by Raquel on February 9, 2010

Give your recycled heart to someone this valentines, literally. These glistening pendants are fashioned from recycled resin for a look that’s very eco sweet!

Made in New Zealand, the hand carved hearts are the creation of two working mums, Mamarua: two mothers, who take inspiration from their Pacific heritage to produce unique mementos with integrity and soul.
♥ $33.50 NZD
♥ Mamarua
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by Raquel on February 9, 2010
by Raquel on February 7, 2010
So you want to do your bit for the planet but just can’t see yourself washing nappies? Or maybe you can, but would love a disposable option on hand ..
OK, let’s just lay it out there: you want to have your disposables and toss ‘em too?
Enter Swedish company Nature Babycare with an arsenal of biodegradable baby products taking aim at the growing sludge pile of nappies. With the slogan: Go Green Without Giving Up The Performance their products have recently been awarded:
- “Good Environmental Choice” Eco Label from Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
- “Green Award for Outstanding Product 2009” from EcoBabyWorld (USA)
♥ ♥ ♥ See Below To Win a $100 Nature Babycare Pack! ♥ ♥ ♥

If you have a tiny tush that would benefit from some green tuning, you’re in luck because there’s a fabulous $100 Nature Babycare Pack up for grabs! The pack includes:
- 3 x Nappy Pack (size of your choice)
- 1 x ECO Fragrance Free Wipes
- 1 x ECO Biodegradable Nappy Bags
- 1 x 250mL ECO Bubble Bath
- 1 x 250mL ECO Baby Wash
- 1 x 250mL ECO Baby Shampoo
The best thing is all these products are totally chlorine free, contain no perfume, dyes or parabens and the baby wipes even come in eco packaging: biodegradable maize! Another high point, the wood pulp used is from sustainably managed Scandinavian forests.
The Nature Babycare range can be found online at ♥ State of Green, Coles and Woolworths. For wholesale inquiries you can contact accounts@k2sales.com.au
♥ ♥ ♥ 3 Ways To Win a $100 Nature Babycare Pack! ♥ ♥ ♥
1. SUBSCRIBE to Growing Up Green’s Newsletter (current subs incl) = 1 entry
2. Comment below on the item you’d most like to try from ♥ Nature Babycare = 2 entries
3. Sign up to Nature Babycare’s newsletter on www.naturebabycare.com to receive special offers when Australian website launches in the next few months: = 3 entries
Subscribe & Comment to win!!
Terms & Conditions: 1. Entries close midnight 21st February 2010 2. New subscribers must validate their subscription for it to qualify as an entry. 3. Open to New Zealand and Australian entrants only. 4. The winner will be drawn on the 22nd February 2010 and will be notified by email. 5. The winner must respond within 3 days or the prize will be redrawn.
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Baby,
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Toddlers
by Raquel on February 5, 2010


Slippery soft organic cottons in hues that smoulder and glow feature in Atsuyo et Akido’s collection of kids tees, silkscreened in Brooklyn, NY with childhood tales.

Design duo Atsuyo and Akido also create accessories; you’ll fall in love with linen’s smooth allure in their range of heavenly, feather filled cushions.
♥ From $35 USD
♥ Atsuyo et Akido
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Organic
by Raquel on February 4, 2010

The window of opportunity for exerting some parental control over your kid’s friends is pretty small but if you could, wouldn’t you want them to hang with someone wholesome and smart, say like Big Jax here?
Jax and his other buddies are all eco-savvy cool, stitched up in hemp fibres, organic cottons and recycled threads, they carry backpacks loaded with Douglas Fir tree seeds .. ‘cause they like the shade and protection trees offer, plus they keep the air fresh and that’s pretty cool too.

The handcrafted dolls are heirloom pieces, packaged minimally in post consumer recycled boxes that neatly double as wardrobes to hang their outfits in!
♥ $69.95 USD
♥ The Earth Friends
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Preschoolers,
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by Raquel on February 3, 2010


Fabkins have given us seven terrific reasons to nix paper napkins: seven colour popping sets of embroidered 100% organic cotton napkins!
The funky 13inch squares are sustainably made in India, can double as place mats and have a sewn in label to write your child’s name on.
♥ $19.95 USD
♥ Fabkins
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Preschoolers,
Reusable,
Toddlers
by Raquel on February 1, 2010

♥ Lala Lu’s organic tees are inspired by the ethnic diversity and earthy ethos of Bay Area residents where artist and creator Luz Tello lives.

S is for Sushi, R is for Ramen, C is for culturally cool.
♥ $20 USD
♥ Lala Lu
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Baby,
Organic
by Raquel on January 29, 2010

♥ Tiny Tastebuds has developed a clever storage jar for baby food that’s high on design features and absolutely absent of the chemicals and toxins associated with plastics.
Their terrific handblown jars come in sets of six with handy maganetic labels for parents to note culinary efforts, and are totally microwave, freezer, dishwasher and oven safe!
Other neat touches include food grade stainless steel lids, a wide necked opening and measurement markings etched onto the glass.

The creative dynamo behind these cleverly devised jars is Aussie mum Melissa Steele, who spurred on by the poor quality storage options available for her son’s food, spent over a year painstakingly developing a product that offered superior functionality and safety.
Her baby, the Tiny Tastebuds Jar, is a brilliant win for both her and our children.
♥ $55 set of 6
♥ Tiny Tastebuds
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Baby,
BPA-free,
Reusable
by Raquel on January 28, 2010
by Raquel on January 27, 2010

UK designer Christa Davis’ line of baby and children wear is uniquely stylish, an eclectic blend of vintage fabrics and reconditioned cashmere transformed into striking apparel and accessories.
Standouts are the fabulously adorable booties (above) from Christa’s Lost and Found collection: they come in a recycled paper box, fit from birth to 12 months and are a mere £8!


And I’m sure older children will adore the opportunity to dress up in her exquisite butterfly wings (above).
Fairly made in the UK and Europe Baby Davis (0-24mths) and Little Davis (2-12yrs) are available via Christa’s ♥ website, or if you’re lucky enough to live in London busy mums can opt to have Christa make a house call!
♥ Christa Davis
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Vintage