Fashion
Keeping Warm in Winter
Inside & Out
For Babies
With a predicted "Wintergeddon" across North America this season, it seems
appropriate we focus on staying warm, both indoors and out! Here are some great
eco-awesome products for the whole family that will keep you toasty from head to toe!
INDOORS
FOR Babies
It's a measure of a good baby product when
you wish that you could have an adult-sized
version. And I truly wish I could have a KyteBABY
Sleep Sack for myself. So soft. So cozy. Did I
mention soft?! Their ethically sourced, rayon
bamboo fabric feels like a dream. Available in
three different sizes and TOG ratings (a system
that measures warmth factor), your child can be
cuddled up in these from 0-36 months. The zipper
is a great feature, zipping both top to bottom and
bottom to top—foolproof for nighttime diaper
changes when the brain is on auto-pilot. There
are so many adorable nature inspired patterns to
choose from, I bet you can't buy just one!
KyteBABY also makes super snuggly and soft
blankets in two sizes and TOG ratings for added
comfort throughout the day! Designed in Canada
and ethically made in China.
2 Aden + Anais 100% Organic Cotton
Muslin Dream Blanket
When most people hear baby swaddle, I think
we all visualize the popular Aden + Anais cotton
muslin swaddles. But did you know about their
equally awesome Organic Dream Blanket?? Four
layers of 100% organic cotton muslin, providing
simple, soft, stylish snuggles. This is perfect for
floor time inside on colder floors, tucking into the
car seat (once baby is buckled in), or tucked in
with baby during winter fun activities. And lots of
adorable patterns to choose from!
Other organic cotton muslin products from Aden
+ Anais include their burpy bibs, crib sheets and
musy mate loveys.
62 EcoParent
1 Baby Parka Car Seat Cover
Safety guidelines for winter car seat usage advise
against thick snowsuits or blankets around baby
when buckled in, as this can decrease the efficacy
of the safety mechanisms. Baby Parka solves this
problem by offering parents a different option—
instead of a parka on your baby, how about a parka
on your car seat? Genius! These covers slip over car
seats like a hair-net, offering three layers of warmth
protection for your baby. Fun features include a
"buckle me" sign reminder (when mommy brain
may be acting up), reflectors on the parka when
carrying in the dark, and adjustable head flap to
suit the height of your baby. Designed and made in
Canada to handle the coldest of winters (shout out
to you Prairie parents!)
1
1 KyteBABY Sleep Sack and Blanket
| Giving With Heart
3 Wee Woolies Merino Wool Sleepers
Wool is one amazing fabric, helping to regulate
body temperature and control moisture. Is it
getting hot in here? Wool will cool ya down. Holy
moly, it's freezing?! Wool will warm ya right up! So
it's a no brainer that these wool sleepers from Wee
Woolies make an amazing option for winter baby
wear. Made with 100% New Zealand Merino wool,
these sleepers are soft, surprisingly thin, and great
for day or night. We love that there are absolutely
no flame retardants and all fabrics are dyed with
non-toxic, Bluesign approved dyes.
2 MEC Ursus Infant Bunting Suit
2
What we love about MEC is their commitment
to sustainable production, fair trade, and ethical
material use. They have a large variety of outerwear
to suit your winter needs.
And MEC's reputation for functional outerwear
extends even to infant sizes. These fleece bunting
suits provide full coverage for your baby. Head to
toe insulation provided by BlueSign approved fleece
fabric, including fold over hand and foot covers, so
you don't have to worry about losing those pesky
mini-mittens and booties. Available in many colours
and sizes to keep baby warm this winter.
Even better? Designed and made in Canada. Low
carbon footprint, high performance.
For Babies+Kids
4 Snug Organics PJs
These are serious
PJs in every sense of the word. The breathable
GOTS certified cotton Sherpa fabric may be the
softest thing we’ve ever felt, and it’s completely
free of flame retardants. The fabric also contains
10% recycled polyester to give it that snug fit
required by law. All dyes are PROBE-certified.
Based in Denver, all cutting & sewing is done by
a women’s collective right in the USA. Um…could
they have done it any better? Only if they made
adult sizes too…
3
For Babies +Kids
3 Miou Kids Alpaca Hat & Scarf
4
Sizes available for 12 months to 8 years.
For Adults
5 Dream Designs Organic Flannel
PJ set Who says kids should get all the cozy?!
We parents also deserve some warm PJs to
cuddle into, and Dream Designs has you covered.
Here we feature their Organic Flannel Unisex PJ
set. Made in Canada from organic cotton, these
may bring you back to your childhood matching
PJ days. At first glance I thought, there is no way
these will fit me—I stand corrected! The pants are
wide but adjust well! Great for lounging around
the house and staying warm on the coldest nights.
1
OUTDOORS
5
Winter 2016
These hand knit winter accessories are pure cozy.
I opened the box, softly gasped and immediately
brought them to my face to drink in the delicacy
of the 100% baby alpaca wool. Soft and sweet
are the perfect words to describe these beauties.
The alpaca wool packs a super warm punch and
won't irritate sensitive skin due to its naturally
hypoallergenic properties. To add to the beauty,
Miou Kids are also passionate about sustainable
and ethical production, thus ensuring that all
products are eco-friendly and all knitters are
paid fair working wages, empowering women to
contribute to their family and community’s growth
and well-being.
Winter 2016
FOR Kids
4 Patagonia
Boys Jacket We love
Patagonia. They build their clothing to last, and
when it finally dies, you can mail it back to them
and they’ll recycle whatever parts can be salvaged.
Or, if it’s not dead yet, they also do over 40,000
repairs a year. And they have a huge set of online
repair guidelines, if you’re handy that way.
That, dear reader, is commitment. This duckdown
jacket is great. It doesn’t reinvent the wheel – just
solid quality. It’s what we’ve come to expect from
this eco-trailblazing brand.
2
3
5 My Mayu Wrist Gaiter If you’re the parent
at the playground yelling ‘PUT YOUR MITTS BACK
ON’ like a broken record, have we got something
to show you! Not only will these wrist gaiters keep
the mitts (& jacket!) firmly on, much to your kiddo’s
chagrin, they will also keep that pesky snow from
getting up inside the coat sleeves. No more cutting
your snowy adventures short due to wet arms! And
you can feel good about the fact that they are made
of 100% recycled polyester. This is a great execution
of a really smart idea.
4
FOR Adults
5
6 MEC Chillshed Parka for Women
Stylish with no sacrifice to functionality, these
down parkas will keep you seriously toasty this
winter. All down is sourced from supplies that abide
by Responsible Down Standards (RDS), meaning all
animals are ethically treated (no live plucking, no
force feeding).
7 MEC Northern Lite Men's Jacket
6
For men, this lite layer option is great for quick ins
and outs around the city, or to layer under another
jacket for longer forays. This three season jacket
provides simple core warmth and is a dream to
travel with.
7
8 Make My Belly Fit Jacket Extender
Pregnancy and newborns can add a bit of a
conundrum to winter wear. Who wants to buy a
new jacket for just one season? This is why the
Make My Belly Fit Jacket Extender is so clever!
Using a zippered panel, you can add this into your
existing jacket and be cozy all winter long. Not just
for baby bumps, it can also cover your front-carried
baby (just make sure there’s enough air in there!).
No excuses not to get outside! A zipper adaptor
may be required depending on the zipper style of
your jacket. There is also a fleece insert option for
even more warmth! Designed and made in Canada,
this is the definition of awesome convenience.
8
Giving With Heart
|
EcoParent
63