Whether you are looking for new baby gifts, the perfect first birthday present, baby Christmas gifts, or wondering about baby shower gifts, finding UK organic baby gifts can be a task.
We’re helping cut the hours of internet scrolling and high street shopping to find the perfect gift for the littlest eco-warriors in your life. Our handy roundup has organic baby gifts (and a few to help out new parents too!) for whatever the occasion.
Why organic?
Babies famously have sensitive and delicate skin. Skin that can be easily irritated by chemicals such as the residues of pesticides that may be lurking in non-organic products. As organic materials are grown without the use of pesticides and insecticides, there is far less chance of chemical residue in organic products.
This lack of chemicals helps to protect babies’ skin and avoid exposure to chemicals that could have an adverse impact on a child’s overall health.
UK Organic Baby Gifts
As baby gifts come in all price brackets, we have divided our roundup of organic gifts into useful price ranges. We believe that finding an eco-friendly baby gift should be possible for any budget.
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Gifts under £10
1. Good Bubble Baby Gruffalo Bubblebath
Price: £4.49
Great for baby’s bath time, this vegan bubble bath has real prickly pear to moisturise your little one’s skin. Containing no harmful chemicals, this bubble bath is carefully designed to be gentle on young skin.
This lovely gift contains no phthalates, parabens, sulphates or artificial colours or fragrances. A product that looks out for our animal friends as well, it has not been tested on animals. It is also both vegan and vegetarian friendly.
2. Toby Tiger Organic giraffe Print Dribble Bib
Price: £7.99
Featuring a funky cherry print, the Toby Tiger Organic Giraffe Print Bib is super soft, super absorbent, and made from GOTS organic cotton. The design features adjustable popper fastenings and is printed with AZO free dyes. It also comes in a heap of other cool designs. Perfect for newborn babies to toddlers.
Toby Tiger is certified by both GOTS and Soil Association Organic. The brand features bright colours and fun prints to make every item match the excitement of childhood.
They also have an excellent range of gift sets for all ages.
3. Kit & Kin eco nappies
Price: £8
A great present for parents that seem to have everything they need, nappies are a a useful and thoughtful gift for sustainable parents and always appreciated!
Although these nappies are disposable, they are made from sustainable materials including chlorine free FSC certified pulp and bio based sap. This means no harsh chemicals against baby’s delicate skin as evidenced by them being hypoallergenic and Allergy Certified.
The nappies come in packs of 38 but you can also buy a bundle purchase or even a subscription for recurring delivery of these everyday essentials. They also sell reusable nappies.
4. Organic maple wood baby rattle
Price: £8.99
This Montessori style organic wood baby rattle from My 1st Wooden Toy is toxic and cruelty free and will help little ones with their sensory development, encouraging imaginary play. It is ethically made from 100% organic maple wood by skilled artisans.
The toy is sold on Veo, a B Corp certified carbon positive marketplace for small independent and ethical makers.
5. Neal’s Yard Remedies Organic Baby Massage Oil
Price: £10
With essential oils including lavender, rose and chamomile, this massage oil is soothing and comforting. It is certified by Soil Association Organic and is designed to be gentle on delicate skin. It is also fragrance-free, cruelty-free and vegan-approved.
Recommended for children from three months of age, this massage oil is also hypoallergenic, making it a great organic baby gift from a UK brand.
6. Polarn O. Pyret Organic Cotton Baby Hat
Price: £10
Making an adorable gift for a little one, this baby hat from Polarn O. Pyret is made from GOTS-certified organic cotton. It comes in a range of baby patterns including a leaf print and bunny print as well as the baby sheep print shown here. Available in sizes to fit babies from zero to nine months, this hat is made to keep little ones feeling cosy.
The hat features flat sewn seams to be soft against sensitive skin. Polarn O. Pyret uses sustainable materials in its products.
Gifts from £10 to £20
7. Happiest Baby Organic Cotton Swaddle Blanket
Price: £12.95
Available in five different patterns, this organic cotton swaddle blanket from the Happiest Baby is ultra soft and breathable. From stars to spots to stripes, the swaddle comes with imagery and colours that are gender-neutral and contemporary in their design.
The Happiest Baby promotes the five “S’s” of which one is Swaddle. It works to create high-quality products that help to solve the struggles new parents can face. Their swaddle blanket is made from 100% organic materials.
9. Kindness Makes Us Strong Board Book from Muthahood
Price: £6.99
Showing that it’s never too early to learn about kindness, this adorable board book teaches the littlest members of the family all about what it means to be kind. Featuring bright and bold colours, this vibrant book is made in small batch production and using sustainable materials
Muthahood uses sustainable packaging for its products and supports local charitable initiatives. A great gift for the little one in your life, this book from the mind of Sophie Beer, shows that every act of kindness helps to make the world a better place.
11. Burt’s Bees Baby Hold Me Organic Plush Lovely
Price: $16.95
Soft and cuddly, the Hold Me Organic Plush Lovely from Burt’s Bees is made to delight and comfort the littlest members of the family. Complete with a plush honeybee, this sustainable baby gift is made to be strong enough to survive multiple washes.
While the product does contain a polyester filling, the item is a Burt’s Bees organic product. Available in a yellow hue aptly named sunshine, it is designed to bring a smile to every face.
Gifts from £20 to £30
10. Toby Tiger Wild Cat Babygrow
Price: £20.99
Soft and snuggly this bodysuit is designed to keep babies feeling cosy all night long. These adorable wild cat themed babygrows are great organic baby gifts from a UK brand. Catering to sizes from zero to twelve months, the Wild Cat Babygrow is made from organic cotton and contains no AZO dyes.
All Toby Tiger products are certified by GOTS. The brand also works with a commitment to ensure fair conditions and a living wage along its supply chain.
11. Wolf & Badger Coconut Melt
Price: £20
A 100% organic and vegan coconut oil suitable for many uses including treating a baby’s delicate skin for nappy rash. Mum can use it on her hair and skin too!
Dr Jackson’s are an independent brand who produce their products ethically with no harmful chemicals and in responsible packaging.
Sold through Wolf & Badger, a marketplace for ethical independent brands.
12. Sleeping Stars baby grow
Price: £27
There are few baby gifts as useful as a baby grow, and baby grows from Sleeping Stars are made from soft organic cotton to protect the most sensitive skin. Onesies from Sleeping Stars come in an adorable range of muted colours and incorporate GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified materials.
Sleeping Stars has a focus on creating high-quality products constructed with premium materials. The company has a priority of using certified organic materials. This means that no nasties are lurking in the Sleeping Stars range, which is great news for the environment and helps to create gentle products for the littlest members of the family.
13. Hatley Organic Cotton Baby Pyjama Set
Price: £28
A sustainable gift for every little animal lover, this cute pyjama set from Hatley is adorned with playful puppies. Crafted from organic cotton, these pyjamas are soft and breathable to help foster a good night’s sleep.
In sizes for little ones from three to twenty-four months, these organic cotton pyjamas are made for cosy nights and the sweetest of dreams. The pyjamas feature snap closures and an elastic waistband.
14. Frugi Happy Days gift set
Price: £32
For the tiniest of new arrivals to little ones approaching their first birthday, the Happy Days gift set includes a GOTS certified long sleeve baby grow, short-sleeved body suit and adorable hat that all come in an organic cotton bag. All items in the set are made from organic materials and are designed to be soft and snuggly against sensitive skin.
Items have printed labels to avoid scratchy tags, and feature stretchy cuffs to ensure a great fit.
15. For Your Little One Organic Baby Wrap Carrier
Price: £29.99
A sustainable baby gift to help out busy parents, the organic baby wrap carrier from For Your Little One helps to keep babies comfortable and parents’ hands free. The wrap comes in a neutral grey tone, making it possible to wear with a variety of outfits.
The wrap is strong and lightweight, designed to safely carry your little one without straining your back. This handy carrier provides sustainability without sacrificing functionality.
Gifts over £30
16. Baby Mori Clever Zip Sleepsuit
Price: £32.50
Made from bamboo fabric and organic cotton, this sleepsuit from Baby Mori is soft and cuddly against delicate skin. It is designed with a two-way zip front to make changing easier and includes fold-over scratch mitts.
Mori uses sustainable materials and creates products designed to last so that they can be passed on to siblings or other children. The brand has also partnered with London based charity Little Village to help families in need.
17. The Little Green Sheep Organic Baby Sleeping Bag
Price: £37.95
Designed to avoid the worry of babies getting their heads covered by sheets, baby sleeping bags are a must have. This organic sleeping bag from The Little Green Shop is made from a linen and organic cotton blend. To ensure the perfect fit it has adjustable underarm poppers, and a side zip fastening.
The Little Green Sheep champions natural materials and timeless designs. It creates pieces from organic children’s mattresses to teepees that are high quality and designs with the ethos of ‘best for baby’.
18. Merino Wool Booties by Muffle Up Slippers via Etsy
Price: £41.47+
The adorable footwear must-have from Muffle Up Slippers, the Merino Wool Baby Booties are perfect for keeping little toes toasty. Hand made in Canada, these gorgeous booties are expertly crafted from cozy Merino wool yarn and include non-slip leather soles. Available in sizes from newborn all the way through to 7 years, these are sure to be an instant favourite.
Muffle Up adopts a slow production approach, making every pair of slippers by hand. The label uses natural materials and reclaimed materials, such as its leather soles and repurposed shearling lining, in its products to further reduce its impact.
19. Kit and Kin baby bundle
Price: £45.85
Designed to be the perfect baby shower or new baby gift, the Baby Bundle from Kit & Kin features a baby oil, lotion, bubble bath, shampoo and body wash and a magic salve to sooth, moisturise and protect. Coming in a pretty gift box it’s the perfect new baby gift set.
Products in this handy pack are certified by dermatologists and the Soil Association.
Kit & Kin were founded by former Spice Girl Emma Bunton and are a certified B Corporation meaning that they meet the highest social and environmental standards.
If you didn’t find what you wanted and would like some more baby gift ideas, check out our article on ethical baby clothes or sustainable gifts for her!
FAQs
What do you put in a baby gift basket?
Some great things to put in a gift basket include reusable baby wipes, baby clothes including baby grows (or sleepsuits), bodies and socks, muslin cloths, a teddy made with organic materials, bibs, and a small present, such as chocolate or smellies for the new parents.
For some great ideas for parents´ presents, have a look at Wolf & Badger who have dedicated lists of gifts for mums and for dads.
What are essential baby items?
There are some must-have baby items such as baby grows, bodies, muslins and bibs. For some of these essential items, second and third-time parents may be fairly well stocked. However, there are some products that need to be bought for each new arrival. Items such as nappies, nappy rash cream, as well as clothing such as socks (which always seem to go missing) are some of the things that every parent will appreciate.
What can be gifted to a newborn?
As seen in our handy guide, there are lots of gorgeous gifts out there for newborns. Blankets and swaddles, clothing, carriers and soft rattles all make great newborn gifts.
When shopping for a newborn baby, be sure to avoid toys and other items with small parts such as buttons that may come off and cause a choking hazard. Also, avoid products that have been exposed to harsh chemicals that may irritate young skin. Oeko-Tex labelled products have no unsafe chemicals in them.
Sustainable gifting
With the baby market being such a huge sector, supporting sustainable products and brands is essential. By buying organic baby gifts for UK tiny tots, you are not only giving an adorable gift that is safer for little ones, you are supporting a more eco-friendly tomorrow.
So next time you are looking for a gift for the littlest eco-warrior you know, make sure it is clean, green and organic.
And if you are looking for a sustainable gift for their mum, check out our Sustainable gifts for her gift guide!
