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May 04 2012 09:00 AM ET
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Tyler Florence’s Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters

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As a chef and father-of-three, Tyler Florence knows firsthand that avoiding picky eating habits means starting early.

“If you’re not introduced to a food by the time you’re 3-years-old, you’re literally afraid of it as if it will hurt you,” he tells PEOPLE.

“The best thing you can possibly do is when they’re like 6-months of age, 8-months of age, go for the healthiest, most nutrition-dense, flavorful product you possibly can.”

To that end, Florence created Sprout baby food, a line of organic meals for your little one, that was inspired by an experience he had during a photo shoot taking place at his apartment.
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Apr 24 2012 02:00 PM ET
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3 Cool Crafts to Try with Your Kids

To encourage families to spend quality time creating their own art, Los Angeles based artist and designer, Karen Kimmel, started Crafting Community in 2008. But it wasn’t until she partnered with Kid Concierge‘s Tait Chatmon and Stacy Bernstein that she fully realized her vision.

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Apr 21 2012 11:00 AM ET
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Fab Sale Round-Up: Gilt Groupe, Britax and More!

Courtesy Gilt Groupe

Next week, Gilt Groupe is hosting a few fab sales worth checking out. You’ll find loads of chic toys, gear, footwear and clothing from Tane Organic (4/22), Rosie Pope Maternity (4/22), Ettika and Good Charma Jewelry for Mother’s Day (4/23), 3 Sprouts (4/23) and more.

Our picks: The 3 Sprouts Towel (now $34) and the Tane Organic Pull On Striped Sweater (now $49, originally $86), above.

Not a member of Gilt? Use our exclusive link to sign up. Also, check out our recent interview on GILT Baby & Kids little inspirations blog.

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Apr 20 2012 02:00 PM ET
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Round-up: Cool Earth-Friendly Products for the Whole Family

Courtesy Envirosax

Ready to go green?

With Earth Day coming up this weekend, it’s all about doing your part for the planet.

So to help you and your mini tree huggers celebrate the big day (and beyond!), we’ve rounded up some of the coolest eco-friendly clothes, toys and gear.

And what better to set things off than outdoors with a picnic at the park?

Perfect for storing snacks and accessories for the whole gang, Envirosax‘s Babushka Tote ($9) is lightweight, portable and waterproof.

And thanks to its reinforced seams, it holds as much as two plastic bags combined.

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Apr 20 2012 10:00 AM ET
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Kelly Preston’s Top 8 Eco-Friendly Kid Picks!

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When it comes to raising her 16-month-old son Benjamin in an eco-friendly environment, Kelly Preston isn’t messing around.

From the organic food he eats (on the menu? Fresh spinach, carrot and kale juice, quinoa and scallops!) to his co-sleeper and toys, the new mom is a stickler for finding the most natural, toxin-free options.

“I’m meticulous on checking ingredients,” Preston tells PEOPLE of her never-ending quest for healthy — and yummy! — foods for her family, including Ben’s big sister Ella, 12.

“If they’re organic, I’ll try them! If they’re delicious, I’ll keep buying them!”
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Apr 19 2012 02:00 PM ET
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Piggy Paint: Eco-Friendly Nail Polish for Kids

Courtesy Piggy Paint

While painting her daughters’s nails one day, Melanie Hurley noticed that drops of the traditional nail polish she was using were eroding the foam plate underneath.

Luckily, this unpleasant sighting led to a mommy call to action because it was then that Hurley decided to create a safer alternative — Piggy Paint.

The collection, which includes several bright solid and glittery colors, is made with a chemical-free, water-based formula making it completely non-toxic and odorless.

Plus, it offers the same salon-quality manicure as other polishes.
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Apr 19 2012 10:00 AM ET
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Jessica Alba: ‘I Live My Life the Best I Can’

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Going green isn’t just a passing thing for Jessica Alba. Since becoming a mother of two, it has become a way of life for the actress.

And in an effort to give other parents easy access to a similar eco-friendly lifestyle, Alba recently launched The Honest Company, a monthly subscription service of baby products.

“I love all of the products — the shampoo/body wash is truly tearless without any numbing agent, the detangler actually detangles and smells delicious, and the diapers are the best disposables on the market!” she tells GILT’s Little Inspiration blog.
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