Up until today, I hadn't done anything related to the holidays. I'd looked, and thought, but hadn't found the ONE place that had most everything I was looking for. I wanted wood toys, with no finish so my orally fixated baby could chomp away without me worrying. I wanted a place that also sold organic cotton dolls, because that same baby squeals in a blissful delight when she grabs her sister's doll in the mere seconds that pass before my older daughter realizes she has it. I didn't want to order one thing from one website, and pay shipping, and then another from a different website and pay shipping again. And as much as I want to support the local economy, driving around the New England trying to locate these things in retail stores did not at all appeal to me. At all.
So it is with utter relief and joy today that I stumbled across KidBean's website. I have been seriously impressed with North Star toys, and was considering ordering some things from their website. But they use a petroleum based mineral oil finish (although food grade) on all their toys, and I wanted to avoid that. KidBean carries North Star toys, but just for them, they offer the same toys in unfinished wood! So I can still support North Star which has a wonderful environmental business ethic and whose products are made here in the U.S.
KidBean also has a socially responsible business focus that is impressive and inspiring. They committed to fair labor practices, environmental concerns and products that are vegan and made from materials that support sustainable living. And of course, this is a mama owned business, something we can all be proud to support.
KidBean also had a great selection of beautiful 100% organic dolls, made by hand by a stay at home mom who uses natural fibers and plant based dyes. There are many to choose from. The photo up at the top of this post is of Organic Cotton Nursing Doll which is adorable and looks like fun for little hands to play with (and support breastfeeding-- how many dolls to we see that come with little bottles?).
There were lots of other great items for kids, too, these are just the areas I was focusing on. They have organic stuffed animals, veggies and smaller dolls made by Under the Nile, and a few cooperative games for older kids.
This site also has bath and beauty products, cloth diapers, items for the home, nursing wear and clothing, homeopathic medicines, recycled gift wrap and cards, slings, organic cotton cloth for projects, and vegan shoes for kids. Whew! That is a lot, and I haven't explored these sections much yet.
They also have free shipping on orders over $100. So I found my gifts for the girls here and am quite happy. And I can stay out crowded malls with products imported from China and made from god knows what.
1 comments:
Yes baby sling is very useful and very secure to carry children out easily.
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