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Buyer's Guide: Green
green buyers guide
-- Kids Today, 1/1/2009 12:00:00 AM
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| Company, location, contact information L=Low, M=Medium, H=High | Furniture | Gear | Toys/plush | Textiles/rugs | Gifts/layette | Decortative accessories | Body care | Other |
| ACME Furniture Inc | LM | LM | ||||||
| City of Industry, Calif., 626-964-3456 | ||||||||
| Youth furniture, bunk beds and cribs. | ||||||||
| Alex | LM | |||||||
| Northvale, N.J., 800-666-2539 | ||||||||
| Little Hands, a line of preschooler products, introduces new eco-friendly learning toys and games. Eight games are made with recycled paperboard with a water-based varnish and printed with soy ink. Four toys are made with wood from sustainable forests, natural ink that is non-toxic, botanical-oil based. | ||||||||
| Amity Home | M | |||||||
| Azusa, Calif., 626-334-6771 | ||||||||
| Organic cotton quilts packaged in non-PVC vinyl bags. | ||||||||
| Amy Michelle Baby Bags | M | |||||||
| Golden, Colo., 720-840-7230 | ||||||||
| Baby bags designed and manufactured to provide all the convenience, function and versatility moms need, without sacrificing the sophistication and elegance women want. Recently launched “greener side of the street” bags with its offering of eco-baby totes. | ||||||||
| Argington | M | H | ||||||
| Brooklyn, N.Y., 800-482-0522 | ||||||||
| A number of designs and fabrications. The Wonders Collection features a combination of solid birch wood with low-emission birch multiply; glues, finishes and stains are 100% non-toxic; and many pieces convert for future reusability. | ||||||||
| Babe Ease, LLC | M | LMH | ||||||
| Pelham, N.H., 800-635-3899 | ||||||||
| Shopping cart and high chair covers, bibs, burp cloths, blankets, toys, books and changing pads. Several 100% organic items, including the Wee BE Organic gift bag collection. | ||||||||
| Baberoo — The Baby Innovators | M | M | M | |||||
| Alamo, Calif., 925-743-9831 | ||||||||
| Organics include socks, leggies and skincare. Only the cleanest and purest products will touch baby's sensitive skin. Only use certified organic cotton, free of pesticides, free of herbicides, and free of synthetic fertilizers. | ||||||||
| Baby Appleseed | MH | |||||||
| City of Industry, Calif., 626-333-1919 | ||||||||
| The eco-friendly furniture line includes Davenport crib, which converts into a toddler bed with included toddler conversion kit and full size bed (full size rails sold separately). | ||||||||
| Baby Kaed | M | |||||||
| Oceanside, Calif., 888-488-8018 | ||||||||
| Organic cotton gift sets. | ||||||||
| Baby K'tan, LLC | M | |||||||
| Hollywood, Fla., 954-889-3502 | ||||||||
| 100% Organic Cotton Soft Baby Carrier has a patent-pending double sling design for use in over 8 positions from birth to 42 lbs. Eco-friendly organic cotton with no hardware. Available in organic natural color and certified by GOTS. | ||||||||
| Bumkins Finer Baby Products | M | |||||||
| Scottsdale, Ariz., 480-481-3618 | ||||||||
| Organic products include the All-in-One cloth diaper, featuring PVC, phthalate and BPA free waterproof exterior and a six layer, 100% cotton flannel interior; and an unbleached organic cotton Chin Bib 2-pack with sage trim. | ||||||||
| Child to Cherish | LM | |||||||
| Brea, Calif., 800-776-7002 | ||||||||
| Organic layette gift sets in decorative keepsake suitcases and gift baskets which include 3-piece layette set and organic swaddle blanket items Tree seedling gift items. | ||||||||
| Classy Kid Inc. | LM | LM | LM | |||||
| Las Vegas, 800-406-5010 | ||||||||
| Clean & Green products are convenient, disposable products that help parents to protect their children in public places from surface germs and provide easy clean-up. The Boo-Boo Care Line provides child-friendly first aid products to help relieve the emotional stress of an injury for a child. | ||||||||
| CoCaLo Inc. | M | M | M | |||||
| Costa Mesa, Calif., 714-434-7200 | ||||||||
| Naturals is a brand new eco-friendly line that is 100% organic cotton, with environmentally friendly dyes, and polyester filler. Inspired by nature and an alternative to traditional baby products. Line includes bedding, wall art, window treatments, lamp shade and blanket. | ||||||||
| Colgate Juvenile Products | LMH | |||||||
| Atlanta, 404-681-2121 | ||||||||
| 'Green' crib mattresses, pads and covers offer a range of features, prices, and Earth renewable/sustainable components: organic and natural cotton, bamboo, coir fiber, and foams made with plant oils. Crib mattresses: Natural I, EcoClassica I, EcoViscoClassica, EcoSpring Diploma, EcoSpring Ultra II. EcoPads: contour pad, portable crib, and cradle. Bamboo wet-proof crib fitted mattress cover. | ||||||||
| Company C | M | |||||||
| Concord, N.H., 800-818-8288 | ||||||||
| Natural Grounds rugs are made with 100% natural wool, greatly reducing the amount of dye used, and they are RugMark-certified. A portion of every rug sale goes to support RugMark, a non-profit organization that works to end child labor in the rug industry and offer educational opportunities to those children. | ||||||||
| Cottage Dreams | H | |||||||
| Upland, Calif., 909-579-0810 | ||||||||
| Custom bedding for: Cribs, cradles, twin, full, queen & king size beds. | ||||||||
| Dandelion | M | M | M | |||||
| Winter Park, Fla., 888-222-3053 | ||||||||
| The product line focuses on environmentally-conscious materials and packaging in simple and engaging shapes and colors. The line includes infant rattle and teether toys, developmental toys, toddler feeding and diaper bags. | ||||||||
| Dimpleskins Naturals | M | |||||||
| New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada, 604-395-6262 | ||||||||
| 100% natural baby care, made from only pure, cruelty-free, and organic ingredients. The signature diapering salve, Bum Bum Balm, is zinc-oxide free, so it's great with cloth diapers. | ||||||||
| Ecotots | M | |||||||
| Indianapolis, 317-291-3888 | ||||||||
| High-quality, full-line of environmentally friendly, real wood modern furniture and furnishings for kids which assemble quickly and easily without any tools or hardware. Products are wholly designed and manufactured in the USA from renewable, FSC Certified, formaldehyde-free real wood, and are available in a variety of eco-friendly, non-toxic, water-based finishes. Founding members of the Sustainable Furniture Council. | ||||||||
| Eden Baby Furniture | MH | |||||||
| Orange, Calif., 714-997-9772 | ||||||||
| High quality baby crib, dresser and other casegoods. | ||||||||
| Epicuren Baby by Episencial | M | M | ||||||
| Los Angeles, 800-690-1610 | ||||||||
| Luxurious all-natural, chemical free line of skin care products designed specifically for the developing skin of babies, toddlers and young children. Made exclusively of all natural ingredients, with a high concentration of organics, products are manufactured in a solar powered facility and packaged in recycled and FSC certified materials. | ||||||||
| ERGObaby | M | |||||||
| Pukalani, Hawaii, 888-416-4888 | ||||||||
| Baby carriers and accessories in 100% cotton and 100% organic cotton designs. Carriers distribute baby's weight evenly on the parents' hips to avoid back, shoulder and neck pain, plus they support baby's hip, spine & pelvis by offering a correct sitting position. | ||||||||
| Frog Kiss Designs | H | |||||||
| Fairfield, Conn., 203-335-2298 | ||||||||
| The Take-me-Out Bib is a cool & hip food-themed bib, with a 100% cotton fabric front and a soft and absorbent towel backing. Handcrafted from repurposed towel remnants from their hooded towel collection, resulting in less landfill waste. | ||||||||
| Fun Furnishings | M | |||||||
| City of Commerce, Calif., 800-386-7632 | ||||||||
| Eco-friendly foam pieces are covered with 100% organic cotton fabrics. Available in the new green line are: 'My First Chair,' Sofa sleeper and Teen Chair. Beautiful colorful prints in a variety of patterns. | ||||||||
| Go Baby | M | M | ||||||
| New York, 800-859-6645 | ||||||||
| 100% Organic Cotton Onezees and T-shirts for sizes 0-5T are soft and cozy. They are printed with original designs inspired by care labels: for example, “Handle with Care,” “Hand Wash Only,” and “Fragile.” | ||||||||
| Green Haven Studios | H | |||||||
| Cornelius, N.C., 704-765-1850 | ||||||||
| Eco-friendly products with cottage style; made in the USA with sustainable hardwoods and low VOC-GreenGuard certified finishes. Wide variety of colors and treatments, all safe for little ones. | ||||||||
| Halo Innovations | M | |||||||
| Minnetonka, Minn., 952-259-1500 | ||||||||
| The organic line uses 100% organically grown cotton that is free of chemicals, dyes and preservatives. In addition to SleepSack wearable blankets, SleepSack Swaddles and layette sets in whimsical motifs, new additions to the organic cotton collection are coveralls, bodysuits, pants and hats. | ||||||||
| HaPe Intl. Inc. | M | |||||||
| Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada, 800-661-4142 | ||||||||
| Eco-friendly toys that support children throughout every stage of development, starting at a very young age to help nurture and develop their natural abilities. | ||||||||
| i play. | M | M | M | |||||
| Asheville, N.C., 800-876-1574 | ||||||||
| Organic cotton layette in matching colors. Organic cotton toys, natural wood rattles and cornstarch teethers by Green Sprouts. Bibs, bottles and products without phthalates, PVC, BPA, and lead. New dishes and toys made with biodegradable/compostable cornstarch-based eco-plastic. | ||||||||
| Innobaby LLC | M | M | MH | |||||
| Hoffman Estates, Ill., 847-387-8777 | ||||||||
| Designed by doctors and recommended by lactation consultants, the Nursin' Smart Grow-with-Me Silicone Nursing System features BPA- and Phthalates-free medical-grade silicone bottles which are safer than glass and plastic bottles. Works from birth through toddler years with its interchangeable accessories. | ||||||||
| Kalencom | M | M | ||||||
| New Orleans, 504-943-0123 | ||||||||
| In business over 35 years, offering luxurious yet affordable eco-friendly diaper bag, accessories and organic layettes. A20 free and use no Phthalates/DEHP, DBP or BOP in their PVC. | ||||||||
| Kids Collection Organic | M | |||||||
| Walnut Creek, Ohio, 330-893-4122 | ||||||||
| All products are made in the USA (Amish crafted and hand assembled). Absolutely no plywood or particle board is used in any construction. Because of a lack of organic wood glues, the glue used in assembling the products is a very low chemical, water-based glue. Mattress spring has four different height adjustments. All cribs have been built to Federal and ASTM standards. | ||||||||
| Kids Preferred | M | |||||||
| East Windsor, N.J., 866-763-8869 | ||||||||
| Naturally Better is a line of 100% organic, super soft plush based on the classic Peter Rabbit stories from noted author and environmentalist Beatrix Potter. The include includes 18” plush of Peter and his sisters, Flopsy, Mopsy and Cotton-Tail. All are presented in environmentally friendly and recyclable packages that double as gift boxes. | ||||||||
| Kissy Kissy | MH | |||||||
| Tinton Falls, N.J., 732-345-5073 | ||||||||
| Layettes made from the softest Peruvian cotton, hand embroideries and traditional designs. Sizes range from preemie to 18-24. Christening and special occasion wear. | ||||||||
| Kushies | LM | |||||||
| Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada, 800-841-5330 | ||||||||
| Organic products include Safari Organic layette, with animal embroideries and appliques along with soft solid colors and yarn dye stripes. The Organic Bedding Collection is made from 100% soft organic cotton. | ||||||||
| Lambs & Ivy | M | M | M | |||||
| El Segundo, Calif., 310-322-3800 | ||||||||
| Lambs & Ivy manufactures the highest quality bedding, accessories and gifts. We have built a solid reputation for leading the industry in innovative and unique products. We are committed to the design and creation of a loving and safe nursery filled with fantasy and wonder for every baby. | ||||||||
| Little Twig | H | |||||||
| Manhattan Beach, Calif., 310-648-7985 | ||||||||
| Natural and organic baby personal care products that are pediatrician tested and phthalate, paraben, sulfate and mineral oil free. They are made of biodegradable ingredients and packaged in highly recyclable bottles. New gift sets have a lower price point. | ||||||||
| Lotus Bebe | H | |||||||
| Moorpark, Calif., 800-298-0803 | ||||||||
| Sustainable luxury for baby includes soy blankets made of a soft plush soybean fiber with a 100% silk box pleat trim. Bamboo blankets and bamboo petite blankies come in 3 colors, and all have a deep brown 100% silk trim. | ||||||||
| Manual Woodworkers & Weavers, Inc. | L | |||||||
| Hendersonville, N.C., 800-542-3139 | ||||||||
| Organic textured block baby blankets are thick, soft, cuddly, and 100% organically grown and chemical free. No fertilizers, herbicides nor toxic defoliants are used to produce and harvest the cotton. | ||||||||
| Maple Landmark Woodcraft | M | M | ||||||
| Middlebury, Vt., 800-421-4223 | ||||||||
| Made in Vermont, products crafted from responsibly harvested local forests. Gifts, games and toys in a variety of earth-friendly, non-toxic finishes. Home of award winning Name Trains, Montgomery Schoolhouse and the new Schoolhouse Naturals products. | ||||||||
| Maxtrix | M | M | M | L | ||||
| Bridgeport, Conn., 203-683-4895 | ||||||||
| Adaptable bed systems plus four luxury eco-friendly mattress choices: MaxFoam, MaxSpring, MaxMemory, and MaxLatex. Odorless and hypo-allergenic, the mattresses are made with the highest quality soy based bio-foam, bio-foam encased coils, natural Latex and soft organic cotton ticking. | ||||||||
| miYim | M | M | ||||||
| Brooklyn, N.Y., 718-389-8233 | ||||||||
| The organic cotton toy collection is pure and simple, eco-friendly all-natural from start to finish. | ||||||||
| Muu | MH | |||||||
| Los Angeles, 323-988-7147 | ||||||||
| The Sam Collection is aimed at new parents who want to furnish their home modern and elegantly, with high-quality and durable furniture made of sustainable, non-toxic materials. Hundreds of graphics, color and font options to choose from for personalization and customization. | ||||||||
| Natural Mat | MH | |||||||
| Mt. Olive, N.J., 973-691-5200 | ||||||||
| Mattresses are handmade in the heart of the West Country in Devonshire, England, from the finest natural and organic raw materials. Three mattress products, Coco Mat, Latex Mat and Mohair Mat are offered along with bed linen. | ||||||||
| Naturepedic | M | |||||||
| Cleveland, 800-91-PEDIC | ||||||||
| Baby and children's mattresses using organic and non-toxic materials. No polyurethane foam, vinyl, phthalates, PEDE's, Antimony, etc. No latex, wool or other potential allergens. Recommended by “Healthy Child Healthy World.” Certified by GreenGuard. | ||||||||
| Nava's Designs | H | |||||||
| Van Nuys, Calif., 818-908-9050 | ||||||||
| Award-winning designer of a high-end baby bedding line in business since 1968 and handmade in the USA. | ||||||||
| Neat Solutions | L | |||||||
| Huntersville, N.C., 704-895-3430 | ||||||||
| Products for on-the-go families include Table Topper, Potty Topper, Floor Topper, multi-use pads, XL changing pads, disposable bibs, all-in-one meal kits and meal and play mats. | ||||||||
| NOONOO | M | M | M | |||||
| North Hampton, N.H., 603-964-4647 | ||||||||
| Product line consists of lovey comfort blankets and soft playthings made from felted lambs wool, unbleached cotton, bamboo and silk. Each is handmade and individually embroidered with artwork designed by children for children. | ||||||||
| Nui Organics | MH | MH | ||||||
| Austin, Texas, 888-823-6480 | ||||||||
| 100% certified organic merino wool baby blankets and clothing. Made in New Zealand, they have no harsh chemicals or dyes to harm a babies sensitive new skin. Now launching an organic cotton gift collection of newborn basics and bedding. | ||||||||
| OEUF | M | M | M | M | ||||
| Brooklyn, N.Y., 718-965-1216 | ||||||||
| Products with a simple, clean design. Their mission is that while children don't need many items, they do need some essentials—so they make those essentials practical and stylish, without compromising quality and safety. | ||||||||
| Olli & Lime | H | H | ||||||
| Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK , +441242 519393 | ||||||||
| Designer children's bedding, wallpaper, pillows and prints. Produced using eco-friendly materials, ethically sourced and printed. | ||||||||
| Ore' Originals | M | M | M | M | ||||
| Long Beach, Calif., 800-367-2675 | ||||||||
| Eco-friendly Peek-a-Boo products include a beechwood rattle made with natural beeswax coating, water-based inks that is non-toxic and ASTM and CE approved; and a wood brush set with boar bristles in a natural maple finish. | ||||||||
| Outside Baby, LLC | LM | LM | ||||||
| Hood River, Ore., 541-387-4554 | ||||||||
| Outdoor gear and technical playwear, from PVC-free backpacks to sustainable recycled fleece to warm and dry Merino wool. | ||||||||
| Picci | MH | MH | ||||||
| Mt. Olive, N.J., 973-691-5200 | ||||||||
| The Natura Collection is made from 100% certified organic materials. The hypo-allergenic ivory and sage green ensemble features cotton grown from natural fertilizers and free from chemical treatments, fabric dye using no heavy metals and soft stuffing free from impurities and derived entirely from maize. Embroidery thread is certified organic. | ||||||||
| Prince Lionheart, Inc. | L | L | H | |||||
| Santa Maria, Calif., 805-922-2250 | ||||||||
| Warmies Reusable Cloth Wipes are made from 100% bamboo fiber, and are naturally anti-bacterial, undyed and unbleached. | ||||||||
| Q Collection Junior | M | M | ||||||
| New York, 212-529-1400 | ||||||||
| Healthy, environmentally friendly children's furniture and organic cotton bedding. They have the first and only indoor air quality certified cribs in the world and are the only collection approved by Healthy Child Healthy World. They use only materials that can be proven to be non toxic and appropriate for use around children; produced in the USA of locally-sourced and/or certified wood; and 1% of our revenues are donated to non profits working on issues related to children's environmental health. | ||||||||
| Raindrops by Dee Givens & Co. | LMH | M | M | |||||
| Downers Grove, Ill., 630-968-5100 | ||||||||
| Infant gift sets, layette wear, bibs, blankets, play wear, sleepers, onesies, etc. Also new organic, embroidered, layette groups in an ivory 100% organic cotton pointelle, and a group in white organic bamboo and cotton, textured knit. | ||||||||
| Robbie Adrian | H | H | ||||||
| El Dorado Hills, Calif., 916-570-3775 | ||||||||
| Luxury organic blankets incorporating piping made of Peace Silk into its line of luxurious fleece blankets. The blankets are available in both crib and adult sizes. Peace Silk is silk made from cocoons where the caterpillar is allowed to naturally complete its life cycle, to transform into a winged silkworm moth, to emerge from the cocoons, find a mate, lay eggs for the next generation. | ||||||||
| Serena & Lily | H | LMH | M | MH | MH | LMH | ||
| Sausalito, Calif., 415-331-4364 | ||||||||
| Elegant nursery crib and child bedding collections, baby gifts, new bedding designs available in “adult” sizes, and a range of new items designed to spark creativity in children. | ||||||||
| Shainsware | L | L | ||||||
| Los Angeles, 818-404-9131 | ||||||||
| Cool recycled accessories that let you make your own statement, and change it whenever you want. | ||||||||
| Smart Gear | M | M | ||||||
| Deal, N.J., 732-663-0000 | ||||||||
| Fun, innovative and educational safe products for children age birth to five years old. Our products meet or exceed the highest levels of safety and quality for U.S. (ASTM) and European (EN71) standards. They use rubber-wood that is of replenishable source, water-based paint, non-toxic color and lacquer constituent for all products. | ||||||||
| Spot On Square | MH | M | ||||||
| Omaha, Neb., 800-308-0046 | ||||||||
| Furniture line reflects functionality, environmental consciousness, and modern design. They use environmentally friendly resources like bamboo, reclaimed/recycled MDF and low VOC finishing processes that don't adversely affect the environment or children. | ||||||||
| Stephan Baby | M | M | M | |||||
| Pierceton, Ind., 800-359-2917 | ||||||||
| Gifts such as toys, plush, blankets, layette, silver, keepsakes, diaper bags and feeding accessories. | ||||||||
| Stokke | H | |||||||
| Kennesaw, Ga., 678-627-0246 | ||||||||
| Eco-friendly children's furniture that grows and transforms with the child so they will always have a use in the home. Renewable beechwood and recycled metal parts are used throughout, along with safe, non-toxic finishes. | ||||||||
| Summer Infant | M | M | M | M | ||||
| Woonsocket, R.I., 800-268-6237 | ||||||||
| The Nature's Purest line is a beautiful natural and pure range bedding collection made using organically grown cotton processed without any chemicals, so it is kind to baby's soft skin and the environment too. | ||||||||
| SwaddleDesigns | M | M | ||||||
| Seattle, 206-525-0400 | ||||||||
| The Ultimate Receiving Blanket, designed by a nurse, is larger than typical receiving blankets, and is the only blanket with swaddling instructions sewn on (patent pending). SwaddleDesigns Certified Organic Ultimate Receiving Blanket is now available in our most popular prints. | ||||||||
| Terra Traditions | H | H | ||||||
| Los Angeles, 323-954-1404 | ||||||||
| Pieces are made to inspire. The classic linen collection with Swarovski Crystal optional are the best to give or receive. There is a soulful nature to the pieces which encourage reflection and contemplation. | ||||||||
| thinkbaby | M | H | H | |||||
| Austin, Texas, 877-446-1616 | ||||||||
| A complete line of non-toxic baby bottles, and sippy cups. All products are free of BPA, phthalates, nitrosamines, lead and PVC, and are recommended by Healthy Child Healthy World. | ||||||||
| Uppababy | H | |||||||
| Rockland, Mass., 781-878-3997 | ||||||||
| The new Vista bassinets are fully lined with organic soybean fiber and cotton, and are extremely hypo-allergenic for baby's skin. | ||||||||
| Way Basics | L | L | ||||||
| Irvine, Calif., 949-892-5279 | ||||||||
| An environmentally sound manufacturing process turns post-consumer recycled paper into superbly strong boards that weigh 62% less than particle board. They are just as solid and structurally sound as any engineered wood furniture. Products require no tools to assemble and you can mix and match different combinations. | ||||||||
| Young America | LMH | |||||||
| Stanleytown, Va., 276-627-2540 | ||||||||
| Following design trends, not fads, they make sophisticated pieces that appeal to even the most particular eye for style. Products remain fully functional as a child's needs and tastes grow. More than two thirds of the revenues come from product made in their factories by their own craftsmen in Virginia and North Carolina. | ||||||||
| ZoLi Inc. | M | |||||||
| Burlingame, Calif., 650-558-1115 | ||||||||
| A line of safe and stylish baby products that are BPA and phthalate free, including a formula & snack dispenser, diaper changing mat, teethers, battery-operated nasal aspirator, and anti-colic baby bottles. | ||||||||
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