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…)
Reaching for a Cuter Stool
Date: August 27, 2008 | Category: Furniture, Kids
Sometimes kids need a little bit of help reaching just about anything; the world just isn’t quite built to their height specifications. Good that the colorful Astronomer Stool from QCollection Junior is at their service. These handy stools also double as seating. And at a summer discount (25% off $95-$105), they are a great value. In a little size and an even littler one, these proppers are made domestically from locally-sourced and fsc-certified solid aspen, with a non-toxic, water-based finish (so they’re free of VOC health hazards). Super light weight, kids can carry these around easily - so you may want to hide that secret sweet stash a bit further out of reach.
What’s Under There? Made you Say Underwear!
Date: August 20, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Kids
As summer fades into fall, it’s time, once again, for ecofab parents to stock up on back-to-school necessities. When it comes to our children’s health, we shouldn’t underestimate the importance of buying certified organic cotton underwear. While many commercial retail lines contain harsh chemicals and additives associated with a variety of illnesses, ranging from skin rashes to respiratory problems, these floral organic cotton sets from PE Vie en Rose (priced at $22 for the set) will keep our daughters healthy, warm and stylish all year long. Green Edge Kids also offers a great selection of high quality, modestly priced clothing and undies for boys and girls that are made from certified organic cotton using low impact dyes that are guaranteed sweatshop-free.
Block Party!
Date: August 20, 2008 | Category: Kids, Toys
These handsome, hand-crafted, vintage-inspired wooden blocks from Bok Toys offer a challenging, non-toxic 3-D puzzle for enterprising preschoolers. The 12-block set is made from a variety of untreated reclaimed wood, including maple, oak, walnut, cherry and poplar. (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.
Green Tea Time for Toddlers
Date: August 13, 2008 | Category: Kids, Toys
If you’ve been biting your lip each time your princess puts her toy cups and saucers in her mouth, we have wonderful news! The old-fashioned children’s tea party is finally civilized, thanks to Green Toys.
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…)
Teach our Children Well
Date: August 6, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Holiday & Gift, Kids, Lifestyle
Long before environmental consciousness made it fashionable, Henry David Thoreau warned to “Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes.” While we adults can get by with a few choice additions each year, our children have a peculiar tendency to grow and grow. These certified organic cotton T-shirts from When I Grow Up I Will are designed to inspire young wearers with guiding principles. Although they are fully biodegradable, these are the sort of pieces that get passed down from one child to the next, which makes them the ultimate in ecofashion. (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…)
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