby & Family collection, grouped by how you will use them.
Mealtime: wipe, rinse, reuse
Silicone Baby Bib with Food Catcher – $16.99. The pocket catches crumbs and spills, and the bib wipes clean after every meal, so you can skip disposable bibs.
Diapering and bath time
Three-Layer Cotton Diapers, 10 Pack – $20.00. Cotton inserts (46 x 16 cm) you can wash and reuse – also handy as burp cloths or changing pads.
Gauze Baby Wrap, 120 x 120 cm – $16.67. A light 110 g plain-weave wrap that doubles as a swaddle, after-bath towel or stroller cover, in seven colors.
Cotton Square Towel for Children – $10.33. A small 36 x 35 cm cotton towel for faces, hands and quick clean-ups.
Cotton Drool Pads for Baby Carriers – $19.79. Absorbent cotton pads that keep carrier straps clean – just pop them in the wash.
Gentle skin care
Baby Body Lotion – $25.00. Aloe juice, shea and cocoa butters with cloudberry and linseed extracts; many ingredients come from organic farming (full INCI list on the product page).
Reusable Silicone Cotton Swabs, 2 Pack – $12.79. For the grown-ups’ bathroom: washable swabs that replace single-use cotton buds.
Clothes that keep it simple
Organic Cotton Newborn Jumpsuit, Lemon Print – $23.46. Sizes from newborn to 24 months. Sizing runs small, so choose the larger size if your baby is between two.
Play: wood instead of plastic
Wooden Teether Rattle Ring – $10.99. A wooden ring with a crochet animal – a lovely baby shower gift. Always use under adult supervision.
Beech Wood Wind-Up Music Box – $52.38. A carved animal music box for the nursery shelf.
Wooden Magnetic Tangram Puzzle – $16.99. For older siblings (and later, for the baby): a shape puzzle that travels well.
Tips for a lower-waste baby routine
- Start small. Swap one item at a time – bibs and wipes-style cloths are the easiest place to begin.
- Buy for the long run. Wraps, towels and wooden toys can be passed on to the next baby or a friend.
- Check sizing. Some of our clothing uses Asian sizing; the product pages list the details.
- Supervise play. Inspect wooden toys regularly and always supervise little ones.
Looking for a gift for new parents? See our Eco-Friendly Holiday Gift Guide and Eco-Friendly Christmas Gifts Under $25. US orders from $70 ship free, and you can return items within 30 days – see our refund policy.