Jasmin Malik Chua

Jasmin is a word wrangler and TreeHugger writer who lives just across the Hudson in Jersey City, where she indulges in her penchant for cupcakes, zombies, and her search for the perfect soy chai latte. A 12-year veteran of the publishing industry, she has a master of science in biomedical journalism from New York University and a PhD in poopy diapers. Follow Jasmin on Twitter @jasminchua.

Bholu’s Quirky Woolen Critters Help Impoverished Artisans Make a Living

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 03/14/10

When it comes to toys that kids will love, who better to design them than other kids? That’s who Bholu enlisted for the launch of their line of whimsical stuffed animals, which are based on the drawings of underprivileged children in India. Brought into the third dimension by Indian artisans, the wool-felt huggables help keep traditional crafting techniques alive, while providing a sustainable income for the people who make them.

+ Animal Creatures $48-$56 at Design Public

+ Bholu

Reusable Silicone Travel Place Mats by Zoli Baby

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 03/13/10

Families on the move will appreciate Zoli’s new reusable place mats, which are an environmentally preferable yet travel-friendly alternative to disposable ones. Made from 100% phthalate- and VOC-free silicone, the Matties are lightweight, water- and odor-resistant, and a cinch to clean (the third puts the “bon” in “bon voyage”). They come in sets of two in either green or orange.

+ Matties $24 for two

+ Zoli

Smart Kid: A Multifunctional Bedroom Set That Grows With Your Child

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 03/12/10

Think of Andensen Furniture’s “Smart Kid” as a child’s bedroom-in-a-box, except that in this instance, the box also happens to be the crib. Made from solid birch and plywood, the multifunctional kit starts out as a crib/changing table/dresser combo, but it can easily be taken apart and reassembled as a playpen, a desk, a chalkboard and book rack, or a junior bed for tykes up to 10 years of age.

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CPSC Poised to Issue Baby Sling Warning Following Suffocation Deaths

by Jasmin Malik Chua, 03/11/10

Could your baby sling suffocate your infant? Only if you don’t practice common sense — in the absence of which almost anything could be a death trap for your child. Still, considering that we need to be told, repeatedly no less, that plastic bags should be kept away from babies, venetian-blind cords could strangle our children, and that hot beverages are actually—egad—hot, common sense doesn’t seem to be a widespread commodity. In which case the Consumer Product Safety Commission’s forthcoming general warning about baby slings could be a good thing. Although, haven’t we been down this road before?

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Chef Daniel Angerer Defends Cheese Made From Wife’s Breast Milk

You may remember that we wrote about chef Daniel Angerer’s breast milk cheese last week, and for anyone who’s up in arms over this Very Special Cheese, which he made using his wife’s breast milk, you can put those pitchforks and torches away now. Speaking to 1010WINS today, Angerer affirmed that “My Spouse’s Mommy Milk Cheese” is not being sold at his restaurant, Klee Brasserie. He believes the media firestorm was …

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