Cosy Dreams: The best planet-friendly PJs for your little ones
As the temperature plummets and winter blankets the trees in a layer of ice and snow, keeping our little ones warm is a top priority. So what better way to keep the chill at bay than with the perfect set of planet-friendly pyjamas? Here’s a round up of some of our favourite PJs to keep your kids warm and snuggly while outside Jack Frost plays havoc with your rose bushes.
Parenting can be demanding enough without worrying about whether your children’s night-wear ticks the eco box. So we’ve done the leg work for you. We’ve analysed all these brands to check their sustainability credentials score over 50% on our eco-rating system. And all you have to do now is choose your favourite style…
The Classic Flannel
What is cuter than seeing your little people snuggled up in the classic checked flannel PJs? Think traditional Victorian bedtimes with a modern eco-twist.
Newbie | Striped Flannel Set | £35
Newbie’s charming flannel pyjama set, adorned with delightful small stripes. Newbie are on top of their carbon emissions, and are aiming to reach Net Zero by 2040.
Little Green Radicals | Classic Checks | £27.30
These unisex pyjamas are brushed cotton to give the ultimate comfort. The cotton used is both GOTS and Fairtrade certified, and the buttons are made from coconuts.
Polarn O. Pyret | Checked PJs | £19.60 ❀
Ready your little ones for bed with these enchanting kids' pyjamas. PO.P’s stringent Code of Conduct ensures that both suppliers and factory workers are well-treated.
Animal Print
Not every child wants to go to bed as much as their parents might want them to. So we love these animal-themed pyjamas for persuading them that bedtime can be a magical time of polar bears and reindeers.
Bamford | Elephant Kurta Pyjamas | £75 ❀
Crafted from hand-woven cotton and adorned with a unique elephant print, each piece is distinct. Bamford currently aim to use more GOTS-certified fibres across their collections.
Newbie | Beige Animal Print Pyjamas | £28
A cozy two-piece winter pyjama set adorned with a delightful forest pattern. All Newbie clothes are designed to last so that they can be inherited and passed on to other children.
Polarn O. Pyret | Sleep Suit | £16.80 ❀
PO.P’s sleepsuit features playful prints, stripes, and cosy ribbed cuffs. The best part? PO.P have a circular business model, and offer customers a voucher in return for old clothes.
Patterned Jammies
Which child does not love a pair of patterned pyjamas? From rainbows and flowers, to cosmic adventures of comets and aliens, here are some eco-conscious patterned PJs to help make bedtime more appealing.
Frugi | Sundown Pyjamas | £32 ❀
Wrap your little ones in the cosy embrace of these Sundown Pyjamas, free from synthetic chemicals. Frugi also offer a Recycle Me collection where old clothes can be returned.
Newbie | Baby Beige Floral Sleepsuit | £20
Newbie’s night romper is the perfect combination of comfort, cuteness, and eco-consciousness, with their suppliers regularly evaluted on sustainability performance.
Little Green Radicals | Outer Space PJs | £28 ❀
Embark on a journey of cosmic comfort with Little Green Radicals’ whimsical winter PJs. Their website also offers tips on caring for their clothes so that they last as long as possible.
For more ideas for sleep-wear, or any wear, for your little green radicals, check out our new & improved Kids Directory where we rate sustainable brands so that you can see which are the greenest of the green. You can find out how our rating system works here.
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