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based in St. Peters, MO. The
company’s personal care products
come in flashy silver containers
with black and red lettering.
“People used to think of organics
as stereotypical cream or brown-
colored, and plain and simple. I
think our new line has been so
popular because we combined
healthy organics with a cool
theme,” says Carolyn Richards,
the company owner. Lu Lu’s
products are popular choices
among parents with children
who are allergic to dyes and
chemicals found in many baby
shampoos, says Richards. She
reports that all of Lu Lu’s
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products come from 100% natural
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whenever possible.
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products for baby, retailers will
of the Los Angeles-based company.
find eco-friendly shoes such
Amenity feels strongly about the theme of
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to make their products
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meadow with rabbits, a wetlands scene
from 100% recycled leather.
with ducks and deer standing in the woods.
Pedoodles are also packaged
Customers can even carry baby in an
in boxes made with recycled
organic sling. Serena & Lily in Sausalito,
components.
CA, offers slings with hand-embroidery
And then there are a host of
on 100% organic cotton (not certified)
wholesalers offering products
with a soft, brushed interior. The sling
that keep baby warm and cozy.
is one seamless piece of fabric without
Lotus Bebe sells eco-friendly
buckles, belts or straps, created for ease
blankets made from bamboo
of wear.
and soy (using the leftovers
Baby slings from wholesaler Sakura
from the production of tofu).
Bloom are made with natural fibers
Raulin says the blankets have
including organic Irish linens, Indian
the softness of cashmere.
dupioni silks, and Southeast Asian wild
Noonoo’s blankets are made
silks.
from bamboo and silk, and
their comforters are made with
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felted lambswool, often with
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felt add-ons to stimulate
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exploration.
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Amenity’s sheets, blankets our extended article
and bumper covers are made with
online at
certified organic cotton, says
giftshopmag.com.
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