Eco-friendly toys for little kids #GoGreen #HolidayGiftIdeas
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With the holidays right around the corner, it's time to think about gift ideas for kids. Our multi-cultural family celebrates 3 different gift giving traditions through the winter months. To keep it under control, we give one gift per holiday. I want to keep the number of toys low in our house. Still, I love watching the excitment on my daughters face when she opens her gifts. Last year, her favorite thing was finding an orange at the bottom of her stocking.
Think green when shopping for Christmas presents and stocking stuffers. Here are some toys made from renewable or recycled materials from companies who keep the enviroment in mind. These toys are made in the USA, or they are fair trade. They are made using non-toxic materials.
Give the gift that keeps on giving. Green Kid designs and delivers hands-on and eco-friendly Discovery Boxes, Creativity Kits, and STEM Kits. They offer subscriptions and single discovery kits.
The Eco Saucer is a flying disk made in the USA from sturdy, recycled plastic. Recomended for ages 5 and up. BPA free. Recyclable packaging printed with soy ink.
Create flour arrangements with stackable bases, stems, leaves, and flowers. Recomended for agest 2 and up. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic. BPA free. Recyclable packaging printed with soy ink.
The green toys cookware and dining set is made in the U.S.A. from recycled plastic milk containers. BPA free and dishwasher safe. For ages 2 and up.
Your eco-conscious little one will learn recycling basics while playing with this super cool recycling truck. Made from sturdy recycled plastic and BPA free. For ages 1 and up.
These stacking and nesting blocks from Petit Collage are an essential learning tool for toddlers and preschoolers. Ten stacking blocks feature colorful animals and letters of the alphabet. Made with recycled paper and vegetable inks, the nesting blocks are durable and also safe for baby and the environment. For ages 2+
These beautiful play silks are the epitome of opened ended toys. It's incredible to witness the ways boys and girls use these silks, from dress up to fort building to twirling! No batteries, no directions, no problem! Let the children lead the way with these vibrant and versatile play silks.
DZI wool finger puppets are handmade with care and love. Made in a Fair Trade environment, these puppets are part of a green, sustainable production process. Excess water is drained into a neighboring garden and wool scraps are used to make new products. Sold individually or as a set.
The animals really come to life with heads and legs that move, and a sheep that you can actually sheer! Great on their own or as an addition to a barn play set or dollhouse. Get ready for hours of imaginative play down on the farm with these friendly animals. Finished with non-toxic dies.
This chunky chalk fits perfectly in little hands, but if it makes its way into a little mouth you won't have to worry about lead or other toxins. Made in the United States with organic food based ingredients. Sugar free, preservative free, wheat free, dairy free, vegan!
11. Airplane
Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs, this single-seater plane features a spinning propeller, two-wheeled landing gear, and racing stripes on its rounded wings. The lightweight design and tapered, easy-to-grasp body shape let even the littlest aviators ascend through flight school with ease. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings, and also meets FDA food contact standards. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.
Finger Paints come in 4 colors! Purple/Blue made with blueberries, Red/Pink made with beets, Yellow made with pumpkin and Green made with spinach! Vegan, no wheat, no dairy, no sugar and no preservatives. Paint powders comes in 4 jars, tucked into a grab n' go convenient tote. Made in the United States.
13. Wooden Eggs
These wooden eggs are so cute! Made from Birch wood and sanded for a smooth natural finish, they are incredibly realistic and make a great addition to any child's play kitchen. Sure to inspire hours of imaginative play from your little short order cook! Camden Rose is dedicated to providing safe, beautiful and eco-friendly toys for children. Each product is thoughtfully produced with only the finest natural materials; always keeping the children's, planet's and artisan's best interests at heart.
This knitting tower takes the frustration out of beginner knitting. The knitting tower (sometimes referred to as a knitting nancy or knitting spool) holds the yarn in place, allowing little fingers to more easily grasp the fundamentals without the exasperation that can thwart a budding knitter. Great for restless bodies and minds - watch your children get lost in the soothing rhythm and then beam with pride at their accomplishment.
This hand knit calico cat is sure to be cherished! Super soft and cuddly, it's the perfect first pet for your little one. This washable toy has low impact dyes and 100% super soft cotton. Made in Phillippines.
Get cooking with this gorgeous wooden kitchen set. Four burners, a peek through window oven, storage cabinet, five turning knobs, a shelf and even a broiler! Your little chef can prepare some serious meals with this eco-friendly play kitchen. Unlike other over-stimulating toy kitchens out there, this set won't be an eyesore in your home. Beautifully hand-crafted, this heirloom piece is built to last for endless pretend fun!
Kids love imitating their parents - it's no wonder that they only want the best for their baby dolls! Let's face it, a big part of caring for a baby involves a lot of diaper changes, that's why Dolly's Changing Table makes the perfect center for doll play. It even has a little swing attached to soothe that baby doll or stuffed animal after all those diaper and clothing changes. Your little one will love taking care of their little one with this sweet wooden doll changing station. Makes a great gift for an older sibling!
These award-winning, heirloom-quality blocks are handmade and built to last. Made with sustainable rubber wood and water-based paint by a socially & environmentally responsible toymaker. Long-lasting fun for naturally creative thinkers. Ages 3 and up.
This brightly colored solid wood dollhouse is so rich with details, it will keep kids creatively engaged for long periods. The modern, simple design frees kids to arrange & rearrange the doll furnitureto their liking. This doll house is eco-friendly, made with solid hardwood and finished with non-toxic, safe dyes. Manufactured under a code of ethics for fair working conditions, no child labor, and legal wages.
This eco-friendly toy for babies is great for teething. Babies can also explore different shapes and textures when they play. Constructed of lightweight pressed, durable bamboo, a rapidly regenerating wood source. Non-toxic and baby-safe. For ages 3 months and up.
This 3-level garage houses a repair shop, parking lot, and helipad, and is compatible with other toy cars. Sevi toys are eco-friendly, made with solid hardwood and finished with non-toxic, safe dyes. Sevi also requires its manufacturers to subscribe to its code of ethics for fair working conditions, no child labor, and legal wages. Ages 3 and up.
22. e-Chopper
Red bamboo toy motorcycle is a fun beauty that fits perfectly in kids’ hands and looks great as part of any toy collection. e-Chopper is Made of: Bamboo. Colored with red water-based paint and white flame graphic. This toy was inspired by bamboo, a strong, flexible plant that is an extremely fast grower, making it one of the world’s most renewable resources. Ages 3 and up.
Kids are fascinated with space travel and this wooden play set is ideal for curious kids. Packed with details found in real space shuttles: mission control area, on-board lab, living space, exercise room, a working elevator, a plug-in solar panel and lift-off rocket. The discovery space center is a high-quality, wooden, and environmentally friendly toy. Ages 3 and up.
24. Balance Bike
This balance bike is pedal-free and without training wheels, to help a child develop the most important skills necessary to later ride a two-wheel bicycle with pedals: balance and motor skills. Designed to develop a child’s balance and coordination by simply allowing the child to sit and walk or run with the bike by pushing with their feet.
100% wool felted balls are so much more fun to play with when your children have made them themselves! This unusual craft kit teaches kids about the process of felting—transforming wool fleece into felt. They’ll then wrap their colorful, home-made felt around included tennis balls. The result is vibrant, custom balls for kids to toss around. The family dog can also enjoy these non-toxic toys!
