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  • scrubble

    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.

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  • sushi

    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…

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  • pop-tart

    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!

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  • I love the fact that eco-friendly and organic does not mean “blah.”  Eco-friendly comes in every shade of the rainbow now, not just vanilla. Organic crib bedding is no exception. Take a look at these two adorable crib bedding sets from Pixel Organics.

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

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    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!

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  • The time you spend with your children while they’re splishing & splashing in the tub is always amusing. For some reason, when you strip away clothes, mobility, distractions and rules, fun is the name of the game.  Bath time brings out the wackiness in my kids. The only downside is keeping all of the toys and bath products organized. There’s nothing more annoying than cute bath toys soaking in their own filth. Ewwwww!

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    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.)

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    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.

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  • starter-kit

    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!

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  • mq2

    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.

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  • blue-acocadoGrocery shopping gotcha down? Well, turn that frown around in an eco-friendly kinda way. Call it “grocery shopping nirvana” at its best. A reusable grocery bag system that does the thinking for you.  All you have to do is…well, shop! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy.

    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.

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    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!

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