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• A Green Living Room Set (in white) for Your Little One

  Although I adore the look, style, and simplicity of this white kids table and chair set, sadly I won’t be getting it for my kid. Not that she doesn’t deserve it, but because... Read More... Posted Jun 26 2008, 12:12 PM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: furniture, green, playroom

• Congratulations! It’s Box!

  Ever have someone tell you that you should stop buying your kids toys and just get them boxes? Maybe you made that joke yourself after cleaning up after a birthday party to find the shiny new toys untouched and the kids playing around in the cardboard packaging. The Color Your Own Cardboard Cottage Doll House is almost just box, so maybe it can compete. Read More... Posted Jun 25 2008, 12:14 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: green baby, green, coloring, dollhouses, cardboard, Color Your Own Cardboard Cottage Doll House. cardboard kids

• Every Day’s a Beach with Green Toys Sand Play Set

  With Memorial Day coming up, my thoughts drift to the beach. Stumbling across this Green Toys Sand Play Set only increase the urge to hit the sand. The four-piece set includes the essentials: a bucket, a rake, a shovel and a sand-castle mold. To make the sun a little more enjoyable, the entire set is made from recycled milk jugs, which is a safe plastic free of phthaltes, BPA and lead. Now all I need is the sunblock. Available at Wild Dill for $20. Posted May 23 2008, 10:04 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: outdoor toys, Toys, beach, green, bpa-free, lead, plastics, phthaltes

• Babble Crashes the Hollywood Baby Shower

  Designer hospital gowns, silver and gold pacifiers, these items and more could be found at the Boom Boom Room’s Hollywood Baby Shower this week in New York City. “Life & Style Expert” Jayneoni Moore throws kid parties with gift suites for celebrity parents before the Golden Globes and Academy Awards. This week she hit NYC for the network upfront’s (where TV people see what’s coming in the fall season). Free celebrity-endorsed baby mittens and nursing couture were flying off the trade show tables so fast it made you wonder if there wasn’t a recession going on.  Babble went to the scene to show you what the rich and famous get in those gift bags. - April Peveteaux Most Outrageous: $950 Bassinet from Lulla Smith Two words: JLo’s Nursery. The people who put together the crib and the bedding for little Max and Emme set up a replica for everyone to adore. Lulla Smith luxury baby linens are stunningly over the top. But even though it might be nice to live so opulently, who puts so much silk next to a spitter-upper? That and a crazy ginormous bow apparently don't scare JLo, Courtney Cox or Katie Holmes.   Read More... Posted May 19 2008, 09:34 AM by editors with | with no comments Filed under: robeez, Babble Review, scholastic, green, celebrity baby, katie holmes, Hollywood Baby Shower, Boom Boom Room, lulla smith, tomtote, yak, Courtney Cox, J Lo, seven smooches, jayneoni moore, shokay kids, suri, max and emme

• 7 Days of Diapers: Good for the Environment, Good for Baby, and Good for Mom

  Nature Babycare Diapers are chlorine free and made from all natural materials. They're soft and gentle on baby’s skin and aren't bulky. Plus Nature Babycare Diapers are 100% biodegradable.  Read More... Posted May 18 2008, 09:00 AM by elizabeth leach with | with 3 comment(s) Filed under: infant, toddler, diaper, green, Nature Babycare, Cooler Choices, eco-conscious

• 7 Days of Diapers: bumGenius 3.0 for Your Lil Genius

  If you're going the cloth diaper route, one way to cut down on cost is to choose a diaper that doesn't come in sizes. The bumGenius 3.0 is a one-size pocket diaper designed to grow with your kid, fitting babies as little as 7 pounds and up to 35. Read More... Posted May 15 2008, 10:47 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: Diapers, Cloth Diapers, green, 7 days of diapers, bumgenius

• 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

• Automoblox X9X SUV Toy Car

  We've told you about Automoblox before, but there's a new car out that is even better. The Automoblox X9X SUV is green, rugged and might just be the coolest toy car I've ever seen. Read More... Posted May 05 2008, 02:02 PM by moderndaydad with | with no comments Filed under: Toys, blocks, car, toy, Automoblox, green, boys, mdd, toy car, green tires, x9x suv, suv

• Lighten Up with Fleurville Re-Run MicroPod

  If you can’t get to spring-cleaning the house, do yourself a favor and clean out the good ol’ diaper bag. Or better yet, scale down. Fleurville Re-Run MicroPod has room for just the crucial stuff. Read More... Posted Apr 24 2008, 09:45 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: diaper bags, bags, fleurville, recycled, green, MicroPod

• Naef Motosolino Solar-powered Sidecar Has Zoom Zoom

  If sidecars looked as cool as Naef Motosolino’s, everyone would ride them. Well, except for the rain or the safety concerns and whatnot. But for a toy, it’s pretty sweet. Read More... Posted Apr 22 2008, 10:15 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: wooden toys, Toys, naef, green, motorcycles, motosolino, solar power, sidecars

• 7 Days of Eco-Friendly Décor: Little YOLO’s Sprout Collection Paints

  Ah, paint. It’s one of the easiest ways to give a room a makeover, but not all paints are created equal. Some contribute to indoor air pollution and respiratory problems. If you’re considering a new shade, think about Little YOLO’s Sprout Collection for a gentler, low-odor paint. Read More... Posted Apr 21 2008, 02:02 PM by Heather Kuldell with | with no comments Filed under: decor, green, paints, YOLO Colorhouse, indoor air pollution, pollution, 7 days of eco-friendly decor, Little YOLO, VOCs, respiratory problems

• 7 Days of Earth-Friendly Toys: Plan Toys Balancing Monkeys

  I never expected to become a toy tyrant but these days I tend to purchase toys that don’t emit electronic whirs, bleeps or sirens. I also look for toys that don't need batteries simply so I don’t have to replace them. It has more to do with my sanity than being green, but that is a nice side effect. Plan Toys Balancing Monkeys qualifies as eco-friendly, entertaining and quiet for a reasonable price of  $20. Read More... Posted Apr 17 2008, 09:24 AM by Heather Kuldell with | with 1 comment(s) Filed under: wooden toys, Toys, monkeys, green, plan toys, games, 7 days of earth-friednly toys

• 7 Days of Eco-Friendly Toys: Toys “R” Us Goes Green

  Small changes can have a big impact, but when a retail giant decides to go green it creates a ripple effect that has a far reach. Making waves across the country, Toys “R” Us has announced that it’s launching an eco-friendly collection of toys that will promote “Good Green Fun.” Read More... Posted Apr 15 2008, 08:28 AM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with 2 comment(s) Filed under: organic, Toys, green, trains, 7 days of eco-friendly toys, natural wooden toys, Toys "R" Us, organic cotton dolls, natural cotton plush

• Loyale's Mom-Daughter Dresses: No Wire Hangers in Sight

  Usually mother/daughter dressing is too Mommie, Dearest for me, but Loyale's new line of dresses -- for you and your little darling -- are anything but creepy. The line launches April 14 and joins the eco clothing line's fabulous selection of mens and womens hip yet green styles. Check out their womens' sale here.     Posted Apr 13 2008, 01:06 PM by Sarah Verdone with | with no comments Filed under: clothing, fashion, girls, dresses, toddlers, green, eco, 7 Days of Eco-Friendly Clothing, womens, loyale

• Chew On This! 100% Organic Veggie Teething Toys

  Even before your baby gums their first pureed yam, introduce them to the wonderful world of vegetables, and not just any chemical laced conventionally grown produce, but fully organic Read More... Posted Mar 25 2008, 11:36 AM by SunnyChanel with | with no comments Filed under: teething, organic, Toys, under the nile, green, veggies

• PJ Hide-a-Way

  Toddlers never tire of stashing things away in odd corners and crevices. I’ve found everything from tupperware tops to drum sticks tucked neatly in my couch cushions. Maybe this “pillow” will make PJ time a bit more fun. (Right now it involves a lot of kicking and carrying on.) Read More... Posted Mar 20 2008, 08:28 AM by Lisa Mulcahy with | with no comments Filed under: bedding, pajamas, elephants, green, pillows, Modern Twist, PJ Pocket Pillow

• Nursery Preview: Oeuf Hatches New Crib

  Oeuf gets a lot of play here because they make such beautiful stuff. (Can anyone recall a nicer bouncy seat or baby lounger before they came along?) Here's a sneak peek at their latest and greatest... Read More... Posted Feb 13 2008, 12:30 PM by Sarah Verdone with | with no comments Filed under: nursery, cribs, green, oeuf, birch

• Green Baby: Messenger Bag for Environmentally Aware School Children

  Finding a bag that both fits your child's body and is large enough to carry their books and school supplies can be a challenge.  Not to mention also be appealing to their sense of style. This messenger style bag by Fleurville fits the bill on all accounts. Versatile, this bag can be carried messenger style or with the back pack straps that tuck into the back of the bag when not in use.  It also comes with a matching insulated lunch bag. It's also PVC- and teflon-free, meaning this bag is environmentally friendly as well as attractive. Available at Giggle for $50  Posted Jan 17 2008, 04:03 PM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: green baby, messenger bag, backpack, fleurville, Giggle, environmentally friendly, green, school bag

• Hand Made: Be Goldilocks with the Three Bears Bag

  This Three Bears cotton patchwork bag is handmade exclusively from recycled materials. No two bags are ever exactly alike due to the limitations of vintage fabrics that are available, but they are all beautiful. The bags are fully lined with vintage cotton fabrics. I love this bag for carrying books to the library, snacks to the playground, or shovels to the beach.  You could proably carry your own porridge in it, if you don't mind the mess. Available at Eco Artware for $40  Posted Dec 11 2007, 02:07 PM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: hand made, bag, green, recycled fabric, eco artware, three bears bag

• Hand Made: Green Felted Baby Coat

  Made from a shrunken sweater, it is the perfect little fall coat for keeping your 12-18 month old warm.  The original detailing was preserved on the hems.  Two cotton strips were added in place of buttons for added interest, with interior snaps to keep it closed. This one-of-a-kind item is available at Plainly Jane for $56 Posted Dec 05 2007, 01:02 PM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: one-of-a-kind, hand made, green, baby coat, plainly jane, felted coat

• 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

• Hand Made: Peruvian Wool Coat

  Gorgeous hand knitted coat in a muted green color that works for both boys and girls.  I love this sweater coat for its simplicity.  100% Peruvian wool, generous length, hood, and double row of buttons makes this piece a stylish Fall staple in your baby's wardrobe. Available at Evagodeva for $76  Posted Sep 17 2007, 03:10 PM by chrisjordan with | with no comments Filed under: handmade, hand knitted, sweater, unisex, coat, jacket, wool coat, green