Kids Boston - October 05, 2009

Rash Decision

Bum Boosa Bamboo Baby Products

You’re a natural-born quick-change artist — doing away with a dirty nappy in 30 seconds flat.

But when it comes to choosing products for your baby’s rear, you haven’t had such an easy time.

Before you bottom out, try Bum Boosa Bamboo Baby Products. (Try saying that five times fast.) The local company sources family-run bamboo farms that don’t use pesticides or chemicals for its bamboo-based wipes and diaper cream.

The biodegradable wipes are derived from bamboo fiber and infused with pure-grade lavender and sweet orange essential oils; the ointment features bamboo silk powder, zinc oxide, and tea tree and other essential oils. Both are easy on baby’s butt and the environment.

Plus, for every product sold, Bum Boosa plants a tree with Trees for the Future.

Which means in the end, no one has cause to be bummed out.

Available online at bumboosa.com.

Photo: Courtesy of  Bum Boosa Bamboo Baby Products

BOUNCE
Gnip Gnop Circus
What: The Gnip Gnop Circus (that’s ping-pong spelled backward) is a glow-in-the-dark puppet show extravaganza.
Why: Have a ball.
When: Wed. & Thurs., 10:30 a.m.
Where: Puppet Showplace Theatre, 32 Station St., Brookline. Tickets at 617-731-6400 or online.

PICK
Verrill Farm Harvest Festival & Benefit
What: Pumpkins, games, hayrides, pony rides, live music, and a raffle.
Why: Carve out time for fall.
When: Sat., noon-4 p.m.
Where: Verrill Farm, 11 Wheeler Rd., Concord (978-369-4494).

CHOW
Mystic Seaport Chowderfest
What: Enjoy chowder, seafood, music, hands-on art projects, stories, and other fishy fun.
Why: Sea you there.
When: Sat.-Mon., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: 75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic, Conn. (860-572-5315).