Aster & Oak Blog

With Christmas right around the corner, the kids are finishing up school and you’re getting to spend some much-deserved family time together after what has been a crazy year. We’ve put together some great activities you can enjoy together while also making a few changes to what’s on offer and going a little greener this year.

There is something so special about watching your little one play with a handcrafted timber toy. So much time and love go into making these unique little pieces. Wooden toys have never really gone out of fashion and remain an integral part of homes, schools & daycare centers worldwide. So how do they shape up against plastic toys in the home? Let's have a look.

So what is zero waste? 

“Zero Waste is the conservation of all resources utilizing responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning, and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”

Battling eczema is one of the driving forces behind Aster & Oak. When both my children were smaller, they both struggled with severe eczema. We tried all the lotions and potions recommended to us, and nothing seemed to work. Even the creams prescribed by doctors only eased symptoms slightly, I was incredibly frustrated and not sure where to turn.

We often have pieces on ours and our children’s wardrobe that we can’t bear to part with, you know, those unique pieces that we love or hold dear. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for a lot of other clothes. There is a mindset that fashion is disposable, but at what cost socially and environmentally. We discuss these issues not to instill fear but more to empower your decision-making process.

With our new SS20 collection launching soon, we thought it would be the perfect time to chat about newborn baby essentials and dressing up your baby basics! Items such as singlet bodysuits, onesies, pants, and bloomers are all absolute must-haves in your Summer newborn essentials wardrobe, but they don't have to be boring!

If you invest in some ethical basics in gorgeous neutral colors then those little babies will last for many seasons to come. As a sustainable brand, we care about our waste which means when we’re on the hunt for new resources we’ll be looking for quality materials, doing so means that your clothes will last much longer than a mass-produced retail chain. Are you ready to take a stand with us? 

The world is always changing and evolving and by doing so we’re so lucky that clothing manufactures are now in the spotlight, we’re conscious of the impact of what we wear has on us and the environment. If you’re still a little on the fence about making the switch to a cleaner more gentle option, let us share our top 5 benefits of bringing organic cotton goodies into your home.

Having a baby is easily one of the most profound changing moments of your life — and raising one is probably one of the most stressful. How do you know what foods to choose, what sheets work the best, or which detergent you should be using to wash your little one’s clothes?

Learning you’re pregnant is one of the most wonderful moments of your life and sharing the news with your partner means spreading positive and empowering energy between expecting parents. This also means some things are going to change in your life as you’ll have to become a much more responsible individual.