It creates a serene environment for your newborn to nap in and hangs freely for a soft natural rocking motion that will soothe and comfort.

FEATURES:Organic Cotton

• Organic cotton is a term used to describe cotton that is free from chemicals. The cotton seeds are GM (genetically modified) free and throughout the growing process the cotton has not been sprayed with herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides. In finishing the cotton all dyes used are free from heavy metals such as lead. Their Organic Cotton is certified to International Standards and is softer, smells better and is stronger than chemically treated cotton. It’s also hypoallergenic, breathable and provides a more natural, safer environment for your baby.

Latex ‘Breather Hole” Mattress

• Latex is a 100% natural organic product derived from the milky sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis (Rubber Tree) . It is hypoallergenic, ant – microbial. (does not grow bacteria or mould) It will contour to the shape of your baby’s body building up no pressure points and is a breathable open cell structure for better air circulation.

Strong “Breather” Mattress Base

• The mattress base has been designed with breather holes from top to bottom. This allows air to move freely throughout the cradle and ensures that your baby has the best air circulation possible. The cradle is designed with a pocket for the mattress base to slide into, ensuring that the base always stays horizontal the ground and your baby will not roll.

Priced at $299.95 at Bebeonline

Other cradles we have featured:

Simple shoes offers an adorable eco-friendly slip on shoe for infants called a weebit. The practical organic shoe has a hemp upper with an organic cotton lining.

• Recycled PET and latex elastic
• Only the finest in sustainable duds for the little one in your life
• Screened Green Piggies® logo on outsole for better traction
• 100% post consumer paper pulp foot forms
• Ships in our state of the art/back to the future post consumer recycled box…

Sizing: size 1 = 0-6 months size 2 = 6-12 months size 3 = 12-18 months

Available at simpleshoes.com for $24

My Organic Baby has issued a voluntary recall for 227 gram boxes of Barley, Brown Rice, Oatmeal and Multigrain cereal – all with ‘Best By’ dates of April 2008 and June 2008.

The affected product has been distributed nationally in Canada.

There has been one reported reaction associated with consumption of the cereal.

Consumers are warned that if the cereal has an unusual odour, or smells ‘off’ it should not be consumed. If an infant has been fed any of the products, parents are advised to monitor for possible symptoms of illness, and discontinue use.

Consumption of rancid food can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

Their mission is to be fun, fair and organic in the products they make, the way they conduct business, and the baby steps they take towards creating a more sustainable future for the animal, plant and human ‘speesees’ on our children’s planet.

This jacket is 100% organic sherpa cotton with plush trim & lining. It is an earth color, has a drawstring hood and nickel-free snaps. Available in 3 sizes 0-1, 1-2, 2-3 yrs

Reasonably priced (for organics) at $46. Booties available as well for $12

Written by Cari, GYB Contributor

Each gift is packaged in a ready-to-mail eco-friendly-package, making gift-sending a snap!

We received the adorable pink and brown hooded towel ($50.00) and face cloth which seems to get softer every time I wash it.

The vibrant colours have have held up exceptionally well and the size is perfect for washing and drying a little one.

I also received a “burp and bib” set and a “onesie outfit” set ($48.00), both individually packaged in their own organic packaging and both adorable.

The organic cotton is soft and washes well.

Kee-Ka not only provides tasteful & fun gifts, but also offers eco-friendly gift options for babies, toddlers and pets AND gives back to community groups who support sick children and other relief causes.

Check out their website: www.kee-ka.com

The Gap is the first major retailer to offer a line of organic clothes for babies.

The elegant, creme colored line is exclusive to the Gap and only offered to Gapbabies.

Each Piece is:

• 100% Organic cotton.
• Machine washable
• Pointelle-knit or velour

Prices range from $9.50 to $44.50 online at Gap.com

These Organic Kimono onesies are adorable! I like how the sides open and close with ties so you don’t have to pull over baby’s head.

Every parent will be able to relate to the words on each onesie. They cover most of the endearing words we have used to describe our ‘angels’.

Parade Baby clothing is made with the finest certified organic cotton in sweatshop free environments through fair trade.

Organically produced cotton is softer on baby’s skin but also stronger and more durable than produced cotton.

I found them at cheekymonkey.ca for $23.99 CAD or $21.99 US

Yesterday I did a post on the growing popularity of Organics for infants. A Neonatologist was quoted as saying that there was “no evidence that organic baby food is better or safer”. Not 10 hours later I found this study.

Further evidence in support of the health benefits of organic fruit and vegetables has been published by an international team of researchers.

They found that organic carrots, apples and peaches contained higher levels of vitamin C and flavonoids, compounds with antioxidant properties said by some scientists to protect against heart attacks and cancer.

Last week, U.S. researchers revealed that organic kiwi fruit have significantly more vitamin C and polyphenols — linked to reduced cholesterol, improved circulation and lower cancer risks — than non-organic produce.

In January, David Miliband, the Environment Secretary, said the use or otherwise of pesticides made no nutritional difference.

Dr. Kirsten Brandt of Newcastle University, who led the EU-funded study, said: “If you eat 400 g (14oz) of fruit and vegetables a day you would get 20 per cent more nutrients in organic food.”

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The environment has become a very hot topic these days, especially among parents who want to protect their children’s health and the world they’ll be inheriting. Parents like Amell-Nash are propelling a surge in organic baby food sales, and that has prompted more companies to either join or expand their offerings in the sector.

Organic food still accounts for a tiny portion of the overall baby food market, but it is definitely growing. Whole Foods Market Inc. said it has tripled the space allotted to organic baby products in the last five years. Last year, baby food institution Gerber Products Co. rebranded and broadened its organic line, while Abbott Laboratories introduced an organic version of its Similac baby formula.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture inspects food producers to ensure they meet its standards for organic products. They include banning the use of conventional pesticides, fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge for produce, and antibiotics or growth hormones for animals.

Organic baby food sales soared 21.6 percent to $116 million in the 52 weeks ended Feb. 24, after jumping 16.4 percent a year earlier, according to The Nielsen Company. Meanwhile, overall baby food sales rose 3.1 percent to $3.7 billion in the same period, after being essentially flat a year earlier. The data was gleaned from U.S. grocery, drug and mass market retailers, excluding Wal-Mart.

Gerber Products replaced its Tender Harvest brand last year with a line called Gerber Organics and added products such as cereals, juice and food for toddlers.

Doctors said parents shouldn’t feel guilty if they can’t afford the extra expense. The USDA doesn’t claim that organic food is safer or more nutritious than conventionally produced food, and the American Academy of Pediatrics has no official stance on subject.

Dr. Jatinder Bhatia, chief of neonatology at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta and a member of the pediatrics academy’s committee on nutrition, said there is no evidence that organic baby food is better or safer.

Raisa Lilling uses organic food in meals she prepares for her daughter Elliana because it is less expensive than buying pre-made products. She notes Elliana hasn’t had many of the stomach problems and ear infections common in other infants.

Raisa is not alone. Many parents believe that feeding their children organic food had led to less trips to the pediatrician for common illnesses.

I find it hard to believe that there is no evidence that organic food is better or safer than normal fruits and veggies grown with chemicals and pesticides. Sometimes you wonder if professionals stay safe in their assessments in order to not create extra controversy.

Price still remains the sticking point for parents. Organic foods can be 20-50% higher in price.

Producers say that adhering to the USDA regulations makes organic foods cost more but parents are willing to pay the difference.

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