2008 July | Inhabitots

Blackboard-top Fundy Play Table

by Emily Pilloton, 07/06/08

Flat surfaces practically scream “draw on me!” for youngsters, and here’s a piece of furniture that encourages creativity without the hassle of scrubbing ink off your walls. The Fundy Play Table from Argington comes with a chalkboard table top or dry erase board, all packaged in a low kids-sized table in eco-friendly materials. It come sin white or orange, made from FSC wood and nontoxic finishes. And not to worry- after your tots are done drawing rainbows, store their pens and chalk in the compartment underneath the table surface.

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Yummy Organic baby food by HomemadeBaby

by Neelam Misra, 07/04/08

Fresh, organic homemade baby food is, undoubtedly, the best way to nourish your growing little one. However, it is not always possible to make your own baby food due to travel, the busy modern-parent schedule (i.e. the lack of a single spare moment in the day), or possibly no access to the necessary food-prep equipment. HomemadeBaby offers delicious and fresh organic baby food that your wee one will gobble right up, all the while helping you to feel that you did your best in providing the best alternative to puréed homemade and loving nourishment.

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IGLOOPLAY Eco modern kids furniture

by Evelyn, 07/02/08

Iglooplay’s adorable line of eco mod children’s furniture will leave you wishing they made an adult version. Based in Brooklyn, NY Iglooplay children’s furniture collection combines organic forms with practical ergonomics and a modernist sensibility that engages both children and adults. Designer Lisa Albin first conceived the collection following her first baby after finding that there was little too choose from when it came to thoughtfully designed children’s furniture. While observing the way her growing toddler interacts with the world she began to develop designs that were engaging to kids while aesthetically pleasing to adults.

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Recycled Socktopus toy!

by Emily Pilloton, 07/01/08

Bring some 8-legged inspiration to your soon-to-walk tots with this ridiculously cute and recycled Socktopus. A sort of contemporary marine version of the traditional Sock Monkey, Mr. Octopus is made from recycled sweaters, making each one a totally unique creature. They’re even more endearing in their resemblance of those pesky lone socks you find after every load of laundry. Handmade in the USA, they’re filled with hypoallergenic polyester and topped off with cute button eyes (making them ages 3 and up appropriate). Here’s one 8-legged friend your little one will love snuggling up to.

$20 from Elsewares