They’re made from recycled corrugated cardboard and arrive flatpacked and are easy to set up and just as easy to dismantle and put away making them great, little space-savers. Like all cardboard toys and furniture you can stamp your own style on them with paints, pens, crayons, or covering them with funky wrapping paper or wallpaper.

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In the meantime, you have to check out the fab site which features brands Babylegs, Bambinex, Blueberry Diapers, Cottons, Green People, Junior Joy, Little Ewe, Little Green Radicals, Mother-Ease, Thirsties, Tots Bots and Wonderoos plus a selection of organic clothing, skincare, mummy stuff, and slings…. Already I am enlightened because I had no idea that you could get one size versions of the modern “real” nappy - this goes from 8lbs to 35lbs and features two rows of snaps for getting the right size and fit.

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Your baby can do some eco-friendly bulldozing with this fair trade bulldozer made from sheesham hardwood at a fair trade accredited workshop in India.
The wood is sustainable and made from low energy practices and it’s a really beautifully crafted toy which can be used indoors or outdoors.
This makes a fab gift or a very chic […]

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A couple of months ago I wrote about the fab Thula Mama which is a singing group created by Helen Yeoman who also put together a CD of the beautiful, spiritual music. Since then, she’s launched an organic clothing section which includes bibs, a top and trouser set, and a blanket and hat set.
Prices start […]

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How cute is this fab stacking toy?
Handmade from sustainable wood and coloured with natural dyes, this Cubby Bear Stacking Toy is extremely child friendly where they can even suck away on it without fear of toxins.
It was born in a co-operative in India where they use low energy practices.
Suitable from 18 months.
Eco Centric £10.95

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I really love the look of these little furry friends! Hand knitted in Kenya by Kenena and commisioned under a fair trade agreement, they’re made from homespun wool with organic vegetable dye.
Available from Cribs for £16.

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Cardboard Playhouses
They have a great selection of cardboard playhouses which as well as being made from recycled cardboard, they also give your child free reign to decorate the house as they please.
Playhouse (left) £30 and Tepee £28. Check out the full range.
Animal Chairs
If you have an animal theme in your childs nursery […]

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It’s January sale time and a great time to pick up some wardrobe staples. I’m loving the organic selection at Yellow Lolly particularly their leggings.
Organic leggings by Lille Barn and Merino wool leggings by Lille Barn were £15.99, now £11.99 at Yellow Lolly

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Well this gives whole new meaning to eco homes…
The fab Kidsonroof cardboard doll house is made from ecological, recyclable cardboard.
Aside from the super bright turqoise colour, it’s just like a real house and even has an attic. Being made of cardboard, it’s nice and light which makes it portable. It comes as a kit and […]

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There’s so much mixed information about whether you should put anything on your baby’s bum that it took a while before I decided to try a few different products. Green Baby Nappy Balm was highly recommended by several people and I liked that it’s organic and kind to your babies skin.
It’s made from ingredients like […]

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