Baby-Measuring Crib Sheet Doubles as a Growth Chart

by , 01/11/10

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If you’re tired of tangling with measuring tape every time you want to check your bambino’s growth spurts, consider your problem solved. Clare Chen, a designer from Taiwan, has created a fitted crib sheet pre-marked with height measurements, so you can gauge baby’s length right in her crib. The multifunctional Hi-Height, which comes in several colors, is made from conventional cotton but printed with eco-friendly inks. Another ecological plus: You can repurpose it later on as a toy animal or a pillow.

+ Hi Height Baby-Measuring Crib Sheet $40 at Supermarket

+ Clare Chen

PREVIEW! Green Toys’ New Eco-Friendly Collection for Infants!

by , 01/11/10

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Green Toys Inc., a favorite award-winning green toy company here at Inhabitots, recently announced a brand new eco-friendly collection of seven toys and feeding gear accouterments for tots as young as six months. Dubbed My First Green Toys, the line was designed with the smallest tree huggers in mind, and will officially debut at the Spielwarenmesse International Toy Fair in Nuremberg, Germany February 4-9, 2010 — but we are unveiling a preview of the My First Green Toys collection here and now!

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Handmade Crochet Chess Set

by , 01/10/10

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You don’t need plastic knights and bishops to teach your kids how to play chess. This handmade Crochet Chess Set from Anthropologie is a sweeter way to show them special moves and secret strategies. With hand-crocheted pieces and a blue felted chessboard, it looks like something Grandma would make, and it’s destined to become a family heirloom. Because the entire game is lightweight and fits into a cotton bag, it’s easy to travel with too.

+ Crochet Chess Set $138

+ Anthropologie

P’kolino Non-Toxic Art Supplies for Kids

by , 01/10/10

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P’kolino, designer of fun and safe furniture and toys for kids, including the delightful Klick Puzzle Chair, recently teamed up with Spain based Jovi, a world leader in art supplies, to bring a new line of non-toxic art materials to the U.S. market. All of these P’kolino Art Supplies have been made especially with kids in mind — featuring playful and unique larger shapes that are easier for small hands to hold. These art supplies also clean up in a snap, are long-lasting and affordable. See the bright collection of P’kolino Art Supplies after the jump!

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Save Money, Planet With Bottoms Up Reusable Baby Wipes Kit

Save Money, Planet With Bottoms Up Reusable Baby Wipes Kit

If you’re a cloth-diapering superstar and you’re champing at the bit to do Ma Earth one better, Bottoms Up’s chemical-free reusable diaper wipes are just what the planet ordered. The All-in-One Kit makes it easy, with 25 all-natural cotton wipes, two essential-oil blends formulated for “clean” and “dirty” tushies, and two wipes …

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GREAT GREEN PLAYDATE in NYC!

GREAT GREEN PLAYDATE in NYC!

The Great Green Playdate for a Cause is eco-play company Unplugged on a Rug‘s traveling playdate that caters to families with young children from 0-5 years. Inhabitots editor Jill Fehrenbacher will be on the scene with her own Inhabitot, Petey, so join us for some green play and musical surprises! All proceeds …

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Chalkboard Placemats Provide Mealtime Entertainment for Kids

Chalkboard Placemats Provide Mealtime Entertainment for Kids

The Chalkmat is an innovative product from Jaq Jaq Bird by Sam and Bellie that provides a tidy and entertaining mealtime experience for kids, both at home and on the go! Chalkmat placemats are completely free of PVC, BPA and phthalates, and they are a lifesaver when it comes to waiting for meals while dining out — your artistic tot can simply flip the mat over and use it as a chalkboard for drawing and writing. An attached pocket holds chalk, pens, and markers, making the Chalkmat the ultimate totable mealtime companion.

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Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Growing up Green rocks our world with these universal attachments designed by Oooms that turn any chair into a rocking chair.

Tales of Treasure shares a top tip: gift wrap your child’s birthday presents in colorful pillowcases and tie them with a fun ribbon. No waste, and sweet dreams…

Famille Summerbelle showcases amazing …

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Recycled Truck Tarp Diaper Bag by Gabi Goncalves

Recycled Truck Tarp Diaper Bag by Gabi Goncalves

As a new parent, at times life can feel like a patchwork of moments haphazardly sewn together, and Brazilian artist Gabi Goncalves captures this sentiment perfectly in one of parenting’s essential accouterments –  the diaper bag (for Maria Buzina). Much more environmentally smart than purchasing squares of material from fabric sellers, Ms. Goncalves uses recycled cottons and donated truck tarps to create a one-of-a-kind piece that is both fashionable and functional.

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Recycled Custom Alphabet Pillows

Recycled Custom Alphabet Pillows

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to add some thoughtful decor to your child’s bedroom? We love these handmade alphabet pillows from Hilary Cosgrove. Each letter is crafted from old suit jackets in cool retro fabrics like tweed and herringbone. Cosgrove boasts a wide range of suit coats in an array of fabrics and colors to match …

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Recycly Robotic Waste Containers Make Recycling Fun!

Recycly Robotic Waste Containers Make Recycling Fun!

Caring for the planet isn’t all fun and games — but it could be. With Oomy Design’s Recycly waste receptacles, which are designed with children in mind, recycling time turns into playtime. The trio of color-coded robots are programmed to detect the type of waste they’ve been given, whether it’s paper (blue), plastic (green), or organic matter (yellow). If the waste has been correctly sorted, the bins light up with their corresponding colors, creating a reward system that directs even recycling novices to select the right option.

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Announcing the Winners of Inhabitots’ 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards!

Announcing the Winners of Inhabitots’ 2009 Readers’ Choice Awards!

The votes are in! Inhabitots readers have chosen their favorite green toy and green baby product of 2009 and have weighed in on which stories they enjoyed most over the course of last year. A big congratulations is in order for Pogo Upcycled Sweater Animals which have been named the Best Green Toy of 2009 by Inhabitots readers! These sweet critters created from castoff wool sweaters warmed everyone’s hearts! The rest of the winners include a revolutionary green diapering system that’s easy on the earth and easy for parents to use, an amazingly innovative invention which supplies clean water to inhabitants of Sub-Saharan Africa and an energy efficient tree that lit up all of our imaginations… and now, without further ado, the winners of our 2009 Readers’ Choice polls are listed after the jump!

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WIN IT WEDNESDAY! Win an Inhabitots Exclusive Green Mama & Baby Bath Kit from California Baby!

WIN IT WEDNESDAY! Win an Inhabitots Exclusive Green Mama & Baby Bath Kit from California Baby!

Calling all green mamas and babies who love to be pampered!
We’ve got the perfect giveaway for you! An exclusive Inhabitots Green Mama & Baby Nurturing Kit from California Baby, valued at $117! The kit includes the following products: Calming Shampoo and Bodywash, Calming Hair Conditioner, Calming Botanical Moisturizing Cream, Calming Everyday Lotion, Natural Pregnancy Intensive Oil, Supersensitive Lotion for Face and Body, Swimmer’s Defense Hair Conditioner and Swimmer’s Defense Shampoo and Bodywash. California Baby‘s all-natural, organic, chemical free and cruelty free products are specially formulated for baby’s delicate skin and they contain NO Sodium lauryl sulfate, DEA, or synthetic fragrances. They are a favorite among green parents (including Inhabitots editors!), because of their purity, high-quality ingredients and effectiveness. Find out how to win this amazing nurturing kit after the jump!

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Beetle Blocks Turn Wood Waste Into Wonder for All Ages

Beetle Blocks Turn Wood Waste Into Wonder for All Ages

Beetle Blocks are not your typical building blocks. Handcrafted from Ponderosa Pine in Western Canada, their naturally-stained geometric blue pieces are the dye work of a local species of bark beetle that kills and tints the grain of the Ponderosa tree rings. Thankfully, this ‘dead wood’ has found new life in Beetle Block …

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Recycle Your Baby’s Teeth into Jewelry with ‘Le Knockout’ by Kim Kovel

Recycle Your Baby’s Teeth into Jewelry with ‘Le Knockout’ by Kim Kovel

“The charms of youth.” The phrase typically conjures up thoughts of butterfly kisses and ice cream dreams — but in the case of jewelry designer Kim Kovel, we’re talking about literal gold charms made from the fallen out baby teeth your little princess discards as she slowly champions the toothless grin indicative of becoming a big kid. Yes, bronzed baby shoes are officially a thing of the past – gilded baby tooth jewelry is the new bling. Besides, you can’t wear a pair of bronzed tiny TOMS shoes as earrings!

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GREEN PARENTING PREDICTIONS FOR 2010

GREEN PARENTING PREDICTIONS FOR 2010

As we usher in a new decade, we have asked eight of our favorite green blogging experts to share their predictions regarding what they think is in store for 2010 in the realm of eco-parenting. The ecofabulous Zem Joaquin thinks embracing frugality will become decidedly chic, Cool Moms Kristen Chase & Liz Gumbinner think conspicuous consumption is becoming increasingly passé, Ecorazzi’s Michael D’Estries hopes Congress stands up for healthy food lunches, Jennifer Taggart, The Smart Mama anticipates the banishment of greenwashing and Micaela Preston, Mindful Momma believes 2010 will welcome a new wave of DIY’ers. The future is looking bright… and green.

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Platypus BPA Free Reusable SoftBottles

Platypus BPA Free Reusable SoftBottles

In light of this year’s reusable water bottle scandals, plastic bottles aren’t looking so bad — especially bottles made with zero BPA. The Platypus SoftBottle fits the bill, and like its Australian namesake it is an odd, squishy creature kids will love. Because the bottle is …

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Eco-friendly ‘Oops’ Crib by Structured Green

Eco-friendly ‘Oops’ Crib by Structured Green

The Oops Crib by Structured Green features a bold new aesthetic in baby furniture. The “Drop” detailing of the crib, comprised of variegated strips of reclaimed woods, results in a wonderfully unique and modern nursery look. Structured Green‘s mission is to use quality materials that are sustainably produced, certified or reclaimed, recycled or recyclable, to create …

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Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Inhabitots Link Roundup of the Week

Homemade by Jill offers a cozy car caddy tutorial so little speed racers may easily tote their cars and trucks while on the open road.

Ruffles and Stuff shows us how to transform tiny tights into adorable knee-high socks.

Lil Blue Boo makes itty bitty cork stamps from wine corks, using only a pen …

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Wooden Animal Teethers from Little Sapling Toys

Wooden Animal Teethers from Little Sapling Toys

If the thought of giving your child a hunk of plastic to gnaw on during teething makes you cringe, opt for this cheerful Monkey Grasp and Teether Toy from Little Sapling Toys. This solid maple animal is sanded smooth and left unfinished so it’s safe for your baby to …

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