droolicious : ecotots

Beach Locker - The Perfect Mud Room Accessory For Kids

Chris Ford — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 23:02:00 GMT

You know that little room between the garage and the rest of the house in a lot of houses? My wife's family always called it the mud room, and I always thought it was an apt description. This little "locker" seems like the perfect thing for a young child to use to keep their coats, jackets, boots and shoes neatly put away in the mud room. And seeing how the seasons are changing now, it might be the perfect time to check it out.

The Beach Locker is made by the Eco Tots Collection, which is to say it's made from environmentally-friendly wood and a non-toxic finish. It's available in brown, red, natural and light green (pictured) and measures 55 inches high.

Beach Locker from Eco Tots, $400 from SpunkySprout.com

In the Nursery: 10% Off Ecotots

elizabeth leach — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:00:00 GMT

This is exciting. The new Ecotots Surfin Collection was just released and to celebrate Tiny Decor is offering 10% off all Ecotots furniture (plus their furniture always ship free). Ecotots furniture is made from 100% formaldehyde-free, eco-friendly wood with a durable, non-toxic water based finish and available in natural, red, cocoa, and celery. I love the modern design and if your child likes to take a little nibble on his furniture (like mine, does) that's okay, too.

The above Sideboard Storage Unit is on sale for $360. It can function as toy storage, a reading bench, a TV stand in a playroom, or even as an entry bench. I see dolls and stuffed animals lined up on top. A child doesn't just use storage as storage but also as a toy. And this storage bench looks like a lot of fun to me!

The Big Kahuna Bookshelf (below photo) is sturdy enough to hold all your child's toys and books. It measures 39"W x 19"D x 36"H and the sale price is $360.

Ecotots has been reviewed by Babble in the past (read that post here). Ecotots comes with a lifetime construction guarantee. Shop Ecotots at Tiny Decor.

Battle of the Playroom Easels: Ikea vs. Ecotots

Chris Ford — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 16:02:00 GMT

After my once-per-year trip to Ikea a few weeks ago, I've been considering getting a drawing easel for our playroom. I'm still not convinced that either of my two kids would actually stand for more than a minute or two at an easel and draw, but there has to be something to them, right? An easel is a classic playroom fixture, and with easels that look as cool as the one from Ecotots (pictured on the right), maybe I should reconsider.

The surfboard-shaped Ecotots Surfer Easel is made of just three pieces of formaldehyde-free environmentally friendly wood, and stands 39.5" tall. It comes in four colors and will undoubtedly look very cool in your playroom. It will cost you of course - $140.

There is also another, much more traditional (and much more affordable) option over at Ikea. The Mala easel is 46" high, folds flat when it's not in use and will set you back $19.99.

Both are simple, modern and seem to be functional. The Surfer Easel easily wins on style and beauty, but in this battle the winner is the Ikea Mala. Did I mention it was $120 cheaper?

Check out the Ecotots Surfer Easel at Modernseed.com. And the Ikea Mala easel at Ikea.com

Green Baby: EcoTots Project Table and Stool Set

Chris Ford — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:53:00 GMT

There are a lot of choices for children's play furniture, but if your tastes lean towards the eco-friendly side of things, check out the EcoTots Project Table and Stool Set.

Made by furniture designer InModern, the set includes a table and two stools. The wood is made from "100% renewable FSC Certified Smart Wood" and are available in four "eco-friendly UV finishes." The chairs are stools (without backs) which I'm not really a fan of, but some kids might like that better.

EcoTots Project Table and Stool Set, $350 from Design Public

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

chrisjordan — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:03:00 GMT

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