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I featured some home made organic cleaning products a while back. I think it made some people feel inadequate that they can't imagine carving out the time and energy to do such a thing, myself included. I am more of the "tell me what to buy" kind of girl myself so here is a better option - Dapple natural cleaning products. They are all green and organic which means it is safe for your tots to give toys the taste test after you clean them with this stuff. And they are perfect for babies not just because they are they non-toxic but they are specifically formulated for baby messes - like dried milk and film, sticky fingers and cakes on food on toys and strange odors only babies know how to make. The Toy Cleaning Wipes ($21.99 for pack of 3) are great for the road, I mean, what do you do when a beloved chew toy takes a tumble while you're out? Usually it goes into hiding and you just deal with the meltdown. Or worse, you give it back to your tot! For home, there it the Toy Cleaner Spray ($19.99 for 3) which is good for cleaning everything, including high chair, exersaucer, play tables, etc. For bottles, or for everything and everyone in the family, the Natural Based Dish Liquid is a must ($19.99 for 3), it thoroughly cleans bottles and gets all the crusty dried milk off, including the musty smell old milk leaves behind. These are available at Babies' R Us and Toys R Us.

I don't consider myself a paranoid person but when it comes to chemicals that go in and onto my tots, I am like a crazy person. I will not allow harmful cleaning products in the house because I figured that germs and bacteria are better than harsh chemicals. Well, obviously I need to clean, hygiene is another area that tests my sanity. I use Seventh Generation products which seem to be safe but when I left the bathroom cleaner out next to the tub and found my baby playing with it, I jumped as if she just reached for uranium. So I guess deep down, I don't think it is as safe as I want it to be. This could all be some mental problem on my part but when I heard about the Eco-Me Home Starter Kit to make your own cleaning products from edible ingredients like oil, vinegar, baking soda and water. Of course you could do this one your own anyway without this kit but for $26, you get the bottles, cleaning brush and cloth and the essential oils of lavender, tea tree, lemongrass and rosemary which are naturally anti-bacterial and fragrant. Worth it just for the convenience and we can all use more of that. At Giggle for $26.

Aden and Anais has the ultimate in muslin swaddle wraps for your most precious bundle. These muslin wraps are incredibly soft and comfortable but the best part is the benefits of using muslin to swaddle. It is breathable which is so important for the health and comfort of your baby, I mean, think about it, you are completely cocooning him or her in a tight bundle, how awful would it feel if no air got in and out? I also love the muslin for the lightweight and small package when folded up. It is easy to throw in your bag for multi-purpose uses like laying to down to create a clean diaper change, nap or play area, as well as to cover up in the stroller, draped over as sun protection, the list goes on. I always bring a light blanket with me for whatever that may come up, especially when traveling.

In honor of Earth Day, we are going to give away the new Aden and Anais 100% organic cotton muslin wrap valued at $34, as well as the two pack of the regular double layer cotton muslin swaddle wraps (in design picture above), retail value is $49.95. Total prize is worth $83.95!

To win, put in comments the name of the proud daddy in a Star Magazine feature seen using an Aden and Anais wrap. One entry per person, please. Make sure to include a working email address so I can contact you when you win. We will select ONE lucky winner, who will win both prizes. Contest ends on April 26th at 11:59pm EST so make sure you give your answer before that.

Thank you Aden and Anais for sponsoring the Snob Quiz.