2009 June | Inhabitots

Sunblock Tutorial & Natural Sunblocks for Summer Babies

by Desmond Williams, 06/07/09

“Here comes the sun (tu-du-doo-doo), here comes the sun, and I say it’s all right…” as long as your kids are wearing proper sunblock protection. The ‘Fab Four’ had it right. The dawn of the summer season and all those rays of sunshine are cause for celebration. But before we get ‘sun drunk’ and run around without the right skin protection, let’s review a few chemical free, natural sunblock options for babies and children.

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Sesa Seesaw – Build It Yourself Seesaw Fun

by Jennifer Chait, 06/07/09

Tau Kids Furniture hails from Germany and their pieces are made to last for generations. The Sesa Seesaw is one such piece; a clever design that’s delivered as a single sheet of plywood. The single sheet holds all the parts you need to put together this lovely seesaw. Parts are easily removed from the plate, pieced together like a puzzle, and held together securely with a few screws. Once your child outgrows the seesaw, the pieces can be fit back together and the whole piece stores flat to save on space until it’s re-pieced back together for future generations.

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Teddy Bears FEED Hungry Children in Africa

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 06/06/09

From the folks who brought us the popular FEED bags comes a pair of teddy bears that are good for more than just snuggling. The sale of every 8″-tall FEED 3 Bear (aka “Nut”) and 16″-tall FEED 5 Bear (aka “Plumpy”) will help dole out PlumpyNut, a high-nutrient, vitamin-fortified paste, to three to five severely malnourished East African children under the age of 5. Produced through a partnership with the charity Teddy Share, both Nut and Plumpy are made from 100 percent plush organic cotton and natural burlap. These little guys are available for pre-order and will ship in mid-June.

+ FEED 3 Bear $35; FEED 5 Bear $60

+ FEED Projects

Pukies ‘Stain-Friendly’ Clothing and Accessories

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 06/06/09

Let’s face it, babies and toddlers are a sloppy, unruly bunch, especially at mealtime, as any parent who’s had to pick strained peas out of her hair can tell you. Samantha Asay, a mother whose children always seemed to have more food on them than in them, hit upon a genius idea that was too good not to share: Why not create a range of clothing and accessories that comes in meal-matching colors and patterns to camouflage food stains? And so Pukies was born. Made from a blend of soy and organic cotton, Pukies’ bibs, burp cloths, bodysuits, and blankets embrace the moments when the spoon doesn’t quite reach the mouth. Hey, if you can’t beat ‘em, you can at least hide the evidence.

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Organic Cutey Kids Clothes from Aravore

Children’s clothing is so adorable by definition, but every now and again a collection comes along that’s incredibly darling, like these cuties from Aravore. Aravore means ‘a piece of heaven,’ and these lovely vintage inspired tops and dresses will have your tots looking like little angels. Handmade in Paraguay under Fair Trade conditions, from 100% organic cream cotton, Aravore clothing is perfect attire for your child’s summer garden party!