I had always wanted an alternative to a plastic teething ring for my daughter. I had read numerous places that the chemicals emitted from the plastic of ANY toy let alone those designed to chew on can be harmful to babies. And with so many toys on the market being recalled I really didn't want to take that risk. So now you don't have to!
Hudson Block Co. is run by two grandparents who were inspired by their first grandchild to provide a perfect toy for him..."something safe, educational, natural, and environmentally-friendly." They design and handcraft blocks and teething rings which are absolutely fantastic.
AND to make it even better a portion of every purchase is donated to Compassion International!
Check out their teething ring:
Isn't it so cute?! It is made of natural hard Maple, free of paint or stain and sanded smooth for curious little mouths and tender young hands!
Here's the listing in their Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25124589
So here's how the giveaway works:
1. Visit their shop, browse a little and admire their works of art :)
2. Come back to my blog and add a comment telling me what you like most about their shop, what item, philosophy, etc.
3. The winner will be picked at random on Friday May 29th!
Make sure to spread the news on this fantastic giveaway!
Leigh,
ReplyDeleteI always love finding people/companies that will go the extra mile in making something. The Etsy line is a perfect way to give our kids something safe and natural! I think it's fantastic how they sand down the edges of their blocks to make them safer. Great ideas! I will order some soon! Thanks for the tip!
Amy
The teethers look really nice and it makes a lot of sense to have them chew on something wooden cause my son loves to chew on all the furniture!
ReplyDeleteIf I have a little girl I'd definetly be ordering some Sweety Baby :)
Leigh...
ReplyDeleteI recommend checking out NativeRemedies.com. They have a teething product called OralSoothe that works great. I used some of their products when a prescription from the pediatrician was ineffective and the Native Remedies product actually worked (I admit I was a bit of a homeopathic skeptic but was desperate for a solution). Their products are a bit expensive but you can find them on Amazon.com for a discount. I do appreciate anything natural, sans chemicals and am pro homeopathic from personal experience!
Leigh...
ReplyDeleteI recommend checking out NativeRemedies.com. They have a teething product called OralSoothe that works great! I used some of their products when a prescription from the pediatrician was ineffective and the Native Remedies product actually worked! (I admit, I was a bit of a skeptic of homeopathic remedies but from personal experience have changed my ways!) I love anything natural and sans chemicals. Happy Blogging!
stupid computer- i was having all kinds of issues posting!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip on Oralsoothe Tricia, I will definitely look into that!
ReplyDeleteHey Leigh I have been enjoying your blog and the advice on teething is perfect just in time for our new baby! I think I have been to that seller before. I bought a wooden teether at ollies but it is painted and with all the talk about lead paint I dont think I can use it..bummer. Anyway thanks for finding this seller! Hope you guys are getting settled into your new place!
ReplyDeleteThe cherry leaf is adorable! We have something similar for Mia, it a sanded wooden rattle but she has yet to figure out how good it will feel on her teeth. Unfortunately I feel like all she ever wants to chew on is her books- what is it with babies and paper?? Good luck with the blog!
ReplyDeleteHey Leigh! I love, love, love wooden blocks, toys, teethers, etc. Handmade and hand-carved is the way to go! I'll be honest, I never "splurged" on a all natural wooden teether for Lucy because I'm too cheap. haaha. I just settled for one of the the cheap, chintzy, stick 'em in the fridge plastic ones. I must say, I love Hudson Block Co's classic design. They said it best with, "timeless appearance"
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