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• For Your Little Builder

  We all like to feel good about what we buy, so consider this. The above beech wood toy is made by handicapped people and completely devoid of nails, screws, staples or any other pointy object. So in one purchase you're socially and safety conscious. Read More... Posted May 09 2008, 05:38 PM by Erin Behan with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, Toys, green baby, crane, safe toys, fagus

• Shocking True Contents of Organic Mattresses Revealed!

  This cross-section of a $340 organic mattress from ModernTots reveals what we've long suspected, that these overpriced hippie bed-things are actually filled with a blend of 10-year-old peat moss and recycled Kent Golden Lights filters. Read More... Posted May 05 2008, 03:42 PM by Aaron Burgess with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, bed, hand made, bedding, moderntots, green, organics, bedroom, organic latex mattress, earth-friendly, organic coco mattress, mattresses, twin organic coco mattress, organic mohair mattress, dust mites

• No Pandas Were Harmed in the Making of This Bamboo Spork

  Considering that bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on earth, it'd be great to see this kids' spork from Bambu rise up to overtake the petroleum-based contraptions we're used to getting from takeout joints. Handmade from 100% organically grown moso (among the bamboo species not munched on by pandas), Bambu's spork is free of bleaches or dyes and is generally one of the safer contraptions your toddler can stick in his or her mouth, relatively speaking. Read More... Posted Apr 10 2008, 09:02 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, bamboo, bambu, kitchen, sporks, branch, fair labor practices, sustainable products, eating utensils, kids' utensils

• 7 Days of BPA-Free Plastics: Nuby Wacky Bowls

  When it was revealed there were harmful toxins in the some of the baby plastic items we use each and every day, I was tempted to throw all my plastic cups, feeding sets, and utensils into the trash and to only let my child use their fingers and organic paper plates and cups. Read More... Posted Apr 02 2008, 12:25 PM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, Nuby, green baby, 7 days of BPA-Free Plastics, feeding sets

• 7 Days of BPA-Free Plastics: MAM Ultivent Bottles

  Oh plastic, so convenient, but lately we've been learning you are not always so healthy. Whether or not you've decided to keep your Nalgene, it makes sense to make sure your baby is feeding from a bottle that's as safe as possible. Sassy's MAM Ultivent bottles win on two counts: safety and price. Read More... Posted Mar 31 2008, 09:16 AM by Erin Behan with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, bottles, green baby, MAM, 7 days of BPA-Free Plastics

• Yogurt Containers Reborn as a Toothbrush

  There’s nothing my son enjoys more for breakfast than a yogurt smoothie. Even though I buy the economy size containers we still end up with a whole lot of packaging in the recyling bin. I’m glad to hear my favorite yogurt company has partnered with this eco-conscious firm to repurpose those old containers into childrens’ toothbrushes. Read More... Posted Mar 31 2008, 08:41 AM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, green baby, recycled, Preserve Jr. toothbrush, Recycline, toothbrushes

• bioMe Releases Limited Edition Polar Bear T-Shirt

  We've blogged about bioMe clothing's committment to the earth (100 percent organic cotton, sweatshop free) and our love of their use of strong graphic letters and matching animal prints. And now the company has released a limited edition polar bear T-shirt ($32 and free shipping). In keeping with the earth-friendly vibe, 20 percent of the proceeds will go to the Detroit Zoo, which has been breeding polar bears since 1928. As well, the T-shirt uses undyed/unbleached cotton and is shipped in biodegradable green film bags (which according to the company take as little as 9 months to biodegrade). Posted Mar 26 2008, 06:13 PM by Erin Behan with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, alphabet, t-shirts, onesies, clothing, green baby, biome

• Green Baby: Sprout Basics

  There's a lot to like about the Sprout line of eco-friendly baby clothing. Made from a combination of 70 percent bamboo and 30 percent cotton, the pieces themselves are incredibly soft. But it's the style that grabs me. You don't see a lot of purple infant-wear and the contrasting blue piping/footies really sets off the look. The new sprout kit--kimono top, footie bottoms and a hat--is $47. Posted Mar 25 2008, 05:08 PM by Erin Behan with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, clothing, green baby, infants, sprout

• Green Tea, Thumbs Part of Green Toys' Spring '08 Line

  A while back, we covered San Francisco-based Green Toys' venture into corn-based bioplastic playthings -- well, the company's resources seem to have changed a bit since then, but the output is as green as ever. This 27-piece Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set ($39.95 at Rabbit Kinney) is part of a new line of recycled-plastic toys that also includes a Tea Set, an Indoor Gardening Kit, and a Sand Play Set. Though it's not corn-derived... Read More... Posted Mar 25 2008, 11:03 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, Toys, green baby, green toys, tea sets, green living, going green, american made toys, recycled plastic toys, gardening toys, bpa-free

• Go Green With Envy for Cariboo Earth Folding Bassinet

  If you're looking for an alternative to synthetic materials or questionable wood-staining practices, meet the green-minded champion of the Cariboo Earth line. Like the optional Cariboo Activity Gym that can be easily mounted atop it, the Cariboo Earth Bassinet ($450 at Moderntots) is hand-crafted from sustainable New Zealand Radiata pine... Read More... Posted Mar 24 2008, 03:07 PM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, green baby, bassinets, cariboo activity gym, cariboo earth bassinet, sleep solutions, sleepers, folding bassinets

• NYCers: How to Green Your Kid

  There may not be a hotter topic in parenting right now than "green." If you live in New York, you have the opportunity to check out the How to Green Your Kid panel discussion and book signing on March 24 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Powerhouse Arena in Brooklyn's Dumbo. Hosted by Powerhouse Books, the discussion features Josh Dorfman of The Lazy Environmentalist (book and radio show) fame, Alexandra Zissu who coauthored The Complete Organic Pregnancy and several other writers who focus on health and organic childhood. Are those free-range onesies your baby is wearing?  Posted Mar 19 2008, 08:45 AM by Erin Behan with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, green baby

• MobileHome Comes Complete With Imaginary Zoning Ordinance

  As much as I dig the idea of easily transportable recycled-cardboard playthings, especially when they feature eight rooms, built-in spyholes and an attic, this MobileHome does sort of feel like eco-friendly dollhouse as gentrification metaphor. When it's time to push out your toy family, forget handing down the digs to charity: Simply raze it via that week's recyclable pile. Am I overthinking this? Probably. $34 from Pomme. Posted Mar 06 2008, 09:03 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, Toys, playhouses, dollhouses, mobilehome, recycled toys, pomme, recyclable playthings

• Eco-Friendliness, Scat Humor on Parade at Green With Whimsy

  Proof that greening up your baby needn't be done with a lack of humor, this self-explanatory design is among the funnier ones ready to go on a tee or onesie at Green with Whimsy. Either item'll cost you $24, and all are screened with low-impact inks on sweatshop-free 100% organic cotton. Posted Mar 05 2008, 12:03 PM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, onesies, green baby, baby clothes, green with whimsy, organic cotton clothing, baby tees

• Curb the Bag Monster: Envirosax for Kids

  Not only are these eco-friendly, waterproof Envirosax totes a great way to nudge your kids into helping you carry the week's groceries or library books without engaging the plastic bag monster, but with six different kooky designs available (pictured above: "Dogasaurus"), they're also a fun way to express yourself. The full line won't be in stores until later this month, but we've got peeks at a few more new designs, along with places where you can score 'em now, after the jump. Read More... Posted Mar 03 2008, 09:03 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, shopping totes, totes for kids, reusable bags, shopping bags, envirosax for kids

• NatureMill Indoor Composter: Looks Like PC, Ends P-U

  After reading Elizabeth Royte's Garbage Land: On The Secret Trail Of Trash a few years ago and learning the life cycle of nearly everything my family had been discarding, I became obsessed with the idea of zero waste. Unfortunately, after a few days of separating garbage and recyclables into "good" and "bad" (and stinky) piles on the kitchen floor, the family became just as obsessed with the idea of zero Dad. Anyway, Russ Cohn also had a similar problem with mucking up his living space, and in response, he created the NatureMill indoor composter, an under-the-counter device that turns food waste into fertilizer with minimal effort and zero stink. Read More... Posted Feb 21 2008, 10:03 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, composting, recycling, elizabeth royte, naturemill composter, green family, zero waste, indoor composters, russ cohn, garbage land

• Parker? I Hardly Know Her!

  One of my favorite toddlers is named Parker, and I think of him whenever I look at this insanely stylish Parker bed from ducduc. Read More... Posted Feb 20 2008, 11:00 AM by Meredith Broussard with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, bed, DucDuc, green baby, toddler bed, bedding, toddlers, beds, bedroom, Parker, bedroom storage, kids' beds, children's beds

• Longboards For Little Z-Boys And Z-Girls

  Budding skaters can kick, push and coast their way around the nearest parking lot on the "Meteor," a longboard designed with the littlest Vans in mind.   Read More... Posted Feb 19 2008, 10:00 AM by Leigh-Ann Jackson with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, Toys, handmade, skateboard, Supermarket, Funkin Function, longboard

• Ceci N'est Pas Une Bicycle... Yet

  Attention, IKEA or other budget-minded retailer of modern lifestyle accessories: If architect Andrew Maynard gets his wish, you'll one day soon be distributing full, working kits of his OLC (stands for "One Less Car") concept bicycle. After the jump, you tell us: Would you let your kids ride a $35 plywood bike? Read More... Posted Feb 08 2008, 02:30 PM by Aaron Burgess with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, IKEA, bicycles, andrew maynard, concept designs, olc bike, cheap transportation, one less car, prototypes

• First Look: L.A's New Eco-boutique, The Little Seed

  Promising "Tree hugging wth style," LA's latest green retailer, The Little Seed, keeps its word. No patchouli, tie-dye or trite Mother Earth vibe here; just clean white walls, dark wood trim and a subtle arbor decor. It's definitely a good look when I can be surrounded by organic cleaning supplies and non-toxic art supplies without feeling beat over the head with self-righteousness. Read More... Posted Oct 23 2007, 09:00 AM by Leigh-Ann Jackson with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, organic, green, Los Angeles, boutique, Soleil Moon-Frye, The Little Seed

• The Secret of NiMH: Duracell's Souped-Up Rechargeable Batteries

  While the $12.99 sticker price may seem a little steep, Duracell's Pre-Charged Rechargeable batteries offer several extremely cool features for the money. As the name suggests, they're ready to use right out of the package, so there's no need to charge 'em beforehand. Better yet, though: These super-strength nickel metal hydride (NiMH) cells hold a charge for up to a year between uses, so they're a reliable and eco-friendly choice for everything from baby monitors to digital cameras to remote-control vehicles. A full line of chargers (including a mobile version) is on the way, although any NiMH charger will work. Posted Oct 11 2007, 02:33 PM by Aaron Burgess with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, gadgets, rechargeables, duracell, batteries

• Green Baby: Hang Up Your Coat with InModern's Ecotots Coat Rack

  InModern has made a sturdy coat rack which makes it easy for your toddlers to hang up their own coat.  Constructed from just two pieces of 100% formaldehyde-free, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Certified/environmentally friendly SmartWood and featuring a durable, 100% non-toxic water-based finish. InModern's Ecotots Hang Ten coat rack can be purchased at Modern Nursery for $135 Posted Oct 11 2007, 02:03 PM by chrisjordan with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: eco-friendly, modern nursery, green baby, coat rack, InModern, hang ten, ecotots

• Fair Trade Sports: the Oxfam of Football

  It's not often (or, you know, ever) you hear of a grass-roots, eco-friendly sports-equipment manufacturer, but not only is that just the niche Fair Trade Sports has risen to fill; it's also the strategy the company uses to sell its equipment at competitive prices. Take, for example, the just-in-time-for-fall Fair Trade football... Read More... Posted Sep 19 2007, 03:01 PM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, fair trade, football, sports equipment

• Soaking In It: Dewy's Adventure Ships for Wii

  New from Konami and the production team that brought us Elebits comes an even cuter (you know, if that's your thing) and more addictive game for the Nintendo Wii, Dewy's Adventure. Making full use of the Wii Remote's twist-and-turn capabilities, the game (picture an Elebits-Super Monkey Ball mash-up, only with an eco-friendly subtext) puts you in control of Dewy, literally a water droplet who rolls about the environment taking on the evil forces of Don Hedron. Dewy's unique chemical composition means you can change his form, from ice to steam, while solving puzzles, battling enemies, restoring peace to the world, and encouraging mass consumption of Aquapod Natural Spring Water. Wait, did I just type that? Posted Sep 18 2007, 10:49 AM by Aaron Burgess with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, video games, nintendo wii

• Green Baby: Bamboo Dress by Bamboo Baby

  Eco-friendly, ethically and fairly made.  Stylish dark blue denim dress is 100% bamboo. Bamboo Baby dress is available for those of us on this side of the pond at Mother Earth and Baby for $32  Posted Sep 10 2007, 09:09 AM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: eco-friendly, bamboo, green baby, fair trade, mother earth and baby, denim dress

• Get Twiggy with Eco-friendly Crayons by Inntrax

  Inntrax twig crayons are made in Poland from forest salvaged wood. This set of crayons, though they seem more like colored pencils to me, come in a birch basket holder. All proceeds from the sale go to back to sustaining Poland's forests.  All natural, non-toxic, and environmentally conscious, who can resist buying these? Now you have nothing to do but argue over the pronunciation of crayon.  It's CRAY-ON, by the way.     Posted Jun 01 2007, 01:02 PM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: products, inntrax, twig crayons, eco-friendly