5 Top Brands for Organic Baby Clothes

Babies grow so quickly that they don’t wear clothes for too long. That means it’s not hard to find secondhand baby clothes that are nearly new! Our go-tos are secondhand platforms, local swap, and Buy Nothing groups. Buying secondhand keeps these clothes out of landfills and prevents new ones from being manufactured.

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But if you’re planning to buy something new, there are some great sustainable brands to explore. From using sustainable materials like organic cotton and recycled polyester to preventing overproduction by doing limited edition drops, these brands are creating a simpler, kinder world for our children to enjoy and inherit.

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Check out these 5 brands that make baby clothes that are better for our little ones and the planet:

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Mini Rodini

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Bodysuits, Bottoms, Tops & Dresses, Onesies & Jumpsuits, Outerwear, and Swimwear

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Mini Rodini’s baby clothes are mostly (more than 75%) made of sustainable fabrics like GOTS-certified organic cotton, TENCEL™, and certified recycled polyester. Apart from being sustainable, they’re comfortable, inclusive, creative, and unisex as well. The brand is known for its unique prints — you can find everything from wildlife and pop culture, to the fantasy and free spirit of children. It also offers free repairs under warranty (3 years) and although not very evident, it also runs 2 take-back programs, Mini Rodini Second Hand, and Treasures, which accepts its own clothes for resale.

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Mini Mioche

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Bodysuits, Hoodies, Tops, Pants & Leggings, Rompers & One-Pieces, Dresses, and Sleepwear

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Mini Mioche has some of the softest, snuggest, and coolest baby clothes. It uses only 100% lower emissions materials in its products, specifically GOTS cotton and recycled polyester. All of its clothes are ethically manufactured in Canada, and it only does limited edition drops of its seasonal styles and colors to prevent overproduction. The brand is an active member of 1% for the Planet and is Climate Neutral certified. It also has a take-back program, the mmarketplace, that accepts its own brand's clothing for resale.

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Little Green Radicals

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Bottoms, Dresses, Dungarees, Jumpers, Knitwear, Outerwear, Swimwear, and Tops

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Little Green Radicals uses a majority of lower emissions and certified materials like GOTS organic cotton, recycled polyester, and YULEX foam (FSC deforestation-free natural rubber) to make baby clothes. It is, in fact, one of the first companies that started using Fairtrade cotton (started way back in 2005). For its entire collection, it offers free repair options, a 1-year warranty, and basic care instructions that can help extend product lifespan. It also tries to limit overproduction and waste by reusing waste or deadstock material. The brand runs a take-back program, ReLoop, which accepts any brand's clothes for resale or recycling.

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Mightly

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Dresses, Hoodies & Sweatpants, Leggings, Pajamas, Shorts & Skorts, Socks & Underwear, Tees & Tops

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Run by four moms, with a total of nine kids and over 50 years of experience in the clothing business, Mightly makes comfortable, play-friendly styles in hand-me-down quality that are made without any scary chemicals. It uses certified organic cotton, and its clothes are Fair Trade Certified. It has a take-back program called Lightly Loved, which accepts the brand's own clothes and unworn, open-box underwear for resale.

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Organic Zoo

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Bodysuits, Bottoms, Dresses, Dungarees, Knitwear, Leggings, T-shirts, and Tops & Sweatshirts

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Organic Zoo creates minimal, comfortable baby clothes that are beautiful to wear and practical for play. Its timeless essential pieces are built to last, and some of its original designs have been there for more than 10 years. The brand uses low-impact materials such as 100% organic cotton, RWS wool, or 100% organic wool. It has a take-back program called The Buy-Back, which accepts any brand's clothes for resale.

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