We know preparing for a new baby can be as overwhelming as it is exciting.

Unfortunately, just searching “healthy baby items” on Google doesn’t always bring you the best results, and a lot of blogs touting the best “natural” items don’t define specific criteria to make you feel confident in purchasing. 

We hope that this list gives you a guide to get started, and we encourage you to advocate for yourself and your baby when deciding on potential products to bring into your home. It is crucial to ensure these companies continue to hold steady to their current standards.

There are many great products out there; we definitely do not claim to have researched them all, and this is not meant to be a full review of everything. We used babylist.com for our own registries, because it allows you to register items from any website. If you are interested in an item that isn’t on our list, we have created this vetting resource to help you navigate if the product is safe for your child. 

We know every mama has different preferences, but if you need some inspiration to get started, keep reading to learn our favorite safe and healthy baby products for incoming little ones.

We rigorously vetted each of these products based on standards Marilee laid out for us. While we can’t avoid every synthetic fiber or plastic item, we worked diligently to ensure these products do not have any of the following: 

• Synthetic flame retardants 
• Formaldehyde 
• Added biocides or mildew resistant chemicals
• Stain resistant, water resistant chemicals - PFAS
• PVC or Polyvinyl Chloride
• Harmful VOCs: Note that new materials may need a time of outgassing until there is no odor. Also, products may pick up additional VOCs during shipping and storage that will need to be eliminated by outgassing in the sun.
• Harmful SVOCs: This would be from biocides, mildewcides, fungicides, BPA, phthalates, flame retardants, and PFAS chemicals.
  
• Special consideration: BPA and Phthalates: BPA (used in hard plastics) and phthalates (used in soft plastics) are especially difficult to completely avoid in products such as strollers, car seats, and high chairs. Reduction of exposure to BPA in a car seat can be done by airing the car out a few minutes before driving and dusting and routine vacuuming of the area.

To learn more why we choose to avoid these toxins in baby products, read How To Vet Baby Products.

Now let's get into our safe and natural baby registry! 

Baby Gear

What we avoid in car seats and strollers: With car seats and strollers, we try to avoid any that are treated with flame retardants or PFAS chemicals. Learn why here. 

If you already have a carseat that is treated with these chemicals, we recommend vacuuming the car seat regularly with a HEPA vacuum as well as airing out the car before long road trips when exposure is increased.

Non-Toxic Car Seats: Our go-to non-toxic car seats include: 

1. Uppababy Mesa V2
2. Clek Mammoth Ziip, Railroad Ziip and Latte Ziip are Clek’s only car seats free of flame retardants. Their other car seats look to still contain flame retardants.
3. Nuna is the only carseat brand we’ve found entirely flame retardant-free! They also do not use PFAS or any other waterproofing materials.
4. Britax One4Life ClickTight All in One Car Seat and Booster Combo 

Non-Toxic Strollers: For non-toxic strollers, we have a few favorites:

1. Bumbleride Era
2. Guava Roam
3. Britax Brook Stroller
4. Ergo Baby Metro 3 (for travel)

Allison, Kelly and Carly have all really loved their Bumbleride strollers - Kelly has the Speed, Allison has the IndieTwin and Carly has the Era. They are flame retardant and PFAS-free and offer great organic cotton inserts.   

*Note on The Doona infant car seat: Carly: Many friends swore by the Doona, but after looking into the materials and safety data (including flame retardant use and poor crash ratings) we chose not to include it. While we love the concept, we hope to see improvements before recommending. We are not about bashing any company and hope Doona will work to upgrade their safety ratings and materials so we can add them to our list! 

Pack-N-Play: For pack-n-play stations and travel cribs, our two favorites are the Nuna Sena or the Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib.

Although heavier, we really love the Nuna. The Guava Family Lotus Travel Crib is a lighter option to consider, but we suggest using a 100% cotton mattress cover to negate potential static electricity. 

Baby Bouncers: For baby bouncers, we have loved using the BABYBJORN Bouncer Balance Cotton but we were sad to learn they no longer make a 100% cotton version. You could potentially borrow from a friend or find an older 100% cotton version on Facebook marketplace or a resell shop. We like the quilted version, as it has the highest percentage of cotton. 

We also like the Charlie Crane Levo Rocker.

High Chairs: Some of our favorite high chair options include:

1. Stokke 
2. Phil & Ted’s Lobster
3. Ingelsia High Chair for travel and/or home use 
4. Mockingbird High Chair

Baby Jumper/Seats: Allison: We skipped jumpers and seats since they can hinder motor development and add pressure to weak areas. Instead, we used the floor, activity gyms, and occasionally the Baby Bjorn bouncer. Read more about this here. Once baby can stand, the Merry Muscles is a better jumper option that supports healthy development! 

Diapering

Non-Toxic Diaper Pads: Our go-to is the Naturepedic Organic Cotton Contoured Changing Pad.

We love that you don’t need to use a cover on this, but can simply wipe clean.

Non-Toxic Baby Wipes: Here's a great article by MadeSafe and Consumer Reports on non-toxic baby wipes: How to Choose Baby Wipes Without Harmful Chemicals

Wipes are tricky. Because they’re moist, they require strong preservatives, and there’s no perfect option. Since they’re used on the most sensitive skin, we try to avoid wipes with citric acid or sodium benzoate on a daily basis to reduce chemical exposure. 

Some of our most-used wipe options are:

1. Charlie Banana
2. BumGenius
3. Honest Company Dry Wipes
4. Woopsie Dry Wipes
5. Caboo Bamboo Baby Wipes - Kelly and Carly use these (note: they do contain citric acid and sodium benzoate on-the-go) 
   

For the first month or two we used BumGenius and Charlie Banana reusable cotton wipes. We folded them and put them in a container with filtered water. After use, we placed in a drawstring bag and then washed them on a pre-soak cycle in hot water. The diaper changes at that stage weren’t too messy and gross and it seemed wasteful. If you don’t want to have to wash, you could also use the disposable dry wipes instead. We keep them near a sink and just wet them with water.

Pro tip: Add coconut oil to baby bottoms after wiping as it helps create a moisture barrier that protects the skin and makes the next diaper change easier.

Non-Toxic Baby Diapers: Most conventional diapers contain harmful chemicals and chlorine bleach. Even “non-toxic” options can vary, but many brands are working to improve their materials and practices.

We suggest using these informative guides when choosing what works best for your baby: EWG’s Healthy Living: Quick Tips to Safer Diapers, Raising Well Kids Guide to Safer Diapers 

Our favorite baby diapers include:

1. Kudos
2. Coterie
3. Believe Diapers
4. Eco Pea Co
5. HealthyBaby
6. Ecoriginals

Cloth Diapers: Green Mountain Diapers is a great resource for those who want to cloth diaper. Esembly diapers are also a good option.

Diaper Pails: We polled our wonderful Instagram followers and Ubbi was the top recommendation by far. 

Diaper Bags: For a non-toxic diaper bag option, we love Fawn Design.

Diaper Creams: Some natural and non-toxic diaper cream options are:

1. Coconut Oil
2. Primally Pure Baby Balm
3. Yoro Naturals Manuka Honey Cream

General Baby Essentials

Baby Swaddles: Our favorite non-toxic baby swaddles are the Ergobaby Swaddler, Quincy Mae swaddle, the Miracle Blanket, Pehr, Little Unicorn and Aden + Anais have super cute muslin blankets. 

Baby Clothes: For clothes, we recommend 100% cotton. Organic if you can, but not always. Why? Because cotton breaths! Finn & Emma, Quincy Mae, Jamie Kay, Colored Organics, Burt’s Bees, Milk Barn, Under the Nile, Hanna Andersson, Gap, Kissy Kissy, Oso & Me. There are plenty of great options and tons of boutique brands, too.

What do we believe is the MOST important item when it comes to your baby’s clothing? Your laundry detergent! Make sure it’s baby-safe and free from harmful ingredients like synthetic fragrances, dyes, optical brighteners, and harsh preservatives. Babies spend so much time in contact with their clothes and bedding, so it’s essential to wash them with something truly clean.

We recommend Branch Basics Laundry Detergent is made with human-safe, plant and mineral-based ingredients and is gentle enough for even the most sensitive baby skin.

Non-Toxic Slings and Carriers: We love Sakura Bloom Scout, Sakura Bloom Ring Sling, Artipoppe or Nuna CUDL.

Structured Baby Carrier: The Tot Pack is our favorite non-toxic carrier option. 

Baby Monitors: We have chatted with the TechWellness team extensively on baby monitors and there is no way around it... it’s tough! If you are not hardwired in your home, exposure to EMFs through WiFi and cellphones is inescapable. 

This is the absolute best option according to TechWellness to ensure your baby has no exposure to EMFs while you use the monitor. 

This second option is definitely not without compromises, but it does allow you to have a baby monitor without being hardwired. It has no WiFi, but it still exposes your little one to EMFs. The TechWellness team did test it and found it to be lower than popular options out there but it is not EMF-free. They suggest you keep the monitor as far away from your baby as possible (more than 10 feet!). 

Pacifier: Natursutten, Bibs or Ninni

Thermometer: Exergen Comfort Scanner

Nail Trimmer: Little Martin’s - we love this little device!

Humidifier: CarePod

Feeding

Nursing Cover: Burt’s Bees or you can find some 100% cotton and linen ones on Etsy! 

Bottles: For bottles, you want to ensure that you are using glass that is free of lead with platinum or medical-grade silicone nipples. In most cases, you’ll want to try a few out to see what your baby prefers, so it is always nice to add a few brands to your registry! Allison has used this article most recently to identify the cleanest baby bottles. 

Our recommendations are Lifefactory, Nuk and Evenflo.

Bottle Warmer: Kiinde Kozii  - you can heat glass bottles directly in the warmer. 

Milk Storage: We used 5oz or 8oz glass jars off of Amazon (or simply save your glass food and drink jars/bottles while you wait for baby to arrive!). If you need a non-glass option for traveling or low storage-space, we like a 100% platinum grade silicone option like Stasher bags.

Bibs: Austin Baby Co

Burp Clothes: We use these simple muslin ones off Amazon.

Bathtime 

Bath Wash/Shampoo: When it comes to washing your baby’s delicate skin... the gentler the better. We recommend using Branch Basics Foaming Wash (made from their signature Concentrate and available in most Starter Kits) or the Gel Hand Soap if you prefer a thicker texture. Both are made with plant and mineral-based ingredients, free from harmful preservatives, fragrances, and irritants. They’re incredibly gentle, non-drying, and safe for even the most sensitive newborn skin. 

We also like Primally Pure's Baby Soap Bar made with Goat's Milk and Coconut Oil.

However, these options are not tear-free.

For the best tear-free bath washes, we recommend looking for fragrance-free or unscented EWG-Verified products or those rated 1-2 on EWG's Skin Deep.

Bath Filter: If you don’t have a whole house water filtration system, you can reduce your baby’s exposure to chlorine by the use of a shower filter or bath ball. Also, newborns rarely sweat or get dirty enough for a daily bath. Soaps and bathing too frequently can dry out your baby’s skin. One to three baths per week during the first year is typically enough.  

Bath Toys: Elegant Baby and ScandiBorn (we suggest the 100% silicone or 100% rubber)

Bath Towels: Anything 100% cotton, preferably organic, is great. Natemia towels are super thick and cozy and hold up well for years. We also love Weezie towels, which make a great gift if you want it personalized. 

Moisturizer: Natural oils! We switched between coconut oil, sesame oil, Primally Pure Baby Oil and Luminance Body Lotion since it’s good to give the body variety (just like we don’t eat the same foods everyday all day).  

Bedding

Co-sleeper / Bassinet: BabyBay or Design Dua Moses Bassinet 

Both BabyBaby and Design Dua bassinets come with a foam mattress that is free of flame retardants. We would opt for the Organic Kapok mattress for Design Dua and off-gassing the BabyBay mattress in conjunction with using all natural bedding (and always using a natural and safe laundry detergent.) 

The Charlie Crane Kumi cradle also has the option of an organic mattress. 

Allison: I sleep right up next to my babies (side-lying nurse position) because that’s what’s easiest for us, and for naps we use our adult mattress or crib mattress. We actually decided to splurge on a SavvyRest king mattress when we found out we were pregnant with our third because it would be her bed, too.

Contoured Lounger: Snuggle Me Organic

Allison: While Snuggle Me no longer makes the wool option that I have, we still like their loungers that use GOTs organic fabric for the outside and are filled with polyester fabric. I’m in love with how it fits to my baby’s body, recreating that “womb” feel. It can be used for 0-9 months.

Crib Mattress:

1. Pure Baby and Child’s Coco Mat (Kelly and Alison both used for all of their children)
2. Avocado
3. Savvy Rest
4. Katu Mattress
5. Naturepedic
6. Holy Lamb Organics
7. Lifekind
   

The crib mattress is one of the most important purchases for your baby. We suggest choosing an affordable solid wood crib (IKEA Sniglar) so we could invest in a high-quality, non-toxic mattress. A good mattress can be used for multiple children or passed down, making it worth the cost. Even with organic options, we recommend airing it out for a few days and washing the cover before use.

Mattress Protector: Pure Baby and Child, Savvy Rest, LifeKind, Avocado Mattress and Coyuchi.

Crib Sheets: Quincy Mae, Pure Baby and Child, Colored Organics, Coyuchi, Aden & Anais (100% cotton only, preferably organic)

Crib: Sniglar by Ikea, LaLa 3 in 1 Convertible Crib or Kalon crib (which is also solid wood and beautiful but a more expensive option)

We prefer solid wood over metal cribs, as metal can increase electromagnetic fields. Look for solid wood over manufactured boards like MDF and particleboard, which emit formaldehyde from the glues used. However, if you already have a bed made with a manufactured wood, you can use Ecos Anti Formaldehyde Paint or AFM Transitional Primer and Paint to reduce formaldehyde emissions.

Sleep sacks:

1. Quincy Mae Jersey Sleep Sack
2. Touched by Nature Organic Cotton Wearable Sleeping Bag
3. Woolino Sleep Sack
4. Burt’s Bees Wearable Sleeping Bag  

We do not suggest bamboo sleep sacks and choose to stick to 100% organic cotton. 

Nursery & Play

Toys: Spearmint Love, Alexa James Baby and Scandiborn have so many cute options. Etsy too.

We love the Kathe Kruse dolls/loveys, as well, because they meet EU standards of no phthalates or BPA used, unlike many of the dolls today that not only contain plasticizers, but also added fragrances. 

For teether type toys, we love the 100% natural rubber collection from Tikiri. 

Remember, babies put everything in their mouths, so it’s crucial to clean toys with a human-safe, gentle cleaner. We recommend using Branch Basics All-Purpose, found in most Starter Kits. It’s free from any harmful chemicals, making it safe for cleaning toys. 

Play Mats: Quincy Mae Baby Play Mat, TAMI play mat by Charlie Crane 

Night Light: All of our babies sleep in the dark, but we love these night lights from Boncharge and we have a salt lamp for soft, warm lighting when putting down at night. They also make salt lamp night lights.

Air Purifier: Austin Air Healthmate and Aireox

Blankets: Willaby, Gray Heron Home -- while these blankets are an investment, they are beautiful pieces that can last for generations. 

A Final Note From Us

We hope this guide helps ease the overwhelm of prepping for your precious baby. There’s a lot to navigate, but remember: you don’t have to do it perfectly. Try your best, make the choices that feel right for your family, and know that what your baby needs most it’s you. Your love, presence, and care matter most! 

This guide was last updated in May 2025. As brands can change formulations and materials over time, we always recommend doing your own research and reaching out to companies directly. That’s why we created this resource for vetting products to empower you with tools to make informed decisions for you and your little one.

You've got this!

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