The Picci Jennifer Moses Basket is beautiful and functional. This little piece of palmy heaven allows you to move your sleeping baby throughout the day without waking him/her up. It’s also lightweight, so it’s easy to carry. I’m really loving the print on the bedding. Keep this in mind as a great baby shower gift for the special mommy in your life. Read more about it on Droolicious.

Speaking of sleeping babies, wrap ‘em up tight in this organic SwaddleMe Adjustable Infant Wrap. The fabric is certified organic cotton and it’s easy to use. If you haven’t tried to swaddled your newborn yet, I recommend giving it a go. Hop over to Droolicious to read more about this blankie and find out where to go for video instructions on swaddling.

Last but not least are these sweet Polo Dresses from Greendog. I buy Greendog clothes for my kiddos at Macy’s and I think they’re awesome. The clothes are cute, well-made and the price is right. Read more about these springy, flingy, fun dresses on Droolicious! They’re only $12 – sizes 6 mos up to 24 mos.

Check it out at Sonny Boutique for $20.  Makes a great baby shower gift!

Last year, I even wrote an ode to Wheely Bug on MommyQ. Yes, I’m that obsessed. And so are my kids. Our Wheely Bug is a constant source of fun and learning. I say learning because it really helps toddlers develop motor skills and balance.

The Bee and the Lady Bug are cute, but you just can’t beat the Cow. There’s something about those little wooden horns that makes you grin. Make sure you buy the large Wheely Bug. Your children will outgrow the small one way too quickly. Even if your kiddos are little, buy the big bug because they will grow into it in a flash.

For ALL orders over $75 placed by end of day WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 16th,  get  a FREE Charcoal (or Raspberry) Starter Kit (charcoal available while supplies last). Kits will be included from our warehouse so no promo code needed.  Finish your Christmas shopping with style!! Take part while while supplies last. Shop now!

Want to learn more this awesome Avocado? Read my previous posts. I’ll also be announcing a terrific BlueAvocado giveaway over at Droolicious soon. Stay tuned!

I’m a sucker for picking out the most expensive items in the market today. I was browsing baby cribs when I came across this simple beauty. It’s the Bebe 2 Crib from Offi, a well-known eco-friendly brand in the chic world of baby items. It’s birch and non-toxic, but it will put you back about $1,500. Is it worth the price tag? I’ll let you decide…

Here are some of the hip features that make parents swoon:

• Natural Baltic Birch Ply and White Non-Toxic Painted MDF and Solid Birch
• Wood finishes may vary slightly from color and grain shown in image sample
• Meets or exceeds US Consumer Product Safety Commission requirements for full size cribs (ASTM F1169-03)
• Works with Bebe 2 Rolling Cart for Crib (sold separately)

You can find the Bebe Crib and other amazing Offi items at BabyEarth!

It’s time for a little science lesson… Do you know what borosilicate glass is? It’s the exact same type of glass used in laboratories due to its superior strength, durability and resistance to exploding into a zillion pieces. (It helps if you picture a mad scientist laughing maniacally.) It’s also much lighter than the glass typically used for baby bottles.

The smart folks at Coddletime have created baby bottles using this borosilicate glass. Tada! These award-winning bottles are the ‘next big thing’ in feeding since WeeGo. The list of benefits is pretty impressive:

• Extremely resistant to high heat and breakage
• Lightest glass baby bottle on the market
• Anti-colic
• Soft, wide and stretchy nipples mimic breastfeeding action, preventing nipple confusion
• The semi-transparent food grade silicone bottle wrap protects from scratches and allows for easy viewing of contents inside
• Non-toxic, BPA, lead, PVC and Phthalate free
• Microwave and dishwasher safe
• Winner of iParenting’s 2009 Best Product and 2009 Hottest Product awards
• World’s first borosilicate glass feeding bottle
• Packaging is made with eco-friendly mat

Go see for yourself at BabyEarth. One bottle retails for $10.

Every so often I come across baby gear that floats my boat. When my diaper bag from Kirsten James Handbags arrived in the mail, I was in awe. This bag was not only beautiful, but also perfectly crafted and absolutely flawless. My mother was with me when it arrived and immediately tried to coax me into letting her have it. Sorry, mom! Not this time.

Kirsten has a variety of styles to choose from, but I picked The Eden Bag. The size is exactly right for a busy mom who needs to use it as a diaper bag, toddler tote or overnight bag. It has a heavy magnetic snap closure and four roomy inside pockets. The designer fabric options are stunning in person. She also has eco-friendly options for green mommies. It shouldn’t come a big surprise that her bags reflect quite a bit of innovation. After all, Kirsten is a NASA engineer.

She worked for United Space Alliance as a Computer Programmer and Corrective Action Engineer.  United Space Alliance is the prime contractor and handles all Shuttle Processing for NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).  As a programmer and Engineer for NASA, she wrote programming code in support of new software applications to support Shuttle processing and worked with operational organizations to streamline processes and build software tools that automate those processes.

Her mommy know-how, creativity and passion for fashion launched her new career as a designer. After having her son and becoming frustrated with the poor quality of diaper bags in stores, she left NASA and began her own line of bags. Feeling inspired? Visit her site to learn more about her story and buy yourself a bag. You won’t be disappointed!

If you’re shopping for baby gear in Austin, TX, you MUST check out BabyEarth. In addition to an online store, BabyEarth has a physical store in Round Rock near the outlets and it’s far superior to the competition. Why? You can test drive strollers from brands like Orbit, Stokke, Maclaren and Quinny and you can see all types of car seats to determine the best one for your needs. They have diaper bags, crib bedding, nursery furniture and the list goes on.

This store lives up to its name because you will also find a huge selection of eco-friendly and organic baby items. From wooden toys to cloth diapers to glass baby bottles, BabyEarth has the newest, most innovative products in the market. You won’t find most of these products at the other baby stores in town.  And if you do, you will only find a limited selection.

I personally love this store because the salespeople are knowledgeable about every single product they sell. Unlike other stores where they can’t answer simple questions, the folks at BabyEarth know their stuff. This is especially helpful when you’re a first time mom and feel overwhelmed by all of the options. Last year, a salesperson at BabyEarth introduced my husband and I to the Joovy Caboose and it was the perfect solution for us. I have since bought tons of items from BabyEarth and have been consistently impressed by the price, quality and customer service.

If you haven’t been to BabyEarth, you need to check it out. Seriously! You won’t be disappointed.

It’s a bath toy. It’s a scrubber. It’s – tada – a Scrubble. An interchangeable bath toy scrub set. Genius!

You can fill the bulb with water and squeeze to make the Scrubble a squirt toy. The parts can be cleaned in the dishwasher too. As you’ve come to expect from Boon, the Scrubble is BPA-free, PVC-free and Phthalate-free. Yes, it’s gloriously green.  What a cool baby shower gift for the innovative mommy and her new arrival. You can buy it for $10 at the Boon website.

The line of eco-friendly knit toys from Yellow Label Kids is hard to beat. Take a look at this delicious Sushi Rattle Set. Cuddly, creative and made through fair trade practices. The perfect gift for your favorite eco-conscious mommy and her sweet ‘green’ baby.

This yummy set retails for $34 at Arte Bebe. The only thing missing is a knit chunk of wasabi and a knit ice cold Sapporo…

Sweet, smoking-hot, burn-your-tongue, set-your-toaster-on-fire, gooey, sugary goodness. All bow down to the Pop Tart. The most delicious way to instantly add too many sizzling calories to your day!

Your little chef will love these frosted felt goodies. They are eco-friendly because the felt is made from recycled water bottles. The trio of chocolate, strawberry and vanilla comes in an adorable cello-bag, so they are perfect to give as a gift. Just keep in mind that the cute little sprinkles can be crunched off by a hungry toddler! Check out Etsy seller, LittleFluffStuff for even more handmade treats!

“Lions, Tigers and Kitties….Oh my!” Yes, this 4-piece set is certainly the cat’s meow. Retails for $390.

Soft, sweet and soothing, “Lovelines” is a beautiful 4-piece bedding option for your baby girl’s nursery.

- All bedding is made with 100% organic cotton (no pesticides or herbicides) and bumpers and quilts are filled with recycled material called REFILL. Check them out!

Boon, one of my most favorite baby product brands, captured parents’ attention with Kermit’s best pal, Frog Pod. This handy froggy friend is also a scooper, so you can easily move toys from the tub to the pod. Then the pod sticks to the wall for storage. Last year Frog Pod gained a new pod pal, LadyBug Pod.  Now there is another neoprene option from Skip Hop, the Tubby Bath Toy Organizer. I haven’t seen this one in person, but it is BPA-free and claims to store lots of toys with ease. I’m guessing it’s pretty popular because it is sold out at BabyEarth right now. (You can click the ‘Notify Me’ button to know when it will be back in stock.)

If you want to make the most out of bath time, you can always add some bubbles. And if you use California Baby Bubble Baths, you can rest easy knowing they are extremely safe. Give the sampler tote a try to see all of California Baby’s unique options like Overtired & Cranky, Colds & Flu, I Love You and more! Makes a great birthday present too.

Say goodbye to reusable totes blues and hello to stylish eco-friendliness! In March 2009, I blogged about BlueAvocado – their cool company story and innovative products. Last week, we did a Starter Kit giveaway over at Babble (on Droolicious) and it was a HUGE success! One lucky winner snagged this groovy Starter Kit, a $30 value.

Moms were going nuts over these cool reusable bags. The whole system is just perfectly smart and sensible. Congrats to the winner and best wishes for continued success to BlueAvocado!

If this great photo doesn’t make you want to buy these pajamas, I’m not sure what will. Just look at how happy you will be! Smiling and laughing. Oh, joy!  MommyQ recently discovered Hanna Andersson and I’m consistently impressed with their photography. It’s just so amazingly sweet and real.

These organic cotton tank johns are cute and well, family-friendly. The combed cotton rubbknit fabric will last a long time and it’s super-duper soft. Perfect for sleeping, snuggling and lounging. Check out this cute bicycle set for $36 and explore the site to find other goodies.

This is the gro-pak™ from BlueAvocado and it will revolutionize the way you shop for good. From large multi-use bags to tidy totes to ventilated grocery bags, this system has everything you need to be smart, safe and oh-so-stylish in the process.

Think of it as the new “pod” you haven’t heard of yet, but you’ll love it just as much as those other pods you’ve come to cherish.  See, these reusable bags bags fold into themselves, creating handy dandy little pods you can transport with ease. I’ve used them myself and they are just amazing. Check out the library of kits to find the perfect one for your shopping lifestyle.  Remember, these eco-kits replace 6-15 plastic bags per trip.

Aside from the fabulous products, the company itself was founded by an equal amount of fabulocity.  A couple of momprenuers and a hip little green maven decided right, convenient and cute should be easy to do, especially if you’re new to the green life.

Recently featured in one of my favorite magazines, Real Simple, and also mentioned in Daily Candy, BlueAvocado is a name you should know. What are you waiting for? Go shopping!

Glass baby bottles stepped off of the dish rack and onto the runway, thanks to WeeGo. These adorable mini WeeGo bottles by babylife are draped in colorful modern silicone sleeves. If you’re looking for a cute and functional gift for the new mom in your world, grab her a rainbow of WeeGo goodness. She won’t be disappointed. $12

Introducing the cutest calorie-free cupcake you’ve ever seen. (Based on my expertise in the cupcake kingdom, I know moms will be buying these for themselves.) Four tasty knitted treats are perfect for baby’s little hands. They’re made through fair trade practices. Don’t forget the milk! $35

I love leggins for babies because I’m secretly still a huge fan of legwarmers. Anyway, these leggies come in fun styles and one size fits all. The cotton is 100% certified organic. The best part is, you don’t have to wrestle with tights during diaper changes. $12

7 Days of Bodysuits? You betcha! Nobody knows organic baby clothes like Kate Quinn. Boasting bright colors for every day of the week, this gift set is the perfect idea for new parents. $92

Bath time calls for lots of monkeying around with these adorable 100% organic cotton hooded towels featuring everyone’s favorite playful friend – the monkey! These towels are spa-grade with organic terry towleing on the inside and organic french cotton knit on the outside. I’m jealous!  $39

Forget being safe and sensible, these organic burp cloths are just too cute to pass up! Under the Nile Organics makes these from 100% organic Egyptian cotton. One says, “itsy bitsy teeny greeny” and the other one says, “born organic.”  (Is this an adorable baby shower gift or what?) $21 at BabyEarth

Want more? Baby will love this brightly colored basket of organic goodies. Plush fruit friends like a banana, watermelon, grape and pear will keep baby amused. It says, “Fresh organic fruit basket.” $26 at BabyEarth

#1 – The Fluid No-Spill Toddler Cup – This is possibly the coolest sippy cup on the planet. The unique shape makes it easy to grasp, even for little hands and fingers. It’s BPA-free too. $6.00

#2 – The Snack Ball - How can a little orb with treats inside be so darn cute? I don’t know, but it is. Comes in orange and pink. $6.50

#3 – Squirt Food Dispensing Spoon – It may look a bit crazy, but most moms think it works like a charm. Two words come to mind, “less mess!” $8.00

#4 – ModWare Toddler Utensils – Have you ever seen such a funky fork & spoon? Do they make a set that serves 12? Comfort-grip handles, dishwasher safe and PVC free. $5.00

#5 – Catch Bowl - It’s like this bowl has a built-in mommy – a spill catcher. The special piece extends towards the child to make sure potentially runaway spills find their way back into the bowl. $7.00

NOTE: Leafy green goodness! According to the Boon website, all of the above items are BPA-free and PVC-free.

(You can also find lots of other Boon goodies over $10 at BabyEarth. Just for fun, check out this $500 beauty, the Bloom Fresco High Chair. Who buys this anyway? Seriously, if you own this high chair, please let me know. I mean, really?)

MommyQ is such a huge fan of great ideas and Piggy Paint is no exception. This is one for the books. Not only are the products non-toxic, odorless and kid-friendly (including the nail polish remover!), but the marketing is just adorable. Bravo, Piggy Paint! MommyQ wishes you wonderful success.

Moms with fancy little girls, grab your Piggy Paint while it lasts. What do you think of this great new product? Let MommyQ know.

A green baby shower is just as much fun as a traditional shower, it just has a sprinkle of eco-friendliness. The centerpiece can be a cake made with cloth diapers, decorated with fresh flowers. The party favors can be glass baby bottles with organic ingredients like popcorn, M&Ms or Cheerios. Instead of a guestbook, everyone can sign an organic baby t-shirt as a keepsake. Ditch the paper plates and wrapping paper to keep stuff out of landfills. It make take a little bit more creativity, but the benefits are worth it. Enjoy the photos!