HONEST Tea (a company with a commendable social responsibility statement) has a new line of organic, low-sugar, fruit-flavored thirst quenchers that offer “a great-tasting alternative to sugar-laden beverages.” Even though at the end of every HONEST KIDS ingredient list (filtered water, organic cane sugar, organic juice concentrates, asorbic acid and something they refer to as “organic flavor”) comes the declaration “contains 10% juice”, the makers swear the pouches contain ½ the sugar of most kid drinks. And would guys with the word ‘honest’ in their name lie?
While you can’t always expect your toddler to act like a little prince or princess when you’re having a meal out, these toddler flatware sets from Pony Up Design, always behave nicely. Each set comes with a carrying case in a lovely design, plus a sturdy bamboo fork, spoon, and a bamboo and cotton napkin - all perfectly sized for toddler hands and hungry mouths.
Facebook is a useful networking tool, not to mention a fun way to connect with friends, both new and old. However, like all things, Facebook is far from perfect. A while back, Facebook started deleting what they call “obscene images” from user photo albums. The offending images - breastfeeding photos.
Baby drool… isn’t it the cutest thing? Their poor little teething mouths can’t help but issue gobs and gobs of the slimy stuff. And let’s not even talk about dinnertime. So, how do you keep all this cute, messy mess off of that fancy schmancy dress? Bibeez! Fashioned from recycled T-shirts, ReTeez offers a line of one-of-a-kind, double-sided bibs that have that au courant, ‘upcycled pop’ look (think Jeremy Scott).
Thanksgiving traditions vary among families, but the tie that binds us is the indulgent, gastronomic feast set on dinner tables across America on this holiday. We collectively pull up our chairs to gobble up pounds of savory food, and then unfasten the button of our pants to make room for sweet pumpkin pie. Photographer Matthew Carden’s “Small World” photographs are a poignant, artistic reminder to cherish every tiny morsel of food this Thanksgiving. Finding bounty in each bite will help preserve the planet and foster a healthy, mindful approach to consumption.
One of the main ingredients of the holiday season is delectable food. Families and friends gather over feasts to celebrate and enjoy home cooked meals and traditional dishes. Babies should be treated to the same savory, lip smacking meals; and we’ve whipped up some delicious homemade organic baby food recipes that may be cost effectively made from the same ingredients you’re bound to have on hand while preparing your festive dinners.
When trick or treaters come knocking on your door this Halloween, you may feel a sharp pang of guilt handing out the usual holiday fare, which is loaded with unhealthy ingredients, artificial colors, and flavors. We’re here to help you find some more green Halloween delights to really treat those cute little costumed greeters. Glee Gum and YummyEarth lollipops are true treats for the taste buds and the earth; and what little kid won’t think he hit the jackpot when he receives gum and lollipops after yelling “Trick or Treat?”
In preparation for the spookiest night of the year, we’ve unearthed several healthy alternatives to typical Halloween treats. Unfortunately, the majority of candy passed out on Halloween is frightfully laden with high fructose corn syrup and a slew of other scary ingredients. We’d prefer to treat our mini-revelers to tasty, mindful goodies; and in our search for such delights, we came across a few very inspiring products we’d like to share to make everyone’s trick or treating experience more enlightening than frightening.
Breastfeeding moms know that when it comes to finding a fashionable and flattering nursing bra, the pickings are rather slim. Most nursing bras look extremely matronly, or fit in a way that causes breasts to look strange. With regard to the few appealing nursing bras available, many are uncomfortable, or don’t open easily with one hand, rendering them impractical, or even impossible to use for their intended purpose. Elle Macpherson has, thankfully, designed a comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, feminine nursing bra, which has restored my faith in the lingerie industry. Her lacy La Mere and Maternelle nursing bras are proof that moms can now be sexy and stylish in their breastfeeding endeavors.
There’s a surefire way of making your little one the happiest baby on the block. It doesn’t involve swaddling or shushing, and it can be found in biodegradable packaging stamped with a smiling child, a rising sun, and a bowl of honest-to-goodness yum. The celebratory HAPPYBABY Food™ logo boldly communicates its intensions: Party in your tummy? Heck, yes!
Every mom knows that a good rocking chair is essential for breastfeeding. But how to find one that is chic, eco-friendly, and won’t break the bank? And as I stare down the barrel of impending motherhood, I am quickly trying to get all my breastfeeding accoutrements together - and for the longest time the rocking chair was the most elusive item on my list. There is a surprising dearth of nicely-designed rocking chairs out there - most seem either to be 80s style leather ‘gliders’ that cost and arm and a leg, or old-school granny wooden rockers that don’t look too comfy for your derriere. So you can imagine my delight when I rediscovered the Eames’ classic chair in rocker form!
I’ve always been interested in what goes into the making of a baby brand. Curious to find out if it takes more than an adorable image, powdery Pantones, and a few genius strokes of a Stylus pen in Adobe Illustrator, I contacted Randi Kofman, VP of Marketing at Adiri, Inc. and asked her a few questions about the company logo. This is the first in a series of ‘Behind the Baby Brand’ interviews.
The designers of the compellingly sleek (and undeniably boob-like) Adiri Baby Bottle make no bones about taking their design inspiration from the human form. And this makes perfect sense really when it comes to an eco-friendly baby bottle. If ‘breast is best’ - as most people will tell you these days - then surely a baby bottle based on the shape and ergonomics of the human breast would be the next best thing when bottle supplementation is required. Not only do nipples shaped like Mom’s breast help avoid nipple confusion but they make it easier for baby to adjust to bottle feeding.
Buying a tap water equivalent someone has slapped a fancy label on and packaged in a plastic bottle is both economically and ecologically unsound; we all know this. But it’s summer, and with myriad outdoor play dates, we understand how vital it is to keep our kids hydrated. So at some point we opt to purchase a reusable water bottle that meets this need - one that recent press has told us should not be a Nalgene (or other) bottle made of plastic.
My wife and I go out to eat with our three-year-old toddler quite often, and our budget constraints usually dictate that we dine at restaurants where eating meals typically involves using chopsticks (Thai anyone?). As a result, my son has taken a liking to the paper-wrapped stick-like utensils, and without Chopstick Kids our dining experience - not to mention our life - would be a literal mess!
It’s not always easy to get wee ones to eat their veggies and greens, but with Bambu’s line of kid-sized utensils, there now is an enticing way to make eating stylish, fun, and eco-friendly, too! Made from certified-organically grown bamboo, Bambu’s adorable kids line is the first-of-its-kind, providing a durable and natural alternative to the usual plastics. They’re lighter and stronger than wood, heat and stain resistant, and thankfully won’t absorb food flavors.
Imagine children’s furniture that is totally convertible as your little one grows and adapts to new eating routines and seating arrangements. Better yet, what if Mom or Dad could use the same chair to dine with little ones around the kitchen table? Too good to be true? Argington Modern Children’s Furniture has literally raised the bar for how to raise our little ones. The adjustable Argington Babylon Toddler High Chair defines sustainable design for future generations, as good solid investment pieces prove to have lasting value and multi-functional use for the whole family!
Fresh, organic homemade baby food is, undoubtedly, the best way to nourish your growing little one. However, it is not always possible to make your own baby food due to travel, the busy modern-parent schedule (i.e. the lack of a single spare moment in the day), or possibly no access to the necessary food-prep equipment. HomemadeBaby offers delicious and fresh organic baby food that your wee one will gobble right up, all the while helping you to feel that you did your best in providing the best alternative to puréed homemade and loving nourishment.
It’s fairly common knowledge these days that water bottles are environmental sins. According to the Container Recycling Institute, only about 14% of all disposable water bottles are recycled, and those that are recycled are down-cycled into a lower form of plastic, rarely getting turned back into more bottles. On top of that, plastic can leach harmful chemicals into your kids’ apple juice. Even Nalgene is rethinking their plastic recipe. We say ditch the plastic altogether, and look to SIGG aluminum bottles, which are 100% recyclable, and 100% inert, ideal for kids and adults, and come in tons of colorful designs in every size.
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