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Pedoodles Eco-Friendly Leather Toddler Shoes

Allison — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:12:41 +0000

Wow, these Pedoodles Eco-Friendly Leather Toddler Shoes certainly are the bee’s knees, aren’t they?

Made from premium leather remnants which have been of course safety tested for children, these designer toddler shoes are perfect for indoor and outdoor use. Whether your toddler is on the playground or in the sandbox, the exclusive PedFlex™ flat rubber soles will keep them safe and sound.

Cost, $36 and well worth it!

The Flexy, Environmentally-Friendly Cardboard Slinky

Allison — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 17:26:25 +0000

The time of the infamous shiny silver slinky is over and it’s time to bring in the new eco-friendly Flexy!

Made from cardboard, this green gadgets works just like the old slinky but better as it’s made out of recycled materials and is biodegradable.

Grab this guy and you’ll be laughing for ages as it climbs down stairs and into your heart.

Reclaimed Animal Puppets

Allison — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:29:30 +0000

It’s last-minute Christmas shopping madness and we’re bringing you the best in eco-friendly gift ideas starting with these adorable Reclaimed Animal Puppets.

Made from recycled wool, these animal puppets are sure to delight any age. Check out all of the animals from monkey, dog, walrus, and frog. Cost, $30.

Eco-Friendly Knit Octopus

Johnny — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:34:23 +0000

Knitted by women in Kenya, this eco-friendly Octopus is a great gift idea this holiday season.

12″ tall sitting, this little feller will bring delight guaranteed. Cost, $78.

Organic Cotton Halloween Baby Crochet Bear Hat

Johnny — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:09:04 +0000

For Halloween this year, why don’t you try on an organic and handmade Baby Crochet Bear Hat?

Made from 100% organic cotton, this cute little hat was inspired by Vintage Winnie the Pooh illustrations and made to fit your 6-9 month old, baby perfectly!

Cost, $22.

Fat Tie Organic Kids Apparel

Johnny — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:25:34 +0000

The apparel company Fat Tie is here to make your kids dashingly happy with their organic cotton t-shirt and necktie combos.

This LA-based green-loving endeavor offers up pre-shrunk organic cotton tees with your choice of vintage tie or jersey and thermal knit ties. And all for just $20 to $25!

Maggie’s Organic Cotton Sock Monkey

Johnny — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:08:09 +0000

Have a love for sock monkeys but wanna go green with your purchase? Then look no further than Maggie’s Organic Cotton Sock Monkey.

Made with 85% cotton certified organic cotton and stuffed with post-industrial polyester fiber from mill scraps, these little guys are the perfect gift. Standing at 9″ tall, you can take one home today for just $20.

Goddard Schools and EcoChildsPlay Eco Friendly Toy Test

Johnny — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:49:32 +0000

If you’re a green parent and you have your favorite eco-friendly toy that you and your kids love, it’s time to give back the love with the newly established Goddard Schools and EcoChildsPlay Eco Friendly Toy Test.

All you need to do to submit your favorite earth-friendly toy is to check below and be sure the criteria is met and then submit your candidate here.

The top most green toy will receive the Eco Friendly Toy Seal along with being listed in the Top Ten Eco Friendly Toys of 2009.

So, here are the guidelines:

Must be eco friendly
Must be affordable (under $25)
Must encourages creative, social, and engaging play activities
Must be interactive and lends itself to child-initiated play
Must be appropriate for preschool to early elementary school-aged children

How did your favorite toy stack up?

Piggy Paint, Earth-Friendly Nail Polish for Kids

Johnny — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:22:00 +0000

Founder Melanie Hurley had a great idea when she started the earth-friendly company Piggy Paint.

With kids spa-themed birthday parties getting more popular every day, Hurley thought it was high time to make some water-based nail polish for kids.

From colors such as Clouds of Candy to Mac-n-Cheese Please, Hurley’s polishes are as “natural as mud” according to her website. Polishes run around $3 per and are completely odorless since there’s no chemicals involved. It’s a win-win at Piggy Paint!

Ecogear Organic Cotton Ecozoo Backpack for Back to School Kids

Johnny — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 13:57:07 +0000

Is it your child’s first time for school? Well, you’re going to need a lot for that back to school shopping trip, but we’ve got you covered on the backpack front.

Say hello to the new Ecogear Organic Cotton Ecozoo Backpack. Made from organically-grown cotton and recycled components with non-toxic dyes, this adorable backpack is sturdy enough even for your youngest kids.

Look for these Ecogear packs at Target for around $30 or online here.