LAST DAY TO ENTER! Win a Greenbuds Organic Crib Mattress and Sheet Set Worth $492

by , 01/23/12

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When you put your baby in her crib, the last thing you want her to sleep on is a bed of hazardous chemicals, right? Well, unfortunately traditional baby mattresses are filled with toxins including PVC, phthalates and fire retardants. Since your baby will spend 10 to 14 hours a day on said mattress, choosing an eco-friendly one is important for her health and safety. We recently discovered Greenbuds organic mattresses and are excited to have three of their wonderful green sleep products to give away. One grand prize winner will win a Greenbuds Magnolia Deluxe Organic 2-in-1 Crib Mattress and an organic cotton sheet set worth $492, and one runner up will win an Organic Cotton Waterproof Mattress Protector from Greenbuds sized for standard crib mattresses worth $54.95. Ready to win a safe sleep environment for your green baby?

Here’s how to enter to win a Greenbuds Organic Crib Mattress and Sheet Set Worth $492 or a Mattress Protector Worth $54.95!

1) Like GreenBuds on Facebook. (And if you’re feeling extra friendly, you can like Inhabitots on Facebook too!)

2) Add a comment to this post with your answer to the following question: What’s your trick for getting your baby to snooze soundly? Please be patient – comments don’t appear instantly because they must be approved.

Learn more about Greenbuds and the giveaway prizes after the jump.

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Spunge Organic Cotton Nature Blankets are Perfect for Cool Fall Nights

by , 10/01/11

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+ Spunge Large Comfort Blanket (Nature) $48

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ErgoPouch Keeps Babies and Toddlers Cozy, Comfy, and Safe

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Uimi’s Modern Organic Blankets Will Have You Spinning

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Sleepin’ Smart Organic Crib Sheet Topper Saves Sheets

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5 Ways to Green Your Home for Baby’s Arrival

5 Ways to Green Your Home for Baby’s Arrival

Ask any pregnant woman about her urge to 'nest' as baby's arrival draws near, and you're likely to hear a funny story about housekeeping. When I was pregnant with my son, I found myself cleaning the sides of the stove top with toothpicks -- and I pulled a muscle trying to vacuum the crown molding in the final days of my pregnancy with my daughter. Use the primal urge to clean and purify your home for baby's debut to your entire family's advantage. Here are five ways to green clean your home, making it safe and secure to welcome your little bundle into your abode!

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+ Birches Organic Blanket $85

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Honeyami Organic Cotton Infant & Toddler Bedding

Honeyami Organic Cotton Infant & Toddler Bedding

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Organic Ciuccio Tandem Baby Quilts

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NEW! Dwell Studio Organic Cotton Poppy Blossom Crib Set

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