Our goal is to provide you with the highest quality certified 100% organic cotton non-toxic apparel for your baby. Our hip and stylish organic baby basics collection includes short- and long-sleeve tees, snap-bottom bodysuits, wrap-around bodysuits and pants.
A cute little bear adorns the front above the words “natural life” on this soft, natural kimono style, long-sleeve onesie. This adorable organic onesie is made with nickel-free snaps and 100% organic cotton that is GOTS certified. Before reading this product’s description, I had never considered that the snaps in children’s clothing could contain heavy metals.
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So you’ve decided to try babywearing — perhaps you’ve read the Babywearing 101 series, or Baby Essentials That Aren’t, here at Eco Child’s Play. As a green-minded parent, you may now be wondering what options exist for slings and carriers made of organic and eco-friendly fabrics.
You might be pleasantly surprised. From small-business WAHM handmade slings, to big-name brands, there is a wide selection of organic baby carriers out there to choose from. Whatever style of carrier you prefer, organic options in natural colour-grown fabrics and vivid naturally-dyed colours abound.
Here is just a partial list, to help get your search started.
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My kids keep outgrowing EVERYTHING. I hear this is normal, but sheesh… would someone slow them down so my wallet can keep up with their clothing needs? With five children (16G, 9B, 9G, 7G, 4G) to dress, it becomes even more important that I choose clothing which will last and is cost effective. My Fall clothing budget is around $100-$150 per child (with the older ones taking a larger chunk of the overall spending because the younger girls get lots of hand-downs). When nine pair of undies can run $20.00 (or more!), I have to be very careful with our funds. I also want to purchase items which will hold up well to kid wear and tear so that it can be saved for the next child (or passed on to a friend). If you are looking for a new backpack, check out Wenona’s post. Here’s how we do it. [read the full article...]
One of my favorite parts of elementary school was lunchtime. I always looked forward to my sack lunch. My friends and I would compare our goodies and trade, as well as feel sorry the kids stuck with an overcooked, bland, awful school lunches. Of course, I didn’t have a cool organic lunch tote, but I had one of those retro metal boxes, I think it was Scooby Doo. Families today have more choices then we did in the Seventies, especially when it comes to eco-friendly lunches.
Print*Pattern*Paper offers many unique eco-friendly products from recycled stationary to totes. I especially like the Lunch Pack. The Lunch Pack comes with a darling organic cotton sac, a matching organic cotton napkin, a bamboo plate, and bamboo utensils. The bamboo utensils are really cool, as I have never seen them before, but the spoon is rather shallow causing my four-year-old son to spill lots of yogurt with it. The whole set makes a nice presentation, and for endurance sake, the bamboo plate and utensils may be better suited for dramatic food play. The organic napkin and lunch sac are very hardy though. [read the full article...]
Here at Eco Child’s Play, we like baby leg warmers. We’ve featured organic cotton Leggies and BabyLegs. Today I get to tell you about Bamboo Leg Huggers for your little one. These are absolutely adorable (by far the cutest I’ve seen) and are made out of fast growing bamboo fibers.
I can appreciate the practicality of Leg Huggers for every baby. It’s awesome to keep your little ones legs covered during diaper changes, to not expose several inches of precious baby skin when their pants creep up while being carried and to have knee protection when they are crawling. [read the full article...]
by Jennifer Lance on December 5, 2008 · 0 comments
Bamboo-indigenous to many countries-is an extremely fast growing giant grass that is easily renewable when harvested. This new use of bamboo will provide stimulus for economic growth & support for many people across the globe.
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by Jennifer Lance on November 26, 2008 · 0 comments
itzy ritzy, a company well known for car seat and shopping cart covers, has unveiled an eco-friendly baby bamboo line.
Baby Bamboo fabric is made with no harsh chemicals that can irritate tender skin. It is naturally anti-bacterial, anti-microbial and deodorizing, as its own natural ingredient, Bamboo Kun, prevents bacteria growth and it even has an inherent UV protection factor.
My only critique of itzy ritzy’s new line is the packaging, at least for the Bitzy™ Eco-Friendly Burp Cloths & Wash Cloth which comes in a rather large plastic tube for the size of the cloths. Sure, it’s a unique package, but it is not very eco-friendly. The company recommends you reuse it for crayons, legos, etc., but my four-year-old son cannot open and close the lid without assistance. The plastic is flimsy, so I don’t know how long it would hold up under reuse; however I like the handle. Reusuable or not, the packaging should be recyclable.
It’s contradictory to place an eco-friendly product in wasteful plastic packaging that is not recyclable.
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It’s interesting that Medela has never had a product that comes in contact with Mother’s Milk which contains BPA.
It’s exciting that they have a line of Nursing Camisoles.
It’s delightful that they’re pretty.
It’s thrilling that they’re giving one away to one EcoChildsPlay reader. Just thrilling.
As you probably know, bamboo fabric provides enhanced breathability, natural anti-bacterial properties as well as the ability to quickly absorb moisture. Additionally, many moms appreciate bamboo’s eco-friendly qualities — recognized as one of the fastest growing plants in the world, bamboo is extremely renewable and doesn’t require pesticides. It also helps replenish fresh air, producing more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees. Additionally, the bamboo used in the Medela Nursing Camisole is Oeko-Tex certified ensuring environmentally-friendly practices.
“A mom who is just learning to breastfeed worries frequently about how she can breastfeed or pump easily and discreetly,” said Anne Ng’ang’a product manager of intimate apparel from Medela “Nursing camisoles are a great option for these moms. They make nearly any outfit breastfeeding-friendly and make it easy to express breastmilk without exposing the tummy.” Let me tell you something ladies, my “baby” is 7 years old, keeping my tummy covered is still a priority. This cami is cut long so that there’s no exposure between jeans and shirt.
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1. First Step Organic Cuddly Bear Kimono Bodysuit
