8 Unique, Eco-Friendly Baby Gifts Fit for
Royalty
People
around the globe have been holding their breath, eager to hear news on the
Royal babe. We can now say a big "Congratulations!” to Kate and William on the
arrival of their special bundle of joy, a bouncing baby boy. As eyes will no
doubt now turn to the royal booty (and by that we mean baby gifts sent to the
Royal Family, not a reference to Pippa’s famous derriere!) we thought it would
be a good time to put together some of ourfavourite present ideas for new babies. At Kindred Gifts, we believe that going
green is always a great way to buy gifts, as well as another way to keep a
healthier environment for our 
children to grow up in, so read on for just a
small selection of ethical baby gift ideas you can buy without guilt today:
-Embrace Virtues Beanie Bag Gift Bundle
A special
newborn baby gift idea, the Embrace Virtues Beanie Bag Gift Bundle features an organic hemp baby hat, pair of baby wipes and a Peace Doll, as well as a Virtues
CD. Embrace Virtues is all about inspiring, educating and developing a positive
and creative character for your newborn. These beautiful organic products make
a truly unique gift for newborns, and their parents will feel safe in the
knowledge that the organic gifts are free from nasty toxins and chemicals.
-Bambu Baby Feeding Set
Eco-friendly
baby gifts that are also super stylish and practical can often be a difficult
thing to find. Little bu
bs and their parents will love using this Bambu Baby
Feeding Set. Made from natural and sustainable bamboo (one of the fastest
growing plants on the planet) which does not impart or absorb flavours, the set
is finished with top-grade, natural, food-safe oil. This sweet baby gift
includes a cute bamboo baby bowl and two bamboo baby-sized spoons. It’s easy to
clean with just hot soapy water and a wipe down. This stylish feeding set makes
a great baby shower gift as every baby needs to learn how to eat – so why not
choose the greener way?
-Maptote Alphabet Poster
Decorate
your baby’s room with an educational print that also looks great. The Maptote Alphabet Poster comes in two different quirky colour combos (blue/green and
pink/red) and lists each letter of the alphabet with a cool country-themed
picture beside it to help your child learn their geography in a creative way.
Little bubs will enjoy the bright colours on their wall while older kids will
be the top of the class with one of these posters in the house. These quirky
posters are printed using water-based inks on 100% recycled paper, making them
both eco-friendly and a unique baby gift idea.
-Honeysticks Crayons
Honey Sticks
non-toxic beeswax crayons come packaged up in a set of twelve with a range of
awesome colours included. This is a great eco-friendly baby gift idea and will
have your child ready to draw a special crown or family picture for Kate and
William in no time. The crayons are made from non-toxic ingredients in New
Zealand, and smell divine from the natural beeswax used. Since they actually
smell good enough to eat, we’re happy to say that parents needn’t worry if
their bubs have a little chew, as the crayons are made from super safe
ingredients and haven’t had any chemicals added like traditional crayons do.
With their hardy, chunky design, a baby’s small hands won’t struggle to hold
onto them, and each crayon is also much less likely to break. If you’re looking
for an eco-friendly baby gift, the answer is right here. Even the packaging is
made from sustainable materials!
-Dandelion Organic Cotton Crinkle Bear
To keep a bub
happy and quiet while you watch all the latest news on Kate and William’s baby,
you can’t go past this super cute, organic cotton Crinkle Bear toy from
Dandelion. Soft and cuddly, with noises to amuse and non-toxic material to chew
on, any young baby will be besotted with this toy. A lovely example of quality organic
products, this newborn baby gift idea features a crinkle head, cute little bear
ears and arms for your bub to bite and tug at and a handy hanging loop for the
stroller or cot.
-Petit Collage Beginner Puzzle
What child
doesn’t love puzzles? The Petit Collage Beginner Puzzle set includes four
puzzles with cute animal designs to introduce babies to the safari world.
Non-toxic baby toys like this beautifully-designed puzzle are a great way for
your child to play safely, as you don’t have to worry about them getting sick
from their habits of sucking and chewing anything they touch. Printed with
vegetable based inks and made from 80% recycled content, this makes a great
eco-friendly baby gift that they will enjoy for years to come.
-Maptote Paris organic cotton One-Piece
Kate and
William have their special bundle of joy to dress up, so why not spoil your bub
with a hint of royal-worthy couture as well? Maptote’s striking Paris One-Piece
is made from soft organic cotton and hand silkscreened with water based inks,
making your bub safe, comfy and stylish.Organic baby clothes are ideal gifts for newborns, as it prevents any
skin irritations your bub might have that you don’t yet know about at this early
stage. This cute Paris themed onesie features a map of Paris that includes
neighbourhoods and popular landmarks. Your baby will never get lost wearing one
of these!
-Hank & JoJo Bamboo Retro Tube Sock Sets
If you’re
looking for a super cool, designer baby gift, check out these cute Hank &
JoJo Retro Tube Bamboo Sock Sets. Rock royalty like Gwen Stefani has her son Kingston
looking rocker cool with these retro tube socks, so why not give your baby a
cool edge too!? These awesome knee-high socks come in different sizes to fit
your special bub, and each size comes in a different colour range. These quirky
designer socks are made from earth friendly bamboo and are dyed with AZO-free
dyes. Not only will they keep a baby’s precious legs warm, but they also have
natural UV protection built right in! These sock sets make the perfect
eco-friendly designer baby gift, christening gift or baby shower gift idea.
Whether it’s
time to spoil your own newborn baby, or if you need to find a ‘royal’ gift for
someone else’s bub, we believe you’ll be able to find just the thing at Kindred
Gifts. With a curated collection of unique yet ethical baby gifts for all
tastes and budgets, we offer a range of choices to make your gift buying
easier. And you never know - having some
of these cool products in the house might just lead Kate and William to ask you
to baby sit! :)