“Smooth as a baby’s bottom” goes the expression. Presumably, that baby didn’t have diaper rash or dry, chafed skin! To help out with those problems, this bear-shaped bar (with a great name!) from Moon Valley Organics is made out of organic calendula, organic beeswax and organic red palm oil, with added chamomile for extra soothing effect. Not only is it good for baby, but it’s made by a company doing just about everything they can to stay green.

The Bum Bar is sold for $8.99 at Amazon.

This Stainless Steel Baby Bottle is better than glass because it won’t shatter. It’s better than many plastic bottles because its BPA free, and it’s better for baby because it includes a medical grade silicon nipple. Depending upon the conditions, it can keep liquids warm or cold for 5 hours.
It’s easily washable (in the dishwasher) and the stainless steel lid can be used for snacks.
Only $19.95 and available from BunnyburyBaby.com

Photo courtesy of Oompa.

Do you want your baby breathing all those chemicals from a traditional mattress? Your baby will have no problem drifting off to sleep on this all natural crib mattress filled with natural coir fiber and layered with soft organic cotton. Colgate’s crib mattress is $362.99 on Oompa.

If you’re looking for an affordable, eco-friendly baby shower gift, these cute little feeding spoons are a great idea. Made by Green Toys, based in California, they are made from recycled, post consumer milk jugs and are free of BPA, phthalates and PVC. Besides being very eco-friendly and safe for babies they are really very cute.

Their small size and short handles are perfect for babies just learning to feed themselves; no danger of them poking an eye out with an overlong handle. The handles may be a little too short for moms feeding babies straight from jars, and the bowls are quite shallow.

These feeding spoons do seem to be designed for babies rather than toddlers. There are eight spoons in the pack and all the packaging is recycled, printed in soy ink and eco-friendly too.
Costs $5.99 from Amazon.com

Babies inevitably bring tides of mess in their wake, from changing diapers to high chair feeding. A splashmat comes in handy all the time with new baby, and all the way through to toddlerhood, and when it is a brightly colored, cheery, organic cotton splashmat there is no need to hide it away. Made in organic cotton and coated in water-based acrylic, this Mimi the Sardine product is eco-friendly, non-toxic and great quality. The fun designs make it a useful and unusual gift for a new mom and definitely something she wouldn’t think to buy for herself. The mat measures 42” by 42” and is machine washable as well as wipeable. There are several other colors and designs available, from ladybugs, to cars and jungle.

Costs $36.95 from Amazon.com

Costs $17.99 at Kitsel