Poem for a green baby shower

I'll be throwing an eco-friendly themed baby shower, and I thought I'd share my little poem that we're putting into the registry notes:

Thank you for visiting our little sprout's registry,
We'll need strollers and toys, diapers and gadgetry.

But before you pick a gift, remember the theme:
Gently used gifts are welcome, to keep it green!

And gift wrap is pretty, but oh, what a waste,
With recycled paper, it should be replaced!

Feel free to use it as you wish, and please post in the comments if this came in handy for your own baby shower. I'd be happy to hear!

BPA and Phthalate Free Baby Toys

General Guidelines

A database of non-toxic toys can be found at HealthyToys.org, which has a searchable database of over 1,200 toys.

Manufacturers committed to safe, PVC-free toys include Brio, Chicco, Early Start, First Years, Ikea, Lamaze Infant Development, Lego, Little Tykes, Playmobil, Primetime Playthings, Ravensburger, Sassy and Tiny Love.

Small companies include Beyond-learning.com, Bioviva.com/us, Crispina.com, Kenanausa.com, Naturalplay.com, Novanatural.com, Oompa.com, Playstoretoys.com, and Treeblocks.com.

But generally, the best guideline is to buy things made from natural materials:

• Purchase toys made of solid wood (either unfinished or with a non-toxic finish).
• Purchase toys made of organic cotton, hemp or wool.

Source: http://www.pbs.org/now/shows/412/toxins-in-toys.html

Baby Shopping List

Here are some websites that already did the research to find non-toxic versions of specific baby items:

• List of Safe Baby Teethers from The Soft Landing