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Phthalates be gone!
A federal judge has upheld the congressional ban barring stores from selling toys and other childcare products that contain phthalates. Phthalates are a chemical that softens plastics and can be absorbed through the mouth or skin, interfering with reproductive hormones. The ban goes into effect on February 10th.
Natural Organic Plush Toys by Ecoleeko
Ecoleeko’s plush toys are bright, soft, cuddly and eco-friendly. Handmade in New York State these little critters are made from a variety of natural materials such as bamboo, organic cotton/hemp, kapok, soy and wool. Buckwheat hulls are used in the baby rattles to provide a crunchy sensation to stimulate baby’s senses. Crushed walnut shells provide a bean-bag style weight for the larger plush toys. Love the fact that all products are completely biodegradable! A unique and natural gift for any baby or child in your life.
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Natural Organic Bamboletta Blanket Doll for Baby
The Bamboletta Blanket Doll is not only soft and snuggly but it’s a perfect size and weight for an infant to grab and hold on to while developing their motor skills. The blanket doll’s hands can be dipped in water and then put into the freezer to help sooth teething pain. It can also be easily tied on to a teething ring or even a stroller while walking. Made from natural organic materials, the Bamboletta Blanket Doll is a must as a first doll for baby. You can find this product and other lovely dolls by Bamboletta at Natural Pod.
Natural Knitted Baby Fruit Rattle Toys
Designed by French-born artist Florence Wetterwald, Blabla soft baby rattles are infused with color and imagination. Each rattle toy is hand-knitted by Peruvian artists using techniques that are passed down from generation to generation. We love the vibrant colors and whimsical design of Blabla soft baby rattles, expert craftsmanship and extraordinary colors. Hand made in Peru. The baby toys are perfectly sized for baby’s small hands.
Recycled Plastic Toy Tea Set for Kids
Brewing an imaginary pot of tea is a really good thing for the earth when kids use the environmentally friendly tea set from green toys. Made of recycled plastic, this seventeen piece toy set includes a tea pot with lid, a sugar bowl with lid, a creamer, four cups, four saucers, and four teaspoons. The green toys tea set is made from recycled plastic milk containers that save energy, reduce landfill waste and lower greenhouse gas emissions, all in the name of good green fun. Rubberwood is used to make toys that are bright, colorful and are good for the environment. In the past, rubber trees that were no longer producing latex would be burned. Now, these abandoned trees are utilized to make sustainable playthings.
No BPA or Pthalates!!
Do-It-Your-Self Cardboard Play Kitchen
Using this detailed and illustrated 14-page instruction kit, you can build a toy that will wow any small child and leave you feeling happy about your green building practices. With recycled cardboard, wire hangers from the dry cleaner, and odds and ends you may already have around the house, you will construct a functional kitchen for your child that is adorable and remarkably sturdy.
Corrugated cardboard is an incredibly strong and durable material, yet is at the same time very lightweight and portable. This kitchen maximizes those qualities by being able to always be disassembled and reassembled in minutes! No glue, no nails, no screws – instead, it is held together with a few clever joins.
Perfect for a toddler or preschooler. Order instruction kit here.
