organic baby bedding

These organic baby bedding brands make products that are free from chemicals, so safer for your little one, softer, more breathable, and better for the environment. Our top picks are also easy-care, comfortable, and look stunning to boot!

Our 7 favorite organic baby bedding brands and products

Experts recommend that the safest bedding for small babies is a firm mattress with a fitted sheet only, without any other bedding or toys in the crib. Our favorite baby bedding brands offer secure fitted sheets, as well as swaddles and welcome blankets for daytime.

1. Coyuchi

Coyuchi makes a range of organic sheets, blankets, and towels, as well as blankets, beanies, and booties for babies.

Coyuchi homepage

Their collection includes sateen and flannel crib sheets, both made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, as well as organic baby blankets made from cotton, honeycomb, flannel, matelasse, and quilted jersey.

Their sateen sheets are made from cotton that is grown and woven in India, with a luxurious 300 thread count. They are not only soft, but also light-weight enough to be used year-round, including on hot summer nights.

On the other hand, their flannel crib sheets are made from organic cotton grown and woven Turkey, for cozy winter bedding.

They also have an organic jersey quilted snuggle sack that will keep your baby warm and cozy without a blanket in their crib. We love Coyuchi’s large range of colors that range from earthy tones to neutrals and pale pinks and blues.

2. Pottery Barn Kids

Pottery Barn offers a range of bed linen for kids and babies, including some organic options, including muslin fitted crib sheets, bedspreads, and baby blankets. Many of their organic products are also fair trade.

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We simply love the brand’s adorable patterns, from sailboats and polka dots to whales and safari animals. They even have a range of products featuring well-known characters like Beatrix Potter, Stars Wars, and Winnie the Pooh.

Pottery Barn also offers a range of products for toddlers, including 100% cotton percale duvet covers, comforters, and bedspreads.

3. Pickle and Pumpkin

We love the adorable prints featured on Pickle and Pumpkin’s sheet sets, from foxes, llamas, and penguins to graphic patterns.

Pickle and Pumpkin webpage

Pickle and Pumpkin’s GOTS-certified organic cotton sheet sets come in two sizes: full crib (for mattresses 27.5 x 52 x 9 inches) and mini crib (25 x 37.5 x 6.5 inches). Both sizes have elastic around all four edges, to keep the sheets firmly in place.

The sheets can be machine-washed on a gentle cycle, machine-dried, and pressed with a warm iron if needed. The brand also offers organic double-layered coming-home blankets, body suits, leggings, and hats.

As an extra bonus, you can return Pickle & Pumpkin products within 30 days, no questions asked.

4. Cozy Earth

Cozy Earth’s baby products come with a heftier price tag than most, but their high-quality products are incredibly soft and comfortable. Their bedding is made with a special “enhanced weave” that makes them long-lasting and prevents pilling even after hundreds of washes.

Cozy Earth baby blanket

We love their baby blanket made from 100% viscose sourced from USDA-certified organic bamboo. The soft, gentle fabric has tested free of chemicals and pesticides and is not only breathable but also moisture-wicking, keeps bubs dry and comfortable in all weathers.

Perfect for swaddling, the blanket is 40 by 31 inches, and can be both machine washed and machine dried.

The brand not only uses organic raw materials, but follows responsible production processes, including ethical and sustainable manufacturing. It ships in reusable packaging, making these products sustainable from raw material production to delivery!

5. Burt’s Bees Baby

Burt’s Bees crib sheets are made from 100% organic, GOTS-certified cotton with premium, extra stretch elastic all along the outside. They’re a generous 28 x 52 inches to fit both a standard crib and toddler mattress, so you’ll still be able to use them as your little one grows!

Burt's Bees Baby bedding

The brand also has baby blankets made from 100% organic woven muslin cloth.

These large blankets are 47 x 47 inches, so can be used for a range of uses. Although experts don’t recommend giving your baby a blanket while they sleep in their crib, there are plenty of other situations when you need blankets, such as for swaddling, in their stroller, when nursing, for tummy time, or as a burp cloth.

You can choose between a range of prints and colors including gender-neutral options, making these a perfect baby shower gift!

6. Honest Baby

Honest Baby is part of the Honest company, a wellness brand that aims to provide bath, beauty, cleaning, and baby products that are not only effective but also good for your health. Their products are GOTS-certified organic and Climate Pledge Friendly.

Honest Baby bedding homepage

The brand makes high-quality, 100% organic cotton fitted crib sheets with all-around premium elastic to make sure they fit snugly and facilitate easy changing. The sheets are a large 28 x 52 inches, so will fit both a standard crib and a toddler mattress, so will grow with your little one.

Honest Baby offers dozens of options in patterns, as well as solid colors in pastel and dark tones. We particularly love their vibrant rainbow stripe fitted crib sheet.

Along with bedding, Honest Baby also makes clothing, sleepwear, bath products, diapers, and gift sets for babies and toddlers, as well as bath and beauty products for adults.

7. Little Star Organic

Little Star’s fitted sheets are made for 100% organic cotton and are chemical free, so won’t irritate your little one’s delicate skin. The raw materials are GOTS-certified and the final products are OEKO TEX-certified.

OEKO TEX certification signifies that the product has been independently tested and is free from harmful substances, including azo dyes, formaldehyde, and nickel.

Little Star Organic bedding

The fitted sheets come in an affordable two-pack, and each sheet fits mattresses up to 28 x 52 x 9 inches and are fully machine washable and dryable.

You can choose between graphic prints and pastel pink or white, which are easy to mix and match with other bedding.

Little Star offers a range of organic bedding for little ones, including crib bedding sets, changing pads, swaddles, burp cloths, and receiving blankets. The brand also sells organic towels, clothing, and accessories for infants.

Little Star’s products are also ethically-produced with a transparent supply chain and follow fair trade principles.

Things to consider when shopping for organic baby bedding

With the growing popularity of organic textiles, there are plenty of options on the market when it comes to organic baby bedding. Here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you make the best, safest choice.

Certifications

You should be skeptical of any brand that claims to be organic but doesn’t provide any details about specific certifications it has. Likewise, take any claims that a product is “natural”, “green”, or “eco-friendly” without details or certifications to back them up with a grain of salt.

The industry gold-standard certifications for organic textiles are the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) or USDA-certified organic. If the product has either of these certifications, you can be confident that it really is organic: this means it’s made from raw materials grown without chemical pesticides or herbicides and that are not genetically modified.

There are other certifications that also give you peace of mind that a product is actually organic, including Made Safe. You’ll also find other certifications that indicate the product is safe and free from toxins, like GreenGuard and OEKO-TEX.

What fabric or materials are used?

Fabric is obviously an important consideration when it comes to baby bedding. Most organic baby bedding is made from cotton, because organic cotton is soft, safe, and breathable.

Types of cotton fabrics:

  • Cotton jersey – These textiles are typically made with a small percentage of elastane or lycra to give them some stretch.
  • Cotton sateen – A cool, breathable cotton fabric ideal for summer.
  • Muslin – A plain-weave fabric that can be made in different weights.
  • Flannel – A medium-weight cotton textile that has a fuzzy texture, making this a cozy fabric that is best suited for cold conditions.

You’ll sometimes also find organic baby bedding made from bamboo, a lightweight fabric, making it ideal for warmer climates, but also suitable for cooler temperatures, like cotton.

How easy is it to clean the bedding?

Any parent knows how important it is to have machine washable, or otherwise easy-to-clean bedding. Who has time to wash and dry their baby’s bedding by hand?

For this reason, it’s best to go for bedding that can be put in the washer and dryer. Most crib sheets and mattress covers are machine-washable, but baby blankets sometimes come with special cleaning instructions.

Be sure to check the clean instructions before buying baby bedding, especially if you’re giving it as a present!

Look and feel

Although practical considerations like washability are important, don’t overlook the look and feel of your baby bedding! First of all, you want your little one’s crib sheets or blanket to be comfortable, to help them to sleep well and generally be happier.

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Aesthetics are vital too: whether soothing colors or fun patterns, how your baby’s bedding looks can have a big impact, from promoting better sleep to helping with their development. Organic baby bedding comes in a range of colors and patterns, from solid neutral and pastel tones to cute animal prints.

What to watch out for when buying baby bedding

Your baby spends a lot of time on their crib sheets or wrapped in blankets, so it’s critical that they meet certain conditions to keep your little one happy and healthy. Here’s what to look for when buying baby bedding.

Synthetic fibers

Synthetic textiles such as polyester, nylon, and acrylics are commonly used these days to make clothing and bedding, because they are durable, cheap, washable, and easy to dye in bright colors and prints. 

However, these types of fibers are made from petroleum and are essentially plastic – as you can imagine, this means that they don’t breathe well, which can lead to overheating and skin irritations.

Additionally, the manufacture of synthetic textiles is an intensive process which can involve various chemicals including formaldehyde, benzene, and heavy metals. These toxins can present a range of health risks, and infants are especially vulnerable.

On the other hand, natural fibers like cotton, hemp, and bamboo, are breathable, naturally moisture-wicking and antimicrobial, and don’t require chemical processing.

Additionally, organic natural fibers are much better for the environment than petroleum-derived materials. Not only are fossil fuels a non-renewable resource, but their extraction can be damaging to natural ecosystems in a variety of ways.

The important word here is “organic”, as non-organic fibers, especially cotton, can also have negative environmental impacts, from excessive water use to soil and air pollution caused by chemical pesticides.

Dyes, treatments and finishes

When buying baby bedding, it’s also important to consider extra chemicals that may have been added to the textile. Sheets and blankets may contain a range of dyes, treatments, and finishes, including some that may be toxic or otherwise risky for your baby – which is just another reason to opt for organic baby bedding.

For example, sheets labeled as “wrinkle-free” are often treated with various chemicals, including formaldehyde. This chemical can cause skin irritation, respiratory issues, and other health problems.

Even more worrying, formaldehyde is considered a carcinogen by the National Toxicology Program.

Non-certified cotton

If you buy 100% organic cotton bedding that carries a recognized certification, you can be confident that it’s made with cotton grown without chemicals or pesticides (which is a must for organic baby bedding made with cotton). On the other hand, non-certified cotton may contain chemical residues which could be off-gassed from the final product, including baby bedding.

John Deere cotton picker machine in field
Organic cotton baby bedding production starts with sustainable, pesticide-free cotton growing

Certified organic cotton is also better for the environment: chemical fertilizers and herbicides can pollute soils, the local atmosphere, and get into waterways. In turn, this pollution can harm wildlife and have negative impacts on ecosystems.

Additionally, non-organic cotton crops often consume huge amounts of water. As water conservation is one of the greatest environmental concerns of this century both in the US and globally, organic cotton that uses a fraction of the water is a much more eco-friendly choice.

Key takeaways: why you should choose organic baby bedding

We’re becoming increasingly conscious of the importance of choosing organic products. Not only are organic textiles better for the environment, they’re also safer, healthier, and more comfortable for your little one.

This is true of not only organic baby clothes, but also the bedding your baby sleeps on.

These days, there are plenty of organic baby bedding options available, from fitted crib sheets to swaddling blankets. However, it’s important to look for certifications to ensure that the product is truly organic and also make sure it’s free from synthetic dyes, treatments, and other chemicals.

If you’re interested in other safe, eco-friendly baby products, check out our round ups of the best non-plastic sippy cups, eco-friendly diapers, and sustainable bubble bath.

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