It’s no surprise that having a baby can be incredibly expensive. From the cot to the carrier, there are countless ‘essentials’ that need buying before delivery day. With each of these purchases, however, there comes excessive plastic packaging too.

Now, with all eyes on the arrival of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s baby boy, we wanted to lend both Meghan and all the expectant and new mothers out there a hand in making their baby’s arrival as eco-friendly as possible. From bamboo muslin cloths to organic cloth carriers, there is a sustainable alternative for even the worst plastic polluters.