Mommy's little helper.
Step on up! Give mom's arms a rest and her tots some independence with a step stool that boosts lil ones to new heights. Sturdy steppers not only bring lil ones closer to the sink, but they can be moved throughout the home too so kids can aid in meal prep, reach their favorite toys and books, and climb into bed on their own. From modern stools that won't compete with decor to fun designs that Read more
Kermit the frog may think it's easy to be green, but that's not always true. Ecotots is one of those companies that makes it simple for us. Each piece has a special Forest Stewardship Council ecolabel, which certifies it was created with environmentally responsible forestry (as in real hardwood), and a clean handmade design that's easy on the eyes. (What's more green than that?) The Read more
Recycling's great, but upcycling is both fun and productive! Baby food pouches may be slowly overtaking traditional glass jars when it comes to lil ones' pureed food, but that doesn't mean the ubiquitous jars aren't taking up precious space on mama's countertop. Before dumping them in the recycle bin, check out some interesting ways the jars can live a second life — your counter and the Read more
Don't throw that away! It's never too early for parents of aspiring eco-tots to start teaching their kids about the importance of the three R's: reduce, reuse, and recycle. It doesn't have to be a scary or upsetting issue — no need to have that sad, sad commercial of a baby polar bear stranded on a detached glacier playing on repeat — but there's nothing wrong with stressing the valuable role Read more
There's no better time to make the switch to green than when there's a new addition to the family. We turned to Alanna Stang, editor in chief of Martha Stewart's Whole Living magazine — who's first "Blue Issue" hits newsstands today — for some eco-friendly baby shower and new mom gift picks to help put the family on the road to sustainable living. Keep reading to check out her picks! Photo Read more
Your lil one's car seat may have passed a crash test, but would it pass a chemical test? A new study reported in the Environmental Science and Technology journal has found "potentially toxic" flame retardants in more than 80 of the 101 common baby products tested, including car seats, nursing pillows, and highchairs. By now, most moms and mamas-to-be are well aware of the dangers that lurk in Read more
Step away from your bottles! The concern over bisphenol A, otherwise known as BPA, has been on the rise for the past few years leading many baby product companies to change their manufacturing procedures. Earlier this week, at the Pediatric Academic Societies' annual meeting, researchers presented information tying the prenatal exposure to the plastics byproduct with childhood asthma. While many Read more
Baby toys may be designed with a specific purpose in mind, but tots have their own agenda once the goods are within reach. More often than not, the toys end up in a lil one's mouth, making mamas more aware of what the toys are made from. Rather than forgo popular first toys, moms can put their minds at ease with these eco-friendly versions of the toy box staples. Read more
It's eggtacular! With all of the talk about food dyes and their effects on young tots this week, mamas preparing for Easter may be thinking twice about how they'll color their eggs this year. Using plant, fruit, and vegetable extracts, rather than the Red 40 and Blue Lake dyes at the forefront of the controversy, the Eco-Eggs Easter Egg Coloring Kit ($16) still creates vibrantly dyed eggs without Read more
Learning doesn't stop at the schoolhouse steps. While there are plenty of books about the importance of caring for our Earth, giving tots toys that incorporate that message into their usual play patterns may be the most effective way of conveying the message. Green toys aren't necessarily the unadorned wooden playthings you might imagine. Today, there are modern playhouses, recycling trucks, and Read more
