Review: Kicky Pants Striped Bamboo Pajamas

As my husband Michael receives eco-friendly items in the mail quite frequently it has become the norm for us to get a first hand look at some of the new green products out there. I am usually mildly interested. Ok, really interested if it happens to be Jurlique or Burt’s Bees facial products, [...]

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Dandelion Reuseable Corn Bowls For Babies

We previously profiled Dandelion for their cool, new John Lennon stuffed animals collection. Now the company has caught our attention again with the release of a line of tableware products made entirely from corn. Instead of being derived from petroleum, these products are instead made using a corn bio-plastic that’s BPA-free, biodegradable and compostable. The [...]

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Dapple’s Baby-Friendly Dish Soap Products A Welcome Addition

Here on the rattle, we talk a lot about how going green can benefit the health of children everwhere. From BPA-free toys to organic formula to non-toxic finishes and paint — but often times, we also forget about those products that come in contact with our kids’ eco-friendly swag — particularly dish soap and [...]

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Fuzz That Wuzz! Stuffed Animals Made From Recycled Plastic Bottles

They aren’t available just yet, but Mary Meyer’s new Fuzz That Wuzz! collection is worth waiting for. Not only are these stuffed animals a cute additon to any child’s room, but they’re also easy on the environment. The outer fabric and the stuffing are both high-quality polyester fiber made from 100% recycled plastic PET bottles. [...]

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notNeutral Surface Graphics Make Bringing Nature Into Nursery Easy

notNeutral has released its new “Elements” and “Season” collection of reusable vinyl surface graphics — and I’m loving how easy they made turning a nursery into a beautiful natural getaway. The Season collection includes tree trunk parts, leaves, flowers, birds and butterflies (44 pieces in total); while the Elements pack features clouds, birds, butterflies, frogs, [...]

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Epicurean Baby A Hit With Hollywood At Golden Globe Awards

Award ceremonies in Hollywood are known for three things: fabulous parties, plenty of swag, and surprise hugs from Gary Busey. Thankfully, the wonderful products handed out can be experienced by the rest of us — and more often are of the green variety. Take Epicuren Baby — they were a massive hit at this years GBK [...]

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