Monday, November 19, 2012


Looking for that perfect BPA-free or organic gift for the new baby?

David Greene, owner of Livegreene, a store in Palo Alto, has put together a list of products that are organic, recycled, repurposed, and, of course, BPA-free.

For eating and drinking at home and on the go:

BPA-free, recycled plastic baby bottles and sippy cups
Stainless steel snack containers and water bottles (with BPA-free plastic sippy cup tops)
BPA-free plastic toddler dishes, cutlery and cups made from recycled yogurt containers and milk jugs
Non-toxic ice packs with covers made from recycled soda bottles
Sandwich wraps made from reusable and recyclable plastic
Lunch bags made from organic cotton
Reusable bamboo utensils

For wearing:

Organic (never been treated with pesticides) cotton “onesies,” caps, mittens and booties
Child-size cashmere-like gloves made from mechanically manufactured bamboo (as opposed to chemically manufactured bamboo, which is rayon)

For playing:

Stroller and cuddle toys made from organic cotton
Toys made from repurposed industrial scaps of natural materials
Toys made from rubber wood, which does not splinter and is sustainably grown and harvested.
Toys made from recycled plastic
Toys made from recycled cardboard and soy-based inks
Toys made from bamboo

For creating:

Recycled crayons
Low volatile organic compound glue
Glue sticks made from almond (they smell like marzipan)
Biodegradable play clay scented with organic essential oils
All-natural botanical watercolor paints
Colored pencils made from recycled newspapers
100% recycled construction and drawing paper

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