Sustainable baby products: eco-friendly choices for parents

Choose long-lasting baby products 

Products that are built to last are better for your wallet and the planet. When items can be used across multiple stages or passed on to another child, they help cut down on waste and reduce the need for replacements. Quality items often keep their value, meaning you can resell them, recover some of your costs, and help another family save. Buying less, choosing better, and reselling not only eases your budget but also supports a more sustainable way to parent.

Look for products made from durable materials with features like modular design or spare part availability. These small details make a big difference in long-term use. 

What to look for in long-lasting items:

• Adjustable features that suit different stages 
• High-quality, easy-to-clean materials 
• Availability of spare parts for repairs 
• Timeless designs that hold up over time 

Think about materials 

What a product is made from matters. Choosing safer, more sustainable materials means fewer chemicals in your home and fewer resources used during production. Materials also affect durability and how easy an item is to reuse or recycle later on. 

Bugaboo focuses on responsible materials across its range — from naturally-sourced wood to recycled fabrics and low-emission plastics — to reduce our products’ CO2 footprint without compromising on quality or performance. 

Our materials that make a difference: 

• Non-toxic and organic: Reduces exposure to harmful substances 
• Recycled fabrics: Bugaboo Fox 5 Renew fabrics are made from premium and durable recycled materials FSC®-certified wood: The Bugaboo Giraffe chair uses European beechwood from responsibly managed forests 
• Bio-based plastics: Made using plant-based waste instead of fossil-based plastics 
• Recycled aluminum: The Bugaboo Butterfly uses 60% recycled aluminum, cutting its footprint by 16% 

Reduce waste from the start 

Early parenting can involve a surprising amount of waste, including everything from packaging to single-use products. Starting with a few simple changes can help reduce your household’s environmental footprint right from the beginning. 

Looking for items that can be reused, repaired or repurposed is a great first step. Buying secondhand or using a certified refurbished program also helps extend a product’s life. 

Simple ways to reduce waste: 

• Choose reusable wipes, bottles, and containers 
• Avoid single-use plastic where possible 
• Buy in bundles to reduce packaging and deliveries 
• Pass on or resell items you no longer need 
• Try Bugaboo’s Certified Refurbished program for a second-life option 

Make sustainability part of daily life 

Sustainability isn’t just about shopping choices; it’s also about routines and habits. These day-to-day actions are where long-term change begins, and they’re often the things your children will notice most. 

Building small, intentional habits can add up. And when kids grow up seeing sustainability as normal, they’re more likely to carry it with them. 

Start with simple routines: 

• Recycle consistently and compost where possible 
• Choose local produce or lower-impact foods 
• Involve your children in small tasks (e.g. sorting packaging, watering plants) 

Final thoughts 

Sustainable parenting doesn’t require a full lifestyle overhaul. It’s about being more intentional, choosing durable products, cutting back on waste, and making thoughtful decisions that feel manageable for your family. 

Bugaboo’s commitment to sustainability reflects that same thinking. As a certified B Corp, we’re committed to reducing product emissions by 47% by 2026 and becoming net zero by 2035. Our modular design, focus on repairability, and circular services like refurbishment help parents make more sustainable choices without compromising on quality. 

By starting small and building sustainable habits over time, you’re already making a difference – for your child and for the world they’ll grow up in.