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Since December 2006, EcoChildsPlay.com has been the premier source of ideas and advice for providing fun and chemical-free childhoods. In addition to product reviews and suggestions for healthy food and toys, Eco Child's Play comments on films, books and other media, and highlights holiday activities and other projects families can do together.

Most Recent Blog Posts from EcoChildsPlay.com

Rebekak Green Sustainable Earrings: Precious Gifts for Little Girls

Rebekah Green has been globally aware and environmentally conscious since the second grade. Throughout her life she’s done a lot for the “green” movement. Her latest efforts include a sustainable...

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EWG Gives School Cleaning Supplies Their Report Cards (and it ain’t pretty)

Last week, while volunteering at my daughter’s classroom Halloween party, I flinched a little as I saw one of the other parents dutifully strolling around dispensing the requisite waterless,...

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10 Eco-Friendly Toys Under $30

As the holiday season approaches we’re all looking for quality toys for our children. Readers of this blog, and increasingly the world at large are seeking toys that are eco friendly and inexpensive...

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Green Toys: Recycled Cardboard Paintable Schoolhouse Promotes Creativity

Any parent knows that children love cardboard boxes.  Often, the box a present comes in encourages more creative play than the toy it once contained.  Imagination Box Co. was born out of this...

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The Great Diaper Debate: Comparing the Environmental Impact of “Eco-Friendly” Diapers

I knew going into having a baby that the mountains of diapers would horrify me from both a personal hygiene and environmental perspective. I also knew that I wasn’t game for potty-training-at-birth...

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Last Minute Green Halloween Tip: Iconic Necco Wafers Go All-Natural

Now here’s a candy you don’t have to special order online or search high and low for. Necco Wafers can be found at most grocery stores in the candy aisle or currently in the Halloween candy...

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BPA Free Yubo Lunchboxes

  Being a lighthearted child in a grown-up body, I have to admit that I still like lunchpails, and my band new Yubo lunchbox happens to be my favorite one of all time because it’s: BPA...

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Practically Green by Micaela Preston

Practically Green: Your Guide to Ecofriendly Decision-Making by Micaela Preston is exactly what it says, a practical guide to going green. This is one of the best green books I have read, probably...

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Polar Bear Bags: The Perfect Gift or The Perfect Gift Bag

Planet Butterfly has a great reusable shopping bags called Polar Bear Bags because of the beautiful polar bear artwork on the bag. These bags remind us to do our part to help save the planet and stop...

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Disney Admits Baby Einstein Does NOT Increase Intelligence

For parents who were suckered into Disney’s Baby Einstein concept, the company has announced they will give full refunds on up to four videos.  The basis of the refund is to compensate parents who...

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International Climate Action Day! 350!!

Today all over the world people are rallying on behalf of Mother Nature. People are holding up signs, waving around banners with the numbers 350! What does 350 mean? Scientists say that currently we...

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Have a Zen Halloween: Get Your Reverse Trick-Or-Treat Kit!

Halloween is almost here! Have you been thinking of ways to make it more green? One of the biggest drawbacks to this spooky holiday is all the candy that gets passed out. Approximately, 10 pounds of...

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Clementine Art: Natural Art Supplies for Children

Clementine Art offers safe and natural art supplies for kids: soy crayons, soy crayon rocks, markers, paint, modeling dough and glue. all made with safe, natural, non-toxic ingredients. Perfect for...

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Organic Baby Food Recall: Plum Organics Apple and Carrot

If you feed your little one Plum Organics, here’s a baby food recall you need to know about. The organic baby food company issued a voluntary recall yesterday due to a botulism danger. The only...

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Natural Face Paint for Safe Halloween Costumes

Whether your child wants tiger stripes or just a few drops of vampire blood, the best Halloween costumes often come with a painted face. That’s a good thing in the eyes of safety experts who caution...

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