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LOVE CHILD
Dig this absolutely fabulous onesie from eco-funky mom and baby cool-porium baby La Rue. With a nod to the classic hippie love beads that are so in right now, this 100 percent GOTS-certified-organic cotton cutie is colored with nontoxic azo-free dyes, hand-stamped with nontoxic paints and is available in sizes ranging from 3 months to 18 months. Groovy is as groovy does.
($25, “Love Beads” Onesie, www.shopbabylarue.com)
PROJECT FUNWAY
Give your kids a place to play the day away with this sleek and sturdy set made just for them. Crafted from sustainable, 100 percent formaldehyde-free FSC-certified birch plywood, soy-based adhesives, nontoxic water-based stains and finishes that are UV cured to minimize greenhouse gases, the table and tip-proof stools are designed for kids ages 2 and up, easy to clean and (this just might even trump the eco-friendly parts) do not require tools or hardware for assembly. Safe, stylish and simple to assemble—sounds like the modern-day parent’s Holy Grail.
($350, Ecotots Project Table and Stools, www.organicbug.com)
HAPPY MEAL
Looking for something to make mealtime easier? (And no, we don't mean a glass or two of wine for Mommy.) This ingenious placemat-extraordinaire from Skip Hop includes a microwave- and dishwasher-safe plate with three compartments and sports a pop-on, pop-off fork and spoon. The skid-resistant, PVC- and BPA-free Mate Feeding Plate, available in sky blue, orange and raspberry, even reveals a smiley face underneath the plate, which is sure to keep the kiddies entertained while they're waiting for their grub and, in the process, might even help to keep wine-thirty (and your sanity) contained for the better, too
($20, Skip Hop Feeding Mate Plate, www.moxiekidsonline.com)
COVER MODEL
Design, durability, function and fashion—the bibs from Baby Chaleco have it all. In fact, these spill-proof, yank-proof vests are probably the nicest we’ve seen, rivaling the top kiddie fashions of today. These laundry (read: money, water, earth, sanity) savers are phthalate-, lead-, triclosan-, BPA- and PVC-free and made in the good ol’ US of A. Yessiree, they take sustainable style to a whole new level of green.
($32.50 to $38.50, www.babychaleco.com)
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ROMP STAR
Baby’s guaranteed to be best dressed in this standout Kids Ink one-piece from R&S Avenue, a trendsetting one-stop shop with enough edge to keep kids cool and enough couture to keep kids chic. This hipster haven does gear, gifts and ga-ga-gorgeous get-ups, but the fierce rompers take first place when it comes to fabulous.
($44.99, Kids Ink Panda Love Romper, www.rsavenue.com)
THE WILD ONES
Bad boys, bad boys, whatchu gonna…wear? Dress your mini rebel without a cause in this long-sleeve tee from Little Cool Dudes, a fresh boys-only boutique dedicated to keeping your guy geared up in the raddest rags this side of the East Village (think: Che Guevara and Jolly Roger playsuits and The Clash–inspired onesies). So whether it’s London or Mommy calling, Junior will be set to rock the cradle.
($27, Outlaws Racing Crewneck, www.littlecooldudes.com)
BED OF GREENS
Rest assured that your sleeping beauty will slumber in the height of safe-meets-stylish when she catches zzz’s on the 100 percent certified-organic bedding from Cotton Monkey. Made minus the chemicals (like formaldehyde and chlorine bleach) and with nontoxic, fiber-reactive, water-based pigments and dyes, these ultra-modern crib sets ensure that you’ll sleep as soundly as your little one will.
(Prices vary, www.cottonmonkey.com)
ANIMAL HOUSE
Don’t monkey around with your meaningful mementos and precious pictures. Keep ’em safe and easily accessible in this Birth Year Box from Tree by Kerri Lee. Designed with your child’s Chinese zodiac sign and related personality traits, this comely keepsake does double duty as darling décor for your favorite little critter.
($38, www.treebykerrilee.com)
DOCTOR LOOKGOOD
My First Scrubs are just what the doctor ordered—if the doctor ordered the cutest gift ever! These well-made mini scrubs with faux-drawstring pants and a snap-shoulder shirt, available in four fun colors, are customizable for an added awww factor that’s so adorable, you’ll be scooping up sets for every kid you know, stat.
($28, www.princesslinens.com)
WE’VE GOT YOUR NUMBER
You can count on this comfy-cool shirt to make your big boy or girl burst with pride every time he or she dons it. Paired with cords, jeans or stretch pants, this versatile top, available in other number-boasting designs, adds value to any wardrobe and makes getting dressed as easy as one, two, three…and four.
(Prices vary, Appaman Plus Minus #4 Long Sleeve Tee, www.loulouscorner.com)
