Kids Philadelphia - February 16, 2009

A Clean Slate

Ecoleeko Bath Mittens

Bath time at your house is no pleasure cruise. More like a trip on the Titanic.

Make getting clean fun with terry cloth mitts from Ecoleeko. Made from organic materials, these critters are sure to have him splishing and splashing.

Each one is created by one-woman show Sue Lappan, who’s often found elbows deep in her own tub tinting fabric with nontoxic dyes. Let him choose between Allyeco Alligator, Ippo Hippo, and Solar Polar Cub.

Your ship may have just come in.

Available at Art Star, 623 North Second Street (215-238-1557 or artstarphilly.com); online at ecoleeko.com.

Need more help with bathroom duty? Check out our other local editions.

FLY
Junior Birders Club
What: Kids ages 6 and up take a trip to see their feathered friends (bring binoculars and a field guide if you have ’em).
Why: Flock together.
When: Thurs., 3:45-5:15 p.m.
Where: Briar Bush Nature Center, 1212 Edge Hill Rd., Abington (215-887-6603). Registration required.

DISCOVER
Paleopalooza
What: Keep them occupied on their day off with a fossil dig, story time, and dino films.
Why: No bones about it.
When: Mon., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Where: The Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. (215-299-1000).

LEARN
Books Aloud
What: A free workshop for parents, teachers, and daycare providers to gear kids up for early reading; plus, activities for preschool-age tots.
Why: Turn the page.
When: Sat., 1:30 p.m.
Where: Parkway Central Library, 1901 Vine St. (215-686-5372). Call to register.