Two Utensil Heads are Better than One
Date: September 18, 2008 | Category: Care, Featured, Food, Kids
Though not necessarily celebrated for its chicness, the spork was a stroke of functional genius. The combo fork and spoon that is a staple of any cafeteria was obviously overdue for an eco makeover. (more…)
The Essence of Smart Baby Care
Date: September 3, 2008 | Category: Care, Featured, Kids
Protecting our children is the most important job of every parent. We try—albeit sometimes in vain—to shield them from all of life’s harsh realities. When they’re babies, shielding their delicate skin from harmful chemicals tops our list of priorities. Mothers everywhere will swoon over the organic baby care from Miessence. (more…)
Babies, Here Wee-Go
Date: August 19, 2008 | Category: Care, Featured, Kids
According to the Chinese (who launched the olympic games at 8:08 on 08/08/08), all the babies born on that illustrious Friday were extra lucky. But we think this new bottle from Babylife makes newborns everywhere pretty darn charmed. Although my friend Gina Pell over at Splendora missed the lucky day, her baby girl, born on 08/11, has a Wee-Go to ensure her first sips are toxin-free. Created without use of bisphenol A, phthalates and PVC, the Wee-Go is made from glass surrounded by a silicone sleeve to protect from breakage. Available in a myriad of cool colors to add panache, the nipples are made from latex-free, food-grade silicon. The whole getup is completely recyclable, making these $18 built-to-last beauties the ultimate in cradle-to cradle.
Orbit is Out of this World
Date: August 13, 2008 | Category: Care, Furniture, Kids
Despite our growing wisdom about the dangers of phthalates and other harmful chemicals, most children’s strollers, toys and products still contain them. We were delighted to see that Orbit is extending their environmental commitment to the development of a new product line. Their new Green Edition Bassinet Cradle is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of a busy parent (sound like anyone you know?). Effortlessly transitioning from a rocker to a pram, this stylish carrier features a 100% organic cotton interior and a wool exterior, joining excellence in design with sustainability. (more…)
Goodbye Tupperware, Hello Kitty
Date: July 30, 2008 | Category: Care, Food, Kids
My daughter Zoe inherited many things from me: a love of travel, an adventurous palate and an odd penchant for Hello Kitty memorabilia. I’ve had to soft-pedal my vicarious affection for the feisty feline owing to environmental concerns. Sadly, much of the product line is heavy in phthalates. So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled upon these biodegradable, reusable Hello Kitty cups while I was shopping for back-to-school items.
Children’s Vitamins Are a Tough Pill to Swallow
Date: July 30, 2008 | Category: Care, Food, Kids
Getting my kids to take a daily vitamin is a struggle I can live without. If you’re similarly blessed with a picky eater, you understand the vexing importance of getting them to chew, gag or swallow their daily quota of vitamins and minerals. Fortunately, New Chapter Organics has the answer. Their mouth-tingling pouches of fruity powdered goodness are chock full of whole-food nutrition. Made from organic ingredients and free from synthetic isolates and refined sugar, all of New Chapter’s products are free of pesticide and herbicide residue. (more…)
Happy Birth Day, Baby!
Date: July 30, 2008 | Category: Care, Kids
It seems like there’s always someone in the ecofab crew who is scrambling to find the perfect baby gift. So we decided to assemble a round-up of some of our favorite picks to nurture green seedlings. Any mom knows that having a baby means dealing with a lot of heavy baggage. In the premium price range, we highly recommend the fashionable yet functional diaper bag from Rickshaw Bagworks (shown). Available in a variety of fun colors and patterns, it’s hard to believe it’s made from recycled bottles. With insulated, removable bags for keeping juice cool and milk warm and zippered compartments for transporting the
gazillion toys, treats and other things a baby is likely to need in the course of a single hour, this Wee Generation Diaper Bag comes fully loaded with eco-savvy books and coupons. Best of all, Rickshaw donates proceeds from this exceedingly stylish $200 bag to Healthy Child Healthy World, ensuring a win for all!
Big Bags for Small Scholars
Date: July 23, 2008 | Category: Care, Food & Drink, Kids
Fleurville‘s hip messenger bags are equipped to carry all the lead-free pencils and recycled notebooks your 5 to 10-year old scholars are likely to need in the course of a school day They also pack some serious heat with removable, insulate lunch bags that keep food warm and hands free for more important matters, like inspecting creepy crawlies and playing tag.
Outside pockets accommodate reusable water bottles and kaleidoscopes. Adjustable padded straps and cushions protect contents from bouncing against tender backs and bottoms. Fleurville offers an eclectic array of designs and styles to suit a variety of tastes, including hard-to-please ecofab boys. All products are PVC-free, Teflon-free and lead-free. If these bags boasted Fleurville’s re-run fabric, all the junior eco-fabsters we know would be getting them come August. Hopefully, Fleurville kids will soon be as eco-styling as the adults who care for them!
Blueberry Bottoms Up!
Date: July 16, 2008 | Category: Care, Kids
Margarita McClure thought her baby’s precious bottom deserved to be swaddled in fashionable, earth-friendly threads. Now Margarita’s minky-soft reusable diapers are turning heads all over town. Inspired by the age-old question: “Shouldn’t diapers be as cute as the babies that are wearing them?”—Margarita’s fanciful creations protect the planet and its tender-skinned stakeholders.
Moved by the fact that disposable diapers take up to 500 years to decompose and dump millions of C0 into our endangered ecosphere, Margarita decided to make her adorable designs utterly irresistible. She succeeded. With over 32 colors and prints to choose from, Blueberry Diaper babies can match their mood to their style every day of the month! And while we’d love to see a switch to certified organic, biodegradable fibers, these whimsical diapers go a long way to promoting a healthier child and planet.
Greening your Crib like the Stars
Date: July 16, 2008 | Category: Care, Furniture, Kids
What do Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sheryl Crow have in common? In addition to stunningly fast metabolisms, they all tuck their babies into Q Collection Junior cribs.
Certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, Kidman’s baby daughter, Sunday Rose, sleeps in the Solare crib (shown), which, like the rest of the line, meets stringent low-emission standards that protect against dangerous toxins associated with health problems like asthma. Featuring functionally elegant designs and superb craftsmanship, all of Q’s simple, bright furnishings and colorful organic cotton accessories are child-safe and planet-friendly - we’re huge fans of the adorable organic cotton bedding sets (the elephant parade sheets are perfect for parents that want to keep decor relatively gender neutral). A proud member of 1% for the Planet, Q collection Junior contributes a portion of proceeds to environmental causes.
