Many winks of sleep
On this blog we talk a lot about babies, about how precious they are and how lucky we are as parents, aunts and uncles to be able to welcome them into our lives and hold them in our arms. They coo. We ooh. They smile. We beam. And so, in this final week before one of the most celebrated weeks of the year, let us talk to you a little about rest and sleep, which is something all of the babies in our lives know a thing or two about. In the case of infants, it may be what they do best. I, for one, am jealous.
All this talk of sleep brings me to a few items in our little store that may be of interest to you and your little one. The Savvy Rest organic mattresses and crib mattresses are not only soft and comfy but they’re made with natural latex that is dustmite repellent. And, they are covered with organic cotton and a natural wool quilting that has absolutely no flame retardants which, in most beds, are highly toxic and known to disturb sleep, among other things. Each bed is made in three layers can be divided down the middle so that you can adjust the comfort for each person.
Now, I am headed for a nap. Happy holidays from all of us at eco. See you in the neighborhood.
—Jason
Be the person your dog thinks you are
On evening walks in the neighborhood with my dog we often stroll past an old pickup truck that has a sticker affixed to its rear bumper. It proclaims, “Be the person your dog thinks you are.” And every time I read those words I can’t help but give myself the third degree. Am I a good person? Does my dog deserve better? Does he love me more than I love him?
Dogs have a unique way of making us feel like we’re number one. It’s in the wag of not only their tale but their entire body when you get home from work, the way they shadow our every move, and how they snuggle up beside us at bedtime. My wife and I are in agreement that we simply cannot imagine our lives without our lumbering and slobbering, 85 pound chocolate lab. Even though the breed is notoriously known for being easy to please, you know when you’ve neglected him, when he’s sad or unhappy because you’ve left him alone in the house for too long. My dog will destuff a couch pillow in seconds leaving you with nothing but the empty carcass, feathers and fabric, scattered about the living room.
If your dog has a knack for keeping you honest, then we have a few things that might keep them happy. Simply Fido organic toys are soft, chewable and ready to give your pup something other than your couch to chew on. West Paw beds are not only made from sustainable and organic materials, they might just be more comfortable than your own bed.
–Jason
A Few of Our Favorite Things For Kids
Without further ado, we bring you this simple little list so that you might check off those not-so-simple little wish lists that you’ve gotten from all of the little ones in your life.
To us, pure and natural makes a lot of sense
Let everything that touches your baby be pure and natural. That’s the general rule of thumb, right? Over the years, the products have changed but this principle has always held true.
As much as my parents tried to allow only pure and natural things to touch me, I was probably like all babies who find a way to touch most everything. That was the late seventies and my mom has Polaroids of a little boy with blue magic marker smeared all over his face to prove it. Luckily for new parents, the marketplace for organic, nontoxic baby things is filled with blankets, bedding, clothes, bottles and toys that are soft to the touch and gentle to your family’s well being.
– Jason
thinkbaby – yoga mats
A new yoga mat by thinkbaby has emerged onto the market place. This mat provides the support and comfort you want and need when practicing your much loved exercise for the day. Performance of this mat includes a textured surface for improved traction (wet or dry), bateria resistant, and 50% thicker than most basic mats offering better support and comfort. Plus it’s reversible!