Made with 100% biodegradable materials that dissolve in boiling water, the “Newbie” was created for parents who want baby products that are practical and eco-friendly. The flexible, soft sole shoe supports a tiny foot’s natural development and helps parents reduce the amount of waste that comes with parenthood.

According to the EPA, the average person creates close to five pounds of trash per day. Parents know well that kids can increase their family’s waste exponentially. Kids outgrow clothes, shoes and toys quickly and only a small percentage of those items actually get handed down.

The shoes are made from a proprietary fabric that has the soft hand of silk and the durability of synthetic fibers. They can withstand normal baby wear and tear and will hold up to the elements. “They won’t dissolve in the rain or when hand washed,” said Megan Millikan, Woolybubs co-founder. “They’ve been rigorously tested here in the Pacific Northwest, and we can confidently say they meet the performance standards of even the most adventurous crawling and toddling babies.”

Once outgrown, the shoes can be placed in boiling water and in 40 minutes, will dissolve into a safe, non-toxic liquid. The liquid can be poured down the drain. Bacteria decomposes the dissolved solution back to CO2 and water. The shoes will also break down in industrial composting as an alternative to boiling.

Check the video to see how the shoes dissolves itself in water: