NEW - Bamboo Soft Toys

Molliemoo is proud to present their new range of soft toys.....

Completely unique eco-friendly soft toys which are an ideal gift for a newborn baby. They are made from Bamboo which is a sustainable resource that is soft and easy to clean, making it the perfect baby gift.
 

• Bamboo Duck Soft Toy
• Ideal gift for either a boy or girl
• Made from bamboo
• Size 22 cm
• (Surface washable)
• Gift card for personal message
• Wrapped in cream tissue paper and tied with green raffia

These gorgeous soft toys are also available as a Horse and a Mouse:

If you order before 2pm (Mon-Fri) your gift will be sent the same day by FREE Royal Mail first class delivery to any UK mainland address (1-2 working days).

Tips on how to be a greener parent

By being a greener parent not only is it helping the enviroment but it also benefits your childs health.
There are a few ways in which you can help without breaking the bank:

• Re-Usable Nappies

 By using cotton nappies this helps the enviroment because they create less waste. It is said that disposable nappies create 60 times more waste than cotton ones. I have used cotton nappies on both my children and I have found them quite easy to use and wash.

•  Recycle Clothing

By passing on clothes to either friends, family or to your local charity helps the enviroment as the organic industry can have a high impact on it. We have done this for the last five years as my sister was the first to have a girl 5 years ago and has passed them down twice to my little girl and my sisters.

• Recycle Cardboard and Paper

We all know that children like to cut, stick and colour to create there own masterpieces. By recycling card, like cereal boxes, and newspapers it not only helps the enviroment but it is a great opportunity to interact with your children.

• Wooden Toys

Most young children are more interested in the box than the singing all dancing, battery operated toy. Instead you could buy them wooden or natural toys which encourage them to play with their natural enviroment and they are usually less expensive. My sister's daughter was given a wooden train for her 2nd birthday which she played with all the time and now it has been passed to my son.

• Eco-friendly Food

By preparing your own food for your baby or child provides less waste and is healthier. I found this was a better and cheaper way for me as I could cook in bulk and then freeze down in ice cube trays. When they get older they can also help cook which will teach them about natural produce.

• Natural Enviroment

Take your children on nature walks, to National Trust places (I have used my ticket loads as we are lucky to have three gardens near us) or just let them help and play in the garden. This is not only good exercise but will encourage children to learn about their enviroment including growing your own fruit and vegetables.


These are just a few ways in which, as a parent, you can help the enviroment without it costing you a fortune.

Anna
New Baby Gifts
New Mum Gifts

Why buy organic baby clothing?

When setting up Molliemoo we decided that we would specialise in providing organic and eco-friendly baby gifts. Our baby clothing in the gift boxes (and they are sold seperately) are made from 100% organic cotton.

I have listed below three reasons why we chose this material?.

1. It is Safer for your baby

• Organic Cotton is free from flame retardants, heavy metals and petrochemicals.
• Pesticides are not used in growing organic cotton and there are no toxic fabric finishes
• The dyes used are free from bleach, formaldehyde and even carcinogens

2. The clothing is more breathable

• Experts have said that clothing made from natural materials allows the air to flow more freely through the clothing

3. Health Benefits

• There are no harmful chemicals left on the clothing so this reduces the risk of babies developing skin problems
• It would also be less likely for your baby to have problems with allegies

There is no denying that organic clothing is more expensive, however the benefits should outway the cost. Consider buying organic bodysuits and sleepsuits for your newborn as these items are worn the most often and are the closest to your babys skin.

Anna
New baby gifts
New Mum gifts

Organic and eco-friendly baby gifts from Molliemoo

All Molliemoo luxury baby gifts and new mum gifts are made purely of organic and eco-friendly materials:

Organic Cotton
All babygrows, sleepsuits, shoes and blankets are made of 100% certified organic cotton.

 Bamboo Fibre
The baby hooded towel is made of bamboo fibre that thrives naturally without using any pesticides or fertilizers and is 100% sustainable.

Lambswool
The mini comfort blankets are made of ‘early years’ lambswool that comes from Merino sheep in Australia.

Recycled Materials

 Molliemoo has ensured ALL signature keepsake boxes are made from 100% recycled cardboard.

Organic new baby presents are the perfect way to bring a smile to a loved one, friend or work colleague that are expecting or are celebrating the arrival of a newborn baby.

Anna

Ideal gift for a new baby

One of our favourite baby gift items in our baby accessories section is the Mini Comfort Blanket. It is so soft and very cute but also unique.....

Mini Comfort Blanket  RRP £14

A luxury mini comfort blanket, ideal for a newborn baby that is made;

• with the softest felted 'early years' lambswool
• with felted bobbles, flowers and loops for baby to touch
• Handmade
• safety certified
• machine washable
• size 14cm x 14cm
• Gift card for personal message
• Order before 2pm (Mon - Fri) and your gift will be sent same day by FREE first class recorded delivery to a UK mainland address (1-2 days delivery)

This new baby present is also available in blue and yellow.
For the ideal eco-friendly and organic baby present or new mum gift, take a look at our website for all our new baby gifts and baby gift boxes.

Anna and Cathy
New baby presents

Eco Village at the South of England Show: 10-12 June 2010

Incase you are not aware, the South of England Show is taking place from 10-12 June at the South of England Centre, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, West Sussex.

We have visited this show a few times and would highly recommend it as a great family day out with show jumping & events, area displays, a farming & wildlife area, educational displays, cookery demonstrations, food hall, games, rides... and lots more...

We wanted to highlight that 'The EcoVillage' will be making its debut at the South of England Show in 2010 with over 120 exhibitors and a picnic area. This village will feature almost 100 green’ exhibitors, interactive displays, demonstrations and a picnic area.

Anna

Reasons to use real nappies v disposable nappies

As it is Real Nappy week I thought I would discuss the reasons why you should consider using real nappies v disposable nappies.

I am currently using real nappies on my baby boy (I did the same with my little girl) as I firstly wanted to help our environment and secondly save money.

Here are five reasons why I use real nappies:

1. Real nappies are easy to use: No folding and pinning like my mum had to do (and she had twins!)! They are easy to put on they either come with snaps or velcro for the perfect fit, even dads will have no excuse for not being able to change a nappy. They come in a variety of materials, colours and patterns there is a great choice. (My county council also provides me with some free real nappies to get you started - does yours?)
   
   
2. No chemicals. Chemicals used to absorb liquid in disposable nappies are also close to your babies skin. With real nappies, no chemicals. Don’t forget these same chemicals end up in landfills and have an effect on our environment by also ending up in our waters.
   
   
3. Real nappies are easy to wash. I use persil on a hot wash and they always come out clean. I also use nappy liners to keep the nappies free from being soiled.
   
   
4. Gentle on the skin. The wicking action of real nappies pulls liquids away from your baby’s bottom. Baby’s gentle untouched skin needs to be treated with care, what better way than with real nappies.
   
   
5. Save thousands of pounds. I know I am paying for liners and electricity to wash the nappies but I think this outways the cost of disposable nappies and they go to landfill and will never decompose!

Lastly, it definitely helps with potty training as my daughter knew when she was wetting herself so she was dry during the day at 20 months! Then at 2 years old she was also dry at night...brilliant! I am hoping this will be the same for my son.

Just give it a go you will be amazed how easy it is to do.

For more information I would recommend the Real Nappy Information Service as it provides comprehensive information on all aspects of real nappies.

Anna

Eco Friendly Bonfire nights

As 5 November is around the corner I was wondering if you can have an eco-friendly bonfire night?

As bonfires cause environmental damage due to the release of gases and toxins in the smoke I have been advised you should try to burn only clean, dry garden waste like untreated wood and branches this minimises the amount of smoke produced.

Something I would not have thought of is to try to build your bonfire as close as you can to lighting it to reduce the risk that wildlife might get inside. Remember to check for hedgehogs!

Concerning fireworks, these are toxic so as an alternative you could use Chinese lanterns called Wishes in the Sky. Write your wish on the side of a lantern, light the candle and watch them float off into the sky. Tradition says the higher they fly the more likely your wish is to be heard by the heavens. The bits of the lantern that don’t eventually burn up are all biodegradable, and there’s no banging or crashing to scare the animals.

I am certainly considering this option with two young children it will be lovely to see them go off in the night sky!

Anna

Host a Green Baby Shower!

This week Anna and I were chatting with friends about Baby Showers and how popular they are at the moment. In the US, a baby shower is a well known tradition and a very popular way for the mum-to-be to get together with friends/family and celebrate the future birth of their child.

What about an eco-friendly baby shower?
A traditional baby shower that helps the environment and new baby at the same time! A few ideas below:

Invitations
Send on a recycled paper postcard (no envelope required) printed with non toxic dyes or go paperless and send an email invite using facebook or similar.

Green Gifts
Remember new baby gifts for baby and Mum!
Baby clothes, toys, toiletries and blankets that are made of 100% organic materials (www.molliemoo.co.uk can help!).

Remember! Natural and organic fibres are an ideal choice for babies delicate skin (a babies skin can absorb chemicals 5 times more easily than an adults skin, which can irritate their skin).

Used or recycled baby books & toys that are still in good condition (a lot of toys are never used so why buy new?).

Wrapping

Ask your guests to wrap all gifts in recycled/reused gift paper or newspaper, reusable baskets or storage containers that can be used in the nursery. I great idea is to wrap the gift in an reusable nappies or organic baby blanket tied with raffia (recycled paper).

Hope this helps! Any other ideas please let us know and we will add to this list..

Cathy