July 6: Midday Fix - Kimberly Sledgister Has Tips for Bringing Up Baby Green
Little Green Baby, an eco-friendly children's boutique,was recently launched on April 24 by local mom, Kimberly Sledgister. The boutique features an environmentally friendlier-than-ever array of clothing, toys and accessories for children at affordable prices.

Little Green Baby
4654 N. Rockwell St.
Chicago


Green Apparel:


Little Soles
Little Soles produces children's shoes that "treads-lighter" by creating fresh, footprint-conscious, fashion forward footwear. All products are toxin-free and surpass standards in footwear safety set by Health Canada.

Mod Bonnets
The super stylish, mod and reversible fabric baby bonnets that are eco-friendly.

Bot Tots Organic Clothing
Environmentally and socially conscious company that offers 100% organic apparel and print their books on 100% recycled paper.

Daily Tea Clothing
Children's fashions with the tagline "for little citizens of the world," celebrating the beauty found in cultures around the world.

Fuzzi Bunz Cloth Diapers


Green Toys:

Kimochis
These "Feeling" plush toys come with 3 small "Kimochis" -- or feelings inside a special pocket. The small Kimochis have feelings (happy, sad, silly,brave…) printed on one side, and a corresponding facial expression on the other. Each one also comes with a How-To Use Kimochis Feel Guide. Kimochis help children associate feelings with the corresponding words.

Melissa & Doug Toys
Launching a boutique line that won't be found in Target or Big Box Stores


Green Tips for Moms:

Using cloth diapers (Fuzzi Bunz) is a great way to save money and be green. Fuzzi Bunz offers a variety of color and patterns that are fun for kids.

There are plenty of green activities you can do with your kids around Chicago
Plan a Trip to the Green City Market
Play in one of the many parks
Check out the Children's Museum or the Nature Musem
Create activities with a mind on the environment
Planting trees
Go to a park or outside activity instead of watching TV
Bike ride with kids--instead of driving
Camp outside for a fun night out


Easy tips to be a socially-conscious mom:

Check Labels for Fair Trade Products

Buy items made in the US

Look for clothes made from organic cotton and recycled materials

Recycle clothes/toys -ask other moms for old clothes/toys for your tots

Today's Featured looks and models:

Look 1- McKenna, 12 mos

*Clothing: Under the Nile organic linen 2 piece playset. Made of 100% organic cotton. $30 *Bonnet: Organic and bamboo by Urban Baby Bonnets. $38 *Shoes: Little Soles of Canada – Toxin free pre-walker shoes $29

Look 2 - Matthew, 12 mos

*Clothing: Parade Organic Bear Onesie & pant set $23 *Shoes: Litle Soles of Canada – Toxin Free Urban Infant Shoes $30

Look 3 - Addison, 3 years

*Clothing: Daily Tea Collection dress $27, Striped Leggings $20 *Shoes: Little Soles of Canada – Urban Janes $34

Look 4 - Jimmy, 4 years

*Clothing: Charlie Rocket jeans (elastic waistband) $48,Charlie Rocket t-shirt $25