Soopsori makes extraordinary wooden toys for kids that are 100% recyclable. The Korean company only uses natural wood without using bolts or paintings. Their packaging can be reused 100% since it does not contain unnecessary decoration or harmful surface coating.

Each wooden toy has its own unique color and texture depending on its species of wood chosen for that product. Soopsori carefully selected 20 types of natural wood to manufacture the natural featured toys.

Unlike color-painted toys, Soopori toys are not only safer but they also have the natural scent of tree because the natural wood is still alive and breaths although it is manufactured.

You can give your baby a big hug with this comfortable Huggy Bear Baby Rocker Seat from Wonderworld.

This soft and plush cushioned bear seat is detachable from the sturdy wooden, rocking frame. With a rattle in the bear’s arm and a crinkle in the bear’s ear the Wonderworld Huggy Bear Baby Rocker Seat is more than just a typical baby rocker. It provides entertainment and a comfortable place for your little one to rest.

Features:

• Designed for newborns and infants
• Crinkling ear
• Rattle in the arm
• Rocking wooden frame
• Cushion is detachable from wooden frame

*Wonderworld, an advocate of protecting the environment, insists on using only rubber-woood that is from a replenishable source*

$120 @allmodern.com

How cute are these t’s?

Puddlefoot’s organic t-shirts give veggies a personality and make them cool for kids.

The smiling bunch are printed onto organic baby rib cotton, with non-PVC, Phthlate free water based paints.

All shirts are $21.50 and they fit 6 – 24 months.

Jeep has introduced a new line of baby products for environmentally conscious families, that are made from PET recycled fabric. This amazing fabric is created from used water bottles and it has a stronger tensile strength than normal fabrics.

The new g line of baby gear uses the PET recycled fabrics in place of conventional fabrics in order to save the landfill from filling up unnecessarily.

Here a couple of the Jeep g Products:

Jeep® Wrangler Twin Sport Tandem g Edition Umbrella Stroller – Using PET recycled fabrics in this stroller will save approximately forty-five 16 ounce bottles from landing in the landfills.

It also features:

• cool-climate roll-up feature which exposes mesh for increased air circulation
• Independent reclining seats
• two individual 2-tier Sun-Rider canopies that come with a visor and cell phone pocket.
• equipped with removable cargo bags
• parent cup holder
• height adjustable five-point safety harness

In addition, the stroller features a quick, compact umbrella fold for easy storage.

$139.99, available April 2009

Jeep® Wrangler Unlimited g Edition Umbrella Stroller: Using PET recycled fabrics in this stroller will save approximately forty-five 16 ounce bottles from landing in the landfills.

It also features:

• A re-usable travel bag
• The cool-climate roll-up exposes mesh for better air circulation
• two-tier Sun-Rider canopy with windshield and cell phone pocket
• reclining seat
• a convenient cup holder
• removable cargo bags
• basket for extra storage
• shock-absorbing front swivel wheels for a smooth ride and comfort-grip padded handles.

For easy storage, the stroller features a quick, compact umbrella fold and automatically locks when folded.

$109.99, available April 2009

Jeep® 2-in-1 All-Weather g Edition Baby Carrier – The exterior of this carrier is made of PET fabric and a soft interior is made with a blend of cotton and anti-microbial bamboo fabric. Using PET recycled fabrics in this carrier will save approximately fifteen 16 ounce bottles from landfills.

The carrier allows baby to face forward or face parent for the ultimate portability. The patent-pending Secure-Fit® indicator turns red to confirm a locked latch so baby is always safe and secure. Extra wide padded shoulder straps with bolster and sports mesh help to evenly distribute baby’s weight and provide a comfortable fit for parent, while easy-in/easy-out buckles and self adjust straps make it simple for mom or dad to put on. It also features seat and leg openings that easily adjust for growing babies, a weather shield to protect baby from the elements and a mesh pocket for storage.

When not in use, the carrier stores easily in its own reusable and newly redesigned bag.

$69.99, available May 2009

The Kids Konserve reusable, waste-free lunch kit includes recycled cotton sack, cloth napkin, 16 oz. stainless steel beverage bottle, food kozy, and two stainless steel food containers.The kits pictured below are the regular Waste-Free Lunch Kit followed by the butterfly and catapiller.

$40 at kidskonserve.com

Their adorable blankets and gift sets are created for cuddly comfort and to hold up to repeated washings.

Giveaway: Green Wrapz is offering one Growing Your Baby Reader the opportunity to win one of their beautiful Baby Starter Gift Sets.

This beautiful set includes a handmade organic cotton 18″ x 18″ Lovie Blanket with coordinating organic cotton rib onesie and hat. The Lovie is made of 233 thread count 100% certified organic cotton sateen printed with low-impact dyes, backed with certified organic cotton French terry fleece and trimmed with a 60% naturally grown hemp/ 40% silk blend charmeuse satin. The same printed organic cotton sateen and hemp/silk satin are used in the appliqué design on the onesie and hat. The set may be machine washed and dried.

The winner of this set will be able to choose which printed fabric and trim color they would like.

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The Hiya crib($975) by SOS is painted with an eco-friendly non-toxic pain, it is adjustable to three different positions to grow with your baby and it features a bamboo option.

There is also a dresser, nightstand, bookshelf, toddler bed and change table in the collection to finish the nursery.

Down the road, parents will also have the option to turn the crib into a toddler bed, with the purchase of the conversion kit.

Nature Discovery In My Backyard is a great book created by a mom, Rebecca Mattano, that will help your child identify some of the cool stuff they find. From identifying different varieties of butterflies and their lifecycle to helping differentiate between a maple leaf and a birch leaf.

Common flowers and birds are explained in a language that your child will understand.

Older kids will also benefit from the Nature Discovery Tips and Nature notes listed at the back.

For more information about the book and others environmental friendly resources visit littleenvironmentalists.com

While out looking for new cloth diapers yesterday I came across this product.

When dissolved in warm water, Wipe cubes make a natural gentle solution to pour over top of your re-usable cloths.

Eco conscious parents will love that they won’t be cluttering the world up with disposable wipes with the help of this solution.

These are the fast, frugal and fuss-free way to make wipes solution for your reusable wipes for your baby! Simply dissolve one cube in 500ml (2 cups) of warm water and pour over your wipes, or bottle it and use as needed. Made with natural, gentle ingredients, they’re kind to your baby’s delicate skin and kind to the environment.

The lady who owned the store suggested purchasing a 12pk of organic cloths that will fit perfectly inside my store bought wipes container to go with the solution.

The whole thing takes a bit of an upfront investment($1/per cloth), but the cloths will last forever and one container of cubes makes enough solution to last a lifetime.

The goal of today is to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment.

My appreciation for this earth has increased immensely over the last few years.

No other situation in life will show you waste – like when you have baby. From the diapers, wipes and glass jars to the lead hazard recalls and millions of poorly made toys.

Instead of preaching about all of the things I think you should do to help save the planet, I will tell you about all of the things our family does to improve our world.

Cloth Diapers - For the last 2 years I have been a cloth diaper mom. I don’t even try to sell other moms on this idea anymore. It works for us, it’s easy to do and I feel good when I go to bed at night. Some parents will not even consider cloth diapering because they have been led to believe that it will increase their workload 10 fold. My advice to them is do your homework. Cloth diaper mommies have designed some really good products that are easy to use.

Breast Feeding - Because my son arrived early and wasn’t able to suck very well even after he was released from the hospital, I needed to pump my breast milk. I pumped for 18 months in order to completely eliminate the need for formula. In that time I believe that we probably saved the local landfill at 30 cans of formula. Every can helps!

Energy – We have a rule – we only keep the lights on in the room we are in. I have also gone around the house and unplugged anything that may be plugged in – sitting idol. It is a misconception that appliances that are plugged in, but not in use don’t use energy.

Our next house will have solar panels on the roof. It would cost us a fortune (that we don’t have) to switch over our current residence so we have decided to wait until we build our next house. It is odd to me that more people don’t do this – especially when the sun is out most days offering us free energy that we don’t take.

CFL lightbulbs - we started to use these bulbs around the house, but stopped after one blew prematurely and filled part of our lower floor with smoke. The smell was scary and the bulb was extremely hot to the touch. If they can improve on this in the future we will come back.

Recycling – We recycle everything from shopping bag to prescription pill containers. If it has one of those triangles with a number in it – I recycle it. (plastic hangers, styrofoam containers, old cd cases) We even recycle batteries.

Having a two year old requires us to have a big supply of batteries on hand. I know what they do to the landfill sites, so we keep them separate and take them to a hazardous waste disposal place.

Pesticides - For the most part all of our gardens and lawn are pesticide free. I use Bone and Blood Meal in the garden and we have just signed up for an organic grass treatment that will take us through to fall. Pesticides are VERY scary. They have been linked to growth defects, increased rate of miscarriages and a billion issues in kids. A green lawn is not worth my son’s health, besides a little soap and water and a dousing of vinegar goes a long way.

Bamboo - We buy bamboo products whenever possible. Before our son came home we took out some of our carpet and did Bamboo. Bamboo is the fastest-growing plant on Earth. It has been clocked surging skyward as fast as 47.6 inches in a 24-hour period. It is organic and strong. It makes for great floors, cooking utensils, cutting boards, placemats and clothing.

Organics – We buy organics on occasion. I know how important it is to buy food that has not been treated with chemicals. I hand clean all of our fruits and vegetables before using them for our meals.

Room For Improvement - There is a lot of room for improvement in our environmental improvement plan. This summer we are getting a rain barrel to help conserve more water outside.

We plan to continue to respect our Earth and all the great things it provides us. If you just make one change it will have a lasting long term effect.