Construction Tools Utensil Set
What a great way to encourage your tike to eat their food. This utensil set comes with a bulldozer pusher, fork lift fork, front loader spoon and is loads of fun.. Finally, kids can play with their food without getting in trouble. BPA free, PVC-free and phthalate-free, Cost: $18 CONSTRUCTIVE EATING
Posted: February 23, 2009 | by Julie
Filed under: 1-3 yrs (Toddler), 3-5 yrs (Pre-school), Food | No comments yet 
Mate stay-put mat & plate by Skip Hop
I’m always looking for kids plates and utensils that are free of phthalates, PVCS & BPA. Well Skip Hop makes a really nice set that has a cool modern look. The place mat is a happy face that holds a removable dishwasher and microwave safe plate, and a matching fork and spoon. Available in orange, raspberry and sky blue. Cost: $20.00 SKIP HOP MATE
Posted: January 24, 2009 | by Julie
Filed under: 0-1 yrs (Baby), 1-3 yrs (Toddler), 3-5 yrs (Pre-school), Food, Kids Gear | No comments yet
Lunchology
Start the new school year with words of inspiration and encouragement. I bought 2 packs of these printed lunch bags at Whole Foods. One pack has 25 different bags. Each bag has a different thought or words of encouragement along with a cute drawing. There are different themes available. Some of the themes are: Inspirational, Friendship, Brain Teasers, Animals, Language Learners in Spanish and French, Back to school, Betcha Didn’t Know, Puzzle Mania and many more. There’s even a place on the bag to write your child’s name, teachers name and room number. These lunch bags are a sure way to make your child feel extra special during the day. Cost: $4.99 LUNCHOLOGY
Posted: August 20, 2008 | by Julie
Filed under: 3-5 yrs (Pre-school), 5-12 yrs (Big Kid), Educational, Food | 1 comment so far
Little Bento Box
I love this Japanese style stacking lunch box. There are two stacking food compartments, perfect for kid size lunches. $24, available at PLASTICA
Tags: bento box, kids, lunch box
Posted: June 25, 2008 | by Julie
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Y Water
This L.A. based company make organic, low calorie nutrient rich water for kids, all in a cool recyclable bottle that can be used for creative play later. There’s 4 types of water, Brain Water, Immune Water, Muscle Water & Bone Water. The Bone Water has a blend of zinc, molybdenum, vitamins B6, B12 & C, all vital for brain function and development. Immune Water has vitamins A, C, E & B6. Muscle Water contains Magnesium, Selenium, Potassium and vitamins A & C and Bone Water is enriched with Calcium, Iron, Fluoride and vitamins A, C & D. One bottle is 9 oz. and has only 11 grams sugar which is in the form of cane juice. But the big question is: Do kids like it? I tested it out on my 2 kids, 8 yrs and 3 yrs old. The older one liked it, the younger one drank half of it and did not want any more. Well, there you go, with kids it’s a crapshoot, but it’s worth trying out. Available at Whole Foods. Y WATER
Posted: June 9, 2008 | by Julie
Filed under: 1-3 yrs (Toddler), 3-5 yrs (Pre-school), 5-12 yrs (Big Kid), Food | No comments yet
Bot Water
I saw this water at Whole Foods today, and decided to try a bottle for my kids. I was a little sceptical on how it would taste and if it would be well received by my kids. I bought the grape flavor. Well, my girls loved it. I tried some and it’s really good. It has a very fresh taste without tasting artificial. I would say it tastes like a kid’s version of Glaceau’s Fruit water. This water is infused with the essential B vitamins and only 40 calories per 12 once bottle. I am hoping that if I keep some of this stuff in the fridge, they will reach for this instead of a juice box. Bot comes in 4 flavors and the characters on the bottles are very cute. BOT
Posted: May 18, 2008 | by Julie
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Sigg Kids Bottles
Sigg has been making aluminum bottles since 1908. These swiss made bottles are a stylish way to reduce environmental waste. Just fill them up with water or other beverage and they stay nice and cool. My girls love their bottles. They have been drinking more water as a result. I am happy about that. Before they use to fill up on juice. Just another way to help you become carbon-neutral.
Posted: May 15, 2008 | by Julie
Filed under: 1-3 yrs (Toddler), 3-5 yrs (Pre-school), 5-12 yrs (Big Kid), Food, Kids Gear | 2 comments so far
WeeGo Glass Bottle
Old is new again. Because of concerns over toxic plastics, some are going back to good old glass. Glass can be boiled, washed in the dishwasher and sterilized without the fear of leaching toxins. The only problem with glass is the obvious, it can break. Well, the Babylife company has come up with the best solution if you want to use glass bottles. The WeeGo bottle has a silicone protective sleeve to help prevent breakage. The sleeve also makes it non-slip so it’s is to grip. The nipples on the bottles are silicone and the rest of the bottle parts are free of bisphenal A , phthalates, PVC and polycarbonate. BABYLIFE
Posted: May 7, 2008 | by Julie
Filed under: 0-1 yrs (Baby), 1-3 yrs (Toddler), Food | No comments yet
Toxic Plastics
If you are having a hard time remembering which plastics are toxic and which are not, then here is a handy chart I found at Care2.com. I am always looking at the plastics in my house, especially the sippy cups. I hope this comes in handy.
Posted: May 6, 2008 | by Julie
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Boon Squirt
If you can’t dish the food out quick enough, here’s the perfect solution, the Boon Squirt. These spoons are easy to fill and hold up to 3 ounces of baby food. They are also phthalate-free and pvc-free. I only wish they had these when my kids were little. BOON SQUIRT
Posted: May 2, 2008 | by Julie
Filed under: 0-1 yrs (Baby), 1-3 yrs (Toddler), Food | 1 comment so far
