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Saturday, March 1, 2008; Page D01

Laurie Cunningham and Travis Bowen estimate they spent more than $1,500 on toxic- free products for their baby, Samantha. Here's where the money went:

Crib: $500

Crib mattress: $230

Crib bedding: sheets ($13), bumper ($35), puddle pad ($69), blanket ($14)

Baby carrier: $112

Stainless steel sippy cup and three valves: $40

All-in-one cloth diapers: $225 (15 at $15 each)

Wash cloths: $50 (25 at $2 each)

Co-sleeper mattress and sheets: $117

Sleep sacks: $50 (2 at $25 each)

Bibs: $40 (4 at $10 each)

No-VOC paint for nursery: $38