We are continuously searching for new products to offer our customers. Since the natural and organic products markets are experiencing significant growth, we are thrilled to have an abundance of products from which to choose.
Our new product review process includes in-depth research into the product and its manufacturer to ensure a suitable match with our Standards, including those for
, and safety.
in our review process. We're quite proud of this reputation and will continue to be "strict" because it is in the best interest of our customers, their children, the planet we all share and all its inhabitants. (My mother always said I was difficult!)
If a product/company does not meet our Standards at first contact, we offer to assist them in implementing changes that will make the product/company more labor-friendly, earth-friendly, vegan-friendly, and/or safe. Sometimes our offer of assistance is accepted, sometimes it is not so welcome. Ideally, products will not be listed on this page for long--we would be most pleased to be able to move them from this page to our online store, because it would mean sufficient improvements have been made so that the product meets all our standards.
As a service to our customers, we have decided to share some of the results of this process with you so you can learn why we have chosen to sell or to not sell particular products. We will update this page periodically, as we receive new information and/or review new products.
We hope this information is useful. If you would like to contact us about anything you see here or about our review process in general, please follow the links below for the appropriate group.
. We also make each company's name a link to their website so you may contact the companies personally if you wish.
If your company/product is listed below and you have additional information, please contact
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| Brand/Product | What we love | What doesn't meet our standards |
| Argington |
- Modern designs
- Large selection of children's furniture
- Made from FSC-certified wood and low-VOC glues
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| Born Free | | |
| Bungalow Be Be |
- Made from organic cotton
- Stylish designs at affordable prices
- Packaging is recycled
- Eco-friendly dyes
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- Products are made in India
- Organic cotton is grown in India
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| Clementine Art |
- Made in the USA
- Made from organic ingredients
- Dyes and scents are solely from plant-based sources
- Company fully discloses all ingredients
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- Company will not sell their play dough separately, only as part of their kit, which includes modeling tools and tins made in China
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| Crayon Rocks |
- Made in the USA
- Made from soy rather than petroleum
- Stearic acid is plant-based and kosher
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- Company cannot trace exact source of its soy but assumes it is genetically-engineered (GE)
- Company will not specify exact source of "polymer", claiming it is proprietary information (this makes us unable to verify whether their "polymer" includes phthalates or other potentially harmful substances)
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| Dr. Brown's |
- Product line includes bottles made from glass
- Nipples made in Germany from high-grade silicone
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| Dwell Studio |
- Embroidered Circles line is made with certified organic cotton
- Modern design
- Bumper is filled with organic cotton
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- Products are made in Portugal
- Organic cotton is grown in Portugal
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| Earth Creations |
- Made with organic cotton and hemp
- Dyed with natural clay dyes
- Cute prints
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- Made from organic cotton and hemp grown in China
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| Earth Soul Jar |
- Adorable toys made from recycled and natural materials
- No commercial messages
- All products are handmade
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- Company donates to Heifer International, which promotes animal agriculture--the biggest contributor to global warming
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| Ecoland |
- Baby and toddler basics (hats, blankets, bibs, underwear, undershirts, and more) made from organic cotton that is GOTS certified by Control Union (CU)
- Products are packaged in recycled paper boxes printed with soy ink
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| Faerie Made |
- Made in the USA
- Made with all-natural ingredients
- Made with fair-trade shea butter
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- Products are not organic
- Some products are not vegan (contain beeswax), honey, and/or milk)
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| Fig | |
- Made in Mexico
- Made from organic cotton grown in Turkey
- Packaged in non-recycled and non-recyclable poly bags
- Prints applied with conventional inks
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| Green to Grow | | |
| High Desert Naturals Organic Cotton Twill Duvet Covers |
- Made from organic cotton, certified by Control Union (CU)
- Colorful alternative to undyed organic options on the market
- Packaged in a color-coordinated organic cotton drawstring bag
- Made in the USA
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- Organic cotton is grown in Pakistan
- Closes with bamboo buttons
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| i-play baby wear | | |
| i-play Green Sprouts toys |
- Made from plant-based (corn) plastic that is biodegradable
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- Products made with genetically-engineered ingredients (corn)
- NatureWorks, the manufacturer of the cornstarch-based plastic, is owned by Cargill, a company that does NOT meet our standards for social nor environmental responsibility
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| Kate Quinn Organics | |
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| Keetsa |
- Mattresses available with eco-friendly materials, including organic cotton, natural latex rubber, and recycled steel coils
- Mattresses are shipped compressed, which means they are cheaper to ship, have a lower carbon footprint and can be delivered by UPS instead of a freight truck
- Boxes are printed with water-based inks so they are recyclable
- Bio-Foam memory foam is made with 20% plant-based materials (castor bean oil)
- Vegan styles available
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- Products are made in China
- Bio-Foam is still 80% petroleum-derived
- Flame retardant standards met with the use of chemicals
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| Klean Kanteen |
- Made from non-leaching, non-toxic stainless steel
- Recyclable
- No inner lining
- Stainless steel caps available (so only stainless steel touches the liquid)
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| Life Factory |
- Glass baby bottles & beverage bottles offer a BPA-free, PVC-free, phthalate-free non-metallic alternative
- Silicone sleeves protect the bottles to minimize breakage and offer an easy-to-grip surface in fun colors
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| Little Colorado |
- Made in the USA
- Large selection of wooden children's furniture
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- Products made largely from imported wood and company is unable to provide us with any documentation on whether such wood is sustainable and produced with fair trade practices
- Many products have components made from MDF and/or particleboard
- Company is unable to specify which types of glues are used in their products
- Finishes and paints do not meet our safety standards
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| Mama Cocoon |
- Made from organic cotton
- Large selection of nursing & maternity tops and bras
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| Mama Om | |
- Organic cotton grown in Europe and South America
- Products are made in Europe and South America
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| Organic Essence Organic Lip Balms |
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| Over the Rain Dough | - Made in the USA
- Made from organic ingredients
- Dyes and scents are solely from plant-based sources
- Tubs are made from recyclable PET (#2 plastic)
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- Not vegan - contains beeswax
- Company will not specify exact source of "organic and natural flavors"
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| Planet Flops |
- Brightly colored sandals are made from renewable natural latex rubber
- Used/worn sandals are recyclable by sending back to the manufacturer
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- Company will not fully disclose components of its shoes, claiming it is proprietary information (this makes us unable to verify whether this liner includes phthalates, BPA or other potentially harmful substances, or any animal-derived ingredients in the dyes and/or glues)
- Products are made in Brazil and company has no 3rd-party certifications for labor or environmental standards
- Sandals are packaged in a "plastic baggie" but company was unable to specify recycled/recyclable content or even the type of plastic
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| Play Clay | |
- Company will not reply to our requests for detailed information about their ingredients and packaging
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| Prang Soybean Crayons |
- Made in the USA
- Made from soy rather than petroleum
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- Soy is genetically-engineered (GE)
- Not vegan - stearic acid is animal-derived (from cows)
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| Roebuck Studio |
- Made from Baltic birch plywood instead of MDF, particleboard or other types of engineered wood
- Paints are water-based, rather than oil-based
- All products are available unpainted
- Modern, fun and kid-friendly designs
- Made in the USA
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- Not vegan - all products are finished with shellac
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| Savvy Rest | |
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| Safe Sippy |
- Inner cup (the part where the water sits) is made from non-leaching, non-toxic, medical-grade stainless steel
- All plastic components are certified free of Bisphenol-A (BPA), DEHA, and phthalates
- No inner lining
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| Sage Creek Organics | - Made from organic cotton
- Dyed with eco-friendly dyes
- Diverse product line
| - Made from organic cotton grown in India
- Made in India
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| Serendipity | |
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| SIGG |
- Reusable alternative to disposable drinking bottles
- Bottles are made from aluminum, not plastic
- Available in many designs, including kid-friendly and eco-themed patterns
- Bottles are 100% recyclable
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- Products are made in Switzerland
- Company will not fully disclose contents of its liner, claiming it is proprietary information (this makes us unable to verify whether this liner includes phthalates, BPA or other potentially harmful substances)
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| Simple Shoes |
- Made from eco-friendly materials, including hemp, organic cotton, recycled rubber, recycled PET, 100% post-consumer waste paper pulp, coconut, bamboo and jute
- Many styles are vegan
- Packaged in post-consumer recycled shoe boxes
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| Soledo Organics |
- #1 rated sunscreen by the EWG (Environmental Working Group)
- Product packaging and containers are 100% recyclable
- Contains NO synthetic preservatives, PABA, parabens, petrochemicals, benzoates, SLS, titanium dioxide, artificial fragrances or colors
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- Not vegan - contains beeswax
- Made in Australia
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| Think Baby | |
- Made in Taiwan (baby bottles) and China (sport bottles)
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| Wee Care Products |
- Made in Canada
- Made from organic ingredients
- Dyes are solely from plant-based sources
- Packaged in recyclable PET containers
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- Company will not specify exact source of "natural preservatives", claiming it is proprietary information
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| White Lotus / Organic Pillows |
- Made in the USA
- Components are all sourced in the USA
- Chemical-free
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- Poor/inconsistent quality doesn't meet our standards
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