Rock Your Baby to Sleep with Rockabye Baby Tunes

In CategoryMusic, Nursery
ByThe Green Doula

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For those musical fanatics out there who just so happen to be excepting or already have little tots, this collection is for you. Rockabye Baby is a smart modern collection of lullabies for your babies influenced by popular and respected punk, metal, and classic rock artists. Head on over to their site to sample the albums. You’ll be amazed at how such great classics can be translated into soothing sounds for baby. I actually had to convince myself to not purchase some of these albums just for me, an adult, because they all sound so relaxing. I already have the adult artist versions of a lot of them, so I guess I can hold out for now. My favorites are the renditions of No Doubt, The Beatles, Radiohead and U2. There are a total of 26 artists they cover.

While classical sounds are the most recommended sounds for infants, these Rockabye Baby tunes are very gentle. What I like most about the concept behind this collection is that parents will be bound to sing or hum to their babies with the albums playing in the background. Such an experience will be enjoyable for both baby and parent. Music and singing can create a wonderful bonding experience and sweet memories.

Rockabye Baby is a division of the CMH Label Group, based in LA. Label Vice President Lisa Roth says, “First and foremost, we’re fans, so we take care to make every album musically interesting enough to satisfy adult listeners. Believe me, making an album that’s gentle enough for sleeping babies but won’t bore Mom and Dad is trickier than it sounds.”

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Adorable Eco-Friendly Wall Graphics for the Nursery

In CategoryNursery
ByThe Green Doula

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Wee Gallery carries (6) different collections of Wall Graphics for your baby’s nursery. They are all made from eco-friendly polypropylene and are self-adhesive. The removable wall art and can be repositioned with no damage your walls. With these imaginative wall accents, you can eliminate the need for that fresh new coat of paint. It is quicker to install and adds a lot more character to your space than a single solid plane of color. Each pack cost $38 but each set contains a different number of pieces depending on the scheme.

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Healthy Air with the Airpod

In CategoryEco-Consumerism, Nursery
ByThe Green Doula

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For most pediatricians and doctors, the winter season is the busiest time of the year. Though parents typically report the common flu and/or cold as the culprit, what is often overlooked as the cause to a child’s or adult’s symptoms, is the state of their indoor air-quality. Quite often, poor indoor air quality is the cause for prolonged illness, difficulty with sleeping and respiratory discomfort. A HEPA filter can filter out at least 99.97% of airborne particles. With a high efficiency silent HEPA-Air filter, the Airpod by Blueair is an intelligent solution for improving your indoor air quality.

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Compared to those filters with comparable performance rates, the Airpod uses approximately 60% less material in its manufacturing process. The Airpod costs less to run than a single light bulb and it does not generate ozone by products like that of Sharper Image’s Ionic Breeze.

Air filtration units used for large areas of space (approx.200sq ft -600sq ft) range anywhere from $150 to $800. It can be quite an investment to purchase such units for every room in your house or apartment. The Airpod allows for good air quality in your smaller personal spaces and is ideal for travel. The sleek and compact design measures at 6.3″H x 6.3″W x 4.3″D and allows for easy mobility. The unit covers up to 50 sq. ft. and costs $99.95. This is one of the most economical products out on the market for its quality, design and function (several colorways are on sale at BlueAir). You can find a Graco® HEPA Air Purifier, which covers up to 160 sq ft for $59.99, but the Airpod is more aesthetically pleasing, compact and mobile.

Parents, take the Airpod to work with you so that you can filter out those unwanted particles floating in your office’s air. Sustaining your own good health is just as important as sustaining your child’s. As well, the Airpod is perfect for your child’s playroom/area. If you are unable to purchase an air filtration unit for the entire nursery room, the air pod can dock next to your baby’s crib while it’s sleeping and you can easily move it to where ever you go to nurse and cuddle with your baby.
The Airpod is available through a variety of online stores such as The Clean Bedroom and retailers such as Bed Bath and Beyond.

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Tiny Decor, Bold Statement

In CategoryDesign, Eco-Baby, Eco-Consumerism, Nursery
ByThe Green Doula

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One does not have to sacrifice great design for the sake of the environment. New boutique, Tiny Décor, just launched its on-line eco-friendly boutique for nurseries and playrooms. With a modern and broad range of furniture, art, wallpaper, bedding, rugs, and accessories, Tiny Décor carries an array of the best products from “green” forward thinking companies. As well, the boutique has it’s own line of exclusive, handmade, organic accessories for the nursery.

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All products at Tiny Décor are eco-friendly as defined by having one of several attributes. These attributes include use of natural fibers, sustainable materials, non-toxic finishes, handmade goods, and a company’s commitment to philanthropy, among others. Products at Tiny Décor exemplify these attributes with 100% organic cotton fabrics, FSC-certified wood, flat-pack shipping, bamboo and corn-based fiber pillow inserts, and Oeko-tex certified manufacturing processes.

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Nature’s Pure Cuteness

In CategoryEco-Baby, Nursery
ByThe Green Doula

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Summer Infant, Inc., a designer, marketer and distributor of premium infant/children products,is based on the philosophy that innovation is a key attribute in driving new product development. They just recently launched a new collection line of affordable organic bedding, nursery décor and furniture for the mass market called, Natures Purest. The collection is super cute. Using 100% organic cotton, adorable design accents, and embroidery, the collection is great for nurseries, children’s room, and gifts. No dyes, chemicals, nor pesticides are used to make the plush toy which is reassuring for parents.

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Summer Infant products are distributed by Target, JcPenny, Baby-R-Us, and Kmart to name a few.

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2-in-1 Eco-friendly sleeping system

In CategoryEco-Baby, Nursery
ByThe Green Doula

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The new functional Stokke® Sleepi™System 1 , sold through The Land of Nod, is both contemporary and traditional. It can be used as a bassinet and then a crib. The Beechwood used to construct this piece comes from a sustainably managed forest and the bedding that comes with the system is made with machine washable 100% organic cotton. The set includes two different mattress sizes for transition which is made with hypo-allergenic content. With a 7 year warranty, this durable piece can be used for your second child, a friend’s newborn or donated to a family in need within you community.

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Affordable Green Baby Product of the Day

In CategoryEco-Baby, Nursery, Sleep
ByThe Green Doula

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So like many, I just absoultely love Target. They have a diverse creative selection of lifestyle and healthy living products (a good selection of eco-products). This Kiddopotamus & Co. Organic Cotton SwaddleSet with Cap and Mesh Bag is only 31.99. The 3 piece Set includes Instructional Booklet, Night Cap, Wearable Blanket. It is made from 100% OCIA Certified Organic Cotton and can be Tumble Dryed, Machine Wash Warm

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