droolicious : bamboo

Flirty Summer Dress by Kicky Pants at 15% Off

elizabeth leach — Fri, 29 May 2009 17:00:00 GMT

This flirty dress is made from bamboo, like all Kicky Pants apparel. Bamboo is the perfect fabric for summer because it stays 2-3 degrees cooler in hot weather. Bamboo is also very soft and silky and is sustainable and eco-friendly. But, the best part of this dress is the fun polka dots and ruffled layers that are perfect for twirling. (Get code for discount after the jump.)

Available in polka dots or spring grass and in sizes 12 months - 4T. The Bamboo Layered Ruffle Dress by Kicky Pants is available at What Every Baby Needs for $49.99. Get 15% off until Monday, June 1 with code: BOTW8.

Be Wild in Stella Blu Clothing

Whit Honea — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:01:00 GMT

Stella Blu Clothing makes t-shirts and onesies for rocking kids. Their line is self-descirbed as boorish and rebellious, but in a good way, and we are inclined to agree.

The designs are full of confidence, imagination and expression, featuring rock motifs and classic tattoos in sizes ranging from newborn to 6x.

Check out the Stella Blu website and see some mischief on the kids for a change.

Bambu Goes Prehistoric with Bamdino Cutlery

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:30:00 GMT

We've drooled over Bambu's kid- and eco-friendly cutlery before, so consider us already in line for the company's Bamdino utensils, due to ship later this month.

Handmade in China with a strict eye toward fair-labor practices, the paleolithic-style knife, fork and spoon are fashioned from 100% organically grown bamboo and finished with natural food-safe wood oil. Add them to your wish list now at Branch. [Babygadget]

Kicky Pants Dress Set

elizabeth leach — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 21:00:00 GMT

This dress and leggings set by Kicky Pants is made from soft and silky bamboo. I'm a huge fan of Kicky Pants. My daughter has a few of their shirts and they are so comfortable and luxurious. Just pair this outfit with a cardigan and your little girl can start wearing it right now! Perfect for play dates and special occasions.

Dress comes in pale pink and light green. Leggings come in chocolate, pale pink and light green. Find the Kicky Pants Bamboo Dress Set at What Every Baby Needs for $47.99.

Kicky Pants also makes fantastic zip hoodies made from bamboo. Find the Bamboo Knit Sweater here for $50.

Our Bamboo Mania Continues: Bamboosa Baby Blankets

Aaron Burgess — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Cathy put us in the mind of bamboo earlier today with a post on what might be the world's most luxurious cloth diaper, but while you're putting together your bamboo layette, don't forget the blanket.

Made from a blend of 70% organic bamboo -- a naturally antimicrobial, hypoallergenic fiber -- and 30% cotton French terry, Bamboosa's BambooBaby swaddlers are also exceptionally snuggly and durable. Pair them with coordinated hooded bath towels, and you've got a terrific green gift that should long outlast the infant years.

The 30" x 30" blankets are available in natural, pink and blue, with all colors also available as accents. $26 each from Bamboosa, and check out Elizabeth's recent post on a slightly higher-end brand if you've got room in the budget.

Bamboozle Your Baby In Softness

Cathy Hale — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 14:00:00 GMT

This may be the most luxurious diaper in the eco-friendly world! It's a fitted diaper consisting of four layers of wonderfully soft bamboo fabric. It's called the Bamboozle Diaper made by Tots Bots in Scotland.

Their products are top rated in the UK, and the Bamboozle is their most popular diaper! Tots Bots products are Oeko-Tex certified – which means they have passed stringent European standards for non-toxicity. If you haven't heard, Bamboo has revolutionized the cloth diaper world. Learn more fun facts about Bamboo at Jilian's Drawers and get Bamboozled!

The Babble Review: Stuk on U

editors — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:22:00 GMT

Every parent has their moment of frustration that leads to invention. Of course most of us forget about our genius idea after finally catching up on sleep two years later. The creator of Stuk on U baby rompers did not forget. While struggling with carpal tunnel she realized she needed a more finger-friendly method of dressing her baby than the traditional button and zipper fashion. Voila! Velcro. These play-and-sleep long sleeve jammies open and close with ease and also keep your babe’s chest covered during diaper changes so you’re not stripping him all the way down every time there’s a soaker.

Available in adorable kid patterns with stars and teddy bears, Stuk on Us are made with soft, hypo-allergenic bamboo, which I’m officially declaring the “it” fabric of 2008. Affordable and functional, the littlest sizes retail for $14.99 which I’m also declaring the “it” price point of 2008. – April Peveteaux

Get it at Stuk on U for $14.99 - $24.99.

Babble Review: Kicky Pants

Erin Behan — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 12:22:00 GMT

Contrary to its name, Kicky Pants is not just about pants. No, the multi-item line (pants, dresses, onesies, tops) is about providing incredibly silky baby and toddler clothing, while also being eco-friendly. Kicky Pants clothing is 95% bamboo and 5% Lycra. Bamboo, of course, is a quickly renewable resource that doesn't require any pesticides or herbicides to grow. It is also--for those who have never touched it--superbly soft when spun into fabric. The Kicky Pants fabric itself is very thin, making it feel more like a second skin than an extra bit of clothing. It's hard to imagine baby skin getting a softer cuddle from a fabric. My only hesitation is the washing instructions, which recommend hand washing or washing on the gentle cycle, then laying flat to dry or tumble dry low. You can buy Kicky Pants at Little Speckled Frog ($18 for a ruffled onesie, $30 for the dress) and check out the complete line, including where to buy retail, at Kicky Pants.

Monkeys Move From Jumping on Bed to Hanging on Wall

Heather Kuldell — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:16:00 GMT

The only perk about moving is redecorating, and I see a few of these monkeys in my son’s future.

An attractive, long-lasting alternative to posters or decals, Spot On Square’s Marcel the Monkey cut-out panel measures 15 1/2 inches by 15 1/2 inches, and is 3/4 of an inch thick. It’s available in three materials birch, bamboo or MDF painted in white, gray or orange. Once you choose the finish, there’s only one question left: Is it named after Ross’ pet on Friends?

Also available in Ray the Cat, Jasper the Dog or Charles the Cow for $45-$65 from 2modern.com.

First Week Home: 5 Things That Didn't Work Out

editors — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:10:00 GMT

5. Safety 1st "Safe Saver" Bathtub, $12.99 - I'm a sucker for any product that says it saves space, but this sink bathtub, while tiny and collapsible, didn't fit in my fairly standard kitchen sink. In fact, it was a hand-me-down from another set of parents, who didn't want it because it didn't fit in their sink. Even when we used it in the bathtub, it felt flimsy and a little unsafe. Luckily, for only $4 more, you can buy the Safety 1st Comfy Bath Center -- which has served us quite well.

4. Timboo baby washcloths - Cute, right? Different shapes, different colors, and made of organic sustainable bamboo. Except that the brightly colored dye bled onto everything, and the soft bamboo cloth left little pieces of lint all over the baby. Maybe that's why Dagny Baby no longer seems to sell them.

3. Orthodontic pacifiers - Our lactation consultant made us throw these away; apparently, if your baby is having trouble latching, they can exacerbate the problem.

2. Johnson's Nursing Pads - They're bulky, the adhesive doesn't work, and if they get wet they completely soak through.

1. Avent Bottles: Newborn Starter Set - We registered for a bunch of these thanks to the persuasive wiles of Babies R Us. Not only did our baby hate the hard plastic nipple, but the freakin things leaked every time we tried to use them. Our friend, who uses these bottles with her toddler, says the leaking thing stops when you get used to tightening the bottles correctly. But as the parent of a newborn, my hand-eye coordination was not that advanced, and I wound up returning 2 boxes to the store.

7 Days of Eco-Friendly Decor - The Bamboo IoLine Crib

SunnyChanel — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:10:00 GMT

If Frank Llyod Wright had designed a baby crib, it mighta looked a little something like this. The IoLine crib by Kalon Studios is available in “soothing clay”, “warm taupe”, or “in the rich, amber hue of oiled bamboo” but really it comes in a very eco-friendly shade of green. The material of the IoLine consists of responsibly-havested wood (a gorgeous and sturdy bamboo) and they used a non-toxic finish, ‘natch. Sure, it’s a pretty sweet looking slumberland, but best of all, it’ll last past babyhood. It includes a conversion kit to take it from baby jail to toddler bed freedom. Confinement, style and eco-friendliness all is one (gulp!) $1,400 package.

Five Plastics-Free, Panda-Friendly Accessories for the Wooden Play Kitchen

Meredith Broussard — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 19:00:00 GMT

I was playing with a super-duper environmentally friendly wooden play kitchen the other day (okay, my kid was there too), and the accessories were extremely... wooden. I decided to look for some stylish accessories to jazz up my friend's organic playspace. First stop: Bambu Home, maker of organic/compostable/brightly colored kids' products made from bamboo, the most sustainable material ever. Here's my list of five bamboo must-haves for the wooden play kitchen:

1. Bamboo Kitchen Utensils

"Specifically designed for small hands and small mouths," according to the manufacturer, this bamboo set is a "natural and healthy alternative to plastic utensils." Made from organically grown bamboo, this 5 piece set includes a serving fork, flat spatula, mixing spatula, mixing spoon and serving spoon. Each piece measures approximately 9.5" long. $14.95 at Greenfeet.com.

2. Bamboo Bowls

Unlike ceramic bowls, bamboo bowls don't break when you throw them on the floor. And while bowls in the regular kitchen may not get tossed around often, bowls in the play kitchen are often used as Frisbees. These Mini-Me bowls, sized just right for kids' hands, come in a range of bright colors. Each piece is hand-coiled and "finished with a unique lacquering process that impregnates the bowl with 18 layers of natural food-safe lacquer." Just in case impregnation didn't get you in enough trouble already. $12 each at Greenliving.com.

3. Bamboo Plates

These are unbreakable, compostable, and adorned with a picture of a dinosaur. 'Nuff said. Bamdino bamboo plates, $9.95 for a pack of 8 disposable 9-inch plates at Greenfeet.com

4. Bamboo Tongs

I have at least a half dozen pairs of kitchen tongs. Partly because they're cool, and partly because my kid demands to use a pair in his kitchen every time I try to use mine in his kitchen. Then, he misplaces my extra tongs, so I have to go buy more. These bamboo toast tongs are probably useful for their intended purpose (pulling out toast from the toaster), but I see them more as a useful addition to the play kitchen. And at $2.95 a pair, they're easy to replace. Bamboo toast tongs, $2.95 for a 9" pair at The Natural Abode.

5. Bamboo Sporks

Aaron wrote about the kid-sized bamboo spork the other day, and I think that a small spork is an ideal addition to a play kitchen. I also think that the adult-sized bamboo spork makes a mighty fine serving spoon (serving spork?) for the tea party crowd. $9.50 for a pack of 24 compostable, disposable bamboo sporks at Greenfeet.com.

No Pandas Were Harmed in the Making of This Bamboo Spork

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:02:00 GMT

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.

You've got to admire Bambu's transparency, too: Not only does the company spend more paragraph space describing its sustainable philosophy and fair-labor committment than it does detailing its products, but it's also not above sharing the occasional bad review, such as this hands-on test of the spork by a bunch of brutally honest middle-schoolers. Me, I'd still buy one.

$4 from Branch.

First Look: Joy Spread the Word

Mir — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:02:00 GMT

Begun in 2005 by Myriam Joseph and Steve Myers, Joy Spread the Word is finally opening its internet doors today. Their mission is simple -- to spread joy. That shouldn't be difficult with their four different shirt designs; choose from joy, courage, compassion or humility. Each is made of a bamboo/cotton/lycra blend, which yields superior breathability (and washability!) due to the high percentage of versatile and eco-friendly bamboo fiber. Best of all? This luxurious, durable blend is both machine washable and dryable.

Currently jerseys are offered in sizes 2 to 4. Your little joy ambassador can start spreading the word for $48 apiece (that includes shipping).

More pictures after the jump.

Green Baby: Organic Bamboo Scarf

chrisjordan — Sun, 25 Nov 2007 19:19:00 GMT

Winter is coming, or depending on where you live, feels like it is already here. Hand made organic bamboo scarf with a retro guitar print accent.

Available at Crafty Creator for $23

Green Baby: Bamboo Dress by Bamboo Baby

chrisjordan — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 13:09:00 GMT

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

Green Baby: Bambu Eating Utensils

Mir — Sun, 02 Sep 2007 12:03:00 GMT

Not only are this fork and spoon set by Bambu made of (surprise!) organically-grown bamboo, they're specially sized for little hands. And they'll go perfectly with your coconut cups and palm leaf plates. While you dine on nuts and berries. What?

$7 for the set at Branch.

Hang Ten with Wooden Surfboard Step Stool

crazedparent — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:03:00 GMT

This is the kind of thing that makes me a) want to be completely impractical; b) wish for a larger house with a second bathroom; c) desire unlimited funds for decorating and; d) all of the above. I know, I know, it's just going to get covered in potty training accidents and bathroom gunk, but still, it's cool. Especially since it also comes in hot pink.

The surfboard step stool is available from Modern Tots for $99.

(via BabyGadget)

Treat Baby to Organic Bamboo

Mir — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 23:04:00 GMT

Did you know that bamboo can be woven into an ultra-soft fabric which is more ecologically sustainable than cotton (because it grows so much more quickly)? You might have known that. But did you know that bamboo could be made into something so stinkin' fun as these Timboo washcloths? Just the colors and shapes put conventional washcloths to shame. Then when you add in the earth-friendly factor, you've got a product that's cool and (dare I say it?) downright responsible.