How to Choose Eco-Friendly Baby Products

Key Takeaways

• Eco-friendly baby products are free from BPA and other harmful substances.
• Choose baby gear made from natural or organic materials such as bamboo and renewable wood.
• Make sure your baby products are durable and reusable to reduce waste.

Making the switch to eco-friendly baby products? Going clean and green not only helps protect your baby from harmful substances but also supports a safer environment. Focus on choosing natural or organic materials over plastics, avoid BPA and phthalates, and choose companies with sustainable practices, prioritizing those that offer biodegradable or recyclable baby gear to minimize environmental impact.

Learn more about how to choose eco-friendly baby products with Abiie®.

• Choose Natural or Organic Materials

Choosing eco-friendly baby products starts with the right materials. These products use sustainable, non-toxic materials such as:

• Organic cotton
• Bamboo
• Food-grade silicone
• Natural rubber
• Renewable wood
• Recycled fabrics

• Ask How Your Materials Are Sourced?

Prioritize renewable, recyclable, or biodegradable materials. These materials minimize environmental impact.

It’s worth it to research any claims made by a brand. This helps verify whether their sustainability promises are supported by their practices.

• Avoid Harmful Substances

Knowing what to avoid in baby gear is just as important as knowing what to look for. Ensure your little one’s safety by avoiding these common substances:

• BPA
• Phthalates 
• PVC
• Parabens
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

These harmful materials in baby products have been linked to potential health concerns and irritate your baby’s sensitive skin. Unsure about a material or ingredient? It’s best to avoid vague terms like “fragrance” or “preservatives.”

• Embrace Durable, Reusable Products

Lower-quality plastic high chairs and baby products often break down quickly, leading to more environmental waste. 

Reduce your impact by choosing products that are durable and reusable. Think durable wooden high chairs, BPA-free plastic high chair trays, and reusable wipes.

What Are the Best Eco-Friendly Baby Products?

From high chairs to baby feeding essentials, we offer eco-friendly baby products for every family at Abiie®.

Beyond Junior® Y High Chair

Committed to sustainability, our Beyond Junior® Y high chair at Abiie® is made from durable beechwood sourced from sustainable forests in Europe, designed to be recyclable and biodegradable. 

But it’s not just material that makes our high chair long-lasting. With its patented EZ-Seat design, our Beyond Junior® is made to grow with your child from infancy to adulthood.

Safety is assured with our chair, as well. It’s free from harmful substances such as BPA, PVC, and phthalates, and complies with:

• ASTM F404 standards (national high chair safety standards)
• H.R. 4040 standards (bans certain phthalates and requires mandatory third-party testing and certification from accredited labs for children’s products)
• California Air Resources Board Phase 1 and 2 (limits formaldehyde emissions from wood products)

Octopod® Baby Dishware

If there’s ever a time to choose safe and non-toxic products, it’s mealtime. Our baby plates and bowls are completely food- and baby-safe, made from either food-grade silicone or bamboo, depending on your feeding essentials. This ensures no toxins leach into your baby’s food. 

And because our silicone is durable, these dishes have eliminated the need to constantly replace plastic bowls and plates.

Ruby Wrapp® Silicone Baby Bib

Looking for a more durable bib? Our silicone baby bib is made from durable, food-grade silicone and is designed for snacks, meals, and all the fun high chair activities in between, reducing your reliance on disposable bibs.

Huggs® Baby Carrier

Who says baby carriers can’t be eco-friendly too? Our Huggs® infant hip seat and baby hip carrier don’t contain any harmful substances, including latex, lead, PVC, or BPA.

They are tested across multiple safety standards to help ensure your child’s safety:

• Torque
• Tension
• Drop
• Pull
• Static load
• Stability
• Restraint system
• Chemical safety

Try Our Eco-Friendly Baby Products

While it would be amazing if all baby gear was eco-friendly, that’s not the reality yet. That’s why it’s important to learn how to choose eco-friendly baby products. You’ll have the reassurance that your little one isn’t exposed to toxic chemicals and that the environment isn’t either. Explore our innovative baby products today.