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SproutBaby for Your Baby’s Eco-friendly Needs

Brian Yalung — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 21:32:16 +0000

For the parents out there in search of an eco-friendly spot to pick up some good and healthy stuff for their child, SproutBaby may be worth the check. Founded by Jody Sherman and Balaji Gopinath, SproutBaby is committed towards providing green and eco-friendly alternatives for parents seeking great products for their toddler’s overall well being. Among the products you can find here include baby food, books, media, gentle mom and baby care items, are all researched, tested, reviewed and approved.

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SproutBaby for Your Baby’s Eco-friendly Needs

Solar Powered Speed Boat Eco Toy

Brian Yalung — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:28:59 +0000

Kids don’t need to suffer from the eco-friendly binge and if you look hard enough, you may just find some cool eco toys for your kid. And if you haven’t found one yet that soothes their interest, perhaps this solar powered speed boat will. The kit includes all the parts needed to construct a boat that powers itself along water using two large paddles. Not only will be a great toy for them, it may even teach them a thing or two about solar energy and the eco-friendly balloon.

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Solar Powered Speed Boat Eco Toy

Happy Green Halloween!

Brian Yalung — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:14:50 +0000

Halloween is days away and for sure, kids are dreaming of those sweets and treats which they normally get every year. But since we are in the transition towards shifting to an eco-friendly world, perhaps we can apply candies and sweets to the mix. Why not give green candy (not just the color!) which make use of natural resources and carry less if no preservatives.

Some candy stores are trying to kick off this practice. For example, the NaturalCandyStore.com and local co-ops sell candy that is fair-trade, corn-syrup free, and organic. Seward Co-Op currently has Yummy Earth assorted candies for $5.29 a pound. Yummy Earth makes organic lollipops, candy drops, and gummi bears that are free of chemical colors, artificial flavors, and corn syrup.

These and other eco-friendly practices that include green Halloween costumes can really help in the shift towards eco-friendly practices. But they all have to start somewhere and some groups are doing just that!

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Race in a Case Eco-Friendly Toy for the Kids

Brian Yalung — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 05:43:06 +0000

We have seen the new alternative these days, crank technology that is used to power various gadgets. And while we are at it, why not add some toys to that mix. The Race in a Case is surely something that any child will surely love, reminding you of the popular slot cars that ran on batteries. Knowing the power that they such, batteries barely last for a couple of hours if you play with them on and on. With the Race in a Case, just crank up! The faster you crank, the faster your car goes. Brings some exercise to you as well huh?

Price : £49.95

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Race in a Case Eco-Friendly Toy for the Kids

Seedlings Eco-Friendly Doll Line

Brian Yalung — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 05:49:32 +0000

Seedlings is a company that specializes in providing dolls and toys for little kids. Now, applying some eco-friendly responsibilities, the company has launched its new eco-friendly line of dolls. The new dolls are made of natural cotton and doll clothing made from dye-free cotton. The body of the dolls are made of eco-friendly polyester fibers and are packaged in 100% recycled boxes.

The Goldberger Company is offering our readers an exclusive 10% discount on any purchase with coupon code “SCOOP”. This offer is good for a one time use only and can be combined with their “Free Shipping on orders over $20

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Seedlings Eco-Friendly Doll Line

Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House

Brian Yalung — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:07:15 +0000

Eco-friendly toys are hard to find these days, especially considering kids have certain requirements as far as having the ideal toy over the usually carbon-footprint riddled ones available in the market today. But now, here is one that should come close to breach that need, the Solar-Powered Bamboo Dollhouse.

The dollhouse is made of fast-growing bamboo that is treated with light water-based stain and polished with bee-wax. The large solar panel housed in the roof collects enough energy to power 5 LEDs, of which 3 are in the media room, and one in each of two rooms on the first floor. The whole house features 9 different rooms including a spiral staircase. All of the furniture has been made of bamboo too.

The Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House will be available in November for $499 at Envirogadget.

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Solar-Powered Bamboo Doll House

Sevi Tiny Trike Eco-Friendly Toy

Brian Yalung — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:11:08 +0000

All kids normally turn to a bike or a trike as part of their growing up stages. But since we are in the eco-friendly age, might as well hand them something that signifies the times. Such is perhaps what best describes the Sevi Tiny Trike, an eco-friendly trike that is made of solid wood construction.

It is handmade and makes use of hardwood. For designs, it is painted with kid and eco-friendly materials. It is wrapped up with a vegetable dye finish and made of high quality Italian design.

Price: $150.00

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Sevi Tiny Trike Eco-Friendly Toy

Eco-Friendly Children’s Tableware from Rooware

Brian Yalung — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:13:52 +0000

Eco-Friendly Children’s Tableware

If you are having problems feeding your children, it may be due to the tableware that they are using. There are various techniques a parent has to undertake in order to get a child eat and one of them includes colors and cartoon characters that are capture their attention.

And in case you are looking for one, here are some eco-friendly tableware from Rooware which carry their unique characters or mascots, the Earthsaverz (Kai, Lexi, Jaz and Zach). These were conceptualized to raise the level of environmental awareness for kids. They are made from bio-based sustainable plastic which is microwaveable and dishwasher-friendly as well.

Debuting in retail stores nationwide and online at the end of October. Plate, $19.95; Bowl, $14.95; Cup, $12.95, Utensil set, $7.95. Tableware sets can be customized by choosing outfits and accessories for the characters in a fun dress up game, exclusively online at www.rooware.com and will retail for $48.95.

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Eco-Friendly Children’s Tableware from Rooware

Mini Red Solar Racing Car

Brian Yalung — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 19:00:14 +0000

Eco-friendly toys are hard to find these days. Normally you would thing that eco-friendly toys are simply made out of wood and recycled materials. But guess what I found. A Mini Red solar racing car that runs each time the sun hits the mini solar panels installed.

There are no batteries required and its size is made for the kids who are simply in love with toy cars. What if its night time? Don’t fret! Just place the solar racing car directly under any light source and it will do the rest. Not ideal for kids 3 and below though.

Price: £7.79 (Excluding delivery charges)

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Mini Red Solar Racing Car

Go Solar Experiment Kit

Brian Yalung — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 07:00:19 +0000

Go Solar Experiment Kit

We are all called upon to learn more about eco-friendliness but it also means we have to orient our little tykes on how to go about it. And similar to most activity kits that help hone up the intelligence of our kids, here is a handy solar experiment kit to consider getting for your child.

The Go Solar Experiment Kit comes with over 30 fun and activities to do with energy from the sun and light. Activities include building your own solar furnace, solar powered carousel, and aeroplane mobile. Learn about temperature, focal points, color refraction, the greenhouse effect and more. Ideal for children interested in science and renewable energy.

Price: £26.50 (Excluding delivery charges)

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Go Solar Experiment Kit

EcoSMART Warns Parents of Harmful Pesticides Used in Schools

Brian Yalung — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:36:18 +0000

As schools start to welcome the students for the new school year, EcoSMART is gearing up an effort to remind parents of the harmful effects of pesticides used by schools for their classrooms. Pesticides and other known toxic chemicals are commonly used to ensure the hygiene and cleanliness of schools but the fact remains that their remains or fumes can be harmful to kids.

EcoSMART offers information online for parents to learn about how commonly used pesticides with harmful chemical ingredients can be a threat in school and at home for children, and supports the nonprofits Beyond Pesticides and Healthy Child Healthy World in providing information to help parents better understand the issues of pest control.

EcoSMART is thus urging parents to talk to school officials about the SEPA ruling, and health dangers of toxic pesticide use, and to take initiative in their own homes, and gardens, to make the living environment free of harmful chemical pesticides.

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EcoSMART Warns Parents of Harmful Pesticides Used in Schools

The Eco-Friendly Wind-Up Rabbit

Brian Yalung — Wed, 20 May 2009 06:23:48 +0000

Kids are only concerned about toys that do something different. Wind-up toys have had their share of fascinating toddlers and certainly this new wind-up rabbit should be something cute and preferred once kids catch a glimpse of them in the market.

The Wind-Up Bunny is a cute little guy that children will love and parents will appreciate. The eco-friendly rabbit is made out of chemical free, natural rubber wood
and fun non-toxic colors.

Recommended for children 3 and older, the Wind-Up Bunny, from the Stubby Pencil
Studio, retails for $5 each. Just wind him up and watch him go.

This product is not affiliated with Keetsa.

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The Eco-Friendly Wind-Up Rabbit

Eco Friendly Toy Car Le Mans Made From Bamboo!

max — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:08:56 +0000

Do you want to reduce carbon footprint when you buy toys for your kids?

If your answer is yes, you might be interested to learn that this very toy car, a Le Mans racer toy, is practically made from all bamboo materials. Not will you only make your children happy, you can save the environment by buying this cool toy car made from bamboo.

Go Green!

Price: $17.26 on Amazon

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Eco Friendly Toy Car Le Mans Made From Bamboo!

Kids Fun Houses Fuel Imagination

David Allen — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:00:54 +0000

The mind of a child can be a wonderful thing; they see the world differently to the rest of us. Therefore, by nurturing their imagination with play and nature, maybe they could carry this through in to adult life. One way of getting them to play outside is to have a playhouse and those designed by qb Playhouses are something special indeed.

They are able to create their own house on the company website, they can choose to colour and style of the building, which if you go kids drawings could turn out to be something very exciting and surprisingly eco friendly looking. However, as with many things that offer a tailor made service the price is going to be the key and they are expensive to buy, starting at around $600 depending the choices made.

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Kids Fun Houses Fuel Imagination

Poteez Eco-Friendly Disposable Potty

Brian Yalung — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:21:09 +0000

Parents will love this new line of disposable potty from Poteez. Although they may not be the glamorous products to talk about, they serve a very useful purpose. These cardboard disposable potties by Poteez ship flat and are supposedly easy to assemble.

Rather than use the disposable diapers which contribute to a growing problem in the area of waste and landfills, this new product from Poteez is certainly something that many parents should check out.

They’re £6.84 for a five pack from Poteez.

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Poteez Eco-Friendly Disposable Potty

Organic &Natural Baby Products from Coastalcutiesgear.com

Brian Yalung — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 05:15:12 +0000

Nothing beats taking care of your child the eco-friendly way and that is perhaps what Coastalcutiesgear.com intends to emphasize on. Coastal Cuties Gear, Inc., a producer of natural, organic, and paraben-free baby care products, has gone green’ with it’s recent move to carbon neutral status through Carbonfund.org, and has converted almost its entire line to more eco-friendly packaging, including labels made from FiberStone™, a tree-free, low carbon footprint material made from natural minerals.

Coastal Cuties baby and toddler care products were developed due to feedback from the mother’s group that Andrea Salisbury founded in 2006 called Coastal Cuties, she listened to her moms’ feedback on what was important to them and then started working on a product line that she could introduce to the group and to other moms.

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Organic &Natural Baby Products from Coastalcutiesgear.com

Felt Boards For the Eco-Child

Brian Yalung — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:06:04 +0000

Activities for a toddler can be of any idea. But one thing you can turn to is the use of old fashioned felt boards which have lately been produced using wool felt or an acrylic felt made from recycled plastic bottles. The best thing about these materials is that they are eco-friendly and light on the wallet.

Back to the activity proper, you don’t really have to spend a lot if you want to educate you child with the basic stuff. Image familiarization can be done and with these materials in hand, you can start preparing them before they start going to pre-school.

Felt is easy to cut, holds its shape well and doesn’t ravel, can be drawn on with permanent markers and glued with hot glue. So if you want to make some educational stuff for you child, check out felt boards for use.

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Felt Boards For the Eco-Child

Eco-Friendly Nail Polish from Piggy Polish

Brian Yalung — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:08:39 +0000

Piggy Polish meant for kids who want to see how it feels to be a grown-up. But there are not the usual nail polish that we see being used by the women today. They are made from natural ingredients. The actual founder of these things are Melanie Hurley.

These nail polish and nail polish remover line from Piggy Polish are made with biodegradable ingredients and are free of formaldehyde, toluene, phthalates, biphenyl A, ethyl acetate and acetone. Nail polish and other personal care products like perfume can often contain ingredients like these that can be toxic to the environment.

And for this February, you can even get them free. All you have to do is join their online contests and you win both free nail polish and nail polish removers.

The contests are being run by a number of sites, including The Celebrity Cafe and Contest for Moms. Entry dates are scattered throughout February.

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Eco-Friendly Nail Polish from Piggy Polish

Eco-friendly Wooden Dollhouse

Brian Yalung — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 05:00:53 +0000

Let’s be a bit direct on which toys are for whom. While we have been covering a lot of eco-friendly toys, we have been quite vague and general about them. Much attention has been focused on materials such as wood and cotton as well as alternatives to plastic and metal. Also, the chemicals used is another point for consideration made.

Dollhouses are normally made from plastics or cardboards if you refer to the olden days. But now, with everyone turning to wood as a good alternative material, wooden eco-friendly houses seem to be right between that line of providing healthy and joyful enjoyment for the kids.

This beautiful multicolored Eco-Friendly Wooden Doll House will playfully teach your little ones how to live a more earth friendly lifestyle with themes that include recycling, wind power, planting trees, solar panels, bicycle riding and rain water collecting.

You can get one at ToysRus for $129.99 http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3212744

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Eco-friendly Wooden Dollhouse

Green Toys Promises More Green Toys for 2009

Brian Yalung — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 04:51:57 +0000

Taking their cue from a wide array of green and eco-friendly toys last year, Green Toys has announced a long list of new eco-friendly toys that will be unveiled at the American International Toy Fair by the Spring.

Green Toys™ products for spring 2009 include a Recycling Truck, Dump Truck, Tool Kit, EcoSaucer™ Flying Disc and Jump Rope. Winners of numerous awards, Green Toys’ products have proven themselves as best-sellers at a wide variety of retail outlets. The company’s offering continues to include the multi-award winning Green Toys™ Tea Set, Cookware and Dining Set, Sand Play Set and Indoor Gardening Kit.

Green Toys, known as an innovator in safe, environmentally responsible, US-made children’s products, is aiming to sustain their niche by focusing on keeping kids safe and also ensuring that they come up with great newly designed toys for eco-friendly choices.

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Green Toys Promises More Green Toys for 2009

Wishbone Bike

Brian Yalung — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:47:26 +0000

It is customary to get your child a bike at some point in their childhood. But today, it is not as simple. Rather than choose a bike based on design and features, considering the eco-friendliness that bikes have should also be considered.

So if you are planning to get a brand new kid’s bike, the Wishbone Bike from Skip Hop could be a wise choice.

Skip Hop’s Wishbone Bike looks like it will do just that. Starting at age one, your tot can push along using all three wheels to get used to feeling of “cycling”. Once they’ve figured that out, make it a two-wheeler. Finally, as baby grows, flip the frame over so that your toddler is comfy up there.

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Wishbone Bike

Eco Friendly Wooden Toys

David Allen — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 12:00:48 +0000

These toys are often referred to as classic toys, but these toys by the Pottery Barn are much more than that, because these are made from eco friendly materials, unlike some of the cheaper versions of this type of toy, which can have all sorts of things, added to them.

The Pottery Barn have been around since 1999, which says a lot for the sustainability of the company, but what about the products. They are made from Rubberwood, non-toxic paint and a water base; it just does not get more simpler than that.

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Eco Friendly Wooden Toys

Get a Recycled Pet

Brian Yalung — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:25:14 +0000

At first, this article really had me thinking. How do you recycle a pet? The first thing that came into mind was the movie 6th Day where we saw pets being cloned.

Alas it was something different. Rather it was meant to point as providing homes for impounded dogs, much of them caught wandering astray. Kids want to have their own pets to nurture so if you want to get one and also provide a new home for these animals, visit a pet shelter and you can perhaps “recycle a pet” in a manner of speaking.

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Get a Recycled Pet

Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System Shoes

Brian Yalung — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:29:58 +0000

For the new and expectant parents out there, here is something that you must really have. The Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System early-walker shoes are more than just any toddler shoes, they actually help babies to take their first path in the natural way and at the same time take care of the tender feet that babies have at their age.

A baby’s first step is always monumental and the best you can do as a parent is make that something soothing and comfortable for them. So if you value your child, consider this great walking system from Stride Rite. It is a great way to allow your baby to walk right or in this case, stride rite in style!

The NMS early walkers have outsoles made of recycled rubber, natural stitching, and use water-based inks for the details and logo. They even come in a cute little recycled box that is now home to an assortment of rattles, blocks, and the occasional Baked Cheesey Cracker.

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Stride Rite’s Natural Motion System Shoes

Rent-A-Toy Promotes Recycling

Brian Yalung — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:22:42 +0000

Toys will always be in the demand but the real question is where are they headed after they have been used for so long by kids who seem to want a piece of everything that they see. A natural parent would normally look at toys to calm down kids who always want the first toy that they see but perhaps checking out this new venture, Rent-A-Toy, can be a better solution both environmentally and financially.

It’s called Rent-A-Toy, a new San Diego-based online subscription service allowing families to choose from more than 700 different toys for all age ranges, from Baby Einstein to Wii. Plans start at about $25 a month.

It looks like a business opportunity on one hand but if the intent is right and aimed at reducing the waste and garbage originating from used toys that are made of plastic and metal, then you can see where this is going.

The logic is really something common. Kids play with toys but reach a point where they don’t like them anymore. There are exceptions and perhaps one question that can be hurled at Rent-A-Toy would be on whether they have options to purchase just in case sentimental values step in.

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Rent-A-Toy Promotes Recycling

No Batteries Needed for Sprig Toys

Brian Yalung — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:26:47 +0000

Toys are expected to be at their highest demands this season and apparently parents are checking out what stuff to give to their expectant children. Topping the list are sure to be the gadgets that normally run on batteries. However, Sprig toys may have something better to offer so that parents can help do their share in upholding eco-friendly issues as far as batteries use and waste is concerned.

Sprig Toys earn an eco-friendly tick on two fronts. Firstly, they are made from a child-safe composite of recycled wood and reclaimed plastic with minimal packaging and no decorative paint and secondly, rather than contributing to the mountains of used batteries littering the planet they use a “kid-powered” system to operate lights and other electronics.

Seeing the joy in a child when he gets a great toy is something we always look forward to. But today, you can extend that joy in their eyes with a promising future. Get them a wiser toy and considering their future as well. It can make a difference.

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No Batteries Needed for Sprig Toys

Toys Go Back To Basics

David Allen — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:37:28 +0000

For an eco family it is always going to be difficult to find toys that are suitable for the youngsters at this time of the year, especially as many of today’s toys are made abroad and are made from a various materials, which are not all eco friendly. However, the Natural Pod makes only eco friendly toys like these natural wooden building blocks.

Features

Set comes in a locally made natural cotton bag.

Materials:

Kiln dried locally sourced Alder. From naturally felled down branches.

Dimensions:

Various sizes and shapes

Priced at around $30

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Toys Go Back To Basics

Great Eco Products For Babies

David Allen — Thu, 27 Nov 2008 11:55:29 +0000

Itzy Ritzy introduce the Sunday Rose gift bag, a selection of lovely items, which would be enough to please any mother and baby. The products are made from eco friendly bamboo, which is a fast growing grass, rather than a tree.

Each gift pack contains one of the following: Avocado Damask nursing cover, one Pink & Cocoa Damask bamboo blanket and three sets of two burp cloths in Avocado Damask, Creamsicle Swirl and Pink & Cocoa Damask.

Priced at $163.50

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Great Eco Products For Babies

Hand Pump Penguin Torch

David Allen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:33 +0000

This is great way of getting the kids of today used to using equipment that is not powered by mains electricity or even batteries, it is a torch which is powered by kinetic energy. All the child has to do is pump the penguin’s wings for a minute to produce enough charge for hours of use.

By getting the youngsters used to this type of power, gets away from all of those batteries and chargers, which use up so much in materials and eventually always end up in the landfill, which is wrong considering that they are highly toxic.

Priced at $8

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Hand Pump Penguin Torch

Skateboarding Bamboo-Style by BambooSK8

Brian Yalung — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:21:10 +0000

Just when you thought that aggressive furniture manufacturing is a main cause for the rapid deforestation that has been a critical factor in global warming, you may be surprised to note that stuff like skateboards are leading the pack as far as maple deforestation is concerned.

So does that mean we should ban skateboarders? Definitely not! All it takes is to find an alternative source of raw materials and apparently bamboo is it.

BambooSK8 is a true-green company that makes first rate skateboards that are durable, sustainable, and even stronger than maple.

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Skateboarding Bamboo-Style by BambooSK8

Deluxe Earth Kits for Kids

Brian Yalung — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:12:29 +0000

Are you running out of ideas to give for your child? Or perhaps you cannot figure out what great gift to give to your friend’s birthday? Well look no further, here is a great gift you can consider and it is called the Deluxe Earth Kit for Kids.

The Deluxe Earth Kit for Kids includes an organic cotton “Kids Go Green” T-shirt, Camelbak BPA-free “Kids Go Green” water bottle, The Everything Kids Environment Book by Sheri Amsel, “Kids Go Green” dog tag, “Green at Heart” wristband, and a seeded download card that can be used to download 2 free songs and then be planted into the ground to grow flowers.

The Deluxe Earth Kit for Kids can be typified as an eco-friendly package that has it all. Covering learning and actual needs of growing intelligent kids today, it is certainly a logical choice over the other stuff that have questionable carbon footprints along with them.

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Subscribe Okido for Your Child

Brian Yalung — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:37:46 +0000

It is a magazine and an activity book rolled into one. Building a child’s intellect and craving for some form of activity has long been a problem for parents. They would normally give them a coloring book or any educational toy to satisfy that urge. But with the Okido magazine, not only does it come in different editions, it is a better way to aid children with their use of recycled paper to which kids can do as they wish such as write or color it.

We don’t normally expect our kids to treat these activities seriously. They are in a learning and fascination stage. So rather than waste paper, Okido magazine offers all of these in one binded publication.

‘Why should young children have to conform to being either fairies or builders?’ asks Sophie Dauvois, 46, co-founder of Okido with Rachel Ortas, 48. ‘And we didn’t want to treat them like little consumers.’ Most importantly, they’ve also targeted the parents. ‘We want them to have a good time together, looking at the magazine, so it was very much about trying to find a style that would please both generations.’

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FAO Schwarz Introduces Multi-Purpose Baby Ride

Brian Yalung — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 18:39:02 +0000

Kids need to be safeguarded from the perils of toxic paint while at the same time adhering towards the available natural resources we know of today. Children at such young ages would normally target toys and rides and such has become the brainchild of FAO Scharz which has come up with this concept toy that can be a ride, horse or cart.

Expertly crafted in Italy from FSC-certified birch plywood, each piece is finished with non-toxic paints and stains. So if you want a good gift or toy to give out, chances are you may want to consider this concept toy from FAO Schwarz

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Recycled Milk Jugs Make Great Toys

David Allen — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:00:01 +0000

It may sound unusual but it is perfectly true, Green Toys are a company who pride themselves in being green and all of their products are green or have a green background. This makes it easy for people who are looking for a green present for the youngsters, these products are nice looking and provide a great back to basics toy.

Specs:

Tea set with 17 pieces (teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, cups, saucers and teaspoons)

Cookware and Dining set (27 pieces)

Play set for the sandbox (4 pieces)

Indoor Gardening Set, including a planter tray, pots, soil, trowel, and organic seeds

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Eco Friendly Childs Chair

David Allen — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:00:39 +0000

There was a time when furniture meant for the kids bedrooms were not eco friendly in fact in some cases they were not even human friendly considering the contents of the paints used, but fortunately those days are long gone and there are now plenty of good green products to buy.

This is the eco friendly chair by Spot On Square; it has been made from MDF, but finished off with a non toxic, eco friendly orange or white paint.

Dimensions: 23.5 ” L x 16.5 ” W x 16.5 ” H.

Priced at $150

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Itzy Ritzy Appears At The Ju Ju Beane Boutique

David Allen — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:00:38 +0000

These days babies can be both stylish and eco friendly, which is a good thing for the parents who no longer have to compromise their beliefs in order for their new addition to look cool and fashionable. With designers like Itzy Ritzy being sold at the Ju Ju Beane Boutique access to this type of clothing is no longer a hassle.

The Itzy Ritzy range of clothing offers a great choice clothing and accessories, which are very popular with celebrities for the following reasons.

The products are:

Chic, fabulous, lush & plush made in the USA with the finest chenille minky!

A good socialite never shows up empty-handed…be the hit of the party with our couture blanket!

Contrasting prints, masterfully designed, create the perfect tummy time blanket!

Coordinates beautifully with other Itzy Ritzy products

Machine Washable

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Eco Friendly Birthday Cake Candles

David Allen — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:00:59 +0000

One thing that we seem to overlook these days is when it is time for the kid’s birthday party; we get a great cake and go out of way to be as green as possible. However, what about the candles that site so nicely on top of the cake?

Do we ever think of these, well we should because there are alternatives like Rainbow Beeswax Candles, which go nicely with the organic birthday food that has been so carefully prepared. They do not contain any of the nasty compounds like lead and other chemicals.

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Reusable Diapers Lack Eco-friendliness

Brian Yalung — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:14:49 +0000

Just when everyone thought that reusable diapers is a great way to help bring down the carbon footprints that we have been debating about, it was now discovered that they cause more harm to the environment.

The process of washing them for reuse is the actual target that should be hit. Washing them and drying them, the process does seem entirely a lot of work but the real point of critique would be the materials used to clean them for reuse.

It is perhaps the curing time when they can be used again that needs to be addressed. Some use the dryers and excessive water to clean them up. Those two alone are big sins when it comes to reusing diapers for any baby today.

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Eco Friendly Kids Toys

David Allen — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:00:40 +0000

Eco friendly toys could be a nice little business this year, especially with the current financial worries that many have. Giving an eco friendly gift can be both cost effective and great for society too.

These toys have been made in the UK and use 100% recycled cardboard, these toys come in flat pack, which mean that there is going to be a bit if working on in order to get thing up and running, but that is a small price to pay.

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Eco-friendly Halloween Costume Ideas

Brian Yalung — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 15:03:14 +0000

Have you picked up the Halloween costume for your kid? Halloween is three weeks away and chances are your kids are excited on Trick and Treating around the neighborhood and get their share of goodies and treats that is a traditional way of celebrating the spookiest season of the year.

But before any candies or treats can would be given by the various households, the right costume would be looked at. The battle is on for the weirdest getups on that day and while some would choose not to spend or get new ones, here are some Halloween costume designs you can consider using eco-friendly ways to go with it.

FAIRY WINGS

Materials:

- four identical wire hangers
- 2 pairs of old tights
- 2 1/2-inch ribbon or a bunch of smaller ones
- thick string
- twine
- water-based glue
- glitter
- an old paint brush
- a pair of pliers
- scissors

MUMMY COSTUME
By Rob Czar, ThreadBanger.com

Materials:
White sheets (2)
White pants/jeans
White long sleeve shirt (preferably turtleneck)
Box of 100 tea bags
Some 3-5 gallon buckets
Seam ripper
Sewing machine
Scissors

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Create, Play and Recycle Activities for Kids

Brian Yalung — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:04:02 +0000

A child’s birthday is often a haven for resources that may be used up. In fact, depending on the level of eco-friendly awareness that most parents employ, it is apparent that some parents would be looking for something alternative such as perhaps this cardboard-based activity game from CALAFANT which can be ideal not only on private homes but in parties as well.

Using this is as a good activity tool, starting to educate kids at such a young age does seem a good way to raise the level of eco-friendliness today.

McConnon founded Creative Toyshop and offers the full range of CALAFANT cardboard toys and crafts from small dinosaurs, race cars and carriages to larger palaces, tree houses and pirate ships. Over 20 models cater to boys and girls ages 3 – 9. The toys come in white, 100% recyclable cardboard and are easy to build and decorate. All models are sturdy enough to be played with for a long time, after which they can be folded down for storage or recycled.

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Eco Friendly Plastic Containers

David Allen — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:37 +0000

The use of plastics are extensive in baby products such as bowls, bottles and other containers, yet there are also issues with the types of plastics being used and in some cases there are hazards within the plastics, which is not a very good idea when it comes to babies feeding.

Ecogen is a plastic, which is biodegradable and comes from renewable sources; these products are non-toxic and ideal for use with the youngsters as well as babies.

Prices start at around $12

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Eco Friendly Torch

David Allen — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0000

This is going to be a bit of fun really, but there is also a message in there for the kids who find this given to them it begins to get dark in the evenings. The Vampire Bat torch requires no batteries as it powered by a squeeze from the user’s hand.

The mechanism is silent so there is no worry of waking the neighbours up, therefore it is ideal for kids of all ages, they can even take it to bed and know that they can always have access to a light source.

Priced at around $9

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British Gas Fund Kids TV

David Allen — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 12:00:39 +0000

In order to boost its eco friendly image, power provider British Gas is to fund a new children’s television programme imaginatively named “Green Up Your Life” which is going to be a series of ten five minute long shows.

Children will be given a challenge, which is directly related to the environment, these may include recycling, or water conservation. At the end of the series, the child who comes out on top will be crowned the “Eco Ranger”.

Source [Brand Republic]

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Home-made Eco-Friendly Baby Sweater Pants

Brian Yalung — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:08:21 +0000

At the rate that everything is going up, it is hard to do that if you think about your child. They will normally need baby clothes and frequent buying of their baby clothing may become hard on the pockets.

But you can use creative ideas such as this one from a mother who makes use of old clothing and transforming them into great baby clothing ideas. So if you have old clothes stacked up somewhere, it is time to take them out. Recycle them rather than leaving them to gather dust.

You can check out the procedures with this example using an old sweater to make new sweater pants here.

(Source) That’s Kinda Cool

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Phthlates to be Banned for Toy Makers

Brian Yalung — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 20:45:39 +0000

Phthlates, a chemical used to soften plastic will be partially banned by the United States government soon due to findings that health concerns may be in peril. Among the products falling under the plastic softener area include children’s toys. Hence, putting the life of a child in danger is something that has to stop and with the drive of the US government to put a halt to these harmful toxins, a lot of lives can be spared.

The chemicals, known as phthalates, are found in hundreds of household items, including soft plastic toys and other baby products, such as teethers, bath books, and rubber ducks.

Studies have found exposure may cause long-term health effects, including cancer, as the chemicals can interfere with the development of the hormone and reproductive systems.

(Source) Environment News Service

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Big Toy Sellers Turning to Eco-Friendly Toys

Brian Yalung — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:20:54 +0000

With all the recent headline attention on toy recalls, many of the big toy stores are thinking wisely and loading their shelves with eco-friendly designed toys. Consumers are now trying to avoid the celebrated lead paint and globally dangerous toys of past, which has simultaneously flung the doors open for eco-friendly toy manufacturers such as ImagiPlay.

Kids love toys. Kids live for toys. They are attracted to playthings like a fly to a light, although it eventually boils down to the colors, the features, and the child’s age. However, take into account the fact that the holiday season is just around the corner. Parents are more likely to consider safety first rather than glaring, bright colors and impressive features.

Millions of toys were recalled in 2007 because of worries about lead and other hazards. This year, big toy sellers have embraced stricter safety standards.

Some have gone even further. Touting “good green fun,” Toys “R” Us in March announced a line of “eco-friendly” toys, such as dolls made with organic cotton and an unpainted, battery-free wooden fire engine.

“When you see green toys at a place like Toys ‘R’ Us, you know it’s mainstream,” said Wendy Smolen, editorial director for Toy Wishes magazine.

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Solar powered bug type robots

David Allen — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:16 +0000

These may like the replicators off of Stargate SG1 but we are assuming that these solar powered robots are totally friendly and apart from the occasional burst of energy when it begins to flap its wings the bug will remain where it has been placed.

They are brain child of Tiny Minds and although they are priced at $80 the value is in how different something like this is when placed on a desk or table near the window.

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The Featherweight Push Deck Skateboard

Brian Yalung — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:00:59 +0000

Do you recall the ages where skateboards were the talk of the town? These days, we still see them around although not as frequent as before. But with this new skateboard called the Push Deck from Element Skateboards, expect a new breed to demand what this featherlight helium construction.

The Push Deck is lighter than the average skateboard and the green part of it is that is wood used for it comes from selected harvested trees.

The Push Deck is a skateboarding paradox. Lighter than any other deck, it’s also more durable.

This innovative structure is a result of the combination of the responsiveness and power of carbon fiber with the durability of Element’s own featherlight helium construction (i.e. there’s air inside). The upshot is a deck that sets a new standard for high-impact skateboarders. Bloggers have even gone as far as to call it “indestructible.”

The designs, the “Darrell”, the “Muska”, and the “Tave,” are the first three to be released in the Positive Negative series. We’re fans for the way the brand is reinventing skateboard construction while staying true to eco-friendly values. The wood is a result of responsible foresting; only selectively harvested trees are used in these decks.

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Magic Cube Becomes Eco-Friendly

Brian Yalung — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 16:12:51 +0000

The real issues for most products today is how to make it eco-friendly. Apparently this points more towards the direction of packaging where the materials used such as plastic will often draw the ire of most environmentalists today.

Magic Cube is an educational book meant to cover such topics as the alphabet and the manner to which it is packaged obviously shows an overuse of plastic. ZooBooKoo has made the needed revisions to this packaging and has slashed the amount of plastic by 70% and the cube itself has 30 percent less space cost on transporting and warehousing storage.

ZooBooKoo commercial director Karen Wattle said: “Our new packaging is a positive and timely step forward for us. In one fell swoop, we have achieved a great new look to out cube range that retailers love, reduced the plastic content of our packaging and reduced the volume of space required to stock the product.”

The Cube Magic range is described as book in a cube and covers educational topics such as the alphabet, times tables and the human body. The cubes, which have a recommended retail price of about £5.99, can be flipped and unfolded to reveal content.

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