Why Buy a Gift from Maoomba.com?

Being a responsible gift-giver who also wants to give a special gift can be a complex and challenging thing, one which involves a lot of questions. How is something made, what materials or ingredients are used, what impact does the product have on the environment and the people who made it, how will the baby I am buying this gift for benefit or be affected by these things? And most importantly, is the gift memorable, useful, and meaningful?

Maoomba.com wants to reduce the guess-work and help you choose a beautiful, healthy, and unique gift that will delight your recipient, protect baby, and have a positive impact on the world. We do this by:

Offering products that are made from high-quality organic or sustainably grown materials, use fair labor or fair trade production, and/or support environmental conservation and efforts to empower women and families,
Clearly labeling the key attributes of our manufacturer's products, from their ingredients to how they are made and what benefits they provide to the gift recipient, the environment, and the people who produce the gift,
Providing information to help you make the decision that's best for the little one(s) in your life.

What does sustainable mean?

Sustainably-produced goods encompass a broad range of factors, from how something is grown, made, and disposed of, to its environmental and health impacts, and the way in which the people who make the goods are treated. How things are produced, though is only part of the story. As consumers, our choices and purchases make up the rest. The following are a sample of ways in which Maoomba.com's gift sets help balance this equation.

Organic products ' from clothing, to food, to skin care products ' use materials and production practices that are healthy for the soil life, plants, animals, and people who interact with, produce and use them. Organically grown fibers and ingredients are free of pesticides and insecticides that can aggravate skin and allergies, as well as harm workers' health and the plants, animals, and ground water where they are grown. When something is certified organic, it means that third-party certifying body like the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), SKAL, or other reputable organization has independently reviewed the growing, production or manufacturing process involved in making the textiles, skin care products, food, or other goods that claim to be organic.
Low-impact dyes are less harmful for sensitive skin and the environment than traditional dyes because they eliminate the dangerous heavy metals used in conventional dye processes. Natural coloring and finishes, when available, offer the best way to keep clothing and toys purely natural.
Made in the USA has long been a stamp of pride. We look for U.S. companies that use fair labor practices, such as higher wages, workplace health and other benefits that support the people that make these beautiful gifts.
Fair-trade goods from other countries are also among our gift selections. These goods have been manufactured by people who receive fair wages, have safe working conditions, and are supported in their efforts to protect their local environment and engage in their community's development.

To learn more about these topics, visit our Information & Resources page.