July 11, 2007

So Far Soy Good

You're as green as any mom out there. You started early with the organic baby food, and now it's all about sustainable design, organic cotton onesies, fair trade coffee, carbon caps... maybe even some solar panels on the roof?

The new frontier in eco-responsible design for babies is soybean fiber. In addition to healthy food like edamame and tofu, eco-conscious printing inks, cosmetics and candles, this plant is also an advanced textile fiber (sometimes referred to as "vegetable cashmere"). Soybean fabrics are soft and smooth, and also durable, dry and warm without bulk.

Online retailer Baby Soy offers snazzy soybean fiber gear for sizes 0-24 months. This wearable soy emporium has everything from bibs, blankets, hats and accessories, to tops, bottoms, outerwear, and adorable one-piece outfits (think kimono wraps and layered sleeves), all spun from soybeans. Mix-and-match unisex styles and a crisp modern palette include chocolate brown, hot pink, ocean blue and a light tea green.

It's perfect for wrapping up your own little bean.

Available online at babysoyusa.com.

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