October 17, 2011

Kids Korner

By: Fatima Reyes, LifestyleBOOST Editorial Intern

Every month we show & tell the coolest eco-products that are sure to be a monster hit with the kids. Whether you’re a new mommy or a seasoned pro, your little ones will be rockin’ it eco-style with the hippest items on the block. Join the kiddie-fest!

Aden and Anais Bamboo Swaddles: All moms want to keep their children as safe and comfy as possible and have to be particular with what fabrics they lay against delicate infant skin. Luckily, Aden and Anais Bamboo Swaddles allow you to do as women have done all over the world for generations and wrap your baby in the luxurious comfort of one of our favourite green materials, bamboo. Products made of the renewable resource have become incredibly popular over the years, as bamboo can grow at an incredibly fast rate of up to two feet per day. Available in a variety of patterns, the silky material can make every mom feel safe swaddling her baby in safety, comfort and style!

To purchase your own swaddle, visit the Aden and Anais website.

Manny and Simon Duck Push Toy: Everyone knows how much children like to get on their hands and knees and play with their toys. But with all the options available out there, it’s hard to choose which play things to provide your child with. Made in the USA of post-recycled wood residuals and painted with non-toxic, zero voc paint, Manny and Simon’s Push Toys are an easy choice. Designed in the style of heirloom push toys, the figurines are fun for kids and aesthetically pleasing for moms and dads. The toys are available in a variety of fun shapes and bright colours, but our pick is the classic yellow duck.

To see more eco-friendly goodies from Manny and Simon, visit their website.

Ecojot Lace and Bold Flowered Journals: While your older kids may already have all their school supplies, you can never have too many notebooks and sketchbooks for writing ideas or drawing doodles. Ecojot, a company that has given away 81,000 notebooks to children in their “Buy one, Give one” movement, has released a new line of Lace and Bold Flowered journals. But the notebooks aren’t just for kids. Made from 100% post-consumer waste in Canada and covered in beautiful nature-inspired designs by Carolyn Gavin, moms can also use them for notes, letters and journaling.

For more info, visit the ecojot website.

Do your kids have an eco-product that the other Mommies need to know about? Please leave us a comment, we’d love to hear from you!

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