Green Tips For Parents: Eco-friendly baby shoes
Baby shoes are irresistible enough without any extra incentives to buy them. They are instant "awwwww" and "OMG, how cute!" inducers.
So who can possibly resist buying tiny kicks that are not only adorable but also environmentally responsible?
Here are some options sure to challenge the impulse control of every mom and grandmother:
- Weebit Organic Cotton Shoes from Simple Shoes - made with organic cotton, wool felt and recycled plastics (PET), these adorable shoes look as comfortable as they are sustainable. Also offering Weebit Hemp shoes.
- Isabooties Soft Soled Vegan Shoes - with several appealing colors, designs and styles, including booties, sandals and moccasins, these shoes are made out of soft Ultrasuede uppers and non-slip Toughtek soles.
- Infant Twinkle Moc's by Soft Star Shoes - made in the USA out of formaldehyde-free leathers and suede with cutouts for ventilation, these moccasins are offered in cool bright colors.
- Fender Benders by Pedoodles - made from eco-friendly premium leather and recycled materials safety tested for children, these uniquely styled shoes are sure to get the attention of others.
- ScooterBees Story Telling Baby Shoes - made completely out of eco-friendly materials including micro-suede, bamboo and ThermoPlastic Elastomer (TPE) material, these cute shoes have clever "pages" comprising a book with age-appropriate educational content.
- Soft Classic Dorado Shoes - made in the USA with non-toxic dyes, no heavy metals or formaldehyde, these soft leather shoes are offered with different soles and support appropriate for different ages.
- Layton in Tweed- Mia Joie Baby Boy Shoes - made from soft organic cotton accented with vintage tweed, 10% of the proceeds from purchasing these adorable booties go to Giving Children Hope.
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