Baby Eco Trends

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Hoohobbers has added some beautiful new prints to their collection of USA made Moses Baskets.  They are also now offering the option of a ruffled or tailored edge on all their baby Moses baskets, as pictured below.
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They have also created a Cradle (18″ W x 36′ L X 9′ H) & Port-A-Crib (24″ W x 38″ L x 9″) baby bedding available in the same great prints to match their Moses Baskets and Baby Rockers.  All their products can be personalized.

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This fall has brought many new Petit Collage items and that makes it easier than ever to create a fun, engaging baby’s nursery.  Their artwork easily mixes & matches to make exceptionally well curated collections.  With so many options among mobiles, posters, wall decals, prints on wood and acrylic mirrors, you can quickly & easily put together a theme or opt for an eclectic collection.
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We could go on like this with a few more themes but you get the idea – let your inspiration guide you.
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Naturepedic has just created a baby crib mattress that meets all flammability standards without the use of fire retardants or flame barriers.  The new crib mattress is called Lullaby Earth & it is made with polyethylene, not polyurethane, it does not catch fire the way untreated polyurethane foam does.  Polyethylene works much like candle wax, restricting fire as opposed to spreading it.  This feature makes flame barriers & flame retardant chemicals unnecessary while still meeting all government flammability requirements.
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Lullaby Earth weighs only seven pounds and costs $149.  Like all Naturepedic baby crib mattresses, it is GreenGuard certified.  It features a firm surface & seamless edges.  It is recyclable, although at the moment facilities may not yet be widely available.   Naturepedic provides a toll free number with each mattress to assist parents in finding local recycling centers.  Look for the addition of Lullaby Earth Baby Crib Mattresses to our collection as soon as it is available.
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There are so many reasons to love Naturepedic mattresses, America’s most trusted brand of organic cotton mattresses.  All of their certified organic cotton baby mattresses & bedding, as well as children’s mattresses & bedding, are made in the USA of materials also made or grown in the USA.  Naturepedic mattresses are 100% free of vinyl (PVC, including phthalates), toxic fire retardants and polyurethane foam, materials typically used in conventional mattresses.
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Given how susceptible newborns are to the harmful effects of synthetic fire retardants and how much time they spend on a mattress, creating a natural, healthy sleep environment is imperative.  Naturepedic mattresses have been tested for chemical emissions and certified by GreenGuard to meet their strict standards for babies & children.  Their baby crib mattresses have a firm flat surface to provide ideal support in accordance with pediatrician and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) firmness recommendations.
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Naturepedic is certified as an organic mattress manufacturer under the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS). Independent third party inspections, analysis & certification of Naturepedic’s factory are provided by the Oregon Tilth, USA’s largest certifier of organic non-food products.  Naturepedic is the only baby mattresses/pads recommend by Healthy Child Healthy World. Naturepedic mattresses & bedding are also SAFBaby approved.

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Now there is another great reason to love Naturepedic mattresses.  To give newborns a health start, Healthy Child Healthy World is giving free GreenGuard certified Naturepedic baby mattresses/pads to hospitals that have baby nurseries, birthing rooms, NICU, or other related hospital facilities.  For more information, contact Gloria at greenhospitals@healthychild.org
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Petit Collage bamboo mobiles are one of our most popular items & now that they are fully assembled & ready to hang, we think they will be even more popular.  Available in 8 different motifs, each formaldehyde free bamboo mobile is made from sustainably harvested bamboo that is laser cut & then fully assembled by a San Francisco non-profit that employs adults with disabilities.  Each bamboo mobile arrives in a gift box that makes it ready for any gift-giving occasion.
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Petit Collage is also recognized for its eye catching waterproof, non rip fabric decals.  They stick to flat, non porous surfaces & can be removed and reused over and over without losing their stickiness.  Free of vinyl, Petit Collage wall decals do not wrinkle are lead free, phthalate free and biodegradable.

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Want to hang a mirror in baby’s room but not sure if a glass mirror is a good idea in a baby’s nursery? How about a shatter proof acrylic mirror? Choose from Petit Collage’s Giraffe Mirror (which doubles as a Growth Chart), Bird Mirror or Elephant Mirror. Baby can still wonder at & play with her reflection without risk of injury.
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ABC Posters are a fun & decorative way to introduce young minds to the alphabet.  Each Petit Collage ABC poster is printed with soy ink on recycled stock paper.  Available unframed (fits a standard frame) or framed in a handcrafted, Northwestern Maple frame that includes a dustcover, wire hanger & felt bumpers.  The optional frame features shatter proof acrylic, instead of glass, making it ideal for a child’s bedroom.

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Perhaps the most recognizable Petit Collage pieces are the Limited Edition Collage on Wood wall hangings.  No two collages are the same, as each collage is made of found, vintage & painted papers.  Shapes are hand cut and applied to FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) Certified formaldehyde free maple with non toxic adhesives.  Then, each collage is sealed in a non toxic, water based finish with a glossy UV coat.  Collages are a limited variee of 50 & signed by artist Lorena Siminovich, pre-drilled in the back & ready to hang and enjoy.

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If you’re inspired to try your hand at making collages, watch Lorena on the Martha Stewart show to learn how.
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The US Consumer Product Safety Commission and Dream on Me, Inc. have recalled approximately 22,000 full size and portable drop side cribs.  The cribs, made in China, were sold between 2006 & 2009 for $150-$200 at Toys R Us, Walmart and Target stores as well as Amazon.com.  BabyEcoTrends.com has never sold this crib or any other Dream on Me, Inc products.
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In the case of the Dream on Me Full Size Cribs, “drop-side rail hardware can break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib. A child can also fall out of the crib.”  If the drop-side rail partially detaches, it creates a space between in which an infant or toddler’s body can become entrapped, which can lead to strangulation and/or suffocation.
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As for the Dream on Me Portable Cribs, the drop-side rail hardware can also “break or fail, allowing the drop side to detach from the crib or fall unexpectedly.”  In addition, the portable crib mattress support hardware can break easily ” and the slats can loosen or break and detach from the crib. Children can also cut themselves on exposed hardware inside the cribs.”
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• Dream on Me Full-Size Crib model numbers being recalled:  613, 615, 616, 617, 619, 628 & 639.  The model # and “Dream on Me Inc.” are printed inside an end panels, manufactured between January 2006 and December 2009.

• Dream on Me Portable Crib model numbers being recalled:  621, 625 & 627.  The model # and “Dream on Me Inc.” are printed on the mattress board, manufactured between August 2007 and February 2009.

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The manufacturer is providing free kits for their full-size cribs that will immobilize the drop side.  Portable cribs will be replaced with portable cribs with fixed sides.

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On Friday, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) & Dorel Asia recalled to repair bunk beds due to collapse & fall hazards after receiving reports of side rails cracking or breaking.  The bunk beds were made in Vietnam & sold through Walmart, Kmart & Target from 2004 to 2009 for about $190.  You can read the details here.
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The pictures look nice & that price tag seems unbeatable.  But we can’t help think “If it sounds too good to be true, it is”.  How can a wooden bunk bed (two twin beds) traveling 6000-8000 miles or more retail for under $200?  After the material, labor, transportation/distribution & import costs are calculated, isn’t is safe to assume they would total more than $200 wholesale, not to mention the retail cost?  The logical conclusion is that a lot of short cuts are taken along the way and that’s what keeps the CPSC busy issuing recalls.
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Like our solid wood baby cribs & furniture, all of our bunk beds, twin beds & children’s case goods are made in the USA.  All pieces in Baby Eco Trends baby & children’s furniture collections are bench crafted by expert builders.  Our furniture builders do not simply nail pieces together, but rather use joinery that requires true craftsmanship.  Each piece is fully inspected by the shop owner before it is approved for shipping.
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The materials used in our solid wood baby furniture, bunk beds, twin beds & children’s case goods are sourced in the USA from responsibly managed forests.  The glues & adhesives are non toxic, formaldehyde free & water based; water based paints are available and stains are the lowest VOC available.
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Our furniture builders do not count on mass production & volume sales but rather satisfied customers that refer family & friends.  They take great pride in adhering to old fashioned woodworking techniques & standards and build their furniture to last several lifetimes.  Baby Eco Trends baby furniture & children’s furniture is made of the highest quality materials available and have never been subject to recalls.  When you see the quality for yourself, it becomes obvious why.
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We’re celebrating Mother’s Day all through the month of May & donating 1% of the month’s sales to We Care Solar.  WCS is a non profit organization started by a pediatrician, Dr. Laura Stachel.  In 2008 she was observing a hospital in Nigeria as part of her work in maternal child health.  The electricity went out and a C-section that was already in progress had to be completed with the aid of flashlights.
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Dr. Stachel noted that in some cases, women were bleeding to death during child birth simply because there were no phones with which to summon a doctor.  Worldwide, maternal mortality accounts for more than half a million deaths a year, nearly all of those deaths occur in underdeveloped countries.

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Dr. Stachel shared her frustration with her husband and together they created a “solar suitcase” she could take on the road with her.  Once back in Nigeria, Statchel’s “solar suitcase” was being used to power LED lights & walkie talkies as well as ultrasound machines.  As the word spread, other hospitals began submitting their requests for the solar energy kits.
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This growing demand and the need to meet it gave rise to WeCareSolar.com.  So far, the “solar suitcase” has helped people in Haiti, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Thailand, Burma, Tibet & India.  We encourage all our friends to join us in making a donation to this very worthy cause.
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BabyEcoTrends.com has recently partnered with Hoohobbers to bring you award winning baby gear.  Hoohobbers has been making baby & toddler products in Chicago since 1981 and is one of America’s most trusted manufacturers.  They make basic essentials such as Hoohobbers Moses Baskets & Hoohobbers Baby Rockers that are available in a wide range of prints and all items can be personalized.
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The Hoohobbers Moses Basket is a must-have for those first few months when you want to keep baby at your side.  The bedding is machine washable; simply remove bumper inserts & machine wash on gentle cycle.  Each Moses Basket includes bumpers, cushion with sheet and a double sided blanket (designer fabric back with double knapped 100% cotton flannel).  Hoohobber Baby Moses Baskets can be personalized with embroidery centered across a corner of the baby blanket.  The Hoohobbers Moses Basket can be used by itself or placed on the Hoohobbers Moses Basket Rocking Stand, available in three colors.
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The Hoohobbers Baby Rocker is a comfortable baby seat that soothes baby with a gentle rocking motion.  Very lightweight, it folds flat to allow for easy storage and can be toted around when you’re on the go (image #1).  The Baby Rocker features a removable hood that is great for use outdoors (image #2).  With turn-down feet, you decide the amount of rocking motion (image #3).  Foot pads under the front of baby rocker prevents it from rocking too far forward (image #4).  The frame is made of recyclable, virtually indestructible solid polypropylene, aka #5 plastic.  Hoohobbers Baby Rockers can be used indoors & outdoors. – Hoohobbers products are made in the USA, have never been subject to consumer recalls & have been won the Parent’s Choice Award as well as the “Best Design” Awards from America’s Juvenile Products Association.

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To view a video of the Hoohobbers Moses Basket click here or to see a video of the Hoohobbers Baby Rocker click here.
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We recently returned from a furniture show that our favorite crib builder attends.  The show seems to grow larger & larger every year; even so, our crib builder stands out from the crowd with his unique designs & exceptional workmanship.  This year, he added a French Country 3 Drawer 1 Door Dresser/Baby Changer to compliment one of our best-selling baby cribs, the French Country Slats Crib.
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Designed to complement any of our Indiana Amish Dressers/Baby Changers, a Baby Changing Tray converts a dresser into a baby changer during the time baby is in diapers.  Later, removing the Baby Changing Tray makes it a dresser fit for any bedroom in the house.  We offer a substantial savings on French Country dressers purchased with the matching French Country Slats Crib or the French Country Panel Crib.

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As with all of our heirloom Amish baby furniture, the Baby Changing Tray has dovetailed corners, they are not simply nailed together as in lower quality furniture.  The bottom of the baby changing tray has felt protection pads that prevent the dresser from becoming scratched.  Each Changing Tray comes equipped with brackets that fasten to the back of the dresser/baby changer to securely hold it in place.
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The newest addition to our collection of Indiana Amish baby cribs, the Trinity Convertible Crib, has more detailed design features than commonly found in Amish crib furniture.  The back side of the crib (which later becomes the headboard of the full bed) has four, symmetrical raised panels just below a rope twist that runs the length of the back.  The rope twist is repeated on the front rails (which later become the footboard of the full bed).  The legs have a routered edge that runs two thirds of the leg length with two horizontal grooves at the foot of the posts.
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Trinity case goods have an arched lower case with flat panels on the sides.  The drawers are made of dovetailed boxes with Euro-glide drawer slides; the drawer fronts have an extra routered design around the outside edge.  The tops have a roundover edge and the legs feature a routered edge with two horizontal grooves, as does the crib.  The backs & drawer bottoms of all our Indiana Amish baby case goods is made of Formaldehyde Free PureBond plywood that is CARB1 & CARB2 compliant.  Using CARB compliant plywood is one of the many ways our crib builder goes above & beyond the federal regulations that crib manufacturers must adhere to.  All case goods can be built with solid wood backs & drawer bottoms upon request.
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Lastly, the newest item in our Indiana Amish collection is the McCoy Day Bed.  The McCoy crib is our top selling crib & after numerous requests for a day bed that incorporates the attractive features of the McCoy design, our crib builder obliged.  The McCoy collection has beveled edge tops with angled leg that gets wider and farther apart at the base.  All pieces feature mortise and tenon construction with an exposed joinery echo.
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