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Introducing Haute Mama's new Maternity Lifestyle series. Click on the image to view the first episode featuring Green Depot, and find out about eco-baby bedding, toys and more...

Eco-Baby Registry

Choosing items for a new baby and your registry can be daunting. With so many baby products on the market - what does a new parent really need? Many stores have created a wish list of items they recommend you buy, but even this can be overwhelming to a new parent. First time parents spend the most money of any demographic, purely because we have no idea, and think, or rather, are told, we need to buy everything – from the right baby bath, a pack ’n’ play, a vibrating bouncy seat to nighttime celestial ceiling projections to all kinds of toys your new born won’t react to for months! Not to mention all the feeding and changing accessories – and most of it all plastic.

So how on earth are you meant to create your baby registry if you don’t know what you really need? Earth might just be the key word here. If you’re suffering from product anxiety, consider doing your baby registry at Green Depot. They have wisely chosen a wonderful selection of eco-friendly products truly useful for your new baby. Items like bio-degradable diapers and wipes, organic bedding, blankets, towels and onesies. No VOC paints, FSC wood toys and cribs, glass bottles, phthalate and BPA-free plastics bottles as well natural rubber pacifiers. They also have well versed, non-pushy staff ready to answer any questions. I just did my registry there and was thrilled to receive the organic cotton changing pad amongst other items.
If you don’t live in New York City, you can easily visit Green Depot online and create your baby registry there. I hope this makes your shopping experience a little easier, it will definitely make it greener!  

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Moses Basket

A Moses basket is the perfect portable accessory for your baby. Its small and light enough to move from room to room keeping your little bundle cozy and close while you work at home, relax in another part of your house and want your baby near, or travel away on weekends and need something convenient to place your baby in. So, whether you have environmental or budget concerns, here are three Moses baskets offering a little something to everyone.

Pearl River Chinese Supermarket Baby Basket
While there’s nothing organic about this Moses basket, its price is the appeal. At $19.95 its practically a steal. However, this basket doesn’t come with anything, which means you’ll need to buy basket bedding. A great inexpensive resource for all things Moses basket related is: mosesbaskets.com If you prefer a greener option, consider naturesbabyblankets.com
This basket is only available for purchase at the Pearl River store in Manhattan.

Green Depot
The classic baby basket is reinterpreted at Green Depot for the modern eco-conscience parent. The basket is made from palm fibers and filled with luxuriously soft, certified organic cotton fleece and flannel bedding that includes a bumper, blanket, and mattress (hypo-allergenic Poly-fil). Everything is mildew-resistant and quick to dry. For a real splurge, add the Welcome Home Baby Kit to your baby registry. The basket is filled with 3 organic cotton onesies, tees, and karate pants; a soft, comforting thermal hat and a receiving blanket also made of organic cotton; and a starter package of Naty diapers and wipes (chlorine-free, alcohol-free, and 100% biodegradable - The greenest disposable diaper on the market). Price varies from $195 for the basic basket, to $348.95 for the Welcome Home Baby Kit

Giggle
Looking for an alternative to a crib or bassinet? Here’s a good option from Giggle and the perfect addition to your Moses basket. A coordinating rocker base creates an instant cradle. The rocker base is made from unfinished maple hardwood, and the basket is lined with 100% organic cotton fleece and flannel with hypoallergenic fill. It includes a fitted sheet, bumper, blanket, and mattress.  It's a wonderful way to rock your little one off to sleep! Basket and base are available separately or sold as a set for $315.