When it comes to baby relevant items, eco-friendly toys are everywhere. So, let's start with why one would choose an eco-friendly toy (over a non-eco-friendly one). Babies put things in their mouths. Lots of things. Everything. And most certainly their toys. Eco-friendly toys are non-toxic thereby keeping nasty chemicals out of a curious baby's mouth. Also, like all eco-friendly items, they are made of reused, recycled and/or biodegradable materials making them a better choice for our Earth.
Here are some great eco-friendly toy options:
The mrowe Etsy shop features toys made from repurposed sweaters. All materials are washed before transformation and hand-sewn into adorable stuffed animals like the turtle and owls below.
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Next up, Smiling Tree Toys. These crafters considered all angles of eco-friendliness in making their wooden toys: the wood is locally grown, finished with organic flaxseed oil or local beeswax and the end result is shipped in eco-friendly packaging. AND, get 10% off your purchase through April 30, 2011 with the coupon code: 10offnextstopbaby
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Top - 30 piece building block set Left bottom - Guitar baby rattle Right bottom - Giraffe Teething Toy (all by Smiling Tree Toys) There are a many toy options at many price points. |
Finally, these toys are crafted from eco-felt, which is material made from recycled plastic bottles. Cool. Designer and maker Pixiekids Toys offers an incredible variety with something for every(little)one.
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