Recycled gift wrapping paper? What will she think of next?

Some of you know that Really Eco Baby and NapNap is run by a team of two. Now, we are pretty closely aligned (3 green babies each, cloth nappies, transition town stuff, gardening, cycling etc.) but occasionally, just occasionally, we do something that the other person doesn't know about. Ready for the latest?

Imagine my amazement when I found something on the Really Eco Baby shop which I had abcolutely no recollection of our ordering. Well let me tell you, it turned my Sunday upside down. What was she thinking, this business partner of mine, slipping new products in without consulting me? Was this the end of a beautiful, eco friendly friendship?

But no. Phew. Disaster averted. Because can I really complain about this one? Beautiful, thick, brown wrapping paper, printed with trees in lovely big sheets. If you like wrapping presents and making them into beautiful packages of loveliness, you will be with me on this one I know. Happily two Really Eco babies have their birthdays in the next two weeks as well. So watch out or we might just sell out. 

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Really Eco Baby is really proud to stock a wide range of clothing from Little Green Radicals.

Little Green Radicals (formerly Hug) has been a pioneer in the fairtrade field since 2005: they were one of the first company to produce Fairtrade certified clothing in the UK.

Their clothes are

• organic: the farmers and their families don't run the risk of being poisoned by pesticides and your little ones will get clothes that don't irritate their skin.
• Fairtrade: Fairtrade clothes improve the lives of the people making them by providing a fair price for their work and an additional social premium that is spent on essential medical care and education.

Little Green Radicals sleepsuits are also so pretty, they make the perfect new baby gift for any baby shower. But don't feel you need a special occasion: they are good value so you won't feel guilty if you treat yourself with one of those little number. And consider this:

• the colours will stay as they are wash after wash so you can pass it on to siblings: that's why we stock lots of unisex Little Green Radicals sleepsuits.
• the playsuits do not have feet so the sizing will last longer than other sleepsuits.

Check here our complete range of Little Green Radicals playsuits, from 0-3m to 6-12m:

 And here are our Little Green Radicals tops and T-shirts in size 1 to 4 year-old:

We have been having some fun with our gift boxes. Stephanie, who claims she has no artistic talents, has been working hard with handmade paper to come up with a simple way to give our boxes the Really Eco Baby touch they deserve. There are now a range of designs you can choose from, and don't forget, you can choose whatever you want to go in them. Dishcloths included!

We have sent these out to many lucky new mums and the gift boxes for new babies are also always popular. We defy you to find anything else that contains such carefully selected products that are packaged with such care. In the Really Eco Baby office we call them nests. When you see the lovely coconut oil, handmade soap, baby clothes, chocolate and anything alse you go for, nestling together, you will see why.

We recommend you remember these when having a bit of a panic for presents at Christmas. And don't forget we do free delivery in North Herts. They are unusual, unique, eco friendly and beautiful. You just can't go wrong!

P.S. And don't forget to include a NapNap Voucher, the best way to give cloth nappies as gifts. 

School has just started again and already the children are coming home with birthday party invitations.

Most parents find that getting an eco gift for a child whose taste is not well known is tricky. How not to spend a fortune and still avoid the obvious plastic tat?

Discover our mini wooden construction kit: choose between a bi-plane, helicopter, train or boat. The pre-cut wood pieces are ready to assemble with instruction on the back of the box.

It will be a great activity for younger boys or girls to complete with their parents or on their own from 8 years old. The end result looks stunning and can be painted if you prefer a dash of colour.

At £3 each, no wonder this is one of our most popular product. So remember this little bargain next time you need a dad's (or grandad's) gift, to please an older sibling after the birth of a baby or for those never-ending birthday parties. And for more ideas, check our Eco Kids category

Really Eco Baby prides itself on offering only gifts that are thoughtful, ethical and that we are sure will be enjoyed and played with for a long time.