Safe Green Toys for Kids of All Ages
Gift Ideas That Are Safe, Nontoxic and Sustainable.
Gift Ideas That Are Safe, Nontoxic and Sustainable.
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1Media Platforms Design Team
Sprig Discover Rig
Molded from Sprigwood, a combination of recycled wood and reclaimed plastic, Sprig's Discover Rig is the latest must-have eco-toy. No batteries necessary! The Discover Rig stores energy created as the car rolls. This energy then powers the Discover Rig's lights and sound. $49.99 at toysrus.com, 1-800-869-7787.
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2Media Platforms Design Team
Organic Cotton Stuffed Animals
Let your little ones play pretend with Miyim's 100% Organic Cotton Fairytale Collection. Each magical character — from Victoria the Bunny to Baby Ellie the Elephant — is soft and naturally colored with embroidered details and an unprocessed and unbleached cotton filling. $28 each at giggle.com, 1-800-495-8577.
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3Media Platforms Design Team
Organic Veggie Basket
Made from environmentally friendly rubber wood and nontoxic water-based paints, this Wooden Vegetable Set is practically edible. $30 at toysandgamesonline.com, 1-800-869-7787.
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4Media Platforms Design Team
Puffy Dragon Ride-On
Constructed from rapidly renewable rubber wood, then painted with nontoxic paints, Wonderworld's Eco-Friendly Puffy Dragon Ride-On toy is sure to delight the tiniest tot on your list. $89.99 at toysrus.com, 1-800-869-7787.
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5Media Platforms Design Team
Recycled Rubber Drum Set
Made from discarded rubber wood that is preservative-, pesticide- and latex-free, this Recycled Rubber Drum Set is the safest and greenest way for your kids to give you a headache. $56 at nybgshop.org.
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6Media Platforms Design Team
Wheelybug Riding Toys
Kids love the easy, unlimited mobility of the multidirectional Wheelybug Riding Toy, made from renewable plantation timber. Parents love it too as it glides quietly over floors. $59.99 - $69.99 at princelionheart.com, 1-800-544-1132.
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7Media Platforms Design Team
Radio Flyer Big Flyer Trike
Parents and kids love Radio Flyer because the company puts its large collection of classic toys through a strict series of tests — all to ensure Radio Flyer toys exceed the highest level of safety and fun standards. $79.99 at target.com, 1-800-591-3869.
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8Media Platforms Design Team
Eco Coated Little Aprons
Functional and pretty — plus the cloth does not contain chemicals harmful to your little one's health. Fits children 2-6 years. $19 at katespaperie.com, 1-800-809-9880.
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9Media Platforms Design Team
Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set
The Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set is made in the U.S. from recycled plastic milk containers that save energy, reduce landfill waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions, all in the name of good green fun. $39.99 at nubiusorganics.com, 1-831-600-7744.
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10Media Platforms Design Team
Play Washing Machine
Play "green house" with this Washing Machine Play Set made entirely from sustainably harvested and rapidly renewable rubber wood. $89.99 at toysandgamesonline.com, 1-888-549-1633.
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11Media Platforms Design Team
Earthopoly
Teach kids about the planet and how to care for it with this eco-friendly board game made from recycled paper and soy-based ink with natural and recycled game pieces, based on the popular Parker Brothers classic, Monopoly. Earthopoly players buy properties, collect carbon credits and trade them for clean air. Game cards give interesting property facts, as well as "Go Green" tips. $25 at uncommongoods.com, 1-888-365-0056.
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12Media Platforms Design Team
Wind Power Science Kit
Teach your kids about alternative energy with this high-tech and hands-on Renewable Energy Wind Power Science Kit. Each kit includes basic kid-friendly information on renewable energy and all the materials needed to make a working wind turbine. $50 at weelittlesprouts.com, 1-877-468-6957.
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13Media Platforms Design Team
Woodstock Ukulele
Have a budding musician on your list? Woodstock's ukulele is not only handmade from sustainably sourced wood, it's also the perfect starter instrument for your future guitar hero. $18.99 at arsatoys.com, 1-888-478-4677.
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14Media Platforms Design Team
Solar-Powered Helicopter
Set this battery-free wooden chopper in a sunny spot and watch its solar-powered propeller spin. $32 at plasticashop.com, 1-323-655-1251.
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15Media Platforms Design Team
Eco Dome Kit
Do your little ones rule your world? Let them rule their own. A kid-friendly terrarium, the ECO Dome is uniquely designed to mimic real land systems, living systems and atmospheric effects, teaching kids how light, the earth, plants, water and air are all linked in a delicate cycle. $58 at nybgshop.org, 1-718-817-8869.
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16Media Platforms Design Team
Green Tea Set
Celebrate teatime with Green Toys Tea Set made from recycled plastic milk containers. Each set includes a teapot, sugar bowl, creamer, 4 cups, 4 saucers and 4 teaspoons. $24.99 at target.com, 1-800-591-3869.
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17Media Platforms Design Team
Nature Science Discovery Tank
Get your child outdoors and appreciating nature with this exciting science kit. The Nature Discovery Tank provides a great introduction to bugs of all kinds, with lots of fun experiments, bug-collecting equipment, models and an informative guide. $18 at naturepavilion.com, 1-570-386-1133.
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18Media Platforms Design Team
Everything Kids' Environment Book
The Everything Kids' Environment Book is full of fun eco-activities for ages 9-12 (or younger with parental guidance). $7.95 at earthkits.com, which has other cool stuff for eco-minded kids, too.
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19Media Platforms Design Team
Riding Bunny
Hop to it! This sturdy wooden riding bunny is made from sustainably harvested trees and painted with nontoxic paints — perfect for jack-rabbiting around. $118 at ybgshop.org, 1-718-817-8869.
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20Media Platforms Design Team
Eco Rangers DVD Game
With over 250 animals, 5 missions and hundreds of questions, Snap TV's Eco Rangers Animal Kingdom DVD Game turns young animal lovers into bona fide eco-rangers. $9.99 at bestbuy.com, 1-888-237-8289.
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