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This Earth Day and every other day of the year, remember why it’s good to be green: for our health, our environment, our children and our future.

With our roots in San Francisco, Apple Park was founded with a vision to create environmentally responsible and luxurious products for babies and children. Apple Park’s Picnic Pals were inspired by classic children’s toys, reinvented with the finest eco-friendly materials available. From a family of experienced toy makers, Apple Park’s founder, Angie Ting, set out [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day: Nook Sleep Systems

Shannon Harlow, Sweet Pea Baby Planners Dallas interviews Matt Genova, Nook Sleep System

How is Nook Eco Conscious?

Nook is the only infant bedding system to consider infant health across platforms of breathability, non-toxicity and cleanliness in the creation of all of its products. Every detail from sleep surface to zipper is carefully questioned, analyzed and [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day: Recycled Baby Gear

By Shannon Harlow, Sweet Pea Baby Planners Dallas

Despite your beliefs in how our dear Mother Earth came to be you can’t help but marvel at her magnificence and recognize that she too requires our full cooperation to maintain her stability.  This wonderful planet is our only home and if we fail to care for her, she [...]

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Celebrate Earth Day: The Benefits of Organic Skincare for Your Baby

By Kim Walls, M.S.
Episencial Founder & CEO

You should feel great when you shop for organic foods, especially for your baby! You are making a conscious effort to reduce exposure to pesticides and preservatives for your family and the planet. But have you looked at your personal care products lately?  The products you use every day [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Buggy Shady

This stylish car seat cover doubles as a stroller cover and offers multiple features and benefits to both parent and child. Among these is not having to worry about a draped blanket falling off your carseat handle onto your child. The Buggy Shady is easily placed on the carseat or stroller and just as easily [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Joovy Nook Highchair

If space conservation was ever an issue while furnishing a home with baby gear, Joovy offers one way to ‘fold up’ your concerns: The Nook Highchair. The Nook’s one-hand compact folding feature allows for this highchair to easily be tucked away when not in use. Such a feature is ideal for homes with smaller dining [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Bugaboo Donkey, a mono-duo-mono convertible stroller

Launching in Spring 2011,  Bugaboo will offer their answer to the need for a double stroller: The Donkey. Why is it called the Donkey? Because a donkey can carry cargo with ease and is known for being faithful, intelligent and eager to learn. This stroller has lots of storage space as a single, and converts [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Ergobaby Papoose Coat

Baby wearing is a desire or necessity for many parents, although it can become quite awkward trying to keep both you and baby warm in the colder months.  Many times adults just drape blankets over the child to protect them from the chill, but beginning in Fall 2010 Moms will no longer have to sacrifice [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: BooYah Baby’s Luxury Stroller Liners

BooYah Baby’s Luxury Stroller Liners are compatible with many major stroller brands. These covers are minky-soft and offer additional padding for your little one to rest comfortably in. One stand-out feature is that they are easily removable and machine washable so keeping your stroller clean can be quick and easy. With 20 different [...]

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‘First Impressions’ from the ABC Kids Expo: Episencial skin care for babies and kids

Episencial skin care products are both fun (the packaging features the artwork of Eric Carle) and safe for kids of all ages.  Kim Walls has created a skin care line that contains no harmful chemicals such as additives, petroleum, and parabens; therefore you can rest-assured about using these products frequently on your children.  All of the ingredients are disclosed [...]

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