Green Baby

Can I give my hamster red and green baby leaf lettuce?

She is a Syrian hammie. It is fresh growing in a pot that I bought. It is red and green baby leaf lettuce. When I checked the label on the lettuce at the back it said '' contains mustard leaves as well or something like that. Can my hamster have it? I know that you shouldn't ever give hamster's iceberg lettuce as it causes tummy problems but this isn't that so I'm guessing it could be okay?

Thanks!

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I wouldn't, as lettuce is high in nitrates and will give your hammy gas it can't expel.

Kiwi Personalized Baby Brag Album $20.5 Preserve baby memories with the kiwi green baby brag book photo album. Each album holds 36 4� x 6� photos and comes with secure hook and loop clasp.

Baby Shower Corsage - Irish $15.99 Irish eyes will smile indeed on this delightful cotton lace and satin baby corsage. Comes gift wrapped in a gift-top box with Irish poem, green satin ribbon, and corsage pin.

Croc in Socks Plush Toy and Baby Socks Gift Set (Green) $26.95 All the coolest crocs in the Everglades are sporting Baby Aspen's super-cute socks, and this Croc in Socks is ready to deliver four pairs of our fabulous, slip-free socks to the new little guy in your life! Don't pass up the chance to cuddle a crocodile! Features and facts:Plush, green crocodile with rattle noise holds four pairs of socks for baby boyEach pair has a different design, and colors include aqua blue, royal blue, burnt orange, green, gray and whiteWhite dots on sock bottom are rubber tractionCroc's ""feet"" wear two different socks; their mates are part of the socks held in the croc's ""arms""Socks are machine-washable; plush toy is surface-washableSize 0-6 months

Personalized Sheep Baby Blanket $59 AS SEEN IN REDBOOK MAGAZINE. Baby won't need to count sheep to fall asleep under this delightful blanket. A sheep leaps through a pale green meadow making this a great unisex baby gift. Features and facts:Pale green baby blanket features a lively lamb leaping over a fence in the meadow and is personalized with your child's first name in whiteMade of 100% non-pill polar fleeceSize is 29"" x 43""Can be placed in washing machine and dryerPersonalization includes child's first name (max. 8 letters) at no additional charge

Baby On Board Expandable Pen $3.9 Sitting snug as a hug in a color-rich car seat is the ""write"" baby shower favor to drive everyone wild! This bundled-up baby heading down life's highway is actually an expandable pen! The multi-colored, polka-dotted ""baby blanket"" is the base for the pen, and baby's almost-bald head becomes the top of the colorful-yellow, light-green, pink and blue-telescoping pen. Cleverly contained in clear, gift-box packaging, this ""noteworthy"" baby rides comfortably in a cute, cardboard car seat covered with polka dots that match baby's blanket. The pen is approximately 3"" high and 5 ½"" high when expanded. The gift box measures 3"" high, 2 ¼"" deep and 1 ¾"" wide.

Personalized Baby Frame $32.99 Perfect for a boy or a girl, this delicate green-striped photo frame reminds the recipient of the joy each baby brings to the lives of others. The pretty pastel colors brighten any room in the house. Features and Facts:Color(s): Green and WhiteMaterials: N/ADetails: This personalized baby photo frame includes a touching quote about the special joys of every little bundle.Dimensions: Frames measure 8"" x 10"" and hold a 4"" x 6"" photo.Packaging Dimensions: N/ASelling Unit: EachMinimum Quantity W/O Personalization: N/AMinimum Quantity With Personalization: OneAssembly Required: No

Check Baby Blanket $29.99 Check out baby now! These soft, cozy and fluffy fleece blankets will have your baby floating in the clouds. Available in three colors. Features and facts:Cozy fleece blanket with check pattern is presented folded and tied with satin ribbonMeasures 30"" x 40""Available colors: Pink, Yellow and Blue (purple and green are not available at this time)

Big Dreamzzz Baby MD - Baby Scrubs $28.5 Calling all newborn medical professionals, STAT! Baby Aspen introduces Baby MD, a whimsically cozy doctor’s outfit for your own aspiring MD. Complete with a toasty-warm surgical cap and “hospital booties,� this soft, green sleeper sports a stethoscope graphic casually slung around the neck, and an embroidered pocket with pen to write those teeny tiny prescriptions!Made of 100% lusciously soft cotton in soft sea-foam green and whiteToes stay warm inside the mock hospital bootiesNewborn size 0-6 month sleeper comes with a cradle-soft “surgical cap�Legs have secure snap closure for easy changes between “operations�Fully opened, the exclusive packaging design creates its own unique showcaseGift box measures 9 ¼�w x 6�t x 2� d

Irish Keepsake Baby Bible $29.99 The Musical Baby Keepsake Bible plays Jesus Loves Me. The confirmation New Testiment Bible is a New American Catholic Edition that is truly a wonderful gift for this special occasion. Each Bible has a beautiful white satin cover with an elegant green ribbon trimmed with a white shamrock. The Bible is edged with white piping satin ribbon. Packaging includes a poem and biblical scripture. Elegantly packaged in a clear-top gift box tied with a green satin ribbon.

Green Alligator Blankie $17.99 The new parents will thank ye for this adorable blankie! Baby will love cozying up to this sweet green alligator!Friendly, plush, soft-toothed, green alligator blankieCrafted from surface-washable cottonAlligator has unique soft, yet bumpy textureAlligator blankie measures 12"" x 12""

Green Alligator Rattle $8.99 Baby will shake, rattle and roll around with a unique, new best friend—a smiling, green alligator!Friendly, plush, soft-toothed, green alligator rattle with a big red mouthCrafted from surface-washable cottonAlligator has unique soft, yet bumpy textureAlligator measures 8"" long

sLEAPy Baby Frog Snuggle Sack $36.5 You can tell by the sweet smile that your ""sLEAPy BABY"" is i>hoppy and comfy in Baby Aspen's snuggle sack inspired by the latest in froggie fashion. The word on the pond is that it's what all the most trendy tadpoles will be wearing this year! Features and facts:Friendly, frog-inspired snuggle sack and cap with plush fabric outside and comfy-cozy 100% cotton insideSnuggle sack is light-green, textured polyester with sunny-gold tummy sprinkled with polka dots; a meadow-green, jumper-like fit at the top; dark-green froggie feet, and a jumping-frog applique that says ""sLEAPy BABY""The froggy-face cap has big eyes and a smiling mouth with a stretchy pink tongueMachine wash and dryArrives on specially designed hanger with snail and dragonfly accentsSize 0-6 monthsPersonalize with baby's monogram for an additional charge

Feeding Baby Green: $11.52 Feeding Baby Green

Little Miss Mary's Baby Socks $24 Your little girl can look fabulous all the time with this adorable six pack of organic baby socks from EB. Mary Jane shoe designs in black contrast sharply with bright colors such as pink, purple and orange. Comfortable and stylish, these classic baby girl socks are a must have for any elegant baby. Features and facts:Black Mary Jane ""shoes"" are complemented by the colorful pink, purple, orange, green, aqua and lavender socksSold as an assorted set of sixFits up to 12 monthsMade of 100% organic cotton

Personalized Baby Shower Pillow Packs $2.4 Here's the perfect baby shower favor for the perfect day! Pillow Packs are clear containers filled with colorful candy pearls. A personalized color-coordinating band seals the favor. Features and facts:Clear acetate pillow packs are filled with your choice of colored candy and wrapped with a coordinating band that is personalized for the occasion.The candy/color choices are candy mint, green tropical lime, yellow lemonade, purple fusion, blue merry berry, pink bubble, orange clemetine, red cherry pits, and lavish black licorice.Choose from several baby shower designs: Floating Duck, Bow and Ribbons, Owls, Baby Wave, Baby Oval, Baby Elephant, Kitty, Safety Pins and Baby Hearts.Minimum 24Personalize the label with name and the date of the event.

Pastels and Pearls Baby Bracelet $22.99 This precious little bracelet is made of sterling silver, freshwater pearls and genuine Swarovski crystals. A wonderful gift with a sweet poem for their new arrival. Celebrate cherished moments with this keepsake she will treasure forever. Features and facts:Baby bracelet with a string of freshwater pearls accented with genuine Swarovski crystals in pink, green, lavender, yellow, blue and peachSize 0-12 months (adjustable)Comes displayed on a special gift card with a sweet poem in cellophane packaging

Baby Royale Personalized Bodysuit in Green Velvet Drawstring Gift Pouch $24.95 Baby gets the royal treatment in a bodysuit featuring baby’s name, topped with a crown for him. Royal bums are adorned with “His Royal Hind-ness.� These treasures are regally presented in a velvet drawstring pouch. Our bodysuits are white, 100% cotton and feature the must-have bottom snap closure and lap shoulders for easy dressing. Available in 3-6 month, 6-9 month and 9-12 month sizes.

B is for Baby Lettered Baby Block Candle (Set of 4) $9.6 So often, life's best things come in small packages--like babies, of course, and beautiful baby shower favors, too. One of Kate Aspen's best and brightest is our ""B is for Baby"" Lettered Baby Block Candle. Sweetly designed and presented, the only thing really big about this favor is the lasting impression it will make on your guests. Features and facts:Beautifully lettered baby block candle with pastel blue, green, pink, yellow and lilac accentsBaby-powder scentBaby block measures 1 1/4"" squareGift presentation includes clear display box with a white-satin ribbon and bow and a coordinating baby block-themed ""For You"" tagGift box measures 1 1/2"" h x 1 3/4"" w x 1 3/4"" dSold in a set of four

Anthony Green - Baby Girl

Ideas for Green Baby Gift Giving

Copyright (c) 2008 Virginia Ginsburg

Baby gifts are a wonderful way to introduce new parents to Green products, and, who knows - they might stick with them! When you give a gift to a new baby, consider the many green baby gift options available.

Giving green gifts is increasingly popular, as it provides an opportunity for your gift to stand out from the crowd and make a positive impact on the Earth.

Green gifts are constructed of organic or recycled materials, or at least have a minimum impact on the Earth. The packaging of the product should be minimal to reduce waste. Seek zero packaging when possible, but if necessary look for recycled paper packaging. The least desirable packaging is plastic, which takes significant energy to produce and is difficult to recycle. If the only option is plastic packaging, seek minimal amounts of plastic, or purchase carbon offset credits to make up for it.

Gifts for Getting Dressed
Your options in buying green baby clothes are many and increase almost daily. Today you can find organically-grown cotton clothing fairly easy. Even some of the large chain stores like Target carry certain items made of this fabric. Organic cotton is grown with natural fertilizers and is free from toxic chemicals. A field must be pesticide-free for at least three years to qualify as organic, and the cotton must be processed based on International organic standards.

Bamboo is also an excellent choice for baby clothes, as it is both eco-friendly and softer than even the softest cotton on the market. Bamboo fabrics have a natural sheen and are frequently compared to silk and cashmere. Another great benefit of using bamboo fabric for baby clothing is its naturally-occurring antibacterial properties.

Gifts for Bath Time
Avoid the commonly-available plastic bath toys and focus instead on healthy, safe and eco-friendly options for the bath. For example, if you are looking for cute towels, you can find many options in both organically-grown cotton and bamboo. Although it may sound strange, bamboo fibers make amazingly soft, silky fabrics. In fact, many people choose bamboo towels based on touch alone, without even realizing they are choosing a sustainable fabric. Bamboo is a fast-growing plant that grows without pesticides, herbicides or other chemicals. It does not destroy natural forests or take an undue toll on the Earth, thus making it an excellent option for eco-conscious consumers.

As for baby-washes and lotions, all those petroleum-based products can be skipped for more eco- and body-friendly options. The chemicals used in most cosmetics and toiletries range from toxic to dangerous, and everything in between. Some major things to look out for include shampoos and conditioners containing petroleum products, hair dyes with carcinogenic coal tar, deodorants containing aluminum, hairsprays and hair gels containing petroleum derivatives, formaldehyde, phthalates and synthetic fragrance.

Also look out for cosmetic and toiletry products that were not tested on animals. Not only does this mean that you are not testing your ethics, but often products with the Humane Cosmetics Standard (HCS) label also happen to meet the above criteria and are therefore better choices overall.

Gifts for Playtime
Most toy aisles are filled with plastics, which are energy-intensive to create and slow to decompose in our landfills. Instead of adding to the waste, seek green alternatives to baby toys. For example, there are many super-soft and amazingly beautiful stuffed toys made from organic fabrics and stuffing. These items are often checked more thoroughly for safety than typical toys, since they are catering to a high-end market.

Also available are wooden toys created with green-certified hardwoods and fast-growing woods. They have all-natural finishes, paint and stains, making them safe for baby, and also safer for the world.

Whatever you choose, by seeking a green baby gift, you are helping one more person in the world learn about the beauty and value available on the green market.

About the Author

Virginia Ginsburg writes about sustainable products, green living, and her quest for a socially-conscious lifestyle. She is founder of Green Baby Gifts (http://www.greenbabygiftsonline.com), which offers beautifully-wrapped baby gifts made of bamboo fiber and packaged in completely recycled and recyclable packaging.