Green, green, green are all my clothes – Eco-friendly children's clothing

Ecological children's clothing means that raw materials and resources are handled in an environmentally friendly way during production. Now that the topic of sustainability is more pressing than ever, many people are starting to educate themselves about responsibility in all areas of life. This also applies to the clothing of little ones. Children grow—quickly and a lot. So does it even make sense to buy new clothes for the little ones if they become too small in just a few months or, in the case of infants, even weeks? A toddler accumulates quite a few garments in a very short time. To prevent this, there are several strategies.

Top 5 Tips for Ecological Children's Clothing

1. Save clothes for potential siblings

One of the oldest tips, already followed by grandmothers before ecological children's clothing became a trend: just save the clothes! Especially if more siblings are planned in the future. The barely worn clothes of the older brother can also be worn by the little sister. After all, who says blue is only for boys? More ideas on the topic of gender-neutral education can be found in our last blog post. This also creates a certain kind of bond between siblings. Receiving something that the admired role model of the older sister once wore can be very appealing to the younger sibling.

2. Pass on old clothes

If you don’t want your children to wear their siblings’ clothes or if no more children are planned, old garments can also be passed on. Surely someone in your circle of friends will be happy to receive them. One thing is certain: besides the sustainability aspect of ecological children's clothing, the financial aspect should not be overlooked. Constantly outfitting your child with new clothes is not cheap.

3. Clothing swap party

Tupperware parties have existed since the 1950s. How about a swap party instead? Everyone brings the outgrown children's clothes, and then you swap enthusiastically. Without spending a cent and without burdening the environment, you can easily find entire outfits for the little ones.

4. Second-hand stores / bazaars

A few years ago, these were hard to find, but today, especially in big cities, the situation looks good regarding ecological children's clothing. Second-hand stores are cool now and offer people the chance to find rare unique pieces. Why not look for the little ones too? Stylish one-of-a-kind items also look great in photo albums for the future. Children’s flea markets and baby bazaars have been around longer and are also found in more rural areas. Here you can quickly, sustainably, and affordably find what you need.

5. Slow fashion

Slow fashion refers to garments made from recycled or organic materials. It also includes products from smaller labels that mainly produce locally. Basic pieces that last longer are also part of it. If you pay attention to buying from a slow fashion brand when purchasing clothes for your little one, you’re doing everything right. We have compiled a few links for you:

• Blond! Made in Nürnberg – Here you can find, among other things, pants that grow with your children!
• Avocadostore – Sustainable production and environmentally friendly products – also beyond clothing, such as bamboo toothbrushes for children
• Grünschnabel – Concept store for “green lifestyle” – stylish, ecological, and fairly produced

Conclusion

It doesn’t always have to be new. Much beauty can also be created from used items. If you don’t want to do without new clothes, you should especially pay attention to where you buy. All our tips naturally also apply to parents’ clothes.

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