Green

All the “Diva Baby” tees are going into the re-gifting pile, thank you very much. You’re looking for soft, sweet and simple for your diapered un-diva.

Sama Baby, a cuddly collection produced in India using organic cotton and Earth-friendly dyes. Sama, an ancient Sanskrit word meaning balance, calmness and serenity, accurately describes the calm and eco-oriented onesies, gowns, blankets and bibs ornamented with an elephant or cloud. Options for boys or girls, in classic blue or pink, carry through the eco-lifestyle look.

Om.

Available at samababy.com.

Remember Slinkys, Pixie Sticks and Silly Putty? Chances are your kids don’t.

Reintroduce them to the classics — and some spirited newcomer — with the selection of super toys at Aunt Jean’s Toys & Treats. The Montclair, New Jersey shop opened an online outpost that carries a hand-selected assortment of playthings that appeal to any child. Opt for the Automoblox, doll houses, French wood blocks or plush sea turtles (toys are grouped by age, from infant to tween).

Inspire a little imagination.

Available at auntjeanstoys.com.

Cloth or disposable? Do you even need to ask? Even the greenest of them all cannot convince herself to wash diapers when the trashcan is so convenient.

Think again: Bambino Mio has come up with a simple diapering system that gives you the best of both. This popular European brand (big in the U.K.) has revolutionized the idea of “reusable nappies” with a biodegradable liner (to flush), cotton diaper and waterproof cover (to wash and wear again) that extends through the potty training years. Not only will you do the environment a favor, but you will save some money in the long run after the initial investment of a starter set.

Don’t knock it ’till you try it.

Available at giggle.com.

Summer BBQs and birthday parties mean paper plates — but you feel guilty throwing all those former trees in the trash.

But Dandelion’s ReUsables plates, bowls, and utensils are made from a corn-based plastic that is more Earth-friendly. The toddler options (for ages 6 months and up) are shaped for small hands to hold while little ones learn to feed themselves. Not only do they stack for easy storage, but they are, as the name suggests, designed to hold up through more than one meal.

It’s worth the washing.

Available at dandelionforbaby.com.

You’ve got the picnic basket, the delicious and health lunch, and plenty of games for a family afternoon in the park. The only thing missing is something to sit on, and your old Christmas tree skirt won’t do.

Lina Bean’s Throw & Go blanket from its eco-friendly Green Bean group is a cozy fleece made from recycled plastic bottles. Trimmed with a cotton/bamboo fabric leaf print, the 5-foot throw is sustainable, organic, and low impact dyed. Keep it on hand for any occasion where you need a cop a squat.

Sit back and relax.

Available at shoplinabean.com.

This Earth Day, what can your family do to make a difference? Below, Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s largest volunteer-based community action and education organization, offers a few simple tips to preserve the planet this spring. Remember, every little bit counts.

1. April showers bring May flowers: Capture rain water and use it to water your garden.
2. Sort through old things to find out what can be recycled (everything from newspapers and cardboard to aluminum and electronics are recyclable). Donate usable items to local charities.
3. Go organic: Save money and go green by cultivating your own favorite vegetables and fruits. Even easier — buy local produce and support local farmers.
4. Do what you can to reduce litter on your local beaches — with summer coming, you’ll keep your favorite places to swim safe.
5. Walk to work, school or the store to save money, conserve energy and be more active.
6. Spend time outside. Take advantage of local parks and plan activities outside. Spending time outdoors is a great way to enjoy the weather and reduce energy consumption.
7. Teach children about how important our environment really is. Make sure they know to keep the tradition of Earth Day alive, not only on April 22nd, but every day.

With spring in the air, now is the time to look around and enjoy nature — which can be found everywhere, even on your shirt.

Check out the collection at Shirin Kids, an edgy-but-soft line of tees, tanks and onesies. Designer Shirin Roubeni poured her passion of pairing nature and textiles into the shirts that are hand silkscreened with water-based inks (yielding a semi-transparent look). The children’s collection is a takedown of Shirin’s adult line, including some precious mommy-and-me couture.

Available at shirinkids.com.

When it comes to layette, you stick to the basics — one in each color.

Check out the simple selection of newborn essentials at Pure and Little, an online eco-friendly baby boutique. Coveralls, bodysuits and tees in pretty spring colors, from brands like Under the Nile, Kate Quinn Organics and Egg baby by Susan Lazar, will ease the 12-times-a-day outfit change. Besides an assortment of green clothing and accessories for babies and toddlers, the site offers a registry and gift-wrap service (packaged in recycled materials, of course) to simplify stocking up.

Visit pureandlittle.com.

Martha Stewart need not worry about being replaced. You’re a disaster when it comes to cleaning — and unfortunately, it’s starting to show.

Remind yourself of all those practical things your grandmother told you: Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home: No-Nonsense Advice That Will Inspire You to Clean Like the Dickens, is a new illustrated book filled with comprehensive tips and good sense (from washing lampshades to buffing bathroom floors) written by the real Mrs. Meyer.

And who is she, exactly? Thelma Meyer, an Iowa mother of nine who has kept her home in tip-top shape for more than 50 years, is the inspiration for Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day, an eco-friendly line of cleaning supplies launched by her daughter. Sweet-smelling household and laundry products, as well as baby lotions and soaps, will help you succeed with a scrubbed tub and a bathed baby.

Available at mrsmeyers.com.

Springtime means a trip to the City of Light — even if it’s only in your imagination.

Celebrate the vitality of “Gay Paree” with an Eiffel Tower-adorned girl’s dress from Twirls & Twigs. Not only is it ever-so-spring-like, but this French-ified frock is eco-friendly: The design uses soybean, organic cotton and Lycra, is trimmed with recycled stripes and features a water-based screen print. Send her out the door with croissant in hand for a truly continental adventure.

You’ll always have Paris.

Available at shoptoughcookies.com.