Now this is a toy that I wouldn’t mind staying in the living room.  This modern rocking horse is perfect for toddlers learning the fine art of balance. With your choice of Bamboo, Black Locust, Black Walnut, Cork, and Maple wood, this Hut-Hut Kids rocking toy will blend right into any room.   If you’re looking for something more bold and affordable, Hut-Hut Kids has also created a series of rockers made from 100% recycled sustainable resin in 5 vibrant colors.

As baby starts standing upright, a growth chart will surely be needed in order to keep track of every growth spurt.  A.E. Wilder creates these decorative fabric growth charts that will hang beautifully on any wall.  Each handmade growth chart is made of cotton fabric using various decorative buttons and embroidered designs to make each chart unique. Personalize your child’s growth chart with their name stamped on the fabric.  Each growth chart includes two wooden rods and a ribbon for hanging.  As well, you’ll find a fabric marking pen to note each measurement on the growth chart.

First created back in 1972, the Tripp Trapp high chair by Stokke has been a favorite of parents for decades.  The Tripp Trapp wooden high chair will grow with your child from baby to adulthood due to its easy to use adjustable height system.  Use the new and improved Baby Set to provide better support for baby.  The Baby Set is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.  The Tripp Trapp  harness can also be used for added security. Choose from a variety of customizable color options to make your child’s high chair their own. Made from cultivated beech wood, the Tripp Trapp is modern, stylish, durable and eco-friendly.  It is a bit pricier than commercial high chairs but the added quality of strength and long-term use is worth the investment.

Send your toddler cruising on a stylin’ Kiddimoto wooden moped balance bike.  Push bikes introduce children to the skill of balance and steering in order to eventually make an easier transition to pedal bicycle.  These cool scooter balance bikes come in seafoam green, bermuda pink and baby blue.  Made with renewable birch plywood.  Check out the other wooden eco-friendly push bikes featured at BabooBaby.com .

Chill out at the beach this summer with a pair of eco-friendly sandals for infants, toddlers and kids. The sandal straps are made from soft leather.  The outer sole is made with recycled materials.  The kids sizes have an attached elastic back-strap to keep sandals snug and in place. Ocean Minded is a company that keeps the environment in mind by creating products with recycled and sustainable materials. As well, since 1996, they have been organizing community beach clean-ups around the world, and educating our customers on the importance of a clean environment.

Brighten up your babies wardrobe with these unique organic cotton a-line dresses by tomat.  Perfect for spring and summer but can be worn throughout the year with the appropriate clothing underneath.   Each dress is created with a funky water based silk screen print.  Made in the USA!

Avoid what we did which was buy 3 different sized bikes over the span of 5 years.  The Wishbone 3 in 1 wooden running bike is all you need as your child’s biking skills evolve.  Designed in New Zealand, this peddle free learning bike helps to gradually introduce you’re child to balance, steering and speed control. The wheels are made with 60% post-consumer recycled plastic.  The natural wood bicycle frame is made from sustainably managed woods and is bonded and finished with eco-friendly products. The recommended age range is from 1 to 5 years.

1. California Baby Sunblock Stick No Fragrance, SPF 30+
2. UV Natural Baby Sunscreen, SPF 30+
3. thinkbaby Safe Sunscreen, SPF 30+
4. Soleo Organics All Natural Sunscreen, SPF 30+
5. Purple Prairie Botanicals Sun Stick, SPF 30

Keep your child’s sensitive skin safe this summer with these natural sunblocks reviewed and rated by The Environmental Working Group. Not only will these sunscreens help to protect you and your baby from harmful UV rays, but they all contain natural ingredients in order to minimize the exposure to harmful chemicals found in other sunblocks.

I still have my Snoopy pillow case from 1978. Albeit, it’s not organic and probably not even cotton (!) but I do love it all the same. I can only imagine that any child who has experienced the magic of Dr.Seuss would appreciate going to sleep next to a soft and organic Cat in the Hat. Get them fast as they are on SALE now at Pottery Barn Kids.

Set includes flat sheet, fitted sheet and 2 pillowcases (1 with twin set)

There is nothing softer to put next to your child’s skin than organic cotton and/or bamboo fabric.  The people at Gardin Clothing know this and have created the ultimate in t-shirts especially for the chilly months ahead.   Layer these vibrant colored tees for extra warmth and style.  The bamboo long sleeve thermal tee is a must have for the winter season.  Usually, I find ordinary cotton waffle fabric a bit scratchy but this thermal tee is anything but.  My daughter wears these organic shirts without any complaints and looks cute as button doing it.  Sizes range from 2T-6. We look forward to the baby line!

Celebrity Product Buzz: featured in the film HANCOCK (starring Will Smith and Charlize Theron) and worn by Aaron Embrey (actor Jae Head)