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You know how messy arts and crafts can be so you can only imagine where all that paint and glue is ending up, most likely everywhere and in every crevice of your tot. I would feel better if the art supplies my tots are using were non-toxic and environmentally friendly. There are a lot of choices out there but I like the Clementine line because they are not only non-toxic but are made from all natural ingredients, not chemicals. So let your tots dig in and get as messy as their creativity takes them. The Clementine Art Paint is $13.99 and Clementine Art Glue is $5.99.

I have something similar to this (but not nearly as nice) around my coffee table and it is the perfect thing for my tots to sit on for snacks and what not. Unlike mine, these little ottomans looks great with or without tots sitting on them and they slide under your coffee table when not in use. They will look amazing sitting anywhere in your living room! The best part is the eco-chic aspect, they come flat with just the cover and you stuff them with your own recycled products like magazines, newspapers, clothes, whatever. This reduces the carbon footprint in the shipping as well as take care of what would be trash in your home. This is immediate and direct recycling! Plus, image all the fun you'll have with your tot tearing up magazines and newspapers and balling them up for the stuffing. I am crazy about this idea, beautiful Moroccan old world look that is functional, fun and environmentally sound. Zid Zid Petit Gold Owl Eco Poof at Arte Bebe for $79.

Super fabulous, comfortable and now eco-chic? What doesn't Pediped do? These cork styles are amazing, I love them regardless of the earth friendly qualities! Cork is a renewable sustainable resource, biodegradable and has natural anti-molding qualities. To harvest cork, they don't cut down the cork oak tree, they just strip the bark and it'll grow back!! Amazing! To honor Mother Earth this month, Pediped is giving away their 2 cork styles, the Ella, worth $32 and the Grace Flower Print, also worth $32.

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This is the perfect place to keep your baby in the midst of all the action while being safe and comfortable. My nephew loves this and gets to hang out with his older cousin for peek a boo games, as well as, joining the rest of the family during mealtimes so mom can eat with both hands free. Newborns need to be constantly held but Moms and Dads are busy and sometimes need a free hand, this easy to transport bouncer seat is the perfect place to put him down, wherever you may be. You can't always go to the crib or bassinet, and besides there is no stimuli all alone. This bouncy seat allows him to see everything and be a part of the family's activities while learning a little independence. If you have older tots in the house, this allows for interaction with them at the perfect height. It is easy to use, no fuss no muss, you don't even have to unbutton the strap, you can easily slip his legs in. This organic model is great because, as you will see, he will spend A LOT of time here and you want to make sure your newborn is not irritated by harmful dyes and chemicals. There are 3 height adjustments to give you full range of use from newborn to 29 pounds, which is pretty amazing considering my 2.5 year old is about that. This bounces and rocks with the baby's own motion so no batteries or parents' feet required! At Baby Earth for $189.95.

Kettler is known to be the best trikes on the market with their safety features like limited turn front wheels to prevent tipping when making sharp turns. To keep them even more ahead of the game, they are introducing a Go-Green trike with mostly recycled materials for their parts. Another major plus, this trike will fold up for easy transport to the park. What else do you need? Oh right, a bucket to hold all the treasures your tots find along the way. Conveniently placed in the back and even has a hinged dumping mechanism. At Amazon for $79.

I just discovered the most wonderful and precious shoe line, Livie and Luca. I found them at Baby Wright's in Manhattan Beach, one of my favorite boutiques for tots, and both my daughters just fell in love. They look handmade with love and has a comfortable flexible rubber sole and a padded Achilles heel for blister protection. They are also made wide for those with lovely padded feet. The designs are whimsical and charming, like they were made by fairies! The designs are very fairy-eque with flowers, butterflies and mushrooms motifs. I was expecting to pay a kings ransom for such gems but they are only $45 at Livie and Luca's website. I paid $50 at the store but with shipping, it comes out to be the same. The company is committed to using recycled leather, so not only are your tots reducing their environmental footprints with their footprints, you get the benefit of the savings!! Win Win Win for all. The Livie's Pink Wings Mary Jane with six colorful butterflies for $45 and the Pio Pio Pink, which is the sound birds make in Spanish, has a pink bird with contrasting green base (also comes in other color ways) for $45.50.

The love for Play Doh is endless and although it is "non-toxic", it is not the most eco-friendly considering it contains all that dye. And have you every tried eating it? I personally do not think it smells as delicious as some people do, but if you ever get some in your mouth, you will find that it is extremely salty and totally disgusting. This is why your tot never tries doing that more than once. Eco-dough is an alternative to the classic, it is made from plant and vegetable extracts and has NO chimicals, artificial dyes or metals. The containers are made from cornstarch and are 100% compostable (if you have a compost, if not, this will just simply disintegrate at the landfill). It suposedly does not dry out as easily as Play Doh and even if it does, add olive oil to revive it. I have not tried this but I have tried adding water to Play Doh, which is very messy and does not bring it back to its original luster. Eco-Dough at Amazon for $24.50, which is a bit pricey but going green usually is.

Ahh, the good old fashioned toys are making a come back and with good reason. My husband's dad is from Alabama and comes from a family rich in tradition. We went to visit his great-aunt and she pulled out a wooden wagon and blocks that were literally a hundred years old! It is so wonderful to see my tots play with toys that has brought joy to so many generations. There is a connection to their heritage that is absolutely priceless. But in order to start a long line of keepsakes, you have to get toys that will last (and does not become obsolete with technology). These handmade tops are a perfect addition or start to the tradition. I think a lot of people have this in mind because these wonderful and beautifully made tots are sold out at Fawn and Forest but I suspect they will re-stock and re-stock and re-stock, hopefully for generations.

Have a special party planned and want something nice for hold your favors? These gable boxes are pretty, sturdy and re-usable! They are made from 100% recycled board so you can feel doubly good about giving these away. They come in a variety of designs as well as 2 sizes. Pack them with toys or treats (great for giving away homemade pastries, just make sure to line them with wax paper). You can even use these as lunch boxes for special outings. You'll be that mom everyone envies when you show up to a picnic with lunches delicately packed in these amazing boxes!! Mini $.80 and large $1.99 each, at Meggie Moos.

This is so cool I had to feature it, even though it is only available in the UK (hopefully, they'll start selling these here soon). This kit includes 6 different toys that are all solar powered. Each of the 6 models are easy to assemble and provide endless hours of fun. Endless because the batteries will never run out! OK, I guess it does eventually get dark but the sun will come up tomorrow, right? =) Learn about solar energy while having a blast! At Green Rewards UK, which is a totally green shop that gives you points for every eco-friendly project purchased. You can "buy" more stuff using your points. What a fantastic idea. I am going to do some research to see if there is something like that in the US.