Archive for 'Alternative Tot'

Hand embroidered clothing for tots and toddlers. Some goods are organic, others are not.
organic boy tee ($22)
organic girly tee ($22)
more organic @ thesweetline.com

For eco-parents and care givers, this chic, 100% organic cotton papoose carrier will get your bambino where he or she needs to go, hands-free.
$58 @ newnativeinc.com

In an interesting turn of events, we found ourselves at Disney’s Animal Kingdom on Earth Day this year. What a great chance to get a bird’s eye view of how Disney is engaging in earth-friendly pursuits. Disney’s cast members greeted all guests with a “Party for the Planet” pin, and the children were [...]

Known for their commitment to certified organic cotton bed linens since their inception in 2004, Amenity just launched two brand extensions — the sustainable Muir bed and handmade alpaca blanket throws. Founders Nicole Chiara and Kristina de Corpo, longtime friends and graphic designers, share eco sensibilities in addition to clean perspectives on design and [...]

For those who celebrate Easter in a traditional, religious way, here’s wishing you a beautiful day, filled with peace and fulfillment. You might enjoy this writing on the meaning of Lent.
I’m not advocating spending that hard-earned green unnecessarily –
I was stunned to learn that, according to the National Retail Federation, $14 billion will be [...]

Looking for a cute and useful gift for a child? My Bag and Me, written by Karen Farmer and illustrated by Gary Currant, comes with a reusable bag tucked discreetly into the back cover of the book. Both the book and the Tyvek bag are 100% recyclable.
Written in rhyme, from the perspective a young [...]

When two new “mom-preneurs” from Miami discovered the difficulty in finding natural products for their babies, they decided to start an online boutique of their own. At newbornmom.com, new parents can find plenty of chic products for baby and mom - each handpicked by the site’s founders, and 100% eco-friendly. Know a mom-to-be?
Check out this [...]

Bohmo, a self-proclaimed green boutique, provides organic, sustainable, and trendy threads for women, men, and babies. Naturally, because the clothes are organic, they don’t contain those nasty chemicals and pesticides found on traditionally-grown cotton.
You’ll find many comfy, chic designer pieces reasonably priced. Check out this mini hipster’s corduroy duds! If you’d like to [...]

While cleaning the kids’ playroom for what must be the umpteenth time today I spied the bag of Tree Blocks that our entire family loves to build with. These unusual building blocks are cut from tree branches and make the most beautiful sculptures, keeping little hands busy for at least long enough for me [...]

KaiKids offers a line of cute, comfortable children’s clothes made from toxin-free, natural fabrics (including organic cotton, bamboo, and soy) and with low-impact dies. The products they use are safe for the health of children, as well as the planet. All shipments are sent using reused and recycled boxes, envelopes, and parcels. [...]

Looking for uniquely designed yet eco-friendly clothing for your baby or younger sibling? Check out the shop @ littlegreenstar.com. They offer a cute line of baby/toddler shirts which are made from 100% organic cotton and water-based inks, so they’re safe for babies as well as the environment! The shirts are also made [...]

For any baby aged three months to five years who is most comfy when natural, Go Natural Baby offers the unique Zah Collection of seasonable and stylish kiddy clothes. Made from SKAL-certified organic cotton with low-impact dyes, and under Fair Trade conditions, these little outfits are just plain cute. They’re small-scale production, so [...]

Responsible toy company, Maple Landmark Woodcraft, keeps it local whenever possible. Using local Vermont wood, local business, and even a local bank and insurance company, Maple Landmark Wood devotes only 1% of its budget to foreign-source items. Their high quality wood, mostly maple, pine, and cherry, abides by Vermont’s Land Use Program, which [...]

With heightened public awareness over the safety of toys, I wanted to let you know about Kids Unplugged. In 2005, work at home mom and founder, Samantha Suter decided to offer wonderful wooden and eco friendly toys online to inspire children to use creative and imaginary play.
As noted on their website, all toys are [...]

Want to surround your child with wildlife, but allergic to pet hair, frightened by large carnivores and in need of a table lamp for the kid’s room? This little lamp from Megasii Design Group and Offi may provide a solution to several of your issues by being a friendly companion, night-light and drawing surface.
Made of [...]