Perfect natural rubber pacifier for nursing babies

Why is a rounded pacifiers better for nursing babies? The rounded shape tends to work better for breast-fed babies because the tongue is positioned under the nipple as it is during breast-feeding--helping prevent nipple confusion. About 80% of babies tend to move pacifiers around in their mouths. Because the tongue’s position never changes, European midwives recommend starting babies on rounded pacifiers. Natursutten pacifiers are also chemical-free (no BPA or phthalates) and the one piece design eliminates cracks where bacteria can hide.

Get 10% on all Natursutten pacifiers at Zoë b Organic with coupon code rounded, offer ends 03/15/2010.

Clementine Art Giveaway

Clementine Art is a Boulder, CO based company that has created the first all natural line of children’s art supplies that include crayons, markers, paint, play dough, and glue. Clementine Art provides little hands with the natural, simple and lovely art products they need with no chemicals dyes or additives.

To win a Clementine Art gift set (value of $27), please visit their website http://www.clementineart.com and e-mail me by 02/28/2010 your favorite products from Clementine Art at valerie[at]zoeborganic.com.

Eco-Nuts Natural Laundry Detergents

I was very skeptical when i first received an e-mail about Eco-Nuts but i was intrigued. I did get a free sample from Eco-Nuts to try at home. Having a daughter going through potty training, i had the perfect laundry test and i was amazed at the results. It is easy, put 4 nuts in a cloth bag (provided in the box) and let the nuts do the work. Eco Nuts® are gentle on both clothes and skin, making them ideal for those with sensitive skin, eczema, allergies and psoriasis. Because they are so mild, they are perfect for baby clothes and cloth diapers. The antimicrobial properties of Eco Nuts® also make them great for septic and grey water systems. Eco-Nuts come from a tree, so they are 100% natural. And bye bye plastic detergent bottles, they come in a recycled paper box. A family box of 50 loads cost $12.00.

I had to carry them on Zoë b Organic, so get 30% off use code nuts at check out. Offer ends 02/29/2010.

Little Beetle Organic Cotton Learners

It is potty training time in our house with our 2 years old Sophie. I found the perfect training pants, they are 100% certified organic, fair-trade cotton velour. What sold me on them was the snaps on both side, when you have a #2 accident, it is perfect! With 3 layers of cotton, they will absorb a lot. I also love their softness.


Get 10% off at Global Enfant with code PULLUP, valid until 02/14/2010. Plus they offer free shipping in the US.

Fair Trade, Organic Cotton Kids Sneakers

The perfect and cutest sneakers for your green kids. Every kid can now rock out in Fair Trade kicks while sporting cool colors ranging from Cranberry Red to Navy Blue. The sneakers are made with 100% Fair Trade-certified organic cotton canvas upper and tough rubber sole. The sole is produced and stamped with FSC-certified all natural and sustainable rubber. That means the rubber was actually tapped from a tree in a well managed and growing forest instead of being made from chemicals like other rubber products. All dyes used on the canvas are PCP and AZO free.

25% discount during their winter clearance sale, hurry up at Autonomie Project.

The American Ducki by Dano2

Finally a well designed, safe bath duck toy. Dano2 sent me a free sample of Ducki, their new bath toy. It is PVC-free, made with FDA-compliant medical grade materials. It is of course BPA- and Phthalate-free. It has a clever hatch on the bottom that opens for cleaning and allow it to air out at the end of each bath. So no yucky stuff growing inside it. I love it. Sophie, my 2 year old is delighted to have her bath ducky back.

Get 10% off with code ZoeB10 until 01/31/10 at Dano2.

Genetically Modified Food

Do you know that "between 60% and 70% of multi-ingredient foods in the United States may have been made with "biotechnology crops", meaning GM crops", according to an e-mail i received from Kellogs after inquiring if they use GM foods for their cereals. "Like most other food makers in the nation, we buy the ingredients for our foods on the open market and it is likely that these ingredients could have biotech content in the same proportion that it occurs in the national supply.". What drove me nuts about the response was that they don't openly say they buy GM food ( like they would not know). In Europe, they have to label on the package if GM ingredients was used. Why not in the US. Check out The Non GMO Project for more info on GM food and their risks and how to avoid them.

http://www.nongmoproject.org

Eco-Friendly Creativity Kits

This Creativity Kit available at Stubby Pencil Studio has an assortment of glass and wooden beads, 100% wool felt shapes and beautiful handmade paper to set the creative spirit free. Made in USA by Artterro, each kit is assembled by Goodwill Industries. My daughter Zoë is going to love it, it will be under the tree in a couple of weeks. Stubby Pencil Studio offers a great choice of eco-friendly art supplies.

Get 10% your orders with code ZOEB10, offer end 12/31/09 at Stubby Pencil Studio.

Baby Star Organic Denim

Baby Star is now offering a line of cute organic denim. I love their easthetic and was pleased to see them launch this brand new line of organic jeans and soy/organic cotton collections. Thank you Baby Star for giving us more green choices.

Get 30% off until 12/31/09 with code 20twinkle09 at Baby Star.

Erbaviva - Sniffles Organic Baby Chest Balm

Erbaviva Sniffles Organic Chest Balm is the only organic chest balm i could find, it works wonder when your little one is congested. Sophie loves the smell. A must have for the winter months. I could not got through the winter without it.

Get 10% off your entire order or purchase that includes the balm, code "erba10gg" at Green Genes. Offer ends 12/25/09.

Lunapads Washable Pads

It is one thing i have been feeling guilty about for a long time, disposable pads. Not anymore, i finally invested in Lunapads washable pads. They are awesome, they feel great, very soft and more over they work. They even have them organic cotton (not pictured.) I now need to try the Diva cup. I would love to hear about it, let me know if you have tried.

Get 15% off orders over $50 with code Mothering094 via Mothering Super Deals.

Lunch Bots Stainless Steel Container

Great for kids or adults, i really like the new Lunch Bots stainless steel containers. They have few sizes available including 2 sizes with dividers. They are well-made and they look good. Made from the highest quality 18/8 stainless steel, LunchBots is a great alternative to plastic containers. Lucas and Sophie love them.

The Soft Landing will be offering 30% off all their stainless steel containers from 11/09 through 11/11 with code "christmas 119" at checkout.

Check their blog to download more great offers on coffee mugs, bath toys etc. during the month of November http://thesoftlandingbaby.com/

Green Bargains

Sign-up for free for Green Baby Bargains, Eco Baby Buys and Mambo Sprouts to get great deals and coupons on your favorite organic brands. You can get up to 50% off on brands such as Kate Quinn,Under The Nile, Satch and Sol and many more with Green Baby Bargains and Eco Baby Buys. With Mambo Sprouts, check out their website before you go shopping to get coupons on organic food and drinks products.

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LunchSkins Buds Reusable Sandwich Bags

I feel guilty every time i use plastic baggies. I can admit that i had stopped using them until I found a big Costco box forgotten in my pantry so i am using them again for the last time. I had not find a great replacement until now. LunchSkins are made from a thick cotton fabric exterior with an interior coated with nontoxic food-safe, moisture-proof polyurethane liner typically used in bakeries for storing baked goods. Each LunchSkins Reusable Sandwich Bag is estimated to keep 1000s of plastic baggies from the landfill over it's lifetime of use. It is also dishwasher safe. Go LunchSkins.

Get 15% off the entire store with code ZOE15 until 11/06/09 at Bright and Bold.

Alpaca Sleep Bag by Ergo Pouch

Sleep bags are definitely a must have. I have used them for our 2 older kids and still use one for our 23 months old daughter, Sophie. The Alpaca sleep bag from Ergo Pouch is made in Australia with all natural, undyed, chemical-free and super soft Alpaca. Sleep bags (also commonly referred to as sleep sacks) are a wonderful way to ensure that your baby is warm at night while getting a safe night's sleep. Experts recommend that babies be put to sleep on their backs, on a firm mattress without heavy sheets or blankets in order to reduce the risk of SIDS, entanglement, and suffocation. I recommend buying the biggest size, so you can use it for a long time until your toddler moves to a real bed. Your baby will look tiny in it but as you know they grow fast.

Get 15% off with code SLEEPTIGHT at Global Enfant until 10/31/09.

Yummy Earth Organic Lollipops

Have a guilt free Halloween with Yummy Earth all organic lollipops. Daddies invented, the lollipops have no artificial coloring and flavors, no corn syrup. They even have USDA organic gummy bear which are my favorite candy.

Get 2o% off for orders above $25 until October 25th, use code zoebonline at check out at Yummy Earth.

Secret Sale at Kate Quinn Organics

I just love everything they do and had to share with you. Shhh ... Kate Quinn Organics is having a secret sale! New fall items are arriving. Save $20 off orders of over $100 (coupon code: 20SSS09)and $50 off orders over $200 (coupon code: 50SSS09)!

The sale ends October 1, 2009. Coupon codes not valid on clearance items in showroom store.

Go to http://www.katequinnorganics.com.

YUBO BPA-FREE LUNCH BOX

Meet Yubo, your kids next lunch box. Finally, a BPA-free, smart, functional and fun lunch box. Yubo lunch boxes are also made from antimicrobial polypropylene plastic and the entire box is dishwasher safe. You can even get them customized with your kids doodlings or pictures, the faceplates can easily be changed depending on the mood of the day. I may have to replace my adored but boring laptop lunches box with Yubo.

Check it out and get 20% off until 09/30/09 with code zoeb at Yubo.

Swap Your Old SIGG for a Stainless Steel Bottle

By now you must have heard about the Sigg scandal. All along, Sigg liners had BPA. Since i have been using Sigg bottles for my 3 children, i am quite upset about it. How do you know if you have the old liners. See the picture below.

As a customer you can send a strong signal to them by not buying their bottles anymore. There are plenty of company that makes great re-usable bottles.

Thanks to the Soft Landing and Cool Mom Picks, you can swap your old Sigg bottle for a safe stainless steel one at 30% off. Send your old Sigg bottles to the Soft Landing, they will take care of recycling for you. For more info go to
http://www.bigbottleswap.com/.

Downtime On-The-Go Organic Sleepy hats

Finally the Downtime On-The-Go sleepy hats are back. You can keep your baby happily asleep in the stroller, in the car, or on the plane thanks to the unique, fold-down mask that blocks out light. It is a great eco-friendly baby shower gift and it is super cute. They are made of 100% organic cotton and manufactured in North Carolina.

Get it at Zoë b Organic and get 10% off with code hats during check out. Offer ends 08/31/09.