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Well-priced organic toys for baby

Jennifer — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 19:56:50 +0000

Amazon has come a long way in terms of green toys and baby/child gear in the last year or so. One of the lines they carry; Summer Infant, has tons of adorable organic toys available, like the Summer Infant Nature’s Purest Activity Blocks above. Bonus, these items clock in at excellent prices. Far better prices than say, most of the organic toy companies. If you’re looking for a good baby shower gift, first birthday present, or just a safe non-toxic toy for any old occasion, I’d check out this line.

Some options…

Summer Infant Nature’s Purest My First Toy Giraffe or Summer infant Nature’s Purest Sleepy Safari Soft Toy

Summer Infant Nature’s Purest Safari Stack

The Summer Infant toy line is made with 100% naturally colored organic cotton and no dyes, chemicals, or pesticides.

[images via Amazon]

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Baby’s first organic teddy bear

Jennifer — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:00:03 +0000

If you happen to live across the pond, and also happen to be having a baby soon, I’d absolutely suggest a visit to Blooming Marvellous. They have some great natural and organic goodies, at really nice prices. I especially love the organic bear. They suggest it as baby’s first, and really, it’s perfect for that – basic, totally cute, and looks super soft. It comes in a recycled box as well. Take a look:

Perfect, no? I love it. See all the cool baby gear at Blooming Marvellous.

[image via Blooming Marvellous]

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Green Your Baby Experience

Jennifer — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:00:50 +0000

Being that this month is eco-baby month, I thought we’d first take a look back at all the green baby goodness we’ve posted up to this point. I most likely missed some posts, but this is a nice round-up, if you’re looking to green your little one.

Eco baby tips:

Organic baby clothing:

Green baby gear & supplies:

Playtime!:

Other resources:

[image via stock.xchng]

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Amazingly Cute & New Eco Friends

Jennifer — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 01:50:48 +0000

Idbids is a brand new toy with a purpose. I wish I could say they’d be out by Easter – because they’d make some great eco Easter gifts, but it appears that consumers won’t be able to snatch one up until summer 2008. Although wholesalers can start ordering mid-March so you may be able to find one sooner.

What they are:

The Idbids; Scout, Lola and Waverly are lovely little friends for children that help kids to understand the role they play in keeping the planet happy and healthy. According to Idbids, LLC, these toys help to show kids that they can help out, “One iddy biddy step at a time.”

From Idbids:

“The delightful Idbids teach children ages 3 and up that it can be heaps of fun when you’re keen on being green. They do it through a wonderful storybook journey of discovery. By taking iddy biddy steps along with his or her Idbid of choice, the child learns about the Earth and what he or she can do to make a difference. (For example, if you turn off the water while brushing your teeth all week, you’ll save more than a bath tub full of water.)

After reading the book (for the first of many times), there is a field guide and simple check list to help children continue to take their own iddy biddy steps every day. Once the field guide is complete, the child – with the help of a grown-up – can come to this site to tell Scout. As a reward, Scout will create a personalized Idbids Certificate of Completion that you can print to celebrate the iddy biddy steps the child took to help keep our Earth happy, healthy and green.”

Depending on which friend your child chooses a different topic is discussed:

Scout: Air and pollution.

Lola: Trees, plants, and flowers.

Waverly: Water – oceans, seas, rivers, and lakes.

So, it sounds highly interactive. Sort of like immersing your little one in green. The toy comes in a set with the book and guide. Following is what each kit will come with.

“One 9” Idbid plush toy – Scout the cloud, Lola the flower or Waverly the water drop – made with 100% organically grown Egyptian cotton
An organic cinch sack for the child to wear
Storybook printed on recycled paper with
eco-friendly inks
Field guide printed on recycled paper with
eco-friendly inks”

I love the cute little friends (maybe Waverly best). I also love the whole interactive combined with play aspects of this toy. An excellent way to introduce the littles to green living ideas.

Look for them soon and check out Idbids to see a sneak peek and to sign up for their email list.

Which friend would your child (or you) like best? I think Cedar would like Scout best.

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Green Gift Guide: Our Green House

Jennifer — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:00:16 +0000

Our Green House has too many great green gifts to list just one. They have gifts for kids, pets, adults, and useful stuff for your home.

Here are three nice items I like that would make great gifts for the holidays.

Organic Vegetable Toy: kiddos who get this toy will adore their veggies.

Organic Soap – Moroccan Love: There is way too much good stuff in this handcrafted soap; organic olive oil, coconut oil, organic palm oil, castor oil, sweet almond oil and virgin avocado oil with an extra dose of organic fair trade shea butter. Rose petals, pink kaolin clay. Essential oils of geranium, rosewood, palmarosa, bergamot, patchouli, and clove. Wow. Plus, it’s so pretty and it’s something that will be used all the way up which is recycling at it’s finest.

Organic Rice Hull container gardens: Container gardens made from renewable rice hulls with organic basil or parsely.

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