By Bern Beyhaut
All of the best eco-friendly gifts for the little ones!
If there's one thing kids and babies need, it's stuff. A lot of stuff. For parents trying to lead more environmentally friendly lives, to say this can pose a problem is an understatement...
Stay kind to the Earth and put a smile in your kid's face with our top 10 sustainable Christmas gifts for kids and babies!
1. Recycled Plastic Picnic Mats
Bring a few books or crayons and some snacks becasue the 100% recycled Sol Seekers picnic mat is the perfect companion for day-long outdoor adventuring with your kids.
2. Silicone Baby Feeding Set
These silicone baby plates are a feeding time must-have. You can put them in the fridge, freezer, microwave or oven up to 250 degrees. They also roll and will hold their shape which makes travelling a breeze.
3. Reusable Baby Wipes
Make nappy change time fun with these colourful and cute Reusable Baby Wipes. They are a great solution to reducing your household waste, avoiding nasty chemicals on delicate skin and will save you hundreds of dollars.
4. Kids Bamboo Sippy Cup Yellow
A great starter cup for babies, toddlers and preschoolers learning to drink out of a cup!
5. Kids Bamboo Toothbrushes
Brush It On's four-pack of designer toothbrushes are built from high-quality sustainable MOSO bamboo with soft bristles for a
6. 1 to 12 Puzzle Picture and Number Tiles
5 Little Bears have introduced real images of Australian Animals, that pairs beautifully with the new laser-engraved number tiles.
7. Bamboo First Dinner Set
A boxed gift set for your lil' one made from Moso Bamboo (this variety is neither a food source nor a habitat for the Giant Panda) and features a silicone suction ring for a sturdy mealtime.
8. Baby safe and Reef Safe Sunscreen
The most effective, environmentally gentle an reef-safe sunscreen formulaon the market, packaged plastic free AND IT'S BABY SAFE!
9. Eco Playdough Powder and Paint Kit
The Eco Art and Craft premixed Playdough Powder has been around for a while but now it is GLUTEN FREE!
10. Reusable Silicone Straws
Time to ditch the plastic straws forever with Activated Eco's pastel silicone straws! A fantastic alternative to bamboo and metal straws that is great for kids with developing teeth.
About the author
With a background in philosophy and creative communications, Bern Beyhaut is passionate about living simply.