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Baby Bjorn Organic – three to win with Babyology!

Baby Bjorn Organic – three to win with Babyology!

Eco-parenting is absolutely the way of the future. Indeed it’s the way of right now, with eco-considerations guiding many of the product decisions parents make. Well-established brands are rising to the global challenge of providing eco-friendly goods which not only take care of the planet but protect our little ones from potentially harmful chemicals.

ThredUp – the easy way to recycle kids’ wardrobes

ThredUp – the easy way to recycle kids’ wardrobes

I am quite good at not spending too much on my girls’ clothes, not only because of the cost but also because they grow out of things so fast! I end up with bags of clothes that I either hang on to “just in case” or put them in a clothing bin. So this website … [Read more.]

Go on, Glob it on! – eco paints for safe creative play

Go on, Glob it on! – eco paints for safe creative play

More and more of us are only too aware of the amount of chemicals that surround our children. Whether it’s BPA in plastic, or toxins in toys, we can but breathe a sigh of relief when something like this arrives on our shores. 

The sky is the (artistic) limit with Eco-Stars crayons

The sky is the (artistic) limit with Eco-Stars crayons

I see so many remarkable things writing for Babyology but it’s the small things I seem to covet the most, putting these star shaped crayons from Earthling Crayons at the top of my ‘must-have’ list.

Welcome Greenman, the eco lamp

Welcome Greenman, the eco lamp

This clever little lamp is an eco-friendly wonder and just plain cool in my books. It’s completely solar powered, made from bio-plastic corn and bamboo and features some nifty gadgets that’ll have the whole family partaking in the fun – and the innate educational experience for the kids on saving energy.

Update – the Manhattan Skwish goes au natural!

Update – the Manhattan Skwish goes au natural!

This is one toy I coveted like mad when each of my boys were little. Attractive, bright and wonderfully squishy, the original Manhattan Skwish now comes in a new colour!

Swedish label Liandlo is here to stay

Swedish label Liandlo is here to stay

Want adventurous and modern clothing with a retro-vintage twist? How about a touch of whimsy, lots of bold colour and scrumptious prints? I’ve got both hands up!

Wooden eco toy wonders from Imagination Kids

Wooden eco toy wonders from Imagination Kids

The hedgehogs had me at hello. Then the Rainbow Stacker caught my eye. Finally, the bunny family, ladybug push toy and the robin came into view and my heart melted.

Hang it up in style on the Nara coat stand

Hang it up in style on the Nara coat stand

With winter here, I have all the family’s coats and hats hanging on the back of doors and chairs. Not quite the stylish look I’m aiming for, so I particularly like the look of this rather fetching coat-rack, which also has very green credentials.

Organic skincare – where Mother Nature delivers

Organic skincare – where Mother Nature delivers

Living with allergies is no fun, you find yourself willing to try anything – product after product – until you find some relief. With babies’ skin, less is more. I’m in favour of using natural products on the skin. It feels much gentler, safer and above all else, I like to be able to identify … [Read more.]

Update – Bamboo Sunshine Dollshouse hits Australia

Update – Bamboo Sunshine Dollshouse hits Australia

Here’s an exciting update on a great doll house we’ve had our eye on here at Babyology for some time now.

Within the lines or not – it’s art to be seen!

Within the lines or not – it’s art to be seen!

We’d all be hard pressed to find a child who doesn’t love a fresh new colouring-in book. Sadly, kids spend endless hours madly applying colour to each page only to finish the book and have it never see the light of day again. This gift bag of goodies is about to change all that. Now … [Read more.]