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Organic clothes by B Nature

Lisa Estall — Mon, 25 May 2009 18:59:00 GMT

For organic clothes for tots check out B Nature. The designs are simple, clean and made out of 100% organic cotton.Their line of apparel is free of harsh pesticides and are made under Fair Trade conditions.

Shown here is the Short Sleeve Romper for $27.

Get a 'Peace' of This Puppy

JeanneSager — Thu, 21 May 2009 16:30:00 GMT

I've seen some kooky recreations of the peace symbol, but this canine critter takes the cake.

The Peace Puppy tee from Buddhi Wear will center your little pup for some serious downward dog.

Made of organic cotton, the youth tees come in peaceful sky blue or natural, or you can stretch your way over to pick up a Peace Kitty tee.

The tees are $28.50, and for every purchase, Buddhi Wear plants a tree! We give this tee . . . and the tree . . . two woofs up.

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Organic Hands-free Baby Wrap

AmandaHill — Fri, 15 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT

When my daughter was young, I never had a sling or baby wrap of any sort. I'm not sure why looking back. But I know that if I currently had a baby, I'd be all about a sling and/or baby wrap. I would start with this gorgeous organic hands-free Baby Wrap. It appears to be comfortable, and the print is simply fabulous.

Click on over to Lovey Dud's Etsy shop to check it out.

Vivesana Organic Sunscreens For Baby And You

Lisa Estall — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:46:00 GMT

This summer you’ll need to protect you and your family’s skin from the hot sun. Vivesana has two new organic sunscreens out, Solar to Polar Baby SPF 42 and Solar to Polar Ultra SPF 40.

I tested both and they are really good quality creams. What I loved about them is that there’s no suntan lotion smell! The screens are free of parabens...

and phthlates, is water-resistant, hypoallergenic, synthetic-free, and has no emulsifiers. Instead, it's organic ingredients all the way. Even the sustainable packaging is made in the U.S.A.

These lotions aren’t cheap though. The Solar to Polar Baby (shown here) is $32 and the Solar to Polar Ultra is $29. For Droolicious readers, get a 25% discount! Enter the code friendfamily25 at checkout. This offer expires May 31.

For more info, visit Vivesana.

Bye-Bye, Plastic: Reusable Organic Sandwich Bags

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 08 May 2009 19:30:00 GMT

Assuming your kids' snacks and sandwiches lean toward the dry variety, this reusable 100% organic unbleached-cotton sandwich bag seems like a sound idea for reducing plastic waste. Not sure how well it'd hold up against a drippy PB&J, but that's a problem your washing machine can solve.

$5.99 from Bebeloosh's Etsy shop.

Natural Wooden Teaching Clock

Lisa Estall — Thu, 07 May 2009 13:54:00 GMT

For kids interested in learning the time, I think this Wooden Teaching Clock might be helpful. It's made of sustainable sources and is free from harmful toxins.

Remove and match the numbers in the correct slots. This is for kids ages 3 and up.

This is sold on the UK web site Ethical Babe so if money is no object, it's $30 for the clock and extra for shipping to the U.S.

Organic Cradle Cap Therapy

AmandaHill — Fri, 01 May 2009 01:00:00 GMT

The Cradle Cap Therapy pictured above is an organic formula made with Lavender and Chamomile. My daughter always had cradle crap. Sometimes I still find a bit of it on the portion of her scalp close to her forehead. Cradle Crap Therapy might just be worth the try.

Click on over to Botanical Baby to check it out.

Organic Utter Nursing Pads

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What says milk more than cow print? Made of eco-friendly bamboo fabric (not utter hide) Babies N Bellies’ Organic Utterly Cute Nursing Pads, $9.95, feature one layer of flannel fabric in solid white, layers of natural antibacterial bamboo and natural cotton and a top layer in the printed fabric. A great wash and wear alternative to disposable nursing pads, these will last throughout your breastfeeding days.

Monogrammed Organic Burp Cloth

AmandaHill — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

I'm all about cute monogrammed things. This monogrammed organic burp cloth is pretty high up on my list of coveted things. The color scheme sewn into the cloth is fantastic, and the fact that it's organic is equally fab.

Click on over to Molly Anne Make's Etsy shop.

Boo Boo Packs

AmandaHill — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 02:00:00 GMT

Boo Boo Packs are handy little devices. As the name suggests, they go on boo boos, but unlike most boo boo packs they are super cute. They are filled with 100% organic flax seed. They can be put in the freezer for two hours and easily placed on a boo boo.

The bonus? They come in a variety of cute colors and prints.

Click on over to Frank & Me's Etsy Shop to check it out.

A Little Cloud for Your Little Sunshine

JeanneSager — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:30:00 GMT

What's better than a friend to cuddle with in bed? A friend that lets you rest your head on him at the end of the day.

Jaya Loves Tekeko organic pillows are sized just right for little arms to wrap around, and soft enough for little heads to lean on and drift off into dream land.

Hand printed, sewed and stuffed, every little pillow sports a sweet and original character, and every little buddy comes with his or her own story. My pick is Leafgirl (redubbed by my daughter as Goldilocks for some unknown reason, but I'll allow that it's because this pillow was just right), but Professor Acorn can offer up an education in why it's important to get to bed early (so you can cuddle with your new friend!), and Eggboy looks so sad there's no way a toddler can resist giving him a squeeze.

Soft as a cloud, the covers are removable so you can wash the Kumo Friends after they've been dragged around the world with your tot. Jaya Loves Tekeko uses all organic material, with PVC-free and phthalate-free water based inks and recyled packaging, so their dreams are painted in green.

Get a pillow from their site for $62.

Star Mom: Tobey Maquire’s Wife Goes Green

SunnyChanel — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 21:00:00 GMT

Are you knocked up, like to wear long dresses and just happen to have a flair for the hippy aesthetic? Well you can pick up this Boho chic-ish look sported by Tobey Maquire’s wife Jennifer. The couple will be welcoming a new child any day now to join their 2-year-old Ruby Sweetheart. Here the very pregnant Jennifer wears the Organic Maxi Dress in green tie-dye by Gypsy05 for $132. Perfect wear for Earth week don't you think?

Photo: Celebrity Baby Scoop

Star Wars Organic T-Shirts Use Force Power to Plant Trees

Aaron Burgess — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:30:00 GMT

This environmentally aware Darth Vader tee ($22.50) is just one of the cheeky Star Wars "organic" designs Zazzle is promoting in advance of Earth Day, but the real green action behind the shirts comes after you've exited the store. For every Star Wars shirt you buy, Zazzle will plant a tree via American Forests. Just enter code PLANTATREE09 at checkout, and don't forget: These come in grown-up sizes, too.

Colette Kids: Unisex T-Shirts at 10% Off

elizabeth leach — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:00:00 GMT

I love the bold, graphic animals on t-shirts by Colette Kids. Each one is playful, fun and unisex. (I don't know how my daughter ended up with so much pink in her closet, but I guess there's a lot of pink clothes for toddler girls out there!) These shirts are basic enough to go with almost anything, but are far from basic. Get 10% your order with our special code...

Colette Kids designs onesies in sizes 3-18 months and t-shirts in sizes 2T and 4T. Made from 100% USDA certified organic baby rib cotton and 100% fine jersey/baby rib cotton. Each design is screen printed by hand.

Shop Colette Kids and receive 10% off with code: babble10. Code expires May 31.

5 Green Gifts for Earth Day

SunnyChanel — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 04:01:00 GMT

This week features a very special day, Earth Day, a perfect time to bring some green, eco-friendly goodies into the house. But it doesn't need to be Earth Day, these 5 green gifts are good for any occasion. They celebrate play as much as our dear old Mother Earth.

Green Toys Recycle Truck (above)
Forget the regular old construction trucks, what’s way more appropriate these days is a very green recycle truck. This push toy is made 100% from curbside-collected recycled milk jugs and it’s safe with none of those icky phthalates or BPAs. You can pick up one of these trucks by Green Toys for $23.70 from Amazon here.

Sprout Your Own Sweet Scents
Seeds for your little sprout, this mini-garden kit has everything you need to create some sweet spelling plants. And perhaps the plants won’t be the only thing to grow, a green thumb might also be in your kid’s future. The kit includes a 32-page booklet, 3 biodegradable plastic planters and drip trays, 3 seed packets, 3 peat pellets and sticker sheet. This is appropriate for ages 4-12. Just add water and in no time your kid will be smelling the sweet life. You can pick one up here for $18.99.

Organic Fruit Basket Teething Toys
Young babies won’t get the whole ‘Earth Day’ thing, they’re too busy putting stuff into their mouths. But to combine those two things, you can pick up this organic fruit basket that features safe, non-toxic teething versions of a watermelon, pear, small banana and grapes by Under the Nile. Each fruit is made of 100% organic Egyptian cotton. You can pick up the set here for $24.89.

Idbids: Waverly Eco-Friendly Starter Kit
Waverly is one of three environmentally friendly characters, the idbids, that teach kids about our home, planet Earth. Waverly is handmade from organic cotton and comes with a storybook about the Idbids, a field guild with 10 “doable iddy biddy steps” to make the world a better place, and an organic cinch sack backpack to carry the new member of the family. You can pick one up from Progressive Kids here for 40% off! They regularly sell for #29.99 but you can pick one up here for $17.99.

Sprig Rally Racer
This extremely sturdy and durable racer by Sprig is made from some magical eco-friendly material called Sprigwood™. This lightweight resin like material is made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic. They also managed to not use any decorative paint in the production process, the packaging is totally minimal and the people at Sprig made sure to partner only with ecologically responsible manufacturers. Yeah, they care.

The Rally Racer is kid-powered and as push and pump action is made, electronic features reward the kid’s play with lights and sounds. And since it’s ‘kid-powered’, no batteries are needed. You can pick one of the Rally Racers here for $27.50.

The Coolest Animal Alphabet

elizabeth leach — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Pick a letter, any letter. Each letter has it's own animal displayed in bold colors and cool, graphic style. Toddler t-shirts and baby bodysuits from bioMe 5's Animal Alphabet Collection are made from 100% certified organic cotton. The natural colored shirts and bodysuits are dye-free and unbleached. And the name of the animal is printed upside down so your child can read it properly!

These shirts are truly unique and beautiful. Shop bioME 5's Animal Alphabet Collection.

Baby Sling with Room for Two

Lisa Mulcahy — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 19:30:00 GMT

With twins becoming more common there’s a whole crop of new product out there to suit them. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen another sling that can accommodate two babies. Check this one out.

By design it’s ergonomic with double shoulder straps for support, but I wonder how comfortable it would be to tote around twins in the Baby K’tan Baby Carrier, $68.25? A cross between a sling and a structured front carrier, the Baby K’Tan can be configured into eight different positions, including for single or twin baby use. It’s also 100 percent organic. What do you mamas with twins think about this?

Bird on a Wire - For Your Little Bird

JeanneSager — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:22:00 GMT

What happens when you take a Parsons-trained designer with her own clothing line and make her a mother?

She starts putting out a line of art worthy of any wall but wearable by kids.

Shirin Roubeni's line of simple nature-inspired pictures on organic cotton tops are edgy - but not too edgy. The leopards, butterflies, dragonflies hand created by Roubeni and hand screened by her haven't lost their nobility when brought down to little kid sizes, but the ruffles on this bird give it just enough to take it into the little girl realm. Here miniature couture is funky, fun, but definitely still couture.

So take your little bird out in a sweet Shirin Kids tee; or pick up something from her boys' collection at Shirin Kids.

An Organic Tee Perfect For Nursing Babies

Lisa Estall — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:43:00 GMT

This 100% Mommy's Milk t-shirt by MamaOm is exactly what my 6-month-old would say since she refuses to take the bottle!

The material is made of 100% organic baby rib cotton and is suitable for boys and girls to wear.

It’s $20 and would make a nice baby gift. Mamaom sells beachwear for moms and kids too so check them out.

Organic Rattles with Some Color

Lisa Mulcahy — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 18:30:00 GMT

I love organic baby products, especially the ones that will inevitably end up in the mouth. The only problem is that although I like the natural look, neutral browns and cream colors can be a bit boring. These brightly colored ring rattles prove that organic doesn’t have to be beige.

From Mary Meyer Stuffed Toys, these multi-colored rattles, $12, with an elephant, frog or monkey on top are made with 100% certified organic cotton fabric and contain no harmful pesticides, toxic chemicals or dyes.

Organic Picky the Penguin

AmandaHill — Fri, 03 Apr 2009 22:00:00 GMT

Plan Toys' Organic Picky the Penguin is a green toy for all to enjoy. It would be easy to slip into an Easter basket. The tiny penguin is just 2.8 x 2.2 x 2.4 inches.

You can find one at Good for the Kids. It is currently 20% off.

Organice Plush: Benjamin the Frog

AmandaHill — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Benjamin the Frog is one of the cuter plush organic animals that I've seen on the market. He's super soft with naturally colored cloth that is free from toxic chemicals and carcinogenic pesticides. With a 100% organic cotton exterior, Benjamin the Frog is safely lovable by your tiny tot.

Click on over to Giggle to check him out. The only downside is that he is spot clean only.

Petit Bateau Introduces Organic Clothes For Spring

Lisa Estall — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:30:00 GMT

When I was living in London, I used to always visit the store Petit Bateau. They have wonderful clothes for children. Shown here are some of the new Spring items in their collection. The Organic Short Sleeve Tee ($17) and Organic Panties ($11) are for children ages 2-12.

Click to see the organic baby romper.

Visit Petit Bateau

Organic Cotton Ballet Design Socks

AmandaHill — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:00:00 GMT

The adorable little socks seen here resemble ballet slippers. They are made from 80% organic cotton. The socks come in sets of four. A box might be perfectly slipped into an Easter Basket.

Check the set out at Pearl River for $14.50.

Organic Jingle Chicken with Finger Puppets

AmandaHill — Sat, 21 Mar 2009 02:00:00 GMT

The organic toy seen above is the Jingle Chicken with Finger Puppets. It's cute, soft and fluffy! The large chicken holds the finger puppets. The toy is fashioned from organic cotton and makes an adorable jingling sound.

You can find the Organic Jingle Chicken at Giggle.com.