Green Options

I have to admit, I was a little hesitant to post this video.  Is it greenwashing?  It feels a lot like propaganda, but why do I think that only geeks in garages can invent cool things for the environment? Why do I distrust major companies, especially the American automobile industry to truly go green?

We’ve reviewed other organic baby leg warmers before on Eco Child’s Play, and I really do love the concept.  I especially like how easy baby leg warmers make diaper changes during the cold winter months without fully undressing a child.  Recently, I have discovered another baby leg warmer company with a great mom solution behind its inception: BabyLegs.

How BabyLegs got its first legs?
Once extreme snowboarder Nicole Donnelly decided to come down from the mountain she chose Seattle, Washington for her next adventure. She settled in the lush campgrounds of Saratoga Passage and soon began her family. Sara, a delightful sparkplug of a child with her mom’s penchant for exploring the world, was dealing with a diaper rash that would not quit. Nicole applied her baby-brains and came up with an ingenious invention.

She cut off the feet to a pair of snowboarding socks and fitted Sara, from hip to ankle, with the coolest set of legwarmers. Now she could be diaper-free, rash-less, crawl safely on her knees and parade around in what was to become the latest in fashion accessories.

I love it!  Cutoff snowboard socks allowed Sara to be diaper-free to heal that rash but still remain warm and protected while crawling. 

There’s no doubt that marketing baby products to parents is a big business.  It is not uncommon for expectant parents to have a list a mile long of baby paraphernalia they think they need for their new addition. One thing I am certain is probably not on most baby shower registries, especially eco-friendly baby showers, is high heeled baby shoes.

We’ve covered bizarre baby gear before, but this one I really can’t understand. Heelarious is the name brand for “her first high heels”.   They come in five styles, including leopard and zebra satin.  These strange shoes were the idea of two Seattle moms who intended them to be funny; however, I don’t find humor in dressing up an infant in stillettos.  Why would my baby need a pair of heels when I don’t even own a pair?