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Babies and young children are more vulnerable to environmental chemicals than adults. Pound for pound they eat, drink, and breathe more, their organs and nervous systems are still developing through windows when exposure can have lasting effects, and their bodies are less able to break these chemicals down. Crawling and hand-to-mouth habits add to it. That is why reducing what they are exposed to early matters more than it does later in life.

Source: Barrett et al. (2024), Current Environmental Health Reports.

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Nursery and sleep

Cribs

$$$ Babyletto Hudson Made in Taiwan FSC-certified solid pine, metal mattress base. Lead-safe, phthalate-safe finish. Certs: GREENGUARD Gold, FSC $$$ Romina Made in Romania Solid European beech, no MDF or particleboard. Water-based and beeswax finishes. Certs: GREENGUARD Gold $$$ Green Cradle Made in the United States Solid wood only, no veneers or plywood. Zero-VOC linseed oil finish. Certs: GREENGUARD Gold

Crib mattresses

$$$ My Green Mattress Made in the United States Organic latex, cotton, wool. Wool is the flame barrier, no retardants. Certs: GOTS, GOLS, GREENGUARD Gold, MADE SAFE, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 $$$ Naturepedic Made in the United States Organic cotton, no flame retardants. Waterproof layer is food-grade polyethylene plastic. Certs: GOTS, MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD Gold, EWG Verified, UL Formaldehyde Free, UL Non-Detectable PFAS $$$ Avocado Made in the United States Organic latex, wool, cotton. No foam, no polyethylene, no flame retardants. Certs: GOTS, GOLS, MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD Gold, UL Formaldehyde-Free Verified

Crib mattress protectors

$$$ My Green Mattress Made in the United States Organic cotton, thin corn-based TPU barrier. No PVC, phthalates, flame retardants. Certs: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class 1 $$$ Naturepedic Made in the United States Organic cotton around a breathable TPU barrier. No PVC, PFAS, flame retardants. Certs: GOTS, MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD Gold, UL Formaldehyde Free $$$ Avocado Made in Pakistan Organic cotton, corn-based membrane. Tested against 679 PFAS, none detected. Certs: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Class I, MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD Gold, UL Formaldehyde-Free

Swaddles

$$$ Under the Nile Made in Egypt Organic Egyptian cotton, no bleach or dye. Free of azo dyes, phthalates. Certs: GOTS, USDA National Organic Program, Fair Trade Certified $$$ Modern Burlap Made in the United States GOTS organic cotton muslin, hand-dyed with plants, no synthetic colorants. Certs: GOTS $$$ Naturepedic Origin not disclosed GOTS organic cotton muslin, undyed. No chemical treatments or flame retardants. Certs: GOTS

Sleep sacks

$$$ WoolinoEcolino Made in China or India 100% GOTS organic cotton, no pesticides or chemical finishes. Certs: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 $$$ Woolino Made in China or India Merino wool lining, organic cotton outer. Mulesing-free, no chemical finishes. Certs: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Responsible Wool Standard $$$ Disana Made in Germany Pure organic merino, no silicone or polymer resins. Undyed natural wool. Certs: GOTS

Toddler/Kids Bed Frames

$$$ Healthier Homes Made in the United States Solid parawood, no MDF. Ships unfinished, so zero added chemical finish. $$$ Naturepedic Made in the United States Solid wood, no MDF or particleboard. Water-based low-VOC coatings and adhesives. Certs: GREENGUARD Gold, UL Formaldehyde-Free Verified, FSC $$$ Avocado Made in the United States Solid American beech, no MDF. Zero-VOC sealants, water-based adhesives, fully disclosed. Certs: GREENGUARD Gold, UL Formaldehyde-Free Verified, FSC

Toddler/Kids Mattress

$$$ My Green Mattress Made in the United States Organic Dunlop latex, cotton, wool. Wool is the flame barrier, no retardants. Certs: GOTS (Control Union CU 1015428), GOLS $$$ Naturepedic Origin not disclosed Organic cotton, no foam or flame retardants. Waterproof layer is sugarcane plastic. Certs: GOTS, MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD Gold $$$ Avocado Made in the United States Organic latex, cotton, wool. No foam, no fiberglass, no flame retardants. Certs: GOTS (CU863637), GOLS, MADE SAFE, GREENGUARD Gold, EWG Verified, OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Toddler/Kids Mattress Protectors

Toddler/Kids Sheet Sets

$$$ Bioweave Made in India 100% GOTS organic cotton, no synthetic dyes or chemical finishes. Certs: GOTS $$$ Coyuchi Made in India GOTS organic cotton, undyed. Plant-based softener, no formaldehyde or silicone resins. Certs: GOTS, Fair Trade Certified, MADE SAFE $$$ Aizome Made in Japan Organic cotton dyed only with medicinal plants. No PFAS, silicone, or bleach. Certs: GOTS, FDA Class I Medical Device Use code ROOTSNFRUITS

Toddler/Kids Comforters

$$$ Oaken-Cat Designed and made in China Feather and down fill in an undyed organic cotton shell. $$$ PuredownPro Designed in USA and made in Germany RDS down and feather fill in a 100% GOTS organic cotton shell. Certs: GOTS, RDS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Use code ROOTSNFRUITS $$$ Aizome Designed and made in Japan Organic cotton dyed only with medicinal plants, no synthetic dyes or finishes. Certs: GOTS Use code ROOTSNFRUITS

Diapering

Disposable diapers

$$$ Kudos Designed in the United States and made in Mexico 100% cotton against the skin, chlorine-free FSC pulp. Still contains plastic. Certs: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (2109189, Centexbel), FSC (C081844) $$$ Cottonsie Manufacturing location undisclosed Most cotton of any disposable, FSC pulp, chlorine-reduced. Plastic under 10%. $$$ Ecoriginals Made in China Over 90% plant-based, wood-pulp topsheet, organic cotton. Only synthetic is cuff spandex. Certs: OEKO-TEX Standard 100, FSC (FSC-C161527)

Reusable diapers

$$$ Green Mountain Diapers Designed in the United States and made in Pakistan Undyed organic cotton prefold, never bleached. Trim threads are polyester. Requires cover. Certs: OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (20.HPK.35238) $$$ Cloth Diapers Made in the United States Unbleached organic cotton and flannel, snap closures. Requires a cover. $$$ Babee Greens Made in the United States Entirely natural fiber, unbleached organic cotton, natural latex-free elastic. No polyester.

Diaper pails and wet bags

$$$ Marley's Monsters Made in the United States Washable cotton pail liner. Fabric is PUL, a polyurethane laminate, so plastic. $$$ Ubbi Designed in the United States and made in China Steel pail, any trash bag, no proprietary refills. Mostly steel, some plastic.

Changing stations

$$$ Naturepedic Made in the United States GOTS organic cotton surface, sugarcane waterproofing, no flame retardants or PVC. Certs: GOTS, GREENGUARD Gold, MADE SAFE

Changing covers

$$$ Little Unicorn Designed in the United States and made in China Organic cotton muslin, GOTS and OEKO-TEX certified. Not waterproof, just cotton. Certs: GOTS, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 $$$ Makemake Organics Designed in the United States and made in India Organic cotton and batting, unbleached, water-based inks. Publishes its GOTS licence number. Certs: GOTS (IDFL 010673) $$$ Naturepedic Designed in the United States and made in Pakistan GOTS organic cotton flannel, cut exactly for the Naturepedic pad. Machine washable. Certs: GOTS

Feeding

Baby and toddler feeding picks live in our Baby, Toddler and Kids Dinnerware guide. Head there directly, or use the search bar at the top of this page.

Bath and baby care

Baby wash and shampoo

$$$ Chagrin Valley Soap & SalveMilk and honey baby soap Made in the USA Cold-processed organic oils, goat milk, honey. No added scent, detergents, or preservatives. Certs: Certified made with organic ingredients by OEFFA, a USDA-accredited certifier $$$ Little Seed FarmMilk unscented bar Made in the USA Organic oils and grass-fed goat milk, no fragrance, dyes, or preservatives. $$$ BALM! BabyFresh out of the tub wash and shampoo, glass bottle Made in the USA Organic coconut and macadamia castile soap, no perfumes, dyes, or synthetic surfactants.

Diaper cream and balm

$$$ Badger Made in the United States Five USDA organic ingredients, no zinc or petroleum. Lightly scented from chamomile. Certs: USDA Organic $$$ Motherlove Made in the United States Six organic ingredients, nothing synthetic. No essential oils, preservatives, zinc, or petroleum. Certs: USDA Organic (certified by Oregon Tilth) $$$ Bee You Organics Made in the United States Waterless organic balm, bentonite clay not zinc. No synthetics, preservatives, or fragrance.

Baby lotion and body oil

$$$ Chagrin Valley Soap & SalveBaby Me! unscented bath and body oil Made in the USA Three organic oils infused with calendula. No fragrance, preservatives, petrolatum, or synthetics. Certs: Certified organic by the USDA $$$ BadgerBaby balm Made in the USA Organic olive and castor oils, beeswax, calendula. No fragrance, preservatives, or petrolatum. Certs: Certified organic by the USDA $$$ BadgerBaby oil Made in the USA Four organic oils with calendula and chamomile. No fragrance, preservatives, or petrolatum. Certs: Certified organic by the USDA

Wipes

$$$ Raan Made in the United States 100% unbleached cotton, 99% water, no fragrance, dyes, parabens, or chlorine.

Bath towels and washcloths

$$$ WillabyHooded towel Designed in the USA and made in India Four layers of organic cotton gauze. No synthetic fibers, blends, or finishes. Certs: GOTS certified organic $$$ ParachuteOrganic hooded baby towel Designed in the USA and made in Turkey Long-staple organic Turkish cotton terry. No synthetic fibers, blends, or finishes. Certs: GOTS certified organic, Oeko-Tex Standard 100 $$$ CoyuchiCloud Loom organic baby hooded towel and bath mitt set Designed in the USA and made in Turkey Undyed naturally colored organic cotton terry. No synthetic fibers, blends, or finishes. Certs: GOTS certified organic

Gear and travel

Car seat

$$$ UPPAbabyMesa® V3, PureTech merino wool Designed in the USA and made in China Merino wool cover, no added flame retardants. Plastic shell and harness. Certs: Greenguard Gold certified $$$ ClekLiing infant seat, Mammoth merino wool Made in Canada 100% merino wool cover, no flame retardants in fabric, foam, or plastics. Certs: Greenguard Gold certified, Oeko-Tex certified $$$ NunaPIPA series with RELX base Designed in the Netherlands and made in China Merino and Tencel cover, no flame retardants anywhere. Plastic shell and harness. Certs: Greenguard Gold certified

Baby carrier and wrap

$$$ MobyRing sling Designed in the USA and made in China and Vietnam Double gauze 100% cotton, metal rings. No buckles, foam, or synthetic fibers. $$$ WildBirdLinen ring sling Designed in the USA and made in China 100% linen, aluminum rings. No buckles, foam, or synthetic fibers.

Stroller

$$$ BumblerideStroller Designed in the USA and made in Taiwan Recycled polyester, plant-based waterproofing. No PVC, phthalates, foam, or added flame retardants. Certs: Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Class I certified $$$ NunaStroller Designed in the Netherlands and made in China Polyester fabric and foam, no added flame retardants anywhere in the line. Certs: Greenguard Gold certified, Oeko-Tex certified

Portable changing pads

Makemake Organics Designed in the United States and made in India Organic cotton sateen over batting. No vinyl, PU, glues, or coating. Certs: GOTS (license IDFL 010673)

Travel crib

Do not replace the mattress that comes with a travel crib.

The thin pad is thin on purpose. Adding a thicker mattress, or any extra padding, lifts the baby and opens a gap against the soft mesh wall. Infants suffocate in that gap. The CPSC knows of 494 crib mattress incidents including 139 deaths between 2010 and 2021, and in 2022 a federal rule banned supplemental mattresses for mesh play yards outright. Aftermarket play yard mattresses were still being recalled or flagged by the CPSC through 2025 and 2026, and they are sold on the same pages as the cribs.

Use only the mattress that came with the crib, or one that names your exact brand and model. Never stack mattresses. Never add padding, bumpers, pillows, or loose bedding. A fitted sheet is the only thing you add.

If you want organic fiber against your baby here, a fitted sheet is the way to get it. Not a mattress.