It’s time to dust off the old red hat again, start making a list and checking it twice. This year though, you’ll be triple-checking whether it’s recyclable, biodegradable, ethically made, plastic-free, sustainably sourced, non-toxic and/or vegan.
To ease off some of that festive stress and get you into the spirit, we’ve handpicked 10 sustainable Christmas gift ideas for babies that tick at least one eco-friendly box and help support local or independent businesses.
Whether you’re a certified eco-warrior or still navigating the world of eco-living, you’ll find something in our unique Christmas gift guide for babies to keep both your little ones and the planet smiling. So pour a cuppa of your favourite, get comfy and start browsing.
1.Organic & Unisex - Leopard Trapper Hat
Putting the fun back in Winter, our bold trapper hat is made for days in the wild. Soft, cosy, 100% organic cotton, gentle on the skin and long-lasting. It’s also delivered in our LS Forever Bags and our recycled paper bags meaning it’s completely plastic-free!
2.Organic, handmade & independent business - Honey Plum Hum Teethers 
There is no greater gift than the gift of sleep! Teething can often lead to sleepless nights for parents and babies, these handmade beech and maple wood teethers are treated with coconut and lavender oil which has natural anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that soothe sore gums. A Christmas gift both mum and baby will thank you for, not to mention the adorable selection of animal characters and organic cotton macramé.
3. Organic scraps with eco filler - Little Pearl Quilts
Little Pearl Quilts makes gorgeous custom (you guessed it) quilts from 100% organic cotton. If you happen to miss the four-week order window for a quilt this Christmas, you can always pick up one of these adorable, gender-neutral, rattle bunnies, made with the quilt scraps and filled with eco-friendly corn shavings. The beauty of these cute rattles is the small bell buried in the corn to mute the sound so that everyone’s sanity can stay intact.
4.Organic - Shusha Wooden Toys
These stylish and educational sets are made from safe, natural woods and paints that are made to last and be passed on for generations. The designs draw from the rich heritage of XIX and early XX century Russian culture, music, theatre, and art, with endless combinations that encourage creative thinking and learning.
5. Organic and unisex - Fabelab Fawn Stockings
In case you haven’t noticed, we’re huge animal fans over here, so can’t help but “fawn” over these sweet stockings. They’re all made entirely of 100% organic cotton and come in a beautiful selection of colours. The beauty of a stocking is that it not only holds gifts, but it holds the sacred ritual of Christmas; declaring your space under the mantlepiece with the rest of the family and this makes it a perfect gift that will last for years to come.
6. Non-toxic, handmade & organic - Play mat
Woven from 100% pure organic Egyptian cotton scraps, these rugs get softer with every wash and last a lifetime. They’re available in rich, vivid patterns that keep babies stimulated while adding a chic touch to the living room floor. It’s also handmade and a versatile alternative that doesn’t make your life feel like it’s become an episode of Paw Patrol.
7. Organic, unisex, recycled materials & plastic-free - Lucy & Sam Jungle Pramsuit
What would Christmas be without the gift of the great outdoors? Our pram suit is made with 100% organic cotton and is filled with recycled polyester to provide extra warmth and comfort. The playful jungle print with a “peek a boo” element is a fun and functional gift.
8. Recyclable & plastic-free - Beans and Sparks Personalised Books
This gift ticks boxes that go beyond being plastic-free and recyclable, they allow your own child to be the centre of the story. The “EASY” (Emotions, Adventure, Science and Creativity) subscription framework covers important categories for psychological and educational development.
9. Toxin-free & sustainable - Bamboo Bamboo Fox Plates
These adorable bamboo plates will become a feeding-time necessity! The cute animal cuts will get your creative juices flowing, keep the little ones focused and the silicon suction base will ensure your culinary masterpiece doesn’t land up face-first on the floor.
10. Reusable & organic - Baba and Boo Reusable Cloth Nappies
When nature calls, turn up with reusable cloth nappies! These fancy Baba & Boo numbers come in a gorgeous selection of prints with bamboo inserts and biodegradable wipes. We can’t think of a greater gift this Christmas than giving nature a break.
Bonus Christmas Gift Ideas: Peace With The Wilds Wrapping Paper
What better way to wrap up the list than with this cosmic, star wrapping paper made from the bark that naturally sheds off a Lokta Shrub. Plastic-free? Tick. Natural azo-free dyes? Tick. Biodegradable and recyclable? Tick. Handcrafted in the Himalayas? Tick. Special and gender-neutral? Tick.
Extra Christmas Gifts for Toddlers:
Sustainable, organic, non-toxic & plastic-free - Grimms Creative Landscape Puzzle
This mesmerising puzzle is made from lime wood, uses water-based colour staining and is treated with non-toxic plant oil. More than that though, Grimm’s stunning puzzle sets encourage the development of motor and cognitive skills.
Biodegradable & vegan - Eco Make-up Glitter
What would Christmas be without a little sparkle? Whether you’re making festive cards or face-painting these eco-friendly, vegan glitters go a long way. They even come with a pot of aloe vera to use as glue and wash off easily with soap and water.
If you’re looking for more sustainable Christmas gift ideas for babies, then check out our brand-new Spot the Leopard range for clothes bursting with vibrant colours and cosy styles, all made with 100% organic cotton and completely plastic-free.
