The Sustainable Checklist For First-Time Mums
As a first-time mother, the myriad of products and advice you are faced with can be overwhelming.
Do you follow clinical advice, anecdotes from friends and family, or maternal instinct? And is it necessary to go completely organic?
If you do decide to venture down the natural route, (or are looking to dabble,) we have some fantastic sustainable alternatives for you.
And several of these items might easily be utilised for future babies, making your preparation even easier and cheaper the next time around.
Here are some of our sustainable favourites for first-time mums.
1. Scandiborn Food Bibs
Scandiborn’s Konges Slojd Silicon Bibs are made form 100% silicone which means these are allowed to get messy and still remain totally washable. The Swedish designed bibs are made from BPA free, food-grade silicone and will protect every outfit.
Konges Slojd Silicone Bib 2 pack in Cherry (scandiborn.co.uk)
2. Nanobebe Baby Bottles
The smartly designed Breastmilk Baby Bottle by Nanobebe helps your baby to bond to the bottle's breast form, promoting a smooth transition between breast and bottle. The bottle's rapid cooling feature minimises bacterial growth, and the triple-vente design allows for a perfect latch and no-post feeding gassiness or discomfort.
Mums can pump breast milk directly into the Breastmilk Bottle using the conveniently included pump for all-in-one feeding convenience; store, reheat and feed - all with the same bottle.
Best Breastmilk Baby Bottle | breastfeeding | Nanobebe UK
3. Quincymae Baby Essentials
Quincymae’s neutral, earthy toned pieces are made using quality sourced cotton, allowing them to be long lasting and better washing garments that aren’t disposable. The brand is GOTS certified, which means that the entire textile life cycle has been audited.
Organic Brushed Jersey | Quincy Mae
4. Bunny Hop Educational Toys
Bunny Hop’s educational toys, such as this natural counting log, are simple, easy to use and reusable. The versatile and multifunctional log is multifunctional and can be used for a variety of tasks ranging from counting to being a pastime for young children to relax. It is designed from FSC certified wood which means that this wood has come from responsibly managed forests.
Yellow Door | Natural Counting Log– Bunny Hop (bunny-hop.com)
5. Coucou Cups
The Shroom cup from Coucou Baby is inspired by French living and influenced by the Mid-Century modern movement. An art-driven contemporary brand that makes your little one achingly chic, but also benefits the environment thanks to its reusable features. It is composed of food-grade silicone, which is easy to clean and stain-resistant, and the cup's smart design makes it ideal for weaning. For ages 9 months and above.
Shroom Cup | Macaron – Coucou Baby Co. (shopcoucoubaby.com)
6. WeeCare Nursing Pads
WeeCare's natural and sustainable Bamboo Nursing Pads are made of two layers of absorbent hemp fabric on the bottom and one layer of incredibly soft bamboo velour on top and are free from plastic. These delicate nursing pads are the ideal option for sensitive nipples, particularly in the early stages when mothers are prone to wounding.
Nursing Pads, 3 pairs without plastic - Reusable nursing pads (weecare.dk)
7. Birthbox After Birth Tea
To extract the uterus-strengthening properties of these herbs, drink After Birth Tea during the third trimester and after birth. This traditional pregnancy tonic promotes milk flow and quality. After Birth Tea comes with a pack of six biodegradable tea bags. To get the most nutritional benefit out of these herbs, steep them overnight. Tea bags can be re-steeped a number of times.
8. Little Herbs Massage Oil
Little Herbs create organic botanical skincare products that are safe and gentle for pregnancy, new mums’ and little ones’ fragile skin. Their Tummy Rub oil is made with green mandarin and rose geranium, known for their mood-balancing and heart-lightening aromas, as well as their ability to restore elasticity to stretched skin, while also working on suppleness and stimulating blood circulation.
The oil comes in a recyclable glass bottle – cased in an outer card box with a beautiful bedtime story from Little Herbs inside the lid.
Little Herbs Tummy Rub for distended skin
9. Honest Baby Cleansing Wipes
Honest’s plant based wipes are infused with skin-nourishing ingredients and natural fragrance while cleaning effectively. Perfect for (semi) guilt-free cleansing on the go.
Naturally Scented Baby Cleansing Wipes | Honest