There are lots and lots of green toys on the market. I have posted about hundreds of options over the years and I have a constantly updated Green Christmas Gift Guide that highlights many of them. I like green toys from small family owned businesses and I like to support the larger companies who happen to make sustainable toys. More and more though I look for things that are unique and not likely to be found on any bestseller list on Amazon. Here are some of the gems I found this year at one of my favorite stores…Magic Cabin.
Ice Cap Game – Kids love games and this is one is especially cute but I like it because it may just be a great primer to teaching even the littlest ones about climate change. Players must balance some polar cuties (whales, bears, seals) on a precarious glacier, being careful not to upset the stack. Made of eco-friendly beechwood!
Gingerbread Baking Kit – Made of felt and oh so cute…much better than the crap plastic toys from Walmart that get squished and tossed in a month or cause kids to lose interest because they are so fake looking.
Cloth Baby Dolls – These are of Swedish design and made of cloth. I love that they are weighted to make them more realistic, like holding an actual baby. They are just flippin adorable too. I love their clothing and the fact that they can suck their thumbs. These are classic.
And if you need a bottle for them…
Toadstool Solitaire – Maybe I am just big on games. I love this unique and whimsical take on a classic game! This Mouse and Cheese solitaire is equally awesome.
Pan Drum – Okay so this has a special place in my heart because I played the pans in a orchestra once upon a time. This pint sized steel drum would be perfect for little music lovers.
Build Your Own Magnetic Vehicles – We love magnetic blocks in this house and build your own wooden cars. This concept kind of combines the two. So simple and yet so fun.
Paint Your Own Russian Dolls – My little girl is getting a bit big for dolls for these she would totally love! You get a nifty suitcase, paints, and three ceramic dolls.
Hope this post gives you some fresh gift ideas for the holidays!!
love these. what great ideas. Have my eye on a couple for my 8 mnth old great nephew and 3 1/2 yr old great neice.
So that baking cookie kit looks so awesome. All great ideas!
Don’t they look delicious! :)
That Ice Cap game looks great. We talk a lot about climate change at our house. We’ve played a similar game where I put pillows and blankets on the floor and the kids jump from one to another (the pillows etc. are ice). I keep removing them as the planet warms and it gets more challenging. http://www.travelingmel.com/index.php/TravelingMel/2011/11/20/arctic-studies-global-warming
Such a cool idea Mel. Thanks for sharing it!
Wow, so many fun games – and I love that they are “green”! That pan drum looks very interesting, and I’m sure it’s something my son would enjoy!
The baking kit and solitaire game have my vote. Love those!
My twin toddler would be all over all of these! Especially the Ice Cap Game!
I’m about to start my holiday shopping! Thanks for these recommendations!
These are all so adorable! I think Monster might like a couple of them also!
I love the paintable Russian Dolls – my daughter would love this!