15+ of the Best Organic Clothing Brands for Babies

By Lora O’Brien

A baby’s skin is such an incredible thing. Soft, smooth and somehow floral in scent, it’s an indication of perfect health and the beautiful blossoming of a new life.

To protect this delicate wonder, it’s essential to use only the most natural, non-irritating of products – and that includes clothing. Why, you may ask? Well, there’s lots of evidence that clothing can be toxic. For example, conventionally produced cotton is not only one of the world’s most heavily sprayed crops in terms of pesticides – including the very nasty glyphosate – but is also considered to be a major polluter of the fashion industry. After it is harvested, its natural cream colour is bleached to a more desirable white, followed by toxic chemical dyes, containing plasticizers, to create the required fabric colour.

And it doesn’t stop there; most garments also contain what’s known as ‘finishing chemicals’. These include such toxins as PFCs, which are used to stain and waterproof clothing, formaldehyde and phthalates, which help make some textiles like so-called ‘vegan leather’ softer, to name just a few.

The use of these fabrics can lead to serious health consequences. Cases in point: recently, over 1000 staff at American and United airlines complained of illness after receiving new uniforms – it turned out that there was formaldehyde used to preserve the wool fabric that was actually making them sick. And Primark just recalled one of their flip flop lines because they contained a chemical that could be absorbed by the bottoms of your feet and lead to cancer. Are you really willing to put your baby at risk by dressing him or her in toxic clothing?

Here, I’ve found 15 of the best organic clothing brands for babies, to ensure your bundle of joy’s brand-new skin remains as healthy and comfortable as it was on the day she or he was born. Of course, you can rest assured that all of these brands use 100% organic materials (mainly cotton), and produce their clothing ethically.

1. Frugi

Best for: One stop shopping – here, you’ll find everything from organic maternity wear to sweet little organic cotton swaddling blankets, onesies, booties and beyond.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 3 years.

2. Kate Quinn Organics

Best for: Essentials, from baby booties and mittens to onesies and more.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 8 years.

3. Finn + Emma

Best for: Neutral clothing – perfect if you don’t know the gender before birth or are looking for clothes that can be worn by both genders.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 18 months.

4. L’ovedbaby

Best for: Super sensitive babes – NO toxic dyes, metals, solvents, finishings, GMOs or plastics are used in any of their clothing.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Preemie to 6 years

5. Burt’s Bees

Best for: Fans of the honey-based beauty brand, who will be pleased to know they now make organic cotton rompers and other clothing for wee bay-bees!

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 24 months

6. Babysoy

Best for: Rather stylish, interestingly cut baby fashion – their myriad animal prints are adorable, and are perfect for animal-loving vegan mums.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 24 months

7. Colored Organics

Best for: Mums with a heart – a percentage of all profits goes towards helping orphans in India. We love their cheeky slogan onesies, too!

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 12 years

8. Hannah Anderson

Best for: Bright, colourful clothes perfect for creating capsule wardrobes for your kids, from birth until their teens.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 14 years

9. MilkBarn

Best for: Graphics lovers – this brand has a range of amazing, unique prints that graphic design fans will really appreciate.

Ships: Within US

Age range: Newborn to 18 months

10. Nordstrom Baby

Best for: Parents that are looking for gender-neutral baby clothing that’s all natural. Nordstrom offers rompers, coats, tees and more in neutral grey, purple, white and black, as well as more traditional pink and blue styles.

Ships: Worldwide

Price range: Preemies to 2 years

11. Stella McCartney Kids

Best for: Up-and-coming fashionistas (and vegans!). This range is super chic, and of course is made from 100% organic cotton and ethically sourced wool from Stella’s own farms.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 2 years

12. Mini Rodini

Best for: Hipster babies with a budding sense of social ethics – I mean, just check out this dolly dress, featuring both black and white faces! The brand also makes organic cotton homeware.

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 12 years

13. Mini Mioche

Best for: Mums concerned about ethics – Fairtrade clothing and lifestyle items abound in this Canadian shop, which also makes its garments locally. We love the urban basics, and the fact that much of their range is gender-neutral.

Ships: Canada and USA only

Age range: up to 8 years

14. Touched by Nature

Best for: Their sweet, organic cotton dresses in various prints – so adorable! This brand is also perfect for anyone with more than one babe, as they often sell basics in multi-packs.

Ships: America only

Age range: Newborn to 24 months

15. Monica + Andy

Best for: Vibrant print blankets, bibs, and clothing on organic cotton for both boys and girls. We love the unicorn print bib the most!

Ships: Worldwide

Age range: Newborn to 18 months.

16. UpChoose

A capsule wardrobe for babies: UpChoose is a new company that offers fully organic, unisex baby clothes, with a recycling program: when your baby outgrows an item, you can ship your items back and earn credits on the next size up, and you can choose between the new sets and the “pre-loved” ones, at more affordable prices.

Ships: USA

Age range: Newborn to 24 months