November 2010 Notable Toys — Eco-Friendly

This lot of Red & White Stripes feature "relaxed cuffs" which are slightly looser and longer, making for a better fitting outfit for infants with chunkier thighs.

The hybrid is organic and manufactured in the USA and is a diaper and liner in one.  The removable insert can be changed out. The hybrid also works as a great alternative to training pants or pull-ups when used without the snap-in liner.  Super-soft American-grown organic cotton fleece next to baby's skin. Organic bamboo fleece outside with PUL sandwiched between for leak prevention. Extra organic cotton inserts available for easy wash and wear. Simply adjust the snaps in the rise as baby grows. It has a snap closure and snap-down umbilicus for baby's comfort. This diaper comes with a fast-drying snap-in diaper liner for extra absorbency. Fits 7 to 35 lbs. Made in USA.

Cute, flower-wearing sheep Cotti is filled with natural Spelt seeds so it can be warmed or cooled for baby’s comfort. Controlled organic farming produces the highest quality cottons for both the threads and the outer materials of the sheep. All "pure nature" textiles are produced in accordance with the GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards). The GOTS standards for organic textiles and the use of raw materials ensure safety not just for children but also for the environment.  All "pure nature" products are tested by an independent CPSC accredited laboratory, LGA, that specifically control harmful substances. Recommended for newborns+.

This baby romper with hood in extremely eco-Friendly eco-white color with cool unisex yellow trim around buttons and under the hood comes with a giraffe appliqué for a touch of fun. Snap buttons around the legs to make it easy to get in and out.  100% super soft certified pima organic cotton with low-impact dyes. Made in Peru.

This soft kimono long sleeve baby bodysuit in espresso roast with just a touch of trim in baby blue is perfect to make a sophisticated under-statement. Wear it with cool yoga pants in baby blue or just wear it by itself to hang out and play. Made with 100% soft certified pima organic cotton with low-impact dyes. Made in Peru.

This hooded baby jacket in baby blue with espresso roast interior lining is double layered, and made from the softest 100% certified pima organic cotton with low-impact dyes.  Made in Peru.

Eco-friendly, handmade and an instant heirloom. Transform outgrown clothing into a keepsake patchwork bear. The process involves one to ship 6 to 10 articles of clothing in the provided box, and approximately 4 weeks later, a classic, vintage-styled bear is shipped back made with the articles of clothing provided. Return postage is included. "Eco-friendly, sentimental and an instant heirloom," Jennifer Cura, owner of The Patchwork Bear told TDmonthly.

Going Blue vividly presents facts and statistics about Earth’s oceans and waterways and information about the issues surrounding our current water crisis. Readers will find a wealth of strategies and examples that help them see themselves as change agents and move forward to complete an effective service project. The book is divided into the five stages of service learning: investigate, prepare, act, reflect, and demonstrate. With the aid of lively photos and illustrations, along with practical suggestions and activities, teens plan and do meaningful service learning projects that benefit our planet’s water system.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

Dandelion’s Organic Doll is made of natural and organic materials that are safe and super soft next to a toddler’s tender skin. There are two choices of styles, blonde or brunette. Fabrics are made using certified organic cotton fibers, with a natural corn fiber filling. Dandelion’s Organic Doll is free of harmful toxins and completely machine washable and dryer safe. A portion of the proceeds from the Organic Doll support Childhood Cancer organizations.
Awards: Dr. Toy 100 Best Children's Products - 2010

RooMeez™ help you organize, clean and de-clutter space while providing a modern look and feel. A modular storage system, it features connectable cubes and accessories and provides organization, style and functionality all in one. The cubes are eco-friendly and can be customized and adjusted to fit into any space. Made in the USA.

Earthworm Ensemble is folk-country-rock children’s music designed for the whole family. This album features artists including I See Hawks In L.A., The Chapin Sisters and Mike Stinson, along with Southern California roots musicians David Jackson and Brantley Kearns, who have worked with John Denver, Dwight Yoakam and Emmylou Harris. The lyrics are fun, subtly informative and timely, reflecting eco themes and a return to do-it-yourself values. There are songs about trains, birds, buffalo migration, the earthworm’s role in the earth’s life cycle, an eco superhero bear and dog team, and a spaghetti western ballad about the magic of walking in the woods. A sweet lullaby about flying through space closes out the CD.
Awards: 2010 Parents Choice Silver Award

This plush toy is handmade and eco-friendly. It measures 21" x 11" x 2."

This plush toy is handmade and eco-friendly. It measures 9.5" x 13" x 3."

The Fink Forest Friends eco-friendly plush toy line is based on the Fred Rogers Memorial Scholarship award-winning characters. Moose consists of Eco-fi Felt, polyester fiber made from 100% recycled bottles, and is one of a kind and 100% handmade in Los Feliz, California. Moose measures 16" x 18" x 7."

This goose plush is handmade and eco-friendly. It measures 15" x 22" x 4."

Available in 1lb bags and in 10 different colors. The sand is non-toxic, contains no free silica or free quartz making it environmentally friendly. $3.95 each.

This 100-percent organic cotton boys' shirt is made in the USA and printed with water-based dye. It is available in sizes 12-18 months, 18-24 months, 2T and 3T.

This natural, biodegradable dish liquid is designed to easily remove the residue and odor left behind by breast milk, formula and baby food. The low-suds formula rinses cleanly. A plane-ready travel size is also available. "All of Dapple’s products are specially formulated to be both baby safe and baby specific, to safely yet effectively tackle the unique cleaning challenges that parents face," Jesson Burnam, PR Representative for Dapple Baby, told TDmonthly.
Awards: iParenting Media Award 2008

This pre-packaged kit of Dapple essentials includes Toy & Surface Cleaner Spray, Toy & Surface Cleaner Wipes in full and travel sizes, and Dapple Baby Bottle & Dish Liquid, along with a free Dapple cleaning cloth. "All of Dapple’s products are specially formulated to be both baby-safe and baby-specific. The Dapple products use ingredients found in nature to zero in on the toughest 'baby dirt,'” Dapple Baby PR Representative Jesson Burnam told TDmonthly.

Specially formulated to clean spit-up and other baby stains, this hypoallergenic detergent is designed to be used on whatever touches babies’ skin, from onesies, cloth diapers and burp cloths to teddy bears, blankies, swaddle blankets, car seat covers, adult clothes and more. "The Dapple products use ingredients found in nature to zero in on the toughest 'baby dirt,'" Dapple Baby PR Representative Jesson Burnam told TDmonthly.

In Wacky Wacky West, players are townfolk who place track tiles, street tiles, and river tiles hoping to destroy their rivals’ buildings. Every time someone tries to build over a precious outhouse, the town votes. Players try to enlist their supporters, represented by cards, to vote with them to stop or encourage the play of certain tiles in order to save some of their buildings or take out those of their opponents. This two to four player game can be completed in about 45 minutes. The game contains a game board, four work gang figures, six goal cards, 32 vote cards, 60 tiles and rules.

This eco-friendly bag features playful designs and is very large, providing plenty of space for everyday items, books, school essentials or groceries. It measures 13" x 10" x 15."

This motivating bookmark is designed for celebrations and reading rewards, with an added bonus message: make a difference by living green. It comes in a pack of 30 bookmarks, so every student can learn about taking care of the environment while reading various books. "These bookmarks not only promote an eco-friendly lifestyle, but are made with 20 to 28-percent post-consumer waste material," Creative Teaching Press Marketing Specialist Lauren Tuculescu told TDmonthly.

This holiday card reads "Happy Holidays" on the front in artist Shelley Dieterichs' fun illustrated Holiday Alphabet letters. The message inside reads "Wishing you all the best."