Posts Tagged ‘Green’

Your pre-preggo days may have been eco-friendly, but now that baby’s on the way it’s all about no-VOC nursery paint, BPA-free bottles and hypoallergenic belly balm. Even with swollen feet, you want to minimize your carbon footprint.

German baby line Hessnatur recently introduced its organic maternity collection to the States. The 30-year-old brand based on all-natural fibers now includes casual-chic clothing like cargo pants, pj’s, turtlenecks, tees and tights that actually fit your bump (designer Miguel Adrover oversees a portion of the women’s wear). With even more winter ahead, especially appropriate is a cozy poncho sweater, made of Turkish cotton and Australian wool — the over-the-head design lets you move freely without struggling to toggle a trench coat over your tummy.

Now that’s friendly.

Available at hess-natur.com.

Summer birthday parties are a snap — if there’s a sprinkler and ice cream, the kids are in heaven.

Theme-wise, you’ve already done dinosaurs, Dora and dragons. So make this year’s agenda the environment: Little Star Creative Parties provides all the eco-friendly supplies for a birthday backyard bash, from banners and tablecloths to wrapping paper and party favors. Pint-sized guests will think it’s cool to eat cake from bamboo plates and blow out the beeswax candles.

Party on.

Available at littlestarcreativeparties.com.

You’ve turned green with eco-friendliness when it comes to anything for your newborn. But what about your skin?

Honeydew’s maternity skincare is paraben and preservative-free, and full of natural ingredients like calendula, evening primrose and oats that will get you through those precious months. Try the clean-smelling belly balm that glides on deodorant-style, or the soothing leg and foot lotion scented with a hint of mint.

It’ll suit you.

Available at honeydewskincare.com.

All the warnings you ever heard about lead in toys come flooding back to you the minute your see your young chef sticking a Made in China play spoon in his mouth. Ever wondered why the box his cookware came in had a “Warning: Not for use with real food” sticker on it?

A safer option is Green Toys’ beautifully basic Cookware and Dining Set ($40), made from recycled milk jugs and other plastics and containing no traceable phthalates or BPA. They’re unpainted, so you needn’t worry about lead, and they’re durable and safe enough to be used to hold real food. Tea parties without fear! What a wonderful world we live in.

Available at WoodenHorseToys.com.