GreenChoices

Eco Baby shops & products

There are increasing numbers of shops selling real nappies, environmentally-friendly and organic baby clothes and other products for mother and baby. Here is a selection of companies with a good range of products. Some have their own retail shops as well as selling on the internet, while others distribute to local retailers. For real nappy suppliers, laundry services, agents, networks and incentive schemes contact The Real Nappy Helpline 0845 850 0606 or go to the nappy finder website, www.realnappycampaign.com/nappyfinder a postcode searchable directory. Both are run by the Waste & Resources Action Programme's (WRAP) Real Nappy Campaign.

For information about the issues regarding disposable versus reusable cloth nappies, baby food, toys and all the other things mothers-to-be and new mothers are told babies need, see the GreenChoices baby section and its subsections

• Baby-O - luxury baby clothing and bedding: certified organic cotton, organic Egyptian cotton, organic Merino wool; plus a selection of organic skin care products for mum and baby. All products are organic, come from sustainable resources or are made from recycled material.
• Babykind - online retailer of cloth nappies and accessories, plus other mother/baby goods. They provide birth-to-potty packs, trial kits, and plenty of information, based on their own 'nappyaholic' experience.
• Beaming Baby specialises in eco-products and textiles for mother and baby, with a selection of organic baby clothes, nappies, eco-disposable nappies, natural wipes, organic bedding and towels, and toys, including some described as 'forest-friendly'. They only source from environmentally friendly suppliers who use sustainable resources.
• Born specialises in natural, organic and practical products for mothers and babies. The organic cotton and wool wear includes nightwear, nappies, underwear, outerwear and bedding. As far as possible, they only sell products which are made from natural renewable resources, are made by fair trade workers and have a minimal impact on the environment. They source in the UK or Europe only looking further afield if there is no alternative. They provide useful advice and information about their products.
• Bugalugz sell cloth nappies, organic and hand kitted clothing.
• Clothworks sell a range of organic cotton clothes, mainly for 0-4 year olds, made from organic cotton and linen from Holland and wool from UK organically reared sheep. They also sell organic nappies and bedding. Their ethos is socially responsible fashion - placing environmental concerns at its forefront.
• Cotton Comfort specialise in chemical-free pure cotton clothing for children and adults with sensitive skin. Their range includes washable nappies.
• Cut4Cloth supply 100% organic baby clothes, ethically manufactured and traded, using environmentally responsible dyes - and specially tailored to fit over bulky cloth nappies.
• Easy Peasy Nappies manufacture and retail a range of washable nappies and also sell toys.
• Ecobaby Basics offer a range of natural reusable babycare products, from nappies to swimwear and toiletries to toys. They say that their products are Fairtrade and environmentally friendly, wherever possible, and many allow third-world producers to make a decent living. They provide an online beginner's guide, with comprehensive instructions on how to make the best use of reusable nappies, as well as more general tips and advice.
• Ecoboo - organic, eco, and fair-trade products for 0-4yr olds: organic baby and children's clothing, pure Merino wool baby wear, handmade organic baby and pregnancy skincare, and natural and organic toiletries - plus the Cotton Bottoms nappy system.
• Ethical Babe stock only ethical products for mums & children 0 - 5 years old, including organic cotton baby clothes, eco-friendly, natural wooden toys, natural and organic toiletries, eco-friendly and biodegradable nappies, cloth nappies, organic gifts and much more.
• Ethos Baby Care offers a range of natural products, including washable nappies, baby clothes and shoes, toiletries, toys and more, from all around the world and also home grown. They have been vetted according to their environmental and health impact, and most importantly their competence to work effectively when needed.
• Globalkids Globalkids sells organic clothes for babies and kids, organic baby basics, natural skincare products, fair trade wooden and soft toys, and organic baby gifts: wherever possible products are organic and environmentally friendly, and produced following Fair Trade principles, while trying to keep prices at an affordable level.
• Green Baby sells natural baby products and washable nappies. Their range also includes lots of baby clothes made from organic or unbleached fabric, glass feeding bottles and accessories, and toiletries for babies, including their own brand.
• Green Jelly sell modern cloth nappies, accessories and eco baby products and also offer a tailored personal advice service via e-mail or telephone. Their website provides plenty of information about the products.
• Greenmums.co.uk provide parents with impartial advice on using washable nappies and sell what they consider to be the best available
• Green Nippers are an ethical, eco-conscious, organic baby and children's clothing label selling only  Soil Association certified clothes and accesories.
• Happy Clappy Nappy - CuddleBuns (TM) cloth nappies and a wide range of hand made cloth nappy accessories.
• Kittykins If you are confused by the range of cloth nappies available, and want to know which type is for you, then this small, family-run company may be able to help. Their clear, helpful site gives "which nappy" advice for different lifestyles, budgets and priorities (including two simple interactive tools to use if you want a quick recommendation), plus advice on the care, fitting, and folding of nappies, and much more besides. They sell over two dozen brands of cloth nappy, arranged by type, as well as wraps, accessories and toiletries.
• Little Green Earthlets supply a wide selection of natural, environmental and organic baby products. They have teamed up with an American company called Green Babies to provide a range of 100% certified organic separates and baby essentials. All the dyes are non-toxic and low-impact on the environment. Their range of body care products is made with natural ingredients with no artificial colouring; petroleum based ingredients, detergents or fragrance. They also sell toys, furniture, books and more.
• Little Green Nursery supply organic and/or faire trade toiletries, aiming to minimise the amount of chemicals that babies' skin is exposed to.
• Muladula, natural baby and children's products.
• Mumi sell a range of reusable nappies and accessories.
• Natural Child provide a range of innovative, natural products by mail order. Their toiletries are completely natural and mostly organic. They choose each product carefully, include a full ingredient list and only deal with ethical companies that they trust. Their range includes organic skincare; toiletries; cloth nappies, wraps and accessories; slings and carriers; organic clothing; children's vitamins and minerals, essential fatty acids, homeopathic and herbal remedies, natural medicines and first aid.
• Natural Nursery sells cloth nappies, clothing, bedding, toiletries, wooden toys and more. Their website provides information on the whys and how-tos of cloth nappies, on the benefits of organic and fair-trade, plus full details about their suppliers and links to information sources on parenting and green living.
• Natural Tots supplies eco-friendly baby clothes made from organic cotton and bamboo
• Naturebotts sell biodegradeable Moltex eco-disposable nappies, a small range of baby toiletries and organic cotton wool and Natracare sanitary protection.
• Onelife manufacture and sell a range of shaped adjusted washable cotton nappies.
• Perfectly Happy People specialise in Kushies environmentally friendly / washable nappies, and their Baby Catalogue includes a wide range of baby clothes, equipment and toys.
• Schmidt Natural Clothing have an extensive range of clothing for babies, children and adults made without chemical treatments from organically grown fibres whenever possible. They explain that their clothing is grown and manufactured with care and the environment in mind and that their suppliers actively encourage Organic and Biodynamic farms, and Fair Trade guidelines are strictly adhered to. They say their ranges support new sustainable enterprises in developing countries, or empower small local producers, and that they do not import from countries where production methods cannot be controlled, or where child labour is employed. They offer a part-payment programme for families wishing to stock up on cotton nappies.
• Snazzypants offer free independent advice on all aspects of reusable cloth nappies, cloth diapers, baby accessories and wraps, and keep in stock many with bright colourful designs, as well as organic ranges.
• Spirit of Nature offer an extensive range of natural and environmentally friendly products including organic clothing and baby clothes, nappies, natural skin care, toys and eco-household products. Their products are produced with as many natural materials as possible and without the use of harsh chemicals whereever possible.
• The Kids Window is an online department store selling only products for babies and children, including baby goods, clothes, furniture, nappies and toys.
• The Little Green Sheep believes that a baby’s bedtime is an important sells a range of organic baby bedding and mattresses,  free from pesticides, herbicides or fire proofing chemicals and certified organic.
• The Nice Nappy Company is a WAHM (Work At Home Mum) business, selling washable nappies and covers, fair trade and organic clothing, slings and other items. They shop around carefully, aware of the distances travelled by products and the production methods involved in their manufacture, and won't sell anything they haven't tried themselves.