NEW! Eco Modern ‘Roh’ Crib from Spot on Square

by , 09/11/09

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Spot on Square‘s new, eco-friendly Roh crib is “every modernist’s dream.” With nursery furniture this design savvy, it’s no longer difficult to find a crib that will perfectly suit your taste and comfortably cradle your babe. Made in the USA from locally sourced Walnut, the Roh crib gives baby a “room with a view” by employing durable, half-inch, clear acrylic that is BPA and phthalate free and 100% recyclable. Parents may opt to outfit the Roh crib with either 1 or 2 sides of acrylic paneling (front/back). Available in dual color schemes of Walnut/white or Walnut/gray, the Roh crib will arrive in mid-November – just in time for baby to give thanks for such an awesome crib.

+ Spot on Square Roh Crib $$1,590-$1,990

+ Spot on Square


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Eco-Friendly A-frame Dollhouse by Our Children’s Gorilla

by , 09/10/09

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Based on architect Andrew Geller’s iconic teepee-shaped house from the mid-1950s, the A-frame Dollhouse by Our Children’s Gorilla is a junior modernist’s dream. With steeply sloped eaves, large windows, and a lofted half-floor just like Geller’s original design, this kid-friendly facsimile is constructed from Valchromat, a wood fiberboard derived from forest waste. The dollhouse has one feature its predecessor lacks, however: a large cutout on one side for easy access during playtime.

+ A-frame Dollhouse $250 at Spunky Sprout

+ Our Children’s Gorilla


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Pizzly Bears on Melting Ice by Masahiro Minami

by , 09/10/09

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Polar Bears live in the Arctic and Grizzly bears live in Canada and never the twain shall meet… or should they? That’s what was on everyone’s mind when a Pizzly Bear (or if you prefer, a Grolar Bear) turned up in ’06 in the Canadian Arctic. Apparently, the melting snow caps caused these bears’ habitats to overlap, and consequently resulted in their unlikely offspring. Although this incident would typically be perceived as a sad state of environmental affairs, one person saw it differently. Masahiro Minami, a designer working out of Shiga Prefecture in Japan, was inspired by this beautiful love story and decided to create ‘Bears on Melting Ice’ (2008) for his daughter.


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Clementine Art: All Natural, Eco-Friendly Art Supplies

by , 09/09/09

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All crayons are not created equal. We love innovative coloring tools here at Inhabitots – and having previously raved about Timothy Liles’ Crayon Rings and Romp’s crayon stones, we’re delighted to be adding even more color to our tots’ lives with easy to wield rocket shaped, natural soy crayons from Clementine Art. The good, clean fun doesn’t stop there — the Clementine Art collection includes six all natural products that are non-toxic and safe for kids and the environment! Clementine Art’s washable paints, water-based markers, soy crayons, soy crayon rocks, scented modeling dough and washable glue have your tiny artist’s entire repertoire covered.


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Bamboo Soil Clock is Powered by DIRT!

Bamboo Soil Clock is Powered by DIRT!

Sending the kids back to school can be a happy time for parents who are eager to get their youngsters out of the house after a looooong summer! But kids may want to stay home well past the 8am school bell! If you’re looking for an inspiring way to help your child get to school on time in the mornings, get him or her this awesome Bamboo Soil Clock powered by — dirt!


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Playsam Organic Streamliner Toy Cars

Playsam Organic Streamliner Toy Cars

We’re not the only ones who think that Playsam’s ultra-slick Organic Streamliners are a slice of design heaven; the sophisticated Scandinavian toy cars were dubbed a Swedish Design Classic by the Swedish National Museum. Made of German beechwood and finished with clear, non-toxic enamel gloss, the 2.5″-tall autos are available in four styles: the Classic Streamliner, the Streamliner F1, the Streamliner Rally, and the …

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Rewritable Chalkboard Lamps by Designer John Beck

Rewritable Chalkboard Lamps by Designer John Beck

Today is the first day back to school, and now you can get your kid thinking ‘school’ even when he’s at home with these fun chalkboard lamps. We love that fact that youngsters can rewrite their decor whenever they want to and add variety to their surroundings on a whim without having to purchase multiple versions of the same thing. …

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Create a Personalized ‘Tree Story’ for Your Tot

Create a Personalized ‘Tree Story’ for Your Tot

Create a one-of-a-kind Tree Story complete with sweet animal characters and name personalization for the tiny treehugger in your life, with a little help from Gifts Define. Start with a tree branch in cherry blossom or green leaf, then add your choice of a cat, monkey, owl, squirrel, bird or snail, …

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OXO Candela Guardian: The Perfect Portable LED Nightlight

OXO Candela Guardian: The Perfect Portable LED Nightlight

If you’re tired of stumbling around in the dark during late night feedings and diaper changes, then the OXO Candela Guardian nightlight is the perfect solution for you. This LED lighted rechargeable lamp is super portable with a nice handle that stays cool …

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EcoSystems’ mini-Bamba Schools Kids on Sustainable Design

EcoSystems’ mini-Bamba Schools Kids on Sustainable Design

At only 4.25″ tall, the mini-Bamba by EcoSystems isn’t meant for sitting. The doll-sized collectible, a 1/6th-scale replica of the original Bamba armchair, arrives as a flat sheet of laser-cut bamboo plywood, with individual components that snap together with rare-earth magnets for tool-free assembly. The mini-Bamba even includes etched pictograms designed to teach children the …

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Fierce Hugs Organic Baby & Toddler Clothing

Fierce Hugs Organic Baby & Toddler Clothing

Your little one is totally unique; and boring clothes simply don’t suit his/her vivacious personality! Enter Fierce Hugs organic wearable baby art! Fierce Hugs makes colorful organic clothing that’s anything but ordinary, featuring an eclectic gallery of offbeat designs by independent artists. Fierce Hugs’ collection of clothing for tots showcases retro goodies, such as the vintage car seen above, snail pirates, confused clouds, and jogging marmalade jars, to name a few.




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Announcing the WINNER of the Chalkboard Tee!

Announcing the WINNER of the Chalkboard Tee!

And the winner of the Chalkboard Tee is… Hsrad!
for the Chalkboard Tee message: “BE GREEN OR I GET MEAN.”

Congratulations, Hsrad! We hope your child enjoys his/her very own Chalkboard Tee!

Thank you all for entering our Back to School Chalkboard Tee contest! Stay tuned to Inhabitots for more fun-filled giveaways to come!

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Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Cool Mom Picks thinks they’ve found the cutest rattle of all time, and we think they’re pretty sweet too. The birdie rattles seen above are hand crocheted by a stay at home mom who sells them in her Etsy shop. Or, get crafty and buy the pattern to make your own.

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Bigg Bottle Swap! Trade in Your SIGG for a New Bottle!

Bigg Bottle Swap! Trade in Your SIGG for a New Bottle!

How lame was it to find out that older SIGG bottles contained BPA? However, in an effort to make lemonade out of lemons, the mamas at Cool Mom Picks and The Soft Landing have partnered up with one amazing idea, The Bigg Bottle Swap – through which you may trade in that old SIGG and upgrade to a safe BPA-free stainless steel water bottle for a discount price. (30% off!) They will also recycle your old SIGG bottle! You could just return your old SIGG water bottle to SIGG for a replacement bottle, but SIGG misled consumers in the first place and now they’re claiming that the BPA was a third party’s fault. Do you really want another SIGG? Why support a company who stretches the truth and won’t take responsibility? We say go with stainless steel. Keep reading to learn about how to get a great deal on a safe stainless steel water bottle.


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NEW! Eco-friendly, Minimalist Eicho Crib from Spot On Square

NEW! Eco-friendly, Minimalist Eicho Crib from Spot On Square

This autumn marks the debut of the minimalist Eicho crib, part of the new Eicho collection from Spot On Square. Earlier this week we wrote about Spot on Square’s new Eicho and Roh furniture collections, and now we’re giving you more details and putting the spotlight on the Eicho crib! Made in the USA, the Eicho crib‘s slick …

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NEW! Minui HandySitt Chair Base

NEW! Minui HandySitt Chair Base

Originally featured in one of our blog roundups in March, Minui’s HandySitt portable high chair makes toddler dining on the go or in cramped quarters hassle-free. Made from Forestry Stewardship Council-certified birch, the trayless, ultracompact design—it’s only 5 pounds!—can be strapped onto any appropriate-size chair for instant table-side seating, then flattened and stowed away in the trunk of your car, suitcase, or closet. Click below the fold to watch a video of how the space-saving chair works, and learn about a new product the Danish furniture maker is unveiling to extend its functionality.




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LAST CHANCE! Enter to Win a Chalkboard Tee!

LAST CHANCE! Enter to Win a Chalkboard Tee!

Today is your last chance to enter to win a Chalkboard Tee Shirt here on Inhabitots! What message would your kid like to get across on his/her Chalkboard Tee this fall? Tell us for a chance to win!
ENTER TO WIN >

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Netherlands Petting Farm Combines Architecture & Nature

Netherlands Petting Farm Combines Architecture & Nature

Visiting a petting farm or zoo is a classic, treasured event in the life of a child. Interacting with and feeding animals is an enriching way to teach kids about nature while breaking the barriers between animals and humans. Recently nominated for a 2009 World Architecture Festival Award (WAF Award), 70F Architecture‘s Petting Farm in Almere, Netherlands affords visitors the added bonus of being awed by sustainable architectural design.



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The HappyBaby Book: Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months

The HappyBaby Book: Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months

Attachment parenting guru, Dr. Sears has just added a new book to his informative, comprehensive pregnancy and parenting books collection. HappyBaby: The Organic Guide to Baby’s First 24 Months is a collaboration with registered dietitian Amy Marlow and nutrition adviser for HAPPYBABY premium organic baby meals, for which Dr. Robert W. Sears is a sponsor. Being touted as “the definitive guide for new and expectant parents, explaining why “going green” is universally the best way to protect baby from environmental toxins and to ensure baby’s overall health and development,” Dr. Sears’ endorsement of green parenting in this book will hopefully help put the eco movement on the mainstream map.


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Spot On Square Launches Eco Modern Eicho, Roh Kids’ Furniture

Spot On Square Launches Eco Modern Eicho, Roh Kids’ Furniture

As we look forward to brisker weather and the crunch of red and gold leaves beneath our boots, Spot On Square is debuting two furniture collections for fall. Eicho, constructed from recycled MDF, brings stark minimalism to the fore with crisp, no-frills outlines in bright white. In contrast, the Eames era–inspired Roh is unabashedly modern, presenting the warm hues of locally sourced walnut with panels of bisphenol A- and phthalate-free acrylic.



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