Welcoming a new baby into the world is a beautiful milestone, and finding the perfect gift for a new mum or mum-to-be can feel extra special. But with growing awareness of sustainability, many of us want to choose presents that are not only thoughtful but also kind to the planet. From practical essentials to little luxuries that support her wellbeing, eco-friendly gifts are a wonderful way to celebrate motherhood while reducing waste and making greener choices. In this guide, we’ve rounded up some of the best eco friendly gifts for new mums and mums-to-be that they will truly appreciate.
Skincare
Pod Organics are an award winning premium, certified‑organic skincare range that is perfect for new mums and mums‑to‑be. The range includes lots of beautiful products for mum including
- Magnesium body cream
- Stretch Mark Oil
- Intimate Wash
- Nipple Cream
as well as lovely products for baby too
- Baby lotion
- Baby Wash
- Baby Massage Oil
- Baby Butter
All of the products by Pod Organics are 100% organic & natural, pregnancy & baby safe skincare products. Each one can be bought separately so you can create your own little gift bundle for mum and baby with the ones you think they will appreciate the most.
Dr Bronner’s have a wonderful Baby Mild range of skin care products that are designed to be used by the whole family making it a beautiful gift that mum and baby can share.
The range includes:
- All-One Magic Soap
- Organic Pump Soap
- Pure-Castile Bar Soap
- Organic Lip Balm
With no added fragrance and double the olive oil, the Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap is good for sensitive skin & babies too. The Pure-Castile liquid soap is concentrated, biodegradable, versatile and effective and all 4 of these products are made from certified organic products and certified fair trade ingredients for peace of mind.
The Eco Warrior Baby & Child Edit by Little Soap Company is a beautiful gift for new mums and as it comes in at under £15 it makes a great, affordable, gift for baby showers, work colleagues and friends.
This cute gift set includes:
- 1 x Eco Warrior Baby & Child Edit Gently Cleansing Hair & Body Bar
- 1 x Eco Warrior Baby & Child Edit Relaxing Bedtime Hair & Body Bar
- 1 x Eco Warrior Mini Soap Storage Tin
Both bars are suitable for use on face, hair and body and are gentle enough to be used on newborns. They are totally free from SLS, sulphates, alcohol, parabens, sorbates & silicones and have been approved by Dermatologists & Paediatricians, giving new parents peace of mind.
In terms of sustainability they are
- Plant based and 100% Vegan
- Leaping Bunny Cruelty Free
- Plastic Free
- Eco Friendly and Biodegradable (soap and packaging)
Food Packages
Once a new baby arrives everything changes, including priorities, so why not give them the best gift of all, the gift of time. By sending your loved one a POW new parent bundle you are not only giving them and their partner wholesome home cooked meals and snacks that will help them to feel nourished, healthy and content but also giving them back the time they would normally need to spend on shopping and cooking, time they can now spend enjoying the new born cuddles instead. Pow offer two packages a vegan one and a flexitarian, both contain seven days of nourishing meals (frozen) and snacks for two tired parents. All meals are gluten, dairy, onion & garlic free to help support breastfeeding mums.
In regards to being eco-friendly POW Food became the first female founded catering company to become BCorp certified. They also try to reduce the use of packaging and plastic as much as possible but where it is needed they use non-toxic, recycled, and recyclable or compostable materials. They also do their bit for the community too by donating any left over meals and 30p from every meal sold to a local charity that supports the hungry. Gifting Pow Food really is a gift that keeps on giving.
Hokan Bowls
These beautiful Hokan sustainable, stoneware, stackable bowls would also make a lovely gift as they have been thoughtfully crafted to move seamlessly from oven to fridge to table saving the new parents time and space at an already busy and chaotic time in their lives. They are perfect for storing batch-cooked baby food or gently reheating adult meals, preparing meals in advance or evening serving snacks in, they are gorgeous and versatile and best of all eco friendly and free from microplastics.
Available in Lemon Yellow, Sea Green, Cobalt Blue, Pitch Black, Antique White, Blue Reactive, Green Jade plus pink and baby blue!
Organic Swaddle Up
If you are looking for a git that is more for baby than mum but that is still eco friendly and in line with the families sustainability values then how about a gorgeous Swaddle Up from Love to Dream. The Love to Dream™ swaddle features unique patented wings that allow babies to rest in a natural ARMS UP position, encouraging true self-soothing and promoting longer, more restful sleep. Designed for convenience, it can be swaddled in seconds without breakouts and includes a twin zipper for easy nappy changes. It is made from 0.2 TOG organic fabric, is easy to care for as it is machine washable and tumble dryer friendly, and is available in three sizes new born (5-8.5lb), small (8-13lb) and medium (13-19lb).
