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World Premiere: Self-Heating Bottle

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:30:00 GMT

I’m an interior design and architecture junkie so I’ve been following Karim Rashid since before he made the leap to modern product guru. One glance at this new bottle and you can probably tell it’s a Rashid. But despite the funky fresh look, it’s an amazing first in self-heating bottles.

The Iiamo feeding bottle heats up in just 4 minutes without the use of batteries or electricity– just an organic heating cartridge that only contains salt and water. And the bottle does not contain BPA, PVC, Lead or Phthalates.

Right now it seems the Iiamo is only available from Danish website Dansk Design for $51.97 (299 kr), but they will ship worldwide.

Robots? No Lunchbots

JeanneSager — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:03:00 GMT

Green had to meet geeky some day, and fortunately for our kids' sakes it's in the form of little green containers for their munchables.

Lunchbots set of stainless steel containers for kids lunches takes plastic and all its worries (hello BPA) out of the picture. Available in its original form as a solo sandwich transporter or the duo - which is split across the middle for kids who prefer their courses remain in two parts- Lunchbots can be chucked in the dishwasher and pulled out again tomorrow for the ultimate in reusable.

Creator Jacqueline Linder started the company when she couldn't find non-plastic containers to pack her kids lunches and snacks. "Instead of worrying about which types of plastic are safe, I decided it was best to avoid plastic altogether," she said. Her kids love them for the bright colored tops, and your kids will love them for the robot-style name and robot look (see, I told you it was geeky).

Food safe and Earth friendly, get them at Lunchbots.

More Green Goodies:

Keeping Kids AND the Earth Well in One Fell Swoop

Eco for the Next Generation

Go Green for Lunch and We're Not Talking Lettuce

The New BornFree Teether

AmandaHill — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

BornFree has a plethora of great products. This new silicone teether, available in both pink and blue, is just one of many fabulous products. The teether is made from medical-grade silicone and is BPA free. It can be stored in the refrigerator, and the teether even has a cavity in which an anesthetic can be stored. Additionally, this teether has five, yes, FIVE different textures.

This teether, along with many other great products, is available at NewBornFree.com for $9.99.

Milk and Munchies On-the-Go with ZoLi

Heather Kuldell — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:35:00 GMT

Diaper bags have limited real estate, so the less you have to toss into one, the better. The ZoLi On-the-Go Formula and Snack Dispenser can help get rid of a few containers. This bottle-shaped container is comprised of four brightly colored, interlocking dishes that are suitable for carrying dry formula, crackers, or your cereal O of choice. An easy pour spout can be attached to any of the containers to aid transferring the formula to a bottle. And just to be safe, the plastics are BPA and phthalate-free.

Available at Oompa for $14.99.

What a Sleek Boob...I Mean, Bottle

Cathy Hale — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT

It's probably pretty obvious why these bottles are preferred by baby. The bright colors, of course. Oh, and the boob shape.

This is the Adiri Natural Nurser, a safe BPA-free plastic bottle. Thanks to input from breast experts like moms, doctors and lactation consultants, this bottle is as close as you can get to the real thing. It's even soft, made of breast-like materials. It features a special twist and feed system that prevents lost parts and assembly hassles. Learn more about Adiri and the Natural Nurser here.

On Sale: Stainless Steel Sippy Cups

Cathy Hale — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Over the years I’ve purchased a zillion sippy cups. In the beginning they all work fine. Then one magical day - poof! - they leak constantly. It’s like they simply self-destruct. Sound familiar? End your malfunctioning goblet distress with stainless steel sippy cups. Brands like Foogo, Klean Kanteen and The Safe Sippy make some seriously safe and durable products. They're BPA free, Phthalate free, easy to wash, sleek and cheery. Buy 3 sippy cups and get $3 off each cup at Euphoria Baby. You can mix and match, so try them all!

Baby with Tummy Issues? Try this Bottle.

Cathy Hale — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 22:00:00 GMT

If you have a baby with tummy issues, you might want to consider Dr. Brown's baby bottles. I still remember the day my husband brought them home. He said he had the "Dr. Brown's" and I was really excited because I thought he meant the Cream Soda. Anyway, as an infant, our first son could not sleep due to all of the burping, gas and spitting up. A friend of ours recommended Dr. Brown's. And believe it or not, these bottles worked miracles.

What makes them unique is the patented venting system.You can even watch an animated diagram on the website. Once you see how it works, it just makes perfect sense. Now they make BPA-free polypropylene plastic bottles and glass bottles. We had plain old plastic when we first started using them four years ago. When my second child was born last year, we switched to the polypropylene ones. If you've tried other bottles and they aren't working, give these a shot. Glass 2 pack (7 oz) retails for $15 at BabyEarth.

New BPA-free Orthodontic Pacifier

Lisa Mulcahy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:58:00 GMT

My son was never one for pacifiers, they always seemed to end up at the bottom of the crib. Maybe if he had this BPA-free, day-to-night number, things would have been different.

BornFree has just launched its new orthodontic product line by unveiling the BornFree BPA-Free Pacifier for Day and Night Use, $7.99 for two. Made from materials that are 100% free of Bisphenol-A, Phthalates and PVC, The BornFree Pacifier for Day and Night Use features a flexible handle and provides improvements on traditional pacifiers by offering a BPA-free product combined with advances such as the orthodontic collapsible nipple and a breathable shield.

ABC Kids Expo 2008: New Bath Toys From Boon

Chris Ford — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 19:30:00 GMT

There were a lot of fun things at the Boon booth at ABC this year, like these new bath toys - Odd Ducks, Water Bugs, Splat and Scrubble. All are BpA, Phthalate and PVC free and under $9.99.

Odd Ducks are rubber ducks with modern graphics, and my favorite part is they don't have any holes where water can get in and get moldy (bottom left in picture). Water Bugs (bottom right) is a game of sorts where kids can scoop up floating bugs (that kind of look like jacks) with a net. Splat (top left) is a floating ring toss game and Scrubble (center) is an "interchangeable scrub set" where kids can practice scrubbing themselves in the tub.

All should be available in six weeks. Check out all the bath toys at Boon.com.

Thermos Foogo: Strong Like Superman

Heather Kuldell — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 20:15:00 GMT

Whether you’re afraid of plastics or just like the sleek looks, the Thermos Foogo line can replace the cling wrap, sandwich bags and other plastic containers that currently fill up your kids’ lunchboxes or hold emergency snacks.

The Foogo line offers a 7-ounce sippy cup (with or without handles), a 12-ounce straw bottle or a 10-ounce food jar made of vacuum-insulated stainless steel. The beverage containers keep drinks cool for 6 hours and the food jar is safe to use with cold or hot treats. The leak-proof tops are multi-piece valves (similar to Avent’s) and made of soft, BPA-free plastics. All of it is dishwaser-safe.

Foogo comes in two color combinations: blue and yellow or pink and purple. Even better, there’s not a cartoon character that your kid will stop liking by next year. That matters when you’re springing $15-$19 per container. But, assuming they don’t get lost, they’ll outlast most of your kids’ kitchenware. They are steel, after all.

You can save $5 by purchasing a sippy cup and food jar set for $28.99. The straw bottle will be available mid-May.