Non-Toxic Baby Gear
When looking for non-toxic baby gear (swings, cribs, carseat, strollers, etc.) there are a few certifications or materials to look out for to ensure you are using the safest possible option.
Jump To Shop: Car Seats | Strollers | Cribs | Crib Mattress | Bassinets | Baby Carriers | Bouncers
What to Look For:
There are 3 main things to look for to ensure your baby gear is non-toxic:
1. Green Guard Gold Certification:
A third-party certification issued by UL Environment that verifies products have low chemical emissions.
GREENGUARD-certified products are tested for over 10,000 chemicals, including:
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) – like formaldehyde or benzene, which can off-gas from plastics, foams, and finishes.
Phthalates, heavy metals, and other pollutants that affect air quality.
There are two levels:
GREENGUARD Certification – meets basic low-emission standards.
GREENGUARD Gold Certification – meets even stricter criteria, suitable for sensitive populations like children and the elderly.
Look for this logo to ensure the product is Green Guard Gold Certified:
2. Flame Retardant Free
Ensuring that baby gear is free from flame retardants is important because many flame retardant chemicals are linked to hormone disruption, developmental delays, and other health risks—especially in infants who are more sensitive to chemical exposures.
Here’s how to confirm a product is flame retardant-free when shopping:
Check for clear language such as:
“Flame retardant free”
“No added flame retardants”
“Free from PBDEs, TDCPP, TCEP, or other chemical flame retardants”
Manufacturers who avoid flame retardants typically highlight it proudly in the product details or packaging.
Baby brands that are completely flame retardant free:
Naturepedic, Avocado, Lullaby Earth, My Green Mattress, Nuna, Chicco (cleartex line), Snuggle Me Organic, Charlie Crane, Solly Baby, WildBird,
3. GOTS Certification
GOTS Certification stands for Global Organic Textile Standard, and it's one of the most trusted international certifications for organic textiles. When you're buying baby gear made from fabric—like clothes, blankets, crib sheets, swaddles, or carriers—GOTS ensures you're getting a product that’s both organically grown and ethically produced.
To be GOTS certified, a product must meet strict standards across the entire supply chain, including:
✅ Organic Fiber Content
At least 70% (for basic certification) or 95% (for “organic” label) of the fibers must be certified organic—usually cotton.
✅ No Harmful Chemicals
Prohibits toxic dyes, bleaches (like chlorine), formaldehyde, and heavy metals.
Limits on VOCs (volatile organic compounds) and other off-gassing substances.
✅ Social and Ethical Standards
No child labor or forced labor.
Safe and fair working conditions in all production stages.
✅ Environmental Impact
Water and energy efficiency in production.
Wastewater treatment at processing plants.
Look for this logo to ensure the product has the GOTS certification:
SHOP NON-TOXIC BABY PRODUCTS 👇
Car Seats
Nuna PIPA Aire rx Infant Car Seat
GreenGaurd Gold Certified | Lightweight
UppaBaby Mesa V2 Infant Car Seat
GreenGaurd Gold Certified | Easy to Use
Chicco KeyFit 35 ClearTex Infant Car Seat
GreenGuard Gold Certified | A more affordable option
Nuna RAVA Convertible Car Seat
GreenGuard Gold Certified | 5lbs to 50 lbs
Strollers:
Mockingbird Single to Double Stroller
Flame Retardant Free | Can be single or double | Affordable
UPPABaby Vista V3
Can accommodate 3 children | GreenGaurd Gold Cert
Graco Modes Pramette
Affordable | 3 Configurations | Flame Retardant Free
Cribs
Carter’s by daVinci Colby 4-in-1 Low-profile Convertible Crib
Under $200 | Comes in 8 colors | Converts to a toddler bed, day bed, and full-size bed
DaVinci Autumn 4-in-1 Convertible Crib
2 colors | Four adjustable mattress positions | Converts to toddler bed, daybed, and full-size bed
Graco Olivia 3-In-1 Convertible Crib
5 Colors | Converts to Toddler & Daybed | Under $200
Namesake Liberty 3-in-1 Convertible Spindle Crib
4 Colors | Converts to Toddler & Daybed | Spindle Style
Babyletto Maki Full-Size Folding Crib
4 Colors | Foldable Frame | On Wheels | Converts to Toddler Bed
Crib Mattress
Naturepedic Organic Breathable Crib Mattress
Breathable | GOTS Certified | Waterproof
Newton Baby Breathable Crib Mattress
Breathable | Machine Washable | Chemical Free
Babyletto Babyletto x Avocado Organic Crib Mattress 2-Stage
GOTS Certified | Green Guard Certified | Organic
Bassinets
Newton Essential Bassinet
GreenGuard Gold Certified | Adjustable Height | Breathable Mattress
Serenity Organic Bassinet and Bedside Sleeper
Organic | GOTS Certified | Under $120
HALO BassiNest Swivel Sleeper 3.0
Swivels over Bed | Make sure to pair with this GreenGuard Cert Mattress
Baby Carriers:
Wildbird Aerial Carrier
100% Natural Linen | Comfortable to Wear | 7-45lbs
Wildbird Aerial Buckle Wrap Carrier
OEKO-TEX® Certified | Wrap/Carrier Hybrid | 15lbs and under
Bouncers
Baby Delight Alpine Deluxe Portable Bouncer
GOTS Certified | Under $100 | Lightweight
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