The “Great Trade-In” Event at Toys ”R” Us

by , 08/31/09

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If you have used baby gear around your house, or you’re not sure if the baby gear you have is safe, then The “Great Trade-In” Event at Toys”R”Us is just what you need! This event is a new, limited time national program that gives parents an opportunity to trade-in used cribs, car seats, baby bouncers, highchairs, and other baby gear that may not be up to date on meeting current safety standards. As an added perk, parents who trade in an old item will receive savings on a new, safer baby item.



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Delightful Handmade Wool Felt Deco Mobiles

by , 08/31/09

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The handmade Counting Sheep Deco Mobile available at Gifts Define is almost motivation enough to have another baby. Seeing these adorable counting sheep makes me think, “Eh, diaper duty… midnight feedings… not that bad – at least I could count the sheep while I’m at it.” Seriously though, these sweet counting sheep will look amazing in a nursery. Handmade with white and cotton cream colors of real wool felt (OEKO-Tex Standard 100 Certified), these woolly sheep circle around a puffy white cloud, and feature cute, sleepy and smiley expressions and glass beaded eyes. Each hangs from an ecru natural cotton string, and balances on a hand-finished, hand-crafted wooden hanger. A nice bold wooden square holds everything together and a swivel hook is at the top for hanging. It’s all wrapped up perfectly for gift giving in a ribbon-tied handmade fabric bag with a gift card. If sheep don’t make you swoon, wait until you see Gifts Define’s bird mobile!




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WIN an Awesome Chalkboard Tee for Your Tot!

by , 08/31/09

Back to School Chalkboard Tee Shirt Giveaway

It’s never been easier to send your kid back to school in good style. We’re giving away a Chalkboard Tee Shirt here on Inhabitots – and all you have to do for a chance to win is tell us what you or your tot would write on their very own Chalkboard Tee for all the world to see!

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NEW! ‘Bam’ Nursery Furniture Collection by Argington

by , 08/31/09

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Argington won Inhabitat’s BKLYN Designs ‘Best Kids Design’ Award in May and it hasn’t slowed down since. Argington has just announced the launch of its Bam Collection, a 10-piece nursery furniture line designed by husband and wife team Jenny Argie and Andrew Thornton to embody the grace of the art nouveau movement. Made from solid birch and birch ply wood (for ebony and white finishes), or solid bamboo wood, and certified to be free of formaldehyde emissions, the Bam Collection includes everything you need to outfit your bambino’s suite, including a bassinet, crib, changing table, wardrobe, and dresser.



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NEW! Kid O Wooden Picture Books

NEW! Kid O Wooden Picture Books

Julia Rothman’s illustrations make us giddy with delight, so imagine our excitement when we stumbled across the wooden board books she designed for Kid O. Featuring punchy silkscreened graphics on satiny smooth natural maple, “Things That Go” and “Animal Homes” help toddlers identify familiar objects, from doghouses and goldfish bowls to tractors and baby …

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Rub A Dub Dub, Breast Milk Soap in the Tub

Rub A Dub Dub, Breast Milk Soap in the Tub

We are major advocates of breastfeeding here at Inhabitots; and we were intrigued to see that breast milk not only nourishes your little one, but may be just the ticket to getting squeaky clean as well. Milk soap is not a new idea by any means; it’s been said that milk based beauty products date back to Cleopatra’s time… but breast milk soap? Breast milk soap in particular is far less common, but if you can spare some of your expressed milk, it might just make the perfect soap for your baby.

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Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

We’re smitten with the wonderful handmade paper and ink framed masterpieces created by Jayme McGowan and showcased at her website, Roadside Projects. They will be featured at Three Graces Gallery in New Hampshire starting next week.

Send your kids back to school on a recycled bike highlighted at Green Goody.

LilSugar has kids covered from head to toe with their post on …

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Swallow Your Baby’s Placenta One Pill at a Time!

Swallow Your Baby’s Placenta One Pill at a Time!

The notion of eating your baby’s placenta has always been tied to strange, gag-inducing, sensationalized stories. You probably caught wind of the celebrity rumor that Tom Cruise claimed he would eat his newborn’s placenta, and when the concept of digging into a placenta meal is mentioned in social circles, the typical response is a wince, a gag, and arms waving ‘no!’ But placentophagy, (eating the placenta) is being increasingly marketed to the mainstream as a practice for new mothers to help them stave off postpartum depression and recover more quickly after giving birth. DIY Placenta Encapsulation kits are now available for use in the privacy of one’s home. Placenta Benefits.info is one website that sells this kit, alongside a slew of convincing reasons to start swallowing your baby’s placenta one pill at a time.


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Baumraum’s Froschköenig Treehouse

Baumraum’s Froschköenig Treehouse

Your kids may not be the only ones who want to escape off into a treehouse. This treehouse by German designer, Baumraum, could be a parent’s dream backyard getaway spot too. The Froschköenig Treehouse, is a one-room, prefab sleep heaven built from tatajuba wood with a curved zinc roof. With large windows on either side and slim side windows, the interior is naturally-lit, making it seem larger than it really is. Built on bamboo stilts above a shallow pool of water, the Froshköenig Treehouse has an almost cartoonish feel, but is still stylish and sophisticated enough for adults.



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REMINDER! Enter to Win a Chalkboard Tee Shirt!

REMINDER! Enter to Win a Chalkboard Tee Shirt!

Send your kids back to school in their own style by letting them decorate their very own Chalkboard Tee Shirt with original drawings or messages that are unique to them! We’re giving away a Chalkboard Tee to a lucky reader so be sure to enter to win right now!
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NEW! Recycled Cardboard Collection from Designer Ben Blanc

NEW! Recycled Cardboard Collection from Designer Ben Blanc

We had the pleasure of interviewing designer Ben Blanc on Inhabitots, and we’re excited to report about four new recycled cardboard projects coming out of his studio. Blanc shares, they “have just been released at the NYGF which I designed exclusively for Cardboardesign.” There’s a clever room divider (“Each piece is a single die cut shape that the user can slot together to form a wall”), a set of scratch ‘toys’ for kitties that I think could pass as toys for kiddies (“I’m sure they would look great in a kids room”) and a fold up Cardboard Shark and Puppet TV set specifically intended to inject creativity into playtime activities.


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INTERVIEW: Corkels Toy Designer, Ben Blanc

INTERVIEW: Corkels Toy Designer, Ben Blanc

The age old adage of ‘keeping things simple’ is a core philosophy of many designers. Upon reviewing the catalog of upcoming projects from Ben Blanc’s studio, it’s clear that his toys and handiwork boast simplicity coupled with classic elements of timeless style and appeal. Compelled by his work after a visit to a DUMBO, Brooklyn design store, where I came across Ben’s classic, clean, push/pull Corkels toys (made from recycled wood chip cork), I contacted Ben to ask him a few questions about the inspiration behind his creations.


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WIN A CHALKBOARD TEE SHIRT! Go Back to School in Style!

WIN A CHALKBOARD TEE SHIRT! Go Back to School in Style!

Get what’s on your mind off of your chest at the same time with a Chalkboard Tee shirt — quintessential back to school attire for hip kids. We’ve been raving about Chalkboard Tees on Inhabitots, so it’s only fair that we give one away to a lucky reader!

ENTER TO WIN A CHALKBOARD TEE!

1) Sign up for our newsletter.

2) Add a comment to this post telling us …

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Chalkboard Tee Shirts – Quintessential Back to School Attire!

Chalkboard Tee Shirts – Quintessential Back to School Attire!

With the name ‘Class Attire,’ the masterminds behind Chalkboard Tees know a thing or two about stylish back to school apparel. We’ve written about the design savvy Chalkboard Tees before, and we think they should go straight to the head of the fashion class. School is almost in session again, and what kid wouldn’t want their very own Chalkboard Tee to show off their …

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Back to School: Mother/Son Review of Citizenpip Lunch Kits

Back to School: Mother/Son Review of Citizenpip Lunch Kits

My son Cedar is the pickiest child alive… so when his school lunch box went by the wayside this summer, a feeling of dread grew inside of me knowing we’d have to find a new one. I picked out a bunch of eco-friendly lunch boxes, only to have Cedar snub them all. Lately, he’s been using a bamboo lunch sack for camp, and while it is eco-friendly, it’s also inappropriate for long-term use because it has no insulation. Then I heard about a new waste-free-lunch system – the Soup to Nuts Kit from Citizenpip. The Soup to Nuts kit is an all inclusive, reusable, waste-free lunch kit that puts a stylish end to disposable lunch trash woes. Read on to learn what earth-loving Cedar and I thought of Citizenpip’s reusable lunch kits.




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Baltic Rocking Horse Chair by Offi

Baltic Rocking Horse Chair by Offi

Can’t decide between a rocking chair or a rocking horse? Get the best of both worlds with Offi’s Baltic Rocking Horse Chair, a clean, classic design that has been in production in Europe for more than half a century. Made from Forestry Stewardship Council-certified birch ply, this silent stead has your child’s back—literally—with a curved rail that makes rocking off into the sunset a little safer.

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TOP FIVE 100% BPA FREE Reusable Water Bottles for Kids

TOP FIVE 100% BPA FREE Reusable Water Bottles for Kids

We were just as dismayed as you were to hear the news that SIGG bottles manufactured prior to August 2008 contained BPA. If you previously owned a SIGG bottle and need a new hydration sidekick, or you’re new to this market and are shopping for a BPA free reusable bottle for yourself or your kids, we have taken away the guesswork by compiling a list of our top five picks for safe, stylish non-toxic water bottles for kids. *Most come in adult sizes too!



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ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS of the Shutterfly Book Giveaway

ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS of the Shutterfly Book Giveaway

We’re pleased to announce the winners of the 12 custom photo books in our Shutterfly contest!

The first 5 people to leave a comment on the contest post are winners!

Congratulations to:
Jena, Mothergreenest, Carly Sue Smith, Krickitan, and Wsparks42!
And congratulations to the 7 favorite entry winners:
Melissa Cotton Womack, SereniTee, BrHaack, JennyPanetta, Ohanalog, Mnpac and SnowShack!
Enjoy your bookmaking endeavors and reading adventures!

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NEW! Sprig Toys’ Story Builders Construction Kits

NEW! Sprig Toys’ Story Builders Construction Kits

Entire civilizations spring to life for princesses and farmhands alike with Sprig Toys’ new story builders construction kits, which can be built, demolished, and rebuilt in minutes. Designed for tinier hands, both Ol’ Mac’s Story Building Barnyard and Princess Penny’s Story Building Palace comprise brightly illustrated components that are easily manipulated by preschoolers still developing their fine motor skills.


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$25 Incubator Designed to Save Babies in Developing Countries

$25 Incubator Designed to Save Babies in Developing Countries

The motto of Inhabitots’ parent site Inhabitat is: ‘design will save the world.’ Helping save the world one newborn at a time is Embrace, a $25 infant incubator designed to sustain premature and low birth weight babies, 80% of which are born in rural areas in developing countries. The cozy, sleeping bag shaped ‘Embrace’ is a thermoregulator which regulates a newborn’s temperature, subbing in for an inaccessible $20,000 traditional hospital baby incubator. Embrace was designed by ‘Extreme Affordability’ students at Stanford Institute of Design with the intent of creating a low cost baby incubator which could regulate body temperature without electricity or moving parts. Read on to learn how Embrace works.


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