Eco-friendly cots for babies
Buying a cot? Help your baby sleep well while helping the environment with one of these ethical cots...
Baby be green
If you're keen to follow a green lifestyle and dress your little one in eco-friendly clothing, why not put your baby to bed in a cosy, ethically sound cot each night?
From funky and vibrant, to classic and heirloom styles, there are a number of cots and cot beds that suit your needs and help keep your baby away from chemicals and non-sustainable materials.
Check out our pick of the best eco cots to help you raise a green and happy baby!
Blooming lovely
Alma cot, £300, by Bloom, available at John Lewis.
The Bloom Alma cot is not only striking to look at and super practical with its ability to fold down almost flat, it's also environmentally friendly.
All plastic and metal parts of the cot are recyclable. Finishes and textiles are lead free, phthalate free, PVC free, heavy metal free, and AZO dye free.
See how well the Bloom Alma Cot performed in our product review.
Crib classic
Cariboo classic crib, £199.98, available at Cariboo of New Zealand.
This crib cot is made with organically sourced pine wood with the matress made of 100% wool and supported by a zero emission MDF base board.
Baby bamboo
East Coast Bamboo cot, £199, available at Tesco Direct.
This drop sided cot is made from delicate bamboo materials, a renewable source for green conscious parents.
Basket case
White waffle moses basket, £59, by JoJoMamanBebe.
Made with strong, natural palm leaves this charming moses basket is perfect for tiny eco newborns, and is a nice alternative from a standard cot.
Little Sheep
Ryeland 'Just Wood' natural cot bed, £595, by The Little Green Sheep.
This stylish cot is made from 100% solid Beech wood from certified sustainable sources. It also uses a natural oil to seal the cot. Each cot uses only non-toxic PVA glues and is made in the UK.
Cradle me
Leander cradle, £149, available at Hippins.
This bohemian-style cradle cot sits on a tripod stand and is made with ecotex materials and cotton. This cot looks like the perfect snuggly haven for your baby.
Cute kub
ECO cot, £149.99, by kub.
The first cot to receive accreditation by the FSC (the Forest Stewardship Council, which promotes responsible management of the world's forest).The perfect cot for eco-friendly families.