Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

by Beth Shea, 07/31/09

alpabet block frames, indoor hopscotch, toy making at home, natural healing first aid kit

Ohdeedoh spells out cuteness by highlighting a ‘how to’ on alphabet block photo displays. Visit Plum Pudding for the full tutorial on giving new life to old blocks by making them into magnets and picture and business card holders.

The Artful Parent knows how to stay cool (in more ways than one)… by making an indoor hallway hopscotch for her daughter. What a fun way to recycle paper!

Droolicious discusses toy making as a crafting activity for kids. Check out these adorable, eco-friendly Made by Me kits that enable kids to whip up their own batch of new toys.

Maya Made shows us how to put together an ingenious natural healing envelope purse to always have on the go. It’s a green parent’s first aid kit and best friend in his/her child’s time of need.

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Tavo High Chair by Monte Design Group

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 07/31/09

Canada, eco-friendly kids decor, green kids furniture, high chairs, Monte, recycled leather

From the same folks who brought us the Cubino Chair and Loveseat comes a high chair that doesn’t skimp on style or substance. Like all of Monte’s wares, the Tavo High Chair is handmade locally in Canada, with a solid maplewood base and easy-to-wipe recycled-leather upholstery in your choice of black or brown. Because it pulls right up to most standard table heights and doesn’t require a tray, your child is able to get closer to the action at the dinner table and feel more included in family meals. Designed for independent sitters up to 4 years, the Tavo includes a permanent T-bar and an adjustable seatbelt to rein in restless diners.

+ Tavo High Chair $299

+ Monte Design Group


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Hushamok Dream Baby Hammock and MySeat

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 07/30/09

100% organic cotton, cradles, hammocks, Hushamok

The Hushamok Dream looks so restful, we wish the company made a version for exhausted parents to sneak 40 winks in. Designed for at-home and on-the-go use, the sleek setup includes a lightweight aluminum stand, an organic cotton hammock for babies up to 22lbs, two fitted organic cotton sheets, a removable (and machine-washable) poly-filled hypoallergenic mattress, and a travel bag to pack everything in. When your baby gets older and—fingers crossed!—starts racking in those frequent-flier miles to the Land of Nod, you can swap out the hammock for the organic cotton MySeat, which supports older children up to 50lbs.

+ Hushamok Dream $409; MySeat $219 at Sparkability

+ Hushamok


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Personalized Name Hangers for Children’s Clothing

by Yuka Yoneda, 07/30/09

children's hangers, etsy, green gifts, handmade hangers, lilafrances, wire hangers

Kids love to read their own names, and what easier way to teach them than by spelling out the letters on everyday items in your home? That’s why we are totally enamored with these clever personalized hangers, handmade by LilaFrances at Etsy, and customized with your little one’s name! And they are kid-sized to keep all of your tot’s outfits neatly organized in the closet.


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Owl Shelves and Peg Racks by Maple Shade Kids

Owl Shelves and Peg Racks by Maple Shade Kids

The Inhabitots team can’t help it; we think that owls are a hoot and a half, which is why we fell immediately for Maple Shade Kids’ owl-inspired shelves and peg racks. Handmade in New Hampshire from Forestry Stewardship …

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iSpy Gameboy Bags – An Entertaining Handheld Scavenger Hunt!

iSpy Gameboy Bags – An Entertaining Handheld Scavenger Hunt!

Remember all the fun you had playing Super Mario Brothers, The Legend of Zelda, Pac-Man, and Tetris? iSpy Gameboy bags contain all of the colorful, graphic iconography that kids and adults love about the infamous handheld Gameboy, and they get kids to think, move around and play the old-fashioned way! Each Gameboy-shaped beanbag is filled with classic video game charms, and comes with an accompanying list which tells players which trinkets to find inside. iSpy Gameboy bags are a great way to keep curious minds occupied, scavenger hunt style! And the best part is, you can play with iSpy Gameboy bags anywhere, anytime!


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Pelican & Koala Pouch Pals Make Clean-Up Fun!

Pelican & Koala Pouch Pals Make Clean-Up Fun!

Pouch Pals make clean-up time a fun game in and of itself! The Pelican and the Koala are handmade by Jennifer Gibbs with 100% industrial wool. These natural and sustainable pouch pals measure 28″H x 21″W and they will neatly and decoratively store small toys while encouraging the wee contingency to pick up after themselves. Each pouch comes with hidden …

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Tid Lid Designs’ Piggy Bank Saves Money, Planet

Tid Lid Designs’ Piggy Bank Saves Money, Planet

You don’t need to be in the middle of a recession to teach your kids the value of the dollar or the importance of squirreling away money for a rainy day. The humble piggy bank is one financial-education tool that never feels dated. This …

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ANNOUNCING the WINNER of the Ecozoo Backpack Giveaway!

ANNOUNCING the WINNER of the Ecozoo Backpack Giveaway!

And now…the moment you’ve all been waiting for….

Congratulations to Mary T.!
You are the winner of our Ecozoo backpack giveaway! We’ll be contacting you personally with the good news!

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Fantastic Toys Downloadable Paper Dollhouse by Timothy Haugen

Fantastic Toys Downloadable Paper Dollhouse by Timothy Haugen

Did you know that you can buy an adorable, sustainably made dollhouse — furniture, dolls, and landscaping included, for under $20? The fabulous Pink Paper Dollhouse world from Fantastic Toys is craftily designed by artist Timothy Haugen and constructed by you and your little one with a few household items and a lot of imagination and fun!


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Nature Wall Cards from Print Pattern Paper

Nature Wall Cards from Print Pattern Paper

Learning to count is as easy as 1, 2, 3 when your baby can gaze at sweet and colorful numbered nursery prints. Print Pattern Paper boasts an adorable, gender neutral colored set of wall cards featuring original designs first created in scrap paper by artist Rebecca Peragine. Illustrations of bugs, owls, leaves, flowers, birds, turtles and more creatures found in nature alongside numbers 1-10, will help children learn their numbers in no time. Wall cards come in sets that measure 5×7 or 8×10 and are beautifully created with 100% recycled cardstock and printed with soy ink. The perfect affordable and educational way to brighten up the nursery or playroom wall!


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Dandelion’s Earth-Friendly Organic Rattles & Teethers

Dandelion’s Earth-Friendly Organic Rattles & Teethers

Dandelion earth-friendly goods has a great line of organic rattles and teethers sure to please any eco-friendly parent and their tree hugging tot. Each chemical-free 100% organic teether is made with simple shapes and sized perfectly for small hands and mouths. The teethers are lightly filled with organic corn stuffing, and the textured material of each rattle-teether makes a fun, crinkly sound for baby exploration. Shown above are the organic frog rattle — a cute little fellow with a quirky smile, and the buttery yellow, too sweet for words organic duck rattle who has his own little squeaky pudgy belly and like Mr. Froggy, has a soft textured feel. Dandelion is a family owned, family-focused company. They offer many other rattle-teether styles including the Organic Teething Blanket and the Organic Ring. Besides their sweet rattles and teethers, Dandelion offers organic, healthy developmental toys, eco-friendly feeding gear, and organic totes and bags.


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Eco Alternative to Plastic Baggies – Wet Happened? Bags

Eco Alternative to Plastic Baggies – Wet Happened? Bags

We’ve all been there — you’re out with your tot and a wet cloth diaper happens, spit-up happens, sippy cup spills happen. The end result is always the same – wet baby gear that you need to stuff into your diaper bag or purse. You can carry plastic bags with you, but even if you purchase recycled content plastic baggies it’s still a drain on resources and an ongoing cost. A better option: Wet Happened? bags by Itzy Ritzy, a chic, green alternative to the plastic baggie dilemma.


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REMINDER: Enter to Win an Ecozoo Backpack!

REMINDER: Enter to Win an Ecozoo Backpack!

Tomorrow is the last day to enter to win an adorable Ecozoo backpack! Your child may choose between a panda, puppy, pig or elephant to tote all of their school gear and make all the other kids ‘green’ with envy over their eco-friendly Ecozoo! Enter our …

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Hold Everything With Packtoozi’s Organizational System

Hold Everything With Packtoozi’s Organizational System

You don’t need to be a Type A parent to appreciate the beauty of a well-organized system, especially one that manages to keep the flurry of kid-related activities—and accompanying paraphernalia—from spinning out of control. Packtoozi keeps your sanity in check with its range of organic cotton in-home and on-the-go organizational products, which can be purchased individually …

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Little Marmara Turkish Organic Clothing & Pillow Bags

Little Marmara Turkish Organic Clothing & Pillow Bags

Founder Gabrielle Ackerman created The Little Marmara Clothing Company as “a nod to my son’s Turkish heritage and to the idea of connecting things that need to be connected. Like East and West. Past and Future. The earth and ourselves. And, of course, your kids and wonderful clothes.” The Little Marmara collection of baby and toddler shirts is made with 100% organic Turkish cotton and low-impact dyes. The unique designs include a stork, a camel caravan, and a lion. The shirts are scratchy tag free and feature double-needle neck and cuff coverstitching to prevent chafing and discomfort. Little Marmara also offers the delightful Yastk Pillow/Bag. Your little ones can use these pillow bags to take special treasures with them when they travel. There’s a handle made for tiny hands and two buttons to keep items secure. There’s even a tiny tooth fairy pocket! Upcoming additions to the Little Marmara collection include organic cotton pants, blankets, sweaters, hats, washcloths, towels and toys.


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Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

LilSugar notes the war of words between attachment parenting guru Dr. William Sears and sleep training/cry it out advocate Marc Weissbluth, M.D. We’re very interested in the sleep debates, but we wonder if Weissbluth taking to his blog to debunk Sears’ research is going to help anyone catch more ZZZ’s.

Petite Planet gives us 7 sure to please natural & organic snacks …

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Bruddy Blocks Are Blocks, a Puzzle, and Double the Fun

Bruddy Blocks Are Blocks, a Puzzle, and Double the Fun

The Make Believe Company first impressed us with their sustainable Station One Chair and we’re equally enamored with their chunky Bruddy Blocks. Bruddy Blocks are an imaginative twist on two classic children’s toys: blocks and puzzles. Each Bruddy Block is made up of two pieces that connect together to create a simple puzzle. Bruddy Blocks may also be stacked, balanced, and used for building chunky towers. Each block piece is handcrafted with sustainably farmed New Zealand Radiata Pine and finished with a non-toxic walnut oil. An eye catching diagonal stripe pattern is printed on each block with water-based inks. This is the perfect starter puzzle/block set for wee ones that will stimulate both your tot’s hand-eye coordination and their imagination. The set of 6 blocks comes in a travel-friendly reusable muslin drawstring bag.


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AppleCheeks: Two-Size Washable Diapering System

AppleCheeks: Two-Size Washable Diapering System

Cloth diaperers can welcome a new reusable system into their fold (or would that be prefold?) From our Canadian neighbors up north comes AppleCheeks, a line of two-sizes-fit-all washable diapers that touts a snugger, slimmer fit. Read more after the jump to see what makes them tick…


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REMINDER: EcoZoo Backpack Contest!

REMINDER: EcoZoo Backpack Contest!

Just a little reminder that we are giving away an adorable green ‘EcoZoo’ critter backpack to the family who impresses us the most with their green back-to-school tale. So if you want to get your hands on one of these uber green, super cuties, enter our contest …

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Join Us at The Baby Show NYC in October!

Join Us at The Baby Show NYC in October!

Calling all NY mommies, daddies and green baby companies!
We’re excited to announce that Inhabitots is partnering with The Baby Show NYC to bring forward-thinking families a chance to learn about, try out and play with a vibrant assortment of the latest clothing, accessories, and toys for baby and kids. The show will be taking place on October 3rd and 4th, so if you’re in the area, come join us for some shopping and fun! The show is still accepting vendors, so if you are a green baby company and are interested in showcasing your products to thousands of parents at this high-energy event, read on for details.

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Cedar Sewing Block From Woodrootlings

Cedar Sewing Block From Woodrootlings

Stitching blocks are a classic children’s toy for good reason; besides teaching your little tyke the rudimentary gestures of sewing, the threading movements also hone hand-eye coordination, dexterity, and basic pattern design. (Project Runway, here we come!) Hewn from cedar, Woodrootlings’ handcrafted sewing block leaves nature’s perfect imperfections intact, down to the splits in the wood. In keeping with the all-natural theme, the block comes with two different colors of wool, rather than synthetic yarn.


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‘Boomhut’ Treehouse Bed by Marjan Godrie

‘Boomhut’ Treehouse Bed by Marjan Godrie

Every child needs a super fun space to retreat to for dreaming, imagining, playing and taking a break from the ‘real’ world. Marjan Godrie has designed the ultimate kid’s retreat, a Treehouse Bed, for the Danish retailer kidsfactory. Part bed/part fort/part relaxing Caribbean vacation bungalow, ‘Boomhut’ is a kid’s dream space come true. The ‘huts’ are available in four variations (including Glamour, Cabana, and ‘Sprookje’), but the original Boomhut (top) with its variegated stained clap board siding and stilts seems so fun, you may forget how much trouble it was to get your child into bed and begin having trouble getting him out. Like a Robinson Caruso ‘staycation’ every night of the week, Boomhuts are a step away from the norm and a leap into the fantastic. The wooden Boomhut sleep spaces start at €830 and are available at kidsfactory (Danish language website).


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ENTER TO WIN An Ecozoo Backpack!

ENTER TO WIN An Ecozoo Backpack!

Send your kids back to school in eco-friendly style with a super cute Ecozoo backpack! The winner will receive his/her choice of one Ecozoo backpack — either the elephant, pig, panda, or puppy. (Valued at $29.99) All creatures are made of 100% organic cotton canvas and …

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Ecozoo Backpacks Get Kids Back to School in Sustainable Style

Ecozoo Backpacks Get Kids Back to School in Sustainable Style

Eco-conscious parents take extra care selecting what goes into their child’s backpack — from waste-free lunches to recycled paper notebooks… but is your child’s backpack as safe and eco-friendly as its contents? Thanks to Ecogear, tikes can tote all their school paraphernalia in sustainable style by slipping on an Ecozoo backpack. Kids may choose from an adorable array of characters including an elephant, pig, panda and puppy. The ideal classmate, each ‘pet’ in the Ecozoo series is made of organically grown cotton canvas and rope materials, non-toxic dyes, recycled plastic components, sustainable wood accents, and features padded shoulder straps and internal pockets. Ecozoo backpacks will put your kids at the head of the class in cuteness and comfort, while teaching everyone a lesson or two about going green.


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The Pretty Bean Upcycles Plastic Bags into Waterproof Bibs

The Pretty Bean Upcycles Plastic Bags into Waterproof Bibs

The Pretty Bean at Etsy rescues used plastic bags from landfill purgatory by transmuting them into something drool-worthy—literally! Fused into flat sheets using an iron, then cut and edged with bias tape to form sturdy, reversible bibs, the plastic scourges have cleaned up their act to protect against mealtime messes with the zeal of the reformed. Adorned with colorful graphics that impart a pop-culturish vibe, the bibs are also waterproof, so they only need to be wiped with a damp cloth before they’re ready to spring back into action.


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NEW! Boon’s ‘Stash’: Organization System for Baby Feeding Gear

NEW! Boon’s ‘Stash’: Organization System for Baby Feeding Gear

Got baby gear? The new Stash from Boon will help get you organized in record time. Perfect for baby feeding gear, small nursery items, bath accessories, and more — you can place Stash on the counter, or mount it to the wall to save space. When your baby outgrows all of his mealtime accouterments, you can use Stash for keeping art supplies, barrettes, or small toys organized. The simple yet stylish Stash comes in white or black and is completely BPA, PVC, and phthalate-free. Mounting hardware is included with purchase. Don’t forget, besides creating handy, non-toxic products, Boon also gives 10% of profits to children’s organizations. So when you choose Stash, you get organized and other kids get support – it’s a win-win situation!


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NEW! Oeuf’s Sustainable, Affordable Robin Collection

NEW! Oeuf’s Sustainable, Affordable Robin Collection

Oeuf has officially launched their greenest line of furniture to date: the Robin Collection. One of the most exciting details about the line is that it’s both eco-friendly and eco-nomical! Made in Europe from 100% sustainable wood and 100% natural water-based paints, the Robin Collection features a crib, dresser and a toddler bed conversion kit which will keep your babe snoozing in sustainable, affordable style from infancy to five years old. Let’s talk money savings after the jump!


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Knit Rattle Fun from Yellow Label Kids

Knit Rattle Fun from Yellow Label Kids

Yellow Label Kids offers an array of knit rattles babies will adore. There’s the sweet knit pool balls above (perfect for baby pool sharks), the fanciful dragonfly & toadstool rattle set, and even a classic set of Harry-Potter-like solid brown and colored ball rattles. Babies who like to munch will especially appreciate the amusing and yummy sushi, ice cream, fruit, and veggie shaped rattle sets. All Yellow Label Kids’ brightly colored, fun textured rattle sets are handmade, Fair Trade and made with materials that are ecologically sustainable, natural, and non-toxic whenever possible. Any one of these sets would make the perfect gift for new baby. The hardest part is choosing just one!


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Wooli Children’s Storage Lets Tots Rule The Playroom

Wooli Children’s Storage Lets Tots Rule The Playroom

A toddler’s desire for independence is only rivaled by a deep affinity for his or her toys. Wooli Children’s Storage lets little ones rule their playroom and have free reign over their belongings with “toy storage that is designed for little hands and unsteady feet. Easy to open, easy to close and no bumps or bruises.” Made out …

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Connecting Caterpillar Stools by NinetoNine

Connecting Caterpillar Stools by NinetoNine

With four splayed legs and a nub of wood protruding from its posterior, the Caterpillar Stool by NinetoNine looks more like a reductionist’s take on a sheep than a wriggly grub. Think of each stool as a modular segment of a larger whole, however, and the larval analogy starts to …

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Chan Pie Gnon Rattle Keys by Vulli

Chan Pie Gnon Rattle Keys by Vulli

Topping the list of classic baby toys are sets of keys, which are perfect for little hands to grasp and chew. Vulli puts a cheery twist on this old favorite with its Chan Pie Gnon Rattle Keys, which are a rattle and teether in one. Non-toxic and completely free of bisphenol-A and PVC, the smiling …

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Manny & Simon Rolling Wooden Toys

Manny & Simon Rolling Wooden Toys

Manny & Simon offers a delightful array of sustainably made rolling wooden toys. Their collection of little animals is made with 100% post-industrial recycled wood residuals and painted with non-toxic and ultra low odor paint. Manny & Simon toys are well-designed and eco-friendly; and your little one will love forming a parade with these playful rolling creatures …

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10 Eco-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids & Families

10 Eco-Friendly Summer Activities for Kids & Families

Summer adventures and eco-friendly outings offer a great opportunity to involve children in caring about the environment. Here are ten green summer activities you can enjoy with your children — from beach and museum going to seeing your own backyard in a whole new light, kids will relish making these summer memories while learning more about Mother Nature.


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INHABITOTS FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!

INHABITOTS FIRST BIRTHDAY!!!

August 4, 2009

Happy Birthday Inhabitots! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday dear Inhabitots – Happy Birthday to YOU!
And many more….

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