New parents are becoming increasingly environmentally conscious, with a preference for more organic and eco-friendly baby products, décor, and furniture. There has also been a noticeable trend in parents wanting to keep the baby’s gender a surprise until the baby is born. This means that in addition to opting for more organic baby products, the baby gift registry will also demand more gender-neutral baby shower gifts.
This makes it a somewhat tricky to shop for unique baby shower gifts that are not only made from safe, natural, and sustainable materials, but that are also neutral in appearance. When shopping for organic baby gifts, it is important to remember that baby furniture or gifts should not only be environmentally friendly, but should also be beautiful, safe, and functional.
Natural Baby Essentials Checklist
To make it a little easier to plan for an eco-friendly baby shower, we have put together a list of baby essentials that will also be perfectly suited as gender-neutral baby shower gifts.
Eco-friendly Baby Furniture Ideas
Environmentally friendly baby furniture made from natural sustainable materials – such as Rattan Wood, Cane, Wicker and Bamboo – is the perfect choice. Rattan baby furniture is not only 100% biodegradable, lightweight and sturdy, but its natural appearance will also beautifully compliment any baby nursery design or colour-scheme.
Due to its versatility and natural appearance, Rattan wood works well in any gender-neutral bedroom. Eco-friendly wooden furniture is usually made from renewable materials (such as cane, bamboo, or rattan), making it the perfect choice for children’s wooden furniture as they are completely environmentally friendly. We have suggested a few stylish rattan baby nursery furniture pieces from Tobbie & Co to add to the baby registry.
Rattan Bassinet
A beautifully handcrafted rattan baby cot will give any baby’s nursery a stylish and luxurious appearance. Wicker cots are ideally suited for Newborn babies as they are lightweight and sturdy, and the natural Moses-like wicker basket will also blend seamlessly into the parents room without drawing too much attention to it.
Rattan Toddlers Bed
A Rattan Toddler Bed is the perfect gender-neutral addition to any little boy or girls’ room and compliments other natural, tropical, or rustic furniture pieces in your home beautifully. A Rattan kiddies’ bed can easily transition from nursery to toddler’s room without having to incur the unnecessary expense of having to completely re-decorate.
Rattan Kiddies Chair
A Rattan Kids Chair is not only stylish and comfortable to sit on, but due to its natural and luxurious appearance, it will also blend seamlessly into any other bedroom or living room and makes for a stylish bohemian-like, earthy, or rustic design centerpiece.
Neutral Baby Swaddles & Burp Cloths
Neutral Bamboo Cotton Swaddles
Swaddles are a must-have for Newborn babies as they are designed to create a comfortable, womb-like feeling for baby while preventing involuntary movements that could wake the baby up. Organic swaddles are completely safe since they have no toxic chemicals or elements that can harm your baby or the environment. Bamboo or bamboo/cotton blend swaddles are super-soft, lightweight, and breathable; and are available in a range of earthy tones that will complement the Rattan Nursery furniture.
Organic Burp Cloths
A 100% organic cotton burb cloth is a versatile and functional baby gift. It is not only super handy in case of an emergency burp-ups; but is also soft and breathable making it equally useful for tummy time, or to be used as a breastfeeding cover, towel, or lightweight blanket when out and about.
Cotton Waffle Blanket
The 100% woven cotton fabric makes a waffle blanket a multi-purposed baby gift that can be used as a baby blanket throughout the year. It is also suited to be used as a baby towel or as a throw over the baby cot. The waffle texture is absorbent, and it can easily dry when washed.
Gender Neutral Baby Décor Ideas
Wicker Animal Wall Hanging
Rattan décor, such as a wicker animal wall hanging, is not only made from biodegradable material but is also a uniquely hand-crafted design piece that can be handed down from generation to generation. Its natural bohemian look will compliment most baby nursery themes.
Wooden Baby Mobile
Mobiles are a must for every nursery, adding an element of delightful wonder above the baby’s cot. A wooden baby mobile will look gorgeous in a modern or rustic nursery. A bohemian-style mobile has earth-coloured beads, tassels, and wooden items that move gently and naturally in the breeze to stimulate the baby’s senses, while creating a beautiful and cosy atmosphere.
All-Natural Baby Hairbrush
An 100% all-natural hypoallergenic hairbrush made from beach wood and goat bristles is the perfect gift for a Newborn baby’s delicate hair. It’s perfect for after bath scalp massage and helps with blood circulation and distribution of natural oils through the scalp.
Teething Baby Gifts
Finger Toothbrush for Baby
A finger toothbrush makes a great little addition to the babyshower gift list. The PBA, PVC, and Phthalates free food-grade silicone bristles are gentle on a baby’s gums and is a great way to soothe itchy gums for a teething baby, while also keeping gums healthy and clean.
Organic Wooden Teething Rattle
This teething rattle is made from organic untreated wood and 100% food-grade silicone. The 2-in-1 silicone and wood teether is free from any dyes, making it a perfectly natural choice to soothe itching and agitated baby gums.
Personalised Gender-Neutral Pacifier Clips
The Muncher™ dummies clips are personalised with the baby’s name on the small wooden bead. It is one of the most popular gifts for baby showers. The 3-in-1 personalised dummy clip, teether and sensory toy is made from raw, untreated beech wood and 100% medical-food grade silicone. It is BPA, Phthalates, Cadmium, PVC and Lead free. The stainless-steel clip with ventilation holes has a plastic inner to protect delicate fabric. Muncher’s™ pacifier clips are multifunctional and can attach to any dummy, sippy cup, or blanket.
Bamboo Feeding Sets
Bamboo bowls are made from all-natural biodegradable material, making it a perfect earth-friendly baby product to add to the babyshower gift list. Bamboo is grown without using pesticides or chemical fertilisers, which makes it is naturally hypoallergenic, and anti-bacterial, preventing odour, allergies, and skin irritations. When comparing the Bamboo feeding bowl with other wooden products, it is more hygienic since the bamboo does not absorb liquids easily. The silicone suction organic Bamboo bowl will make baby feeding time fun and easy.
Without a doubt, natural is the way to go when planning a baby gift registry. Rattan and Bamboo baby products have organic renewable properties which classifies the production of these products as both environmentally friendly and baby safe.
Check out Tobbie & Co’s range of eco-friendly baby furniture and baby gift set online now.
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