Healthy Nursery and Child's Bedroom

EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) lists Indoor Air Quality as one of their top health concerns.

The EPA's Total Exposure Assessment Methodology (TEAM) study found levels of about a dozen common organic pollutants to be 2 to 5 times higher inside homes than outside. Considering that we are spending as much as 90% of our lives indoors, this is a key issue, and even more for the children.

Creating a healthy nursery/child's bedroom

Here are some great advices for a clean healthy nursery/child's bedroom: How to detox your child's bedroom?

Indoor plants to clean the air

Did you know that, according to some NASA studies, specific indoor plants can remove VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) such as formaldehyde, tolune, xylene, ammonia, alcohols. and hence clean the air. Great for the whole house including the nursery/child's bedroom!
For more info: www.o2foryou.org

Earth Day Special 1 item purchased = 10 trees planted

Peek a Green in the News

Interview of Alexandra, founder of Peek a Green, by the Examiner:

Do it all Mamas & Papas: meet the mom behind Peek a Green

Article by Red Tricycle: Peek a Green makes buying green baby gifts a snap

Nice article from Gearhead Mom about our eco modeling dough: 100% plant-based coloring, no chemicals, no artificial dyes and no heavy metals.

Article by the Examiner: Give Green and Safe Baby and Toddler Holiday Gifts from Peek a Green

Green Holiday Gift Guide by Peek a Green

Back to School essentials

Who said kids can not have it all? Safe, eco-friendly and cute essentials when going back to daycare/school ...

WHAT IS A WASTE-FREE LUNCH?

Waste-free lunch for kids going back to daycare or school:

-reusable lunch bag or backpack

-reusable utensils and bowls. Bamboo is a very eco-friendly option.

-reusable placemat.

-reusable waterproof bib or cloth napkin.

-reusable bottle. For babies, choose safe plastic (BPA-free and phthalate-free) bottle. For older kids, choose stainless steel water bottle.

-reusable containers and snack bags. Stainless steel or glass containers are a safe alternative to plastic. Choose cloth snack or sandwich bag instead of plastic bag.

-reusable labels for naming all your kids items.

For more information, click here.

Peek a Green Gift Registry!

Welcome to Peek a Green Gift Registry.

Sign up and receive an eco-adorable gift!

When the amount purchased on your registry reaches at least $250, you will receive a FREE bamboo comforter.

Visit us at: http://www.peekagreen.com/giftregistry.html

Peek a Green Reviews

Our HappyMais building blocks have been reviewed by Eco Child's Play and Tree Hugging Family:

http://ecochildsplay.com/2009/06/29/happymais-eco-kids-crafts-from-peekagreencom/

http://www.treehuggingfamily.com/green-product-video-review-happymais-building-blocks/

Our bamboo onesies have been reviewed by Breezy Mama:

http://breezymama.com/2009/06/30/o-–-yeah-adorable-

organic-baby-and-toddler-clothing-finds/

Our Bamboo wash cloths and picnic play mat have been reviewed by Upscale Baby Blog:

http://upscalebaby.com/blog/gifts/bamboo-wash-cloths/

http://upscalebaby.com/blog/toys/plan-toys-picnic-play-mat/