cozy up for fall
Filed Under Going Green, Stuff | October 9, 2009
The fall is well and truly here and even though we’ve got lots of sunshine it’s crisper, it’s cooler and it’s time to bundle our kids up a little more. Which is why our minds have turned to blankies and booties rather than sunscreen and shorts.
Blankets are perfect for the neither here nor there weather of fall – they never go amiss as an added layer in the stroller or car seat – and we’re particularly smitten with Eco-Blankets from Snugglings.
Not only do these blankets come appliquéd with graphics that don’t scream “nursery” but one side is super cuddly recycled microfleece while the other is a soft organic bamboo and cotton blend. And they come in colour combos such as navy and jewel red (our personal fave) or tan and green which are bright enough for kids, but restrained enough to appeal to adults too. The only downside? While they’re a generous size for a stroller blanket, they’re not big enough for us to cuddle under on the couch.
But no matter how well you wrap your babe in a blanket, their feet always tend to peek out. Which is why we like Baby Booties from Polar Feet for keeping them cozy. Made of fleece with a Velcro closure which adjusts to fit, we’ve put them to the test and they really do stay on your babe’s feet. They also have double thick soles with a nonskid appliqué for beginning walkers. And because they’re super soft they work as both socks and shoes, which is very handy when you’re in a hurry to get everyone out the door.
The booties come in four different patterns, everything from snow flowers to dots to a cow print, and two different sizes, 0-6 months and 6-12 months. And they’ve got other cozy toesie offerings for those in your family with slightly larger feet.
Both Snugglings and Polar Feet are local companies, which not only means they don’t have the carbon footprint you get with products manufactured overseas but you’re warming locally rather than globally.
Snugglings: www.snugglings.com
Polar Feet: www.polarfeet.com
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