A Fresh Start: Eco-friendly Products Grow in the Baby Market

Cheer up Kermit! When it comes to products for babies and children, it’s easier than ever to be “green”. Today’s companies are paying close attention to safety concerns and parental demands, and are producing a wide variety of environmentally-conscious products. As we get ready to celebrate Earth Day this month, The Giggle Guide^® is featuring brands that make going green a walk in the park. Happy Heinys, BabyGanics, Cotton Monkey, Sofi & Liv, and Mary Meyer are fantastic companies whose products are designed to be kind to both babies and the environment.

Happy Heinys’ Eco-Awareness Starts at the Bottom

With 18 billion disposable diapers thrown away each year, disposable diapers are one of the top three consumer items in our landfills, taking up to 500 years to decompose. Not only do disposables saturate our landfills with bacteria laden contents, they also consume upwards of 82,000 tons of plastic and 1.3 million tons of wood pulp just to cover the bottoms of 90% of the babies born in the United States alone. But parents can breathe easier with Happy Heinys, a company that has created an all-in-one organic cloth diapering system.

The “BETA” Organic Happy Heinys One Size Pocket Diaper was born out of the demand for a product that was a safer and more environmentally-friendly option for diapering. This overnight-proof diaper boasts the full-bodied power of hemp, which is known for its antimicrobial and anti-fungal properties, along with a thirsty absorbent durability not matched in other fibers. This all-in-one pocket design saves money with the capability of taking care of whatever a baby can dish out, from birth to potty training, eliminating one mega-mess at a time without compromising baby’s comfort or the earth!

For more information about how Happy Heinys puts a smile on little cheeks, go to www.happyheinys.com

BabyGanics Makes Green a Swipe Away

Everyone knows that a baby’s special sweetness is occasionally interrupted by the reality that what goes in, must come out! The story doesn’t change, but the way to deal with this messy problem certainly has! Over the past 60 years, toxins in our environment have increased exponentially due to the use of chemical cleaners in our homes, schools and workplaces. Coinciding with that reality is the increase in child onset asthma and cancer, which has been directly correlated to increased chemical exposure.

BabyGanics’ Wonder Wipes create happy endings with a unique biodegradable, SLS, bleach and paraben-free, nutrient rich formula to wipe messy kids from top to bottom. The special skin conditioners and emollients in Wonder Wipes are toxin free and offer better hydration than chemical laden brands, promoting baby soft behinds and healthy skin. Wonder Wipes are available in Super Gentle Newborn or Soothing Diaper Rash Formulas in 120 ct. or 30 ct. packs.

For information about more green cleaning products, go to www.babyganics.com

Cotton Monkey Crib Bedding is a Sweet and Green Dream

Tucking baby into luxurious comfort is safer than ever before with beautiful bedding from Cotton Monkey, made from organic cotton grown without dangerous pesticides or chemicals. Beautiful styles and motifs offer a serene place for baby to rest on the comfort of 100% organic cotton fabric that’s not treated with any formaldehyde or chlorine bleach.

Organic can be green and clean, without compromising cheerful colors and beautiful prints. Parents don’t have to choose beauty over Green, because Cotton Monkey offers a quality line of captivating, coordinated soft goods that are solely created with non-toxic, fiber reactive, water-based pigments and dyes to enhance the nursery.

To see all the bedding, go gape at www.cottonmonkey.com

Sofi & Liv Offers a Boo-Boo Balm and Natural Bottom Line

When a product really works, it builds consumer loyalty and great word-of-mouth recommendations. The word is out that Sofi & Liv’s Natural Bottom and Boo-Boo Balm is a family essential.

With a dozen or more uses, this one-of-a-kind 100% natural healing balm is great for treating scrapes, bug bites, itchy skin, scratches, and dry patches, not to mention how well it soothes diaper rash. With a subtle scent and a creamy blend of Shea Butter, Calendula, Beeswax, Grape Seed Oil, Lavender, Chamomile, Vitamin E, and Jojoba, Boo-Boo Balm is 100% natural for healing comfort. Retails for $16.00 for an ample container!

For more soothing details, visit www.sofiandliv.com

Fuzz That Wuzz is Plastic Turned Plush

It’s hard to believe that what was once a pile of plastic bottles destined for a garbage avalanche could turn into the super cute cuddly critters that designer Mary Meyer calls Fuzz that Wuzz! Two million plastic bottles are used in the United States every ten minutes and 51 billion go into landfills annually, taking 700 years to even begin decomposing. With less than 30% of plastic bottles being recycled annually, it is encouraging to know that for each plushy Fuzz that Wuzz stuffed animal, 10 plastic bottles are kept out of a landfill and turned into a high-quality, whimsical, soft, and gently colored furryfriend.

Fuzz that Wuzz is available in a wide assortment of delightfully varied critters, perfect for little hands and big smiles. This innovation in play keeps an eye on tomorrow, while cleaning up yesterday’s garbage!

For more, go to where it’s natural to love toys, www.marymeyer.com

Is your store or company doing something special to celebrate Earth Day and bring awareness to families about environmental issues? Let us know!