Baby registry and sustainability: favouring durable and secondhand
Equipping a newborn means a large volume of purchases in a short period. A few simple choices make it more sustainable without sacrificing the essentials.
Favouring secondhand where it makes sense
Clothes, toys, books: these categories work really well secondhand, with a much smaller environmental footprint than buying new every time.
Choosing more sustainable materials when buying new
- Organic or certified cotton for clothes and bedding
- Wood or natural-material toys rather than plastic, where possible
- Items designed to last through several children rather than a single use
Pooling rather than multiplying
A shared group gift for a quality item built to last often has a better environmental footprint than several small individual gifts that go stale or unused quickly.
Labels to look for when buying new
- GOTS or OEKO-TEX for textiles, guaranteeing no harmful substances
- FSC for wooden toys and furniture, from sustainably managed forests
- Local brands, often more transparent about their manufacturing conditions
Renting, an underused option
For bulky gear used for only a few months (a travel crib, a growing bouncer), some platforms offer rental instead of purchase. It's particularly worth it for an item whose need is temporary or uncertain.
On Kickoala, you can mix new, secondhand items, and group gifts on the same registry, depending on what makes the most sense for each need.
