Dapple + Born Free: What It Means

Dapple has teamed up with Born Free.

Makes perfect sense if you think about it.

Born Free was founded in 2006 by three concerned fathers, and has revolutionized the baby product industry in North America with its insistence on BPA-free materials.

Dapple was “born” in much the same way. Two moms, Dana and Tamar, concerned about using chemicals on the very things that went right back into their babies’ mouths set out in search of the safest possible formulas that would, at the same time, really work on baby’s stuff : no more stale milk odors in baby bottles, sticky fingerprints on toys, or spit-up stains on … well, everything.

Babies have a right to BPA free plastics and they also have a right to cleaners without toxins, phthalates, parabens, SLES, artificial fragrances or dyes.

What does the partnership mean for you? As parents, you will be seeing many joint Dapple and Born Free promotions on Twitter, Facebook, and on the Born Free and Dapple blogs. Dapple is now available on the Born Free website. If you are in Canada, you will soon see Dapple samples in Born Free bottle brushes and gift packs at most major retailers.

Baby Steps

This past pre-Memorial Day Friday, the Dapple Team handed out samples to moms and dads getting in some baby shopping before the long weekend at the Babies 'R Us Union Square in NYC. Some babies even came along to let mom and dad know exactly what they wanted. The cutie in this video had no interest in shopping though, only having fun with mommy.

Why Green?

Last Friday, the Dapple team was handing out samples and helping spread the word about the importance of cleaning green around kids at the Babies 'R Us Union Square in New York City, when we had an idea. Instead of Dapple telling people why it is so important to clean green around children, why not have the parents and other customers tell us why they think it is so critical. The above videos are the result of our research.

Lemonade!

If regular 'ol lemonade just won't do, check out these two recipes that will definitely excite. Let your kids squeeze and press for delicious fun and a great time!!!!

Organic Raspberry Lemonade

• Mash 1 cup rinsed fresh raspberries (6 oz.) with 2/3 cup of organic unrefined sugar
• Let stand 10 minutes
• Press through a fine strainer into a pitcher and discard seeds
• Stir in 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice from organic lemons and 2 cups water
• Pour into ice-filled glasses
• Enjoy!!!!!

Organic Kiwi Lemonade

• Peel 6 organic kiwi’s and puree in blender
• Strain mixture through fine strainer and discard seeds
• Combine 1 cup organic unrefined sugar and ¾ cup freshly squeezed organic lemon juice in a large pitcher
• Stir in strained kiwi
• Add 1 liter ice water
• Enjoy!!!

A Natural Story

"Getting to know your neighbors" is how we described Abe's Market back in September. In this case your neighbors are entrepreneurs and their children are their products. Abe's is bringing the mom and pop experience to e-shopping by offering "remarkable natural products" of all kinds,with the story of the people and the personalities behind them.

Dapple is available at Abe's along with Dana and Tamar's story. In the above video, our fellow eco-entrepreneurs share the stories behind their brands. What inspired them, what they gave up, and what advice they have for others to follow their dreams. It is an uplifting, beautiful clip. It might even make you want to have "children" of your own.

Spotted! Damon Dash, a Pink Bugaboo, and Dapple!

The Dapple team was handing out samples in New York City yesterday when they came across a hip-hop mogul pushing a pink Bugaboo. A sample was promptly given. We Dappled Damon Dash! We had a chance to speak to the baby's nanny, who said that the family had gotten Dapple as a gift and that they love the Toy Spray! See that in his left hand...... that is Damon Dash going green for baby!!!!

Ana Ortiz Goes Green & Clean With Dapple!

Ana isn't the only celebrity mom who is green for baby. According to She Knows.com, "when Nicole Richie and Joel Madden launched their Richie-Madden Children's Foundation" they presented mom's with organic items for babies, including organic cleaning products!

Sheryl Crow had an eco-friendly baby shower featuring email invites and botanical party favors, Jessica Alba bought organic crib sheets just before her daughter was born, and Julia Roberts feeds her children foods from her own organic garden!

What changes did you make to go green for baby? We would love to hear from you!