Baby Items That Give Back
9 Baby Items That Give Back to Help Make the World a Little Bit Brighter
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It's normal for moms to feel like they're surrounded by so much . . . stuff. You're constantly fighting to keep your head above stuffed animal, pacifier, toy, diaper, and blanket-filled water. Yes, most of those things are necessities, but it's normal to sometimes feel a little guilty about the things that aren't. But did you know that there are many baby items out there that also help others? So when you give to your baby, you're also helping to create change and make the world a better place. Keep reading for nine items that will make you feel good about pressing the "buy now" button.
1 Badger Baby Balm
This company does so much good. Badger donates 10 percent of before-tax profits to organizations that focus on the health and welfare of children, and they also match a percentage of employees' contributions. They have an amazing paid family leave policy, a babies-at-work program, and their own child care center for employees. Oh, by the way, their large range of products, like this Badger Baby Balm ($10), are also made from botanical ingredients without chemicals. As they put it, they don't use "any other bad stuff you wouldn't want to put on your skin."
2 Tegu Blocks
Tegu is a colorful company making wood magnetic blocks and encouraging free play. They're based in Honduras, pay fair wages to their workers, and work with Honduran cooperatives who handpick each tree and harvest responsibly. Try this Tegu 14 piece classic set ($35), and we guarantee you'll be hooked.
3 FEED Diaper Bag
Looking for a practical diaper bag for both mom and dad? The FEED Diaper Bag ($105, originally $150) is nice on the eyes and does nice things for the world, too. Each diaper bag provides 180 micronutrient servings. Micronutrient powder is an effective intervention in helping vulnerable children mentally develop and survive disease and illness. Look good, do good.
4 Bears For Humanity
These extra cozy bears are not only cute, but they also contribute toward making our world a better place in many ways. When you buy a Bears For Humanity Bear ($25), another child in need gets a bear. They're made with organic fiber and meet Global Organic Textile Standards and Global Fair Trade practices. This company also works with CalWorks to provide at-risk mothers, fathers, and caregivers jobs. That is a lot of giving!
5 The Little Market Alpaca Stuffed Animal
Fair trade, ethically sourced, artisan made — that is what The Little Market is bringing with their beautiful products. Empowering female artisans around the globe, The Little Market is generating meaningful income for their artisans and their families. They have an incredibly large array of items to choose from, including this Alpaca Stuffed Animal ($24-$46). We apologize in advance if you lose a little sleep while you're all up night shopping.
6 Wildlife Works T-Shirt
Wildlife Works does their part to save wildlife through fashion. Proceeds go straight back to their organization, where they're a leading REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) company and have protected over 500,000 acres of highly threatened Kenyan forest. Their products, like this Wildlife Works Kids T-Shirt ($20-$28), are made from organic cotton, are carbon neutral, fair trade, and make a statement!
7 Into The Wildway Shoes
Handmade to order, these Into The Wildway Lion Shoes ($68) are built with the utmost care for the earth and for bringing you closer to it. All shoes are made from hides that are recycled or come from animals where all parts are used. Each year, this small, mama-owned company finds a way to give back. Last year, she spent her time in Nicaragua where she built gardens and planted organic seeds to help feed a small village.
8 Cuddle + Kind
Cuddle + Kind works with organizations who are working to end hunger and provide nutritional food to children around the globe, and one doll purchased equals 10 meals to children in need. These dolls, like Avery the Lamb ($52-$72), are handmade in Peru, and the artisans are provided with a sustainable, fair trade income to support themselves and their families.
9 B. Toys Drum Set
B. Toys believes that children should "Just B. You." Their packaging is minimal and recycled, and they try to use packaging that can be reused. And an added bonus to these colorful, soy based-inked, water-based varnished toys, like the Toy Drum Set ($25), is that they donate a portion of sales to Free The Children, whose mission is "to free children from poverty and exploitation, and free young people from the notion that they are powerless to effect positive change." Give yourself a high five for giving back and making your kids smile.
