Did you ever wonder what goes into making your own baby food out of organic squash or broccoli? There’s no need to wonder my friends because Shanis shows us how she makes her homemade vegetable puree baby food with a few simple ingredients.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

I ran across a great collection of complete and reasonably priced eco-friendly lunch combos and wanted to share them! The products at Kids Konserve can be purchased by the piece, but I think you’ll agree that their sets really can’t be beat. Here are two of my favorites from

their catalog:

• The Waste-Free Lunch Kit (left): includes a recycled cotton sack, cloth napkin, 16 oz. stainless steel beverage bottle, food kozy, and two stainless steel food containers for $40.

• Caterpillar Waste-Free Lunch Kit (right): includes a recycled cotton sack, cloth napkin, 16 oz. stainless steel beverage bottle, food kozy, and two stainless steel food containers for $42.

Both lunch sets are completely reusable right down to the cotton napkins and available from Kids Konserve!

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ

> thanks to Kidpoop…the website, not the real stuff!

I visited one of my favorite online retail partners the Spoon Sisters this morning and was excited to see that they have a new green section. One of my favorite products listed in the new category is The Nesting Pillow for breast feeding. In their words:

“It’s filled with organic buckwheat hulls that conform to the baby’s body, and allow air to circulate. The natural buckwheat filling provides stability — it weighs six pounds — and leaves mother and baby dry, unlike “unbreathable” foam pillows that make breast feeding a sweaty process. The buckwheat filling is encased in 100% organic cotton canvas. The top and bottom of the slipcover is made of soft, absorbent Organic French Loop Terry Cloth. The decorative Banding is 100% cotton. The slipcover has zipper closure to make it easy to remove for machine laundering. All fabrics are pre-washed. Handmade in the USA.“

This organic gift can take up to three weeks to ship, so visit our friends at SpoonSisters.com to order in time for the holidays. Of course, if you are looking for a gift for new and expecting dads they carry The GoodFather gift CD-ROM as well! By the way, use the coupon code “GIFT” to save $5 on orders of $50 or more with the Spoon Sisters until January 15th of 2009.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

As seen in past posts at the Dear Dr.MOZ Baby Blog (see: making your own baby food), organic baby food is relatively inexpensive and easy to make once you have the basic supplies. Unfortunately, it takes a lot of time to shop, chop, cook, and freeze your own baby food…and time is the one thing that today’s parents don’t have. This is why families in the Newport Beach area are rolling their strollers up the to the pomme bébé organic baby food bar!

Pomme bébé’s organic baby and toddler food is created in small batches by their head chef Laurent Brazier who chooses his menu using in-season ingredients free from preservatives and artificial flavors. Unlike most canned baby food found in stores, pomme bébé simmers their food slowly to retain natural colors and nutrients. Visit their site at www.pommebebe.com to learn more about their fresh baby/toddler food, and learn how easy it is to have an order shipped via FedEx to your home.

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ

(thanks for the find Springwise!)

People are sometimes surprised to hear my excitement with bamboo baby products, but what’s not to like? These organic bamboo forks and spoons by Bambu are stronger than wood, dishwasher safe, and FDA approved because they are made without bleaches and dyes. And what about this cool collection of Mini Me organic bamboo bowls? They may not be microwave or dishwasher safe, but they can be easily cleaned with a damp cloth or sponge and they are great for both hot and cold food. Sounds like a great opportunity to get rid of those leaching baby bowls and plastic utensils!

Have fun and stay healthy,
Dr.MOZ