Eco Friendly and Organic Diaper Cakes

Looking for an eco-friendly or organic baby shower gift that leaves an everlasting imprint in the minds of expecting mothers? A unique trend sweeping the celebrity scene and expanding creative baby shower gift giving involves stylish, eye-catching arrangements known as diaper cakes. Comprised of rolled up diapers and other festive trimmings that resemble a multi-layered wedding confection, diaper cakes are non-edible gestures filled with color and whimsy. From organic cloth diapers to luxury baby products, a variety of businesses make choosing a diaper cake that stays in line with eco-conscious values an easy task to achieve. While some businesses use eco-friendly products to decorate the center of the diaper cake, others conceal special trinkets and gifts inside – so when the expectant mother finally unwraps her work of art – a surprising treat is discovered. Keep in mind that the typical 3-tier diaper cake consists of around 50 small diapers. Available in small diaper 'cupcakes' (shown right) to elaborate 5-tier cakes, the following companies are just a sample of what to expect when searching for your next eco-friendly or organic baby shower gift: Diaper Cakewalk With Seventh Generation chlorine-free disposables and the luxurious reputation of Burt's Bees all-natural baby care products, Diaper Cakewalk constructs diaper cakes topped with an all-natural cotton critter. For example, a vegetable dye is used to color the stuffed animals. The typical eco-friendly diaper cake is comprised of 40 to 45 (size 1) diapers (accommodating infants up to 14 pounds). Diaper Cakewalk offers eco-friendly arrangements centered on their Blue Elephant, Neutral Giraffe, and Pink Lamp (shown at top). GrowinStyle Choose the Organic 2-Tier Green Polka Dot Diaper Cake to deliver an attractive gift for parents who aren’t sure if they're welcoming a baby boy or girl into their lives. About 25 to 30 eco-friendly diapers (size 1) are used in the creation of the diaper cake – decorated with high-quality ribbon and topped with Sophie the Giraffe –a natural BPA-free teether. The diaper cake comes with your choice of Nature BabyCare or Seventh Generation Diapers. GrowinStyle also makes an Organic Upscale Diaper Pound Cake and Cupcakes arrangement that gives the appearance of a custom "you shouldn't have" diaper cake order. This upscale selection includes 45 to 50 eco-friendly Nature BabyCare Diapers (size 1) and Weleda Baby Care Trial Size cream. Rattlecake Diaper Cakes The Eco-Friendly Trendy Turtle Diaper Cake provides a new mother with four tiers of Seventh Generation (size 1) diapers and organic baby products, including Carter's Organic Cotton Hooded Turtle Towel and Carter's Organic Cotton Turtle Onesie. Four Carter's Organic Cotton Washcloths decorate the outside of the cake alongside a Safety 1st comb, brush, and nail clippers. Accent ribbon and ingredient card round off the package. The smaller 2-tier Cuddly Honey Bear Diaper Cake supplies a plush teddy stuffed with recycled fibers and flanked by natural, Burt's Bees products. Image Credits: Diaper Cakewalk, Rattlecake, GrowinStyle

Bath by Bettijo: Luxurious and Organic Skin and Bath Products

The eco-friendly woman of today not only demands organic and pure products to place on her skin, but desires luxury as well. Bath by Bettijo promises all of that and more! With their line of organic, natural and handmade body and bath products, this company is giving socially responsible individuals the luxurious and rich products they are demanding. ‘Sweet as Sugar’ Bath Scrub The Bath by Bettijo ‘Sweet as Sugar’ bath scrub works to exfoliate and polish the skin, leaving you silky-smooth and soft. Available in Lavender and Vanilla, this delicious scrub is an absolutely perfect addition to your favorite bath products. Featured in ‘Family Circle,’ this scrub is made from pure sugar and shea butter, so that it not only removes dead and dull skin, but locks in moisture as well. You can get the 15oz jar for $36. ‘Whipped Shea Butter’ Body Cream The ‘Whipped Shea Butter’ body cream is just what you need to lock in moisture and prevent dry skin. Organic, pure shea butter has a plethora of benefits and Bath by Bettijo’s shea butter is unbelievably rich and smooth. Alleviating dry skin, relieving eczema, helping to reduce shaving bumps and leaving your skin silky soft are just a few of the things this shea butter can do. It’s available in Lemon Almond, Vanilla Mandarin and Lavender fragrances and the 8oz bottle is around $22. Natural Lip Care Pamper your lips and keep them smooth, kissably soft and beautiful with the moisture-providing Jojoba, Mango Butter and Coconut Oil lip care available at Bath by Bettijo. This lip care is completely organic and will help soothe chapped or dry lips, and it’s great for everyday use as well. Featured in ‘Lucky Magazine,’ this soothing lip balm is available in Sweet Almond, Peppermint and Ripened Mango for about $4. When you’re searching for organic, luscious and rich body products, Bath by Bettijo has it all, including bath teas, spa soaps, baby care, foot care, and much more! Photo Courtesy of www.BathbyBettijo.com