Orbit is Out of this World
Date: August 13, 2008 | Category: Care, Featured, Furniture, Kids
Despite our growing wisdom about the dangers of phthalates and other harmful chemicals, most children’s strollers, toys and products still contain them. We were delighted to see that Orbit is extending their environmental commitment to the development of a new product line. Their new Green Edition Bassinet Cradle is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of a busy parent (sound like anyone you know?). Effortlessly transitioning from a rocker to a pram, this stylish carrier features a 100% organic cotton interior and a wool exterior, joining excellence in design with sustainability. (more…)
Greening your Crib like the Stars
Date: July 16, 2008 | Category: Care, Furniture, Kids
What do Nicole Kidman, Gwyneth Paltrow and Sheryl Crow have in common? In addition to stunningly fast metabolisms, they all tuck their babies into Q Collection Junior cribs.
Certified by the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, Kidman’s baby daughter, Sunday Rose , sleeps in the Solare crib (shown), which, like the rest of the line, meets stringent low-emission standards that protect against dangerous toxins associated with health problems like asthma. Featuring functionally elegant designs and superb craftsmanship, all of Q’s simple, bright furnishings and colorful organic cotton accessories are child-safe and planet-friendly. A proud member of 1% for the Planet, Q collection Junior contributes a portion of proceeds to environmental causes.
Green Tea Party
Date: June 18, 2008 | Category: Furniture, Kids
In case you missed this (yes, we have mentioned it before, but a good table is tough to find).
Most children’s furniture has a temporal quality to it: it’s often made of materials not meant to last much longer than your child’s attention span. I should know since my kids have destroyed two mini-dining sets in the past 2 years. Lilipad Studio creates hand-painted and hand-crafted FSC-certified wood table and chair sets so stylish and eclectic, we wish they would make them for big kids too. The gorgeous table and chair collections, with inspirations as far as Asia and as near as the owner’s family pet, depict exotic flowers, butterflies, dragons, and canines in vivid palettes and meticulous detail. To make their furniture as durable as they are beautiful, all Lilipad Studio pieces are base-painted with non-toxic, no-VOC paints and finished with three coats of a non-toxic, low-VOC sealer.
An Excuse for More Tea Parties
Date: May 26, 2008 | Category: Furniture, Kids
Most children’s furniture has a temporal quality to it: it’s often made of materials not meant to last much longer than your child’s attention span and can be slightly less than sophisticated. Not so for Lilipad Studio, which creates hand-painted and hand-crafted FSC-certified wood table and chair sets so stylish, we wish they would make them for big kids like us. The gorgeous table and chair collections (we have mentioned them before but still love them as much as we did last year!), with inspirations as far as Asia and as near as the owner’s family pet, depict exotic flowers, butterflies, dragons, and canines in vivid palettes and meticulous detail. To make their furniture as durable as they are beautiful, Lilipad Studio pieces are base-painted with non-toxic, no-VOC paints and finished with three coats of a non-toxic, low-VOC sealer.
Really Special Delivery
Date: April 14, 2008 | Category: Furniture, Kids
When I was setting up my first baby’s room I scoured all of the the stores in my area and the web to find furniture that didn’t compromise my aesthetics nor the health of my child. It was a futile experiment. Thankfully for any new ecofabulous moms, there are now a number of excellent options. Lullaboo line from Celery is firmly committed to providing nursery digs that are good for parents (think easy assembly with NO hardware needed), good for baby (healthy and safe) and good for the environment (no deforestation or nasty emissions here). Selecting bamboo with non-toxic adhesives and 100% recycled formaldehyde-free medium density fiberboard with zero to low-VOC finishes, you won’t have to worry about damaging the Indoor Air Quality of perhaps the most important room in the house - the nursery. And it converts into an adorable bed for toddlers, extending its useful life! The Lullaboo Crib comes in quite a few color configurations and has complimenting accessories, such as the chic changing table, a kid-sized rocking chair and a modern take on the classic rocking horse. For an even earlier start, check out Celery’s cool cradle. Celery focuses on creating great furniture but the website definitely leaves something to be desired, however, Lullaboo is easy to find on the web so I encourage you to buy from a dealer you trust and one that promises to deliver in time for your special delivery (with eco-packaging options, too)!
Time to Crash
Date: April 11, 2008 | Category: Clothing, Furniture, Kids
Organic sheets have been around for a long time, but kids want bold colors and patterns, and finding that in an organic option has been next to impossible, until now, that is. I like Pixel Organics because they meet my stringent environmental demands while quenching my children’s thirst for fun. Made in the US, the organic cotton, sustainable and regenerated fibers are spun into pajamas and sheets. Dyes are solely water-based, and the company relies on eco-friendly materials like REFILL - regenerated PET (PolyEthylene Terephthalate) fibers from processing discarded bottles, recycled into the fill for their pillows and mattresses - and Pure Grow Wool. A member of 1% for the Planet, Pixel Organics also produces pillows and mattress pads for the younger crowd. If you live in LA, you can pick up Pixel Organics at my super stylish sister’s new store on Abbot Kinney - Eden’s Green Closet (named after my adorable niece). I will post about it in the next few days, so stay tuned!
Goldilocks Thinks this Chair is Just Right
Date: March 12, 2008 | Category: Furniture, Home Furnishings, Kids, The Home
The moms among us are always looking for non-toxic children’s products that do not compromise form or function. Argington’s Taj Chair is a winner in our book, allowing us an escape from the humdrum children’s furniture, often found in mega stores. Made of FSC-certified sustainable birch with a non-toxic and water-based finish, the Taj Chair comes in two seat heights and seven different colors. While light enough for the tykes to carry ( thanks to the handy handle), each chair can support weights up to an impressive 250 pounds. Strong enough for daddy but delicate enough to satisfy a modern mommy’s aesthetic.
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