Lead by example for the next generation of treehuggers by supporting brands that make and sell sustainable children’s clothing!
Being eco-conscious is never more important than when it comes to clothing, toys and care items for babies and children. Our babies and kids need to be protected from the chemicals often found in non-green products. And the people of the world need to be protected from fast fashion brands with unethical manufacturing practices.
Our littles also need to see us supporting eco kidswear, baby items and toy brands – so they’ll follow our example and shop green when they get older!
I’ve divided this page (which is just one of many pages in my sustainable product directory) into four sections. Feel free to skip ahead to the section you’re most interested in, or keep reading to learn more about my personal favourite brands that make super cute and well-made sustainable children’s clothes.
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10 of the Best Places to Buy Sustainable Children’s Clothing Online
Here they are, ten of my favourite eco kidswear brands. I’ve bought from several of these companies for my daughters and have been absolutely blown away by the quality. (And sustainable kidswear brands always seem to have the best customer service. I love it!)
Jackalo
Age Range: 4-14.
What They Sell: Children’s dresses, pants, shorts, tops and accessories. (Plus women’s coveralls, pants and tops.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Jackalo has a program called tradeUP, where you can return your pre-loved pieces and get money toward your next purchase. They also use organic cotton as well as deadstock fabrics in their manufacturing to minimize waste.
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Little Green Radicals
Age Range: 0-8 years.
What They Sell: Children’s (and baby’s) dresses, outdoor gear, pajamas, swimwear and more.
What Makes Them Sustainable: A statement by the founder of Little Green Radicals pretty much says it all, “Nothing is truly beautiful unless it is made the right way.” This means organic cotton and recycled fabric materials made in fair trade facilities.
Where They’re Based: United Kingdom.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Little & Lively
Age Range: 0-14
What They Sell: Children’s (and baby’s) dresses, leggings and tops. (Buy yourself an outfit that matches your little through their adult line Dwelling Apparel!)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Little & Lively have a core set of values that include doing the right thing for people and the planet, including using cotton and bamboo fabrics and offering the option to buy/sell/trade gently used items.
Where They’re Based: Canada.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Mini MATE
Age Range: 1-7 years.
What They Sell: Children’s hoodies, sweatpants, sweatshirts and tees. (They also sell clothing for adults!)
What Makes Them Sustainable: When it comes to sustainability, MATE follows the “MATE Eight” – clean, essential, organic, ethical, women-centred, plastic-free, circular, certified. Sounds like eight great reasons to support them!
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Nest Designs
Age Range: 0-10 years.
What They Sell: Children’s (and baby’s), pants, pajamas, tees and underwear. (Plus pajamas and loungewear for adults.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Well-made, long-lasting clothes are a huge key to moving away from fast fashion, something Nest Designs takes to heart. They use bamboo and certified organic cotton fabrics to create clothing that is gentle on your kid’s skin and on the planet.
Where They’re Based: Canada
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Nui Organics
Age Range: 0-12 years.
What They Sell: Children’s (and baby’s) bottoms, socks, sweaters, tops and accessories. (Plus cozy finds for adult’s too.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Nui prioritizes ethical manufacturing, the use of sustainable materials – such as merino wool, as well as recyclable packaging. They believe “that dressing our families isn’t just about our clothes, it’s about our future.”
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Stio
Age Range: 4-14.
What They Sell: Children’s outerwear, pants, shirts and accessories. (Plus indoor and outdoor apparel for men and women.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Stio offsets 100% of their carbon footprint and are dedicated to increasing the amount of their products from recycled materials. They also run a program where you can shop pre-loved items.
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: United States and Canada.
tentree
Age Range: 1-5 years.
What They Sell: Children’s hoodies, joggers, tees and hats.
What Makes Them Sustainable: With every product purchased planting ten trees (hence the name), tentree has been reforesting the planet for a decade. Plus, they make their clothing out of sustainable fabrics such as organic cotton and recycled polyester.
Where They’re Based: Canada.
Where They Ship: United States, Canada, Europe.
Toby Tiger
Age Range: 0-8 years.
What They Sell: Children’s (and baby’s) bottoms, tops, jackets, pajamas and dresses. (Plus toys and books too!)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Toby Tiger’s clothing products are made from GOTS-certified organic cotton and use only AZO-free dyes. (AZO dyes can be carcinogenic and harmful to be both human health and the environment.)
Where They’re Based: United Kingdom.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Q for Quinn
Age Range: 0-12+.
What They Sell: Children’s (and baby’s) socks, tights, underwear and pajamas. (Plus socks, undies and sleepwear for adults too.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Q for Quinn is the only brand I’ll buy underwear for my girls from. It was started by a mom who couldn’t find a pair of socks that didn’t irritate her son’s skin. Their aim is to outfit kids eco-responsible basics.
Where They’re Based: Canada.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
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5 Sustainable Baby Clothes Brands You Should Check Out
While several of the sustainable children’s clothes brands above make and sell infant clothing that is organic and eco-conscious along with their pieces for older kids, there are a few companies that focus solely on littles. And here are five of them!
Beya Made
Age Range: 0-5 years.
What They Sell: Clothing for babies and small children, such as pants, tops and overalls.
What Makes Them Sustainable: Beya Made makes clothes for yourr littles the way our grandparents made them – from durable materials and with room to grow. In fact, their clothes are designed to fit 3x longer than regular clothing – which cuts down on a lot of waste.
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Finn + Emma
Age Range: 0-4 years.
What They Sell: Clothing for babies and small children, such as dresses, onesies, pants, sleepers and tops.
What Makes Them Sustainable: Finn + Emma use 100% organic cotton and eco-friendly dyes for all their apparel. They believe you don’t have to sacrific style for sustainability.
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Jazzy Organics
Age Range: 0-4 years.
What They Sell: Clothing for babies and small children, such as bodysuits, pajamas and rompers. (They also sell bibs, hats and blankets!)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Based on the idea that “organics nurture kids’ sensitive skin with super soft purity, while caring for farmers and our earth,” Jazzy Organics is committed to mindful choices toward children and the planet.
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: United States and Canada.
Krochet Kids
Age Range: 0-7 years.
What They Sell: Headwear and booties for babies and small children. (Plus headwear, scarves and mittens for “big kids,” aka adults.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: What started as a hobby for three high school snowboarders has evolved into a brand that has helped artisans in Uganda and Peru create a stable income – all by making handwoven goods for the rest of the world!
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Sustain by Kat
Age Range: 0-6 years.
What They Sell: Clothing for babies and small children, such as dresses, pants, tees and sweaters. (Plus clothing for women and a few items for the home too.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: All of their materials are derived from 100% natural and organic sources. Sustain by Kat follow the three tenants of slow fashion – making clothing that is “good, clean and fair.”
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
4 Marketplaces for Ethical Children’s Clothes, Organic Babywear and Green Toys
If you like to buy multiple items at once – to save on shipping costs, save on packaging, save on time, then online marketplace shopping may be for you! These four marketplaces carry a whole host of sustainable products, including clothing, toys, footwear and all kinds of accessories for babies and kids. Check them out!
Kidizen
Age Range: 0-16+ years.
What They Sell: Clothing for kids of all ages, accessories, books, shoes, toys and more.
What Makes Them Sustainable: Kidizen is a different kind of marketplace. One that promotes community, empowerment of women and responsible consumption. All of their items are either gently used or – if new – are being sold by a hardworking entrepreneur.
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: United States.
Earth Hero
Age Range: 0-7 years.
What They Sell: Clothing for babies and small children, books, care products, strollers, toys and more. (They also sell clothing for adults and all kinds of other eco products.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: Earth Hero’s goal is to “both help change the way we consume and change the way companies conduct business.” They are a Certified B Corp, a 1% for the Planet member, as well as a Climate Neutral company.
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: United States. Some products also ship to Canada.
Made Trade
Age Range: 0-9 years.
What They Sell: Clothing for babies and younger children, accessories, bedding and shoes. (They also sell all kinds of clothing for adults, plus things for the home and beyond.)
What Makes Them Sustainable: “We believe we can make the world a more beautiful place by holding ourselves to a higher ethical standard. It means we put artistry above efficiency… Sustainability above mass production.” (Madetrade.com)
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: Internationally.
Ten Thousand Villages
Age Range: 0-10 years.
What They Sell: Accessories and toys.
What Makes Them Sustainable: “As a pioneer of fair trade,we do business differently, putting people and planet first. That means you can trust that every purchase and donation you make directly impacts the life and community of its maker in an under-resourced community.” (Tenthousandvillages.com)
Where They’re Based: United States.
Where They Ship: United States.
YOU SHOULD ALSO CHECK OUT MY ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE MARKETPLACE TO SHOP FOR SUSTAINABLE KIDS AND BABY PRODUCTS: ETSY!
An A to Z List of Even More Eco Kidswear and Toy Brands to Discover
Because it’s hard for me to leave these other awesome brands out, here’s an alphabetical list of eighteen more eco-aware companies geared towards gear for your kids.
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12|12 (clothing for 0-10Y)
A
Apple Park (clothing for 0-3Y + toys and books)
B
Bebenca Organics (clothing for 0-24M + accessories)
Bounce Mkt (clothing for 0-10Y + shoes)
Bumbleride (car seats + strollers)
C
Coq en Pate (clothing for 0-10Y + accessories and toys)
Crann Organic (clothing for 2-12Y)
D
Dimples (clothing for 0-4Y + accessories, furniture and toys)
E
EcoFreax (care products and toys)
Eco Pea (care products)
G
GOEX (tees in youth sizes XXS-LG)
Goumi (clothing for 0-12Y + accessories and bedding)
Gugguu (clothing for 0-12Y + accessories)
I
Infantium Victoria (clothing for 6M-16Y + accessories)
K
Kate Quinn (clothing for 0-14Y + accessories)
L
Little Blueberry Kids (clothing for 0-8Y + decor and toys)
O
Okabashi (shoes for 0-5Y)
P
Playper (toys)
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