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Kate Quinn Organics Rollover Pant
Fabulous. These pants are. Yes, when we flip for something, we often wind up talking like Yoda. Seriously, though, how devastatingly hip are these yoga-style pants? Plus, the rollover waist suits any body type and adjusts for sizing to grow with your little yoginista. Available in four chic colors, these pants are, of course, made from organic cotton in sizes from 3 months to 4 years.
($28, www.mamasorganicbaby.com)
Win it! January 4
GOOD NIGHT NATURALS FELTED WOOL PUDDLE PADS
Help Junior sleep safe and sound with this chemical-free, liquid-resistant mattress pad. Made from super-soft felted 100 percent virgin wool, this nighttime essential, placed between the mattress and the fitted sheet, does double duty to up your sleeping beauty's comfort while sparing his mattress (and by proxy, your wallet) from the inevitable leaks that go drip in the night. Rest assured, the Puddle Pad makes for a good night for all.
($49 for travel, $69 for crib, $109 for twin, $149 for full, $159 for queen, www.goodnightnaturals.com)
Win it! January 5, 15 and 26
FUZZI BUNZ FROM FOR THE MONSTER
Don't let conventional (read: landfill-filling, chemical-seeping) diapers bum you out. For the Monster, an online one-stop shop for all things natural, including a wide variety of cloth diapers (all-in-one, one-size, pocket, fitted, prefold and all the necessary trimmings), baby clothes, nursing gear and attachment parenting essentials, has got you covered. Pick something from their selection of fabulous Fuzzi Bunz, a fun-meets-functional cloth diaper line that's making it so much easier to be green from the bottom up.
(Prices vary, www.forthemonster.com)
Win it! January 6, 12 and 24
WALL CALENDAR DECAL WITH MONTHS AND NUMBERS FROM WALLNUTZ
Get organized—and stay organized—with this super-sleek, highly functional large wall planner, complete with reusable months and two sets of numbers. The modern, easy-on, easy-off decal features a surface that can be written on with just about anything, from dry-erase markers to crayons to Sharpies. A simple swipe cleans the calendar minus the chemicals or erasers (that have a tendency to disappear themselves).
We really can't think of a cooler tool to ensure that your 2010 is right on time!
($89.95, www.wallnutz.com)
Win it! January 7, 13 and 23
$60 GIFT CERTIFICATE TO THE DOODLE STORE
Got ideas on upping Junior's décor but don't know where to start? The Doodle Store offers elegant, imagination-moving art that'll spruce up your little one's room without breaking the bank. Created by husband-and-wife graphic designers who had a difficult time finding cool, fun and affordable art for their son's room, these stylish, playful, happy and hip designs capture kiddie chic—as well as the wonder of young minds.
Win it! January 8, 17 and 20
HAPPY MAGPIE LOGO TEE
Give your favorite mama-to-be the gift of happiness and good fortune with this pregnancy-staple tee from ultra-hip maternity wear makers Happy Magpie. Featuring the company's lucky logo, a happy magpie, aka the bird of joy and good news that signals the arrival of a cherished guest, this preshrunk T-shirt provides full belly coverage thanks to a hint of spandex that allows it to stretch (but still look good!) as your bump grows. Eco-chic bonus: The meaningful tops are made with organic cotton and sport only nontoxic dyes and inks, making them green inside and out.
($40, www.thehappymagpie.com)
Win it! January 9, 14 and 22
$25 Gift Certificate
Shop till you drop with a gift certificate toward anything from BPA-free baby bottles to organic bath and body care to natural teething rings to clothes.
Win it! January 11
KT STEPPERS
Ain't no half-steppin' with these in-demand, custom-designed kiddie-décor-and-more must-haves, personalized to perfection and available in a variety of shapes and sizes. A favorite of in-the-know interior designers, gift givers and celebrities alike, Kt Steppers help little ones reach new heights in style, while keeping substance on high and cost on the low—many steppers are under $30. Step right up to your go-to gift for 2010!
(Prices vary, www.ktsteppers.com)
Win it! January 10, 19 and 25
LOLABABIEZ ORGANICS
Chic nursing wear, BPA-free baby gear, green toys and more, plus a registry—LolaBabiez Organics gives new moms and the people who love them a helping hand when it comes to gift giving. This eco-cool boutique features posh products from today's top organic designers/companies, including ga-ga-gorgeous clothes and bedding from its own namesake line.
LolaBabiez Organics Tweet Tee
A LolaBabiez Organics original, this hip organic cotton tee sports a unique tweet design made from organic cotton flannel and hand-sewn by LolaBabiez owner Carrie Jekogian onto a tee of your color and size choice from 3 months to 4 toddler. (You can also choose from kimonos, onesies, tanks and more.) Note the heirloom stitching around the neckline for a finishing touch that chirps high quality.
($19, www.lolababiez.com)
Win it! January 18
LolaBabiez Organics Doggie Tee
Doggone it! This tee is cute! Available in your choice of colors and in sizes 3 months to 4T, this 100 percent organic cotton T-shirt gets softer with each wash and features an original LolaBabiez Organics design that speaks (or barks!) to the wide-eyed innocence of children as well as the style of their parents.
($19, www.lolababiez.com)
Win it! January 31
BUNGALOW BEBE
Bungalow BeBe's exclusive line of organic baby clothing is taking it to the streets—and we don't mean that Sesame one. With drool-worthy designs that you wish came in adult sizes, this urban-chic wear keeps your budding fashionista or baby Beau Brummell hip and happening but still age-appropriate, comfortable and, perhaps most importantly, safe. The trendy threads are produced without any fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides or chemicals.
Bungalow BeBe will be giving away something from its eagerly awaited spring line. Check back for the details!
Win it! January 27, 28, 29 and 30
Baby Star Organic Denim
Small Jean Genie can now rock the denim on the organic tip with this funky-fresh line of baby blues without breaking Mommy and Daddy's bank. Complete with a signature green-stitched star on the back, these hot togs are the ultimate in eco-smart style for your young Americans.
($40, Baby Star Organic Denim Jane Jean; $40, Baby Star Organic Denim Lucy Skirt; $40, Baby Star Organic Denim Jack Jean; www.mamasorganicbaby.com)
*Winners can choose from one of the above three options.
Win it! January 16
Bibbitec and LunchBot Set
Mealtime can strike fear into any otherwise calm, cool and collected adult. Keep the panic at bay with the Bibbitec. This super-soft-to-the-touch, multifunctional laundry—and sanity—saver with fleece keeps your kiddo covered (it slips over Junior's head, so he can't pull it off—genius), protecting him from life's stickier situations minus the mold, mildew, moisture, stains or odor of some of its plastic predecessors.
And speaking of eating, these neat little stainless steel lunch/snack packs are dishwasher safe, independently certified lead-free and topped off with a stainless steel lid with a non-VOC finish. Convenient, safe and sleek, these handy containers make a statement in style and substance.
($36, Bibbitec; $15, LunchBots Stainless Steel Container-Uno; www.mamasorganicbaby.com)
Win it! January 21
