Buy Ethical New Baby Gifts & Make a Difference
When buying new baby gifts, you want to give a gift you can feel good about, one that involves the type of green thinking that uses sustainable production and values organic production, our makes life a little easier for a child in the developing world. Ethical new baby gifts are surprisingly easy to find, and more fun to purchase, since you know you are supporting a sound and responsible business, as well as the future of the new baby.
New babies are a reminder of the future - we need to treat our world responsibly so that the world is still a wonderful place to live when the baby grows up. There is a responsible way to greet new additions to the world, ways to celebrate a new life without working against his or her future by purchasing products that harm, or can potentially harm, the environment.
The following are some great ethical new baby gifts you should check out:
1. Save the Children – Eggs (£14)
If you know a new baby that has everything, rather than putting your money into a plastic contraption the baby will likely drool on and then forget, what about spending the same amount or to help a less fortunate child get at least one healthy meal a day. Save the Children sponsors a program that provides an egg a day for a year for a child, ensuring that the child is getting necessary protein and vitamins he or she needs to grow up healthy. The new baby’s parents are sure to appreciate that a less fortunate child’s life was enhanced thanks to their baby’s birth. This is a great alternative to traditional new baby gifts.
2. 3 Piece Baby Gift Box Set (£16)
If you are a sucker for tiny newborn outfits, there are ethical gift options. This box set includes a babygrow, booties, and beanie hat made of organic cotton and using non-toxic dyes. Not only is it an ethical baby gift, free from harmful toxins and chemicals, the items are absolutely adorable too!
3. Mini Chunky Octopus (£14.99)
A cuddly toy is always a fun new baby gift, and this huggable mini-octopus is no exception. Hand-made by Kenyan women who put their knitting and sewing skills to use in order to bring in an income for themselves and their families, purchasing this cute toy means you are supporting these women, known as the Kenana Knitters. The Knitters only use locally produced wool for their products, making this mini-octopus an even more ethical choice among new baby gifts.
4. Save the Children – Equipment for a School (£53)
Save the Children allows you the opportunity to supply an underfunded or struggling school with the equipment it needs for a year for only a small price. This is another great ethical baby gift option for the new baby that has everything it needs, and like the Save the Children gift of eggs for a year, the new baby will receive a card detailing the donation made in his or her name.
5. Dedicate a Tree Gift Pack (£19.99)
Another ethical new baby gift option is tree dedication. The Dedicate a Tree Gift Pack comes with an explanation of conservation efforts, a certificate, and a personalised pen. Most importantly, this gift makes a statement about the importance of sustaining a healthy living environment. A British broad-leaved tree will be planted specifically for the recipient where it is needed most.
As you can see, there is quite a range of ethical new baby gift ideas, making it easy, fun, and guilt-free for you to shop for a new baby gift.
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