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I was inspired to write this post when I came across a product that I had searched what felt like the entire internet for, casually made its way to me via an ad, several years later. I put in WORK to find the safest available products for my little one. It was not easy. Now, with information being shared so readily, companies are realizing people really don't prefer chemicals and toxins all over their babies and the gear and toys that they use ::lightbulb::. Here are some of our extensively curated favorites for the infant stage and a prayer that your research is much easier because there is more available! Some links below provide a small commission to the blogger. There is no pressure or requirement to use them.  The fit of this brand is so cozy and wonderful. I prefer the snaps be this way because it is easy to change baby and it looks way more comfortable that the zippers, which all tend to pucker. Simple ingredients! So soft and durable! By far, the softest swaddles we found. They also make a great towel. And they come in lots of beautiful solid colors in addition to pretty patterns! So soft!!!! We have used this since our first baby’s first bath. It is amazing on sensitive skin types and does an amazing job as an adult shampoo too. This is a newer brand and we love it. The diapers fit baby so great and do not have a bunch of extra bulk. This brand out performed any other in longest time it was able to be worn. The way they are cut allows them to wear it for many months. They are very high quality as well. Such a great mattress brand! This was one of the best things a fellow parent recommended. The manual versions are my great to have on hand and in the diaper bag, but this one is amazing at home! This is amazing. Light weight and easy to assemble too! This is also amazing. And not electronic! (Do your homework on that).There are so many amazing resources now as well for help with learning how to shop and not be green-washed. Two of my absolute favorites are Nontoxic Munchkin and Sprout San Francisco.
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I don’t have a ton of toys visible in the living room. I definitely prefer calm, organized spaces. Thankfully, most of the more sustainable and safe toy brands fit with that preference in regard to color scheme and design. There is a little corner by the widow that we devote to two large toys in the living room. It’s a corner that is offset from the couch, so it was really a convenient space. Next, I discovered that legos are best stored in an ottoman with a lid. Reason 1, they cannot be dumped all over the floor (it’s a heavy ottoman). Reason 2, they are hidden unless being enjoyed. Win, win! I have also decided to give one of my lower kitchen cabinets to the kids for neat, covered book storage. IT. WORKS. The other space is next to the couch, where I have a large bin that matches my decor. In it are a few things that do not fit in the other 3 areas, such as vehicles, a blanket, toy camera, etc. Have you found any clever ways to store your kids toys in a shared environment? Comment below! :) I am a parent as well as a photographer, so you can probably imagine that I love products that are high quality, as durable as possible, and that I can customize with my photos. Enter, Pinhole Press. They have tons of products and are continually innovating new ones. We have personally used their Memory Game (matching game), matte prints, greeting cards, albums, and Names and Faces Book (see some examples below). My kids really enjoy their products and use them daily. For my business, I have used their perforated wall calendar, reusable wall stickers, and photo puzzles. Everything is beautiful and high quality. They also have excellent customer service, and we all know how important that is. Check them out here: Pinhole Press |
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