Credit: Sweet Kiera
Product retailers for babies and kids are literally sprouting up all over! It’s no wonder that the sprout is such an inspiration to baby and child centered companies. Maybe it was the Green Giant’s friend Sprout that has stuck in our minds, or because we really want little ones to sprout up in a healthy way. There are many companies turning to this ideal “green” image in their names and mentality, as they help parents who are expecting and raising kids.
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Sprout exists to provide new and experienced parents confidence in everything they choose for their kids and home. With onesies by Dwell Studio, toys by Manny+Simon and home decor by Stokke, their stock of products are all non-toxic and stylish. If they wouldn’t use they don’t want you to either. This is where safety, design and practicality for families all come together. With boutiques in San Francisco, Chicago and New York, as well as an online shop, baby greens are never out of reach.
Care
From big items like blankets and sheets, to smaller, but no less important dishes, rattles and teethers, Green Sprout Toys helps parents give their babies a fresh clean start in the world. All of their products are BPA and PVC free. They understand we live in a modern world, and offer some disposable items, but some, such as their wipes, are plant based and compressed to conserve space.
Feed
Who better than a gourmet chef and Food Network personality to feed your child? Besides you right? And what did we ever do before the baby food pouch? OK, enough questions, the answer is Tyler Florence’s Sprout line of baby and toddler food. Part of the appeal is the images of the actual ingredients shown on the outside of the food pouches. The other is that the dishes are things we would actually eat, but in a consistency made for newer eaters. Because the sooner you introduce Sweet Potato & Apple Risotto or Vegetable & White Bean Stew, the more open your kids will be to new foods. Just waiting on a sprouts meal by Sprout!
Wear
Soft and versatile t-shirts are the staple of every kiddie wardrobe, and those made by The Little Seed are no exception. They are available in environmentally influenced colors such as Electric Blue, Sunshine Yellow and Tree Hugging green, along with grays, reds, pinks and purples. The shirts are made in the USA from 100% raw cotton and dyes with low run-off so there is a smaller effect on the environment. These shirts bring a softness and style to the everyday tee and kids’ fashion sense. Because every sprout starts out as a small seed.
Pure
Trying the Scrumptious Baby Cream by Original Sprout really was a family affair. I knew the minute the box arrived what was inside, and I opened it right away. I tried it and soon had a crowd of people, well my two kids, waiting to try it too. While ordering it I read all about the fabulous scent and the product in reality did not disappoint. It has a beachy, coconutty, fruity scent that we all love. The kids kept asking for more. Between lotion, lip gloss and shower gel, they are already beauty product aficionados!
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Whether it’s visiting with old favorite characters like Clifford or The Berenstain Bears, or meeting new ones like Caillou and Whyatt, Sprout programming brings a nice option to edutainment. Kids will smile and laugh while watching a show, but they may also pick up a few new letters of the alphabet from a spelling superhero, or learn a lesson from a friendly bear.
Give
Before the baby arrives is when the real preparation happens. In the form of a baby shower. This is where a team of your friends and family get together to honor and wow you all at the same time. My sister just threw one such shower, but credit must be given to the now infamous Jessica for leading her team through the sprout theme. Clean lines, with white and green accents abounded, complete with fresh eats and sweet treats. Jessica’s sprout inspired vision board served her well when relaying her ideas to others. And the literal pièce de résistance was the collection of pea pod and artichoke cookies literally sprouting from metal pots, created by Sweet Kiera. The mom-to-be herself proclaimed them to be “absolutely gorgeous and beyond delicious ‘sprout’ themed cookies.”
Cook
Savory or sweet, we’ve got your Brussels sprouts covered all year long.
Jae Berman Nutrition
The busy mom that I am, through all of the discussions with Registered Dietician Jae Berman, I only ever scanned the Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad recipe that she sent me. In my mind I was to toast almonds, make a dressing and toss it all with sauteed Brussels sprouts and kale. It couldn't have been easier or tastier, and it got the approval of both of my kids. Only after enjoying this dish did I go through and carefully read the directions. I realized it’s called a salad, because it’s actually a raw salad, aside from the toasted nuts. Now it all makes sense! I tried it the salad way and it was so delicious too. I left out the cheese for my family, but that is what is so great about this versatile recipe. Cooked or raw, seasoned a lot, or not, it just works for all palates!
Twin Chefs
If you want a Brussels sprouts recipe that kids will like, then it makes sense to ask a kid, or two, for a recipe. Nine-year-old Twin Chefs Lilly and Audrey shared their Candied Brussels Chiffonade with me. When I skimmed that recipe, they had me at brown sugar in the ingredients list. It’s like dessert meets side dish in a caramelized complement to any meal. If Pinkalicious only knew about this recipe, she would not have wasted another minute being pink! This candied dish definitely got the kid seal of approval at dinner at our house. I, however, am wondering what it would taste like a la mode! Basil sorbet anyone?
Make
The one way to truly enjoy sprouts is to plant your own, since all plants, fruits and veggies start out as a sprout. We like to start with a few apple seeds from snack time, and place them between two pieces or damp paper towels. Then place that flat in a zip top plastic bag. Close the bag, and tape it to a window that gets a good amount of sunlight. Check the seeds daily until they start to sprout! Once you have some sturdy roots and leaves, replant them in a pot of soil.
~What sprout recipes and green products do you and your own little sprouts enjoy?~
Shop
Sprout exists to provide new and experienced parents confidence in everything they choose for their kids and home. With onesies by Dwell Studio, toys by Manny+Simon and home decor by Stokke, their stock of products are all non-toxic and stylish. If they wouldn’t use they don’t want you to either. This is where safety, design and practicality for families all come together. With boutiques in San Francisco, Chicago and New York, as well as an online shop, baby greens are never out of reach.
Care
From big items like blankets and sheets, to smaller, but no less important dishes, rattles and teethers, Green Sprout Toys helps parents give their babies a fresh clean start in the world. All of their products are BPA and PVC free. They understand we live in a modern world, and offer some disposable items, but some, such as their wipes, are plant based and compressed to conserve space.
Feed
Who better than a gourmet chef and Food Network personality to feed your child? Besides you right? And what did we ever do before the baby food pouch? OK, enough questions, the answer is Tyler Florence’s Sprout line of baby and toddler food. Part of the appeal is the images of the actual ingredients shown on the outside of the food pouches. The other is that the dishes are things we would actually eat, but in a consistency made for newer eaters. Because the sooner you introduce Sweet Potato & Apple Risotto or Vegetable & White Bean Stew, the more open your kids will be to new foods. Just waiting on a sprouts meal by Sprout!
Wear
Soft and versatile t-shirts are the staple of every kiddie wardrobe, and those made by The Little Seed are no exception. They are available in environmentally influenced colors such as Electric Blue, Sunshine Yellow and Tree Hugging green, along with grays, reds, pinks and purples. The shirts are made in the USA from 100% raw cotton and dyes with low run-off so there is a smaller effect on the environment. These shirts bring a softness and style to the everyday tee and kids’ fashion sense. Because every sprout starts out as a small seed.
Pure
Trying the Scrumptious Baby Cream by Original Sprout really was a family affair. I knew the minute the box arrived what was inside, and I opened it right away. I tried it and soon had a crowd of people, well my two kids, waiting to try it too. While ordering it I read all about the fabulous scent and the product in reality did not disappoint. It has a beachy, coconutty, fruity scent that we all love. The kids kept asking for more. Between lotion, lip gloss and shower gel, they are already beauty product aficionados!
View
Whether it’s visiting with old favorite characters like Clifford or The Berenstain Bears, or meeting new ones like Caillou and Whyatt, Sprout programming brings a nice option to edutainment. Kids will smile and laugh while watching a show, but they may also pick up a few new letters of the alphabet from a spelling superhero, or learn a lesson from a friendly bear.
Give
Before the baby arrives is when the real preparation happens. In the form of a baby shower. This is where a team of your friends and family get together to honor and wow you all at the same time. My sister just threw one such shower, but credit must be given to the now infamous Jessica for leading her team through the sprout theme. Clean lines, with white and green accents abounded, complete with fresh eats and sweet treats. Jessica’s sprout inspired vision board served her well when relaying her ideas to others. And the literal pièce de résistance was the collection of pea pod and artichoke cookies literally sprouting from metal pots, created by Sweet Kiera. The mom-to-be herself proclaimed them to be “absolutely gorgeous and beyond delicious ‘sprout’ themed cookies.”
Cook
Savory or sweet, we’ve got your Brussels sprouts covered all year long.
Jae Berman Nutrition
The busy mom that I am, through all of the discussions with Registered Dietician Jae Berman, I only ever scanned the Kale & Brussel Sprout Salad recipe that she sent me. In my mind I was to toast almonds, make a dressing and toss it all with sauteed Brussels sprouts and kale. It couldn't have been easier or tastier, and it got the approval of both of my kids. Only after enjoying this dish did I go through and carefully read the directions. I realized it’s called a salad, because it’s actually a raw salad, aside from the toasted nuts. Now it all makes sense! I tried it the salad way and it was so delicious too. I left out the cheese for my family, but that is what is so great about this versatile recipe. Cooked or raw, seasoned a lot, or not, it just works for all palates!
Twin Chefs
If you want a Brussels sprouts recipe that kids will like, then it makes sense to ask a kid, or two, for a recipe. Nine-year-old Twin Chefs Lilly and Audrey shared their Candied Brussels Chiffonade with me. When I skimmed that recipe, they had me at brown sugar in the ingredients list. It’s like dessert meets side dish in a caramelized complement to any meal. If Pinkalicious only knew about this recipe, she would not have wasted another minute being pink! This candied dish definitely got the kid seal of approval at dinner at our house. I, however, am wondering what it would taste like a la mode! Basil sorbet anyone?
Make
The one way to truly enjoy sprouts is to plant your own, since all plants, fruits and veggies start out as a sprout. We like to start with a few apple seeds from snack time, and place them between two pieces or damp paper towels. Then place that flat in a zip top plastic bag. Close the bag, and tape it to a window that gets a good amount of sunlight. Check the seeds daily until they start to sprout! Once you have some sturdy roots and leaves, replant them in a pot of soil.
~What sprout recipes and green products do you and your own little sprouts enjoy?~
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