THE 10 BEST ECO-FRIENDLY, SUSTAINABLE BRANDS FOR YOUR BABY

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Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 2008


The best way to celebrate Earth Day today? Incorporate eco-conscious, environmentally, and ethically minded items into your child-care routine, and help ensure a greener, happier future. A fresh crop of brands has appeared with offerings for new moms that are sustainable, charitable, and completely cute. Start with Billie Bloom’s unisex cotton bloomers, in springtime-appropriate ginghams and florals; not only are they locally made and naturally sourced, the company also donates to Every Mother Counts with each pair. For onesies, toys, booties, and bedding, Finn + Emma offers 100 percent organic, fair-trade goods for infants and toddlers. It’s hard to resist a good collaboration, and the Edun for J.Crew line will outfit your child in the best bold prints (that help create jobs and promote trade in Africa). On the footwear end, Brother Vellies is a line of sustainably produced shoes in rich colors, handmade in Kenya, South Africa, and Namibia; a portion of its children’s shoe sales goes towards children’s education in South Africa (including the kids of their craftsmen and women).
This Earth Day is the perfect time to take a new approach to dressing your little one; here are the best products that are good for your baby and good for the planet.

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Gray Label

Organic apparel for the little minimalist: Gray Label is an Amsterdam-based label designed by Emily Gray. The collection consists of a year-round line of quality basics that use only the softest organic fabrics available to ensure everyday comfort and practicality.


Gray Label baseball cardigan

Gray Label crossover top

Gray-Label tipi tent, see gray-label.com

Gray Label straight leg pant

Photos: Courtesy of Gray Label

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Oeuf NYC

Oeuf’s mission is to ensure environmentally sound products, from the choice of materials to the manufacturing process and selection of recycled packaging.


Oeuf bear play chair,

Oeuf fawn crib and bassinet system,

Oeuf blanket,

Photos: Courtesy of Oeuf


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