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By Alice Ridsdale
Jem + Bea are an award-winning sustainable British luxury baby changing bag and accessories brand. Every season they design new pieces crafted from hand-picked sustainable leathers and eco nylons made from landfill and ocean waste. Functional details are cleverly worked into the designs to create beautiful bags that are durable enough to stand up to the rigours of daily life, making them a leading brand in sustainable clothing for kids.
"At Jem + Bea, we believe it is our responsibility to take positive action now, to protect the planet for future generations. Jem + Bea takes a holistic approach to environmental issues and is committed to working towards more sustainable production, from the materials we source through to the packaging of our products."
Oli & Carol is a young sustainable company from Barcelona that specializes in designing natural and plastic-free toys for modern parents and their kids, from fruit and vegetable natural rubber teethers to bath toys.
"From the beginning, Oli & Carol believe in taking care of the environment, offering 100% natural toys that follow an artisanal, sustainable and eco-friendly process. The brand as a whole wants to introduce its community to using plastic-free products made from 100% raw materials."
Kidswear Collective is a sustainable kids clothing brand which helps to extend the lifecycle of luxury baby and kids clothes. The award-winning website cleans and inspects every item, ensuring it can remain in circulation for longer.
"We are passionate about changing the perception of what pre-loved kids fashion looks like, whilst helping to preserve the planet's precious resources."
Shop Kidswear Collective in-store at Fenwick Newcastle, Bentalls Kingston and Brent Cross.
Cashmere Duck is a cheery, neutral and sustainable brand for both mum and baby. Their products range from organic baby clothes with fun slogans to beautiful natural candles made just for mums.
"As a mum of two boys my promise when I created Cashmere Duck was to consider the materials on a baby’s skin. We only work with 100% GOTS certified cotton which is kinder to the baby’s skin, free from nasty chemicals, reduces energy consumption and supports safe working conditions."
Bam Bam always considers people, animals, and the environment as much as possible when creating their organic and sustainable products.
"The products are free from BPA and the materials are 100% natural, where possible. We use FSC wood for all wooden toys which is an organisation that stands for the conservation and maintenance of forests worldwide."
For 45 years, Polarn O. Pyret has specialised in designing the best possible sustainable kids clothing. Made from organic cotton, their clever collection of distinctive Scandi prints grows with your little one.
"Better for your pocket and the planet, Polarn O. Pyret's clothes are designed to be worn by at least 3 children. Over 85% of PO.P’s range is made more sustainably, from organic cotton babygrows to kids coats made from discarded recycled plastic. They also offer a free repair service to mend broken zips on their outerwear to ensure each garment lasts as long as possible."
Purebaby is an Australian owned company creating high-quality organic clothing for babies and toddlers. Established in 2002, Purebaby was born out of a desire to create beautiful and sustainable products made with awareness and care.
"The certified organic cotton used in Purebaby clothing is soft and durable, allowing delicate young skin to breathe naturally. It’s grown without harmful chemicals, using methods and materials that have a low environmental impact. Purebaby is also passionate about nurturing its communities and supporting a number of wonderful organisations.”
Liewood is a sustainable kids clothing brand with a focus on quality, functionality, sustainability, and Nordic design. All products are created with a sustainable mindset and made from carefully selected materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, wood and silicone.
“Liewood is based on a desire to live a simpler family life with a focus on clean and honest products. We wish to take responsibility for the next generations. We make an effort, and put our heart and careful consideration into everything we do – from design to production and distribution.”
