With Earth Day almost upon us, it’s a great time to give your little ones a little eco-minded treat to tide them over until the promise of summer fun. Check out some of our favorite environmentally friendly toys and pay homage to Mother Earth in style!
For the Green Goddess
Infuse some eco-magic into the urban jungle with help from My Natural Good Earth Fairy doll. This cheery toy–which comes from the Brooklyn-based Greenpoint Brands family–is crafted from all natural cotton and recycled fiber stuffing. Plus, the doll’s chic linen accoutrements and enchanting blonde locks make this sprite the ultimate modern alternative to Raggedy Ann.
$25.99, greenpointbrands.com
Music Makers
Shake things up the natural way with Green Tones’ Animal Shakers. Choose from a veritable menagerie of adorable wooden critters designed as full melodious shakables to help unlock your child’s musical side.
$9, gogreentones.com
Playing House
The grand tradition of the playhouse has come a long way over the years, but we have to say that Win Green’s 100% cotton beach house version is our favorite yet. This winsome miniature cottage is made from all natural cotton embroidered and has a sturdy metal frame, making it perfect for play-dates in the great outdoors.
$349-528, win-green.com
It’s a Hoot
What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by spending a day outside in your neighborhood park? Make sure to pack a Who the Owl, Picnic Pal Puppet Blankie from Apple Park! This clever toy–made from organic cotton and corn stuffing–doubles as a mini picnic blanket and features a wise little owl toy to make any outing full of laughter and whimsy.
$23, applepark.com
Savvy Sculpting
Looking for an alternative to the host of mass-produced art supplies on the market? Unlock your kiddo’s artsy sensibilities with a dose of eco-dough by Maine-based toy company eco-kids. This rainbow of safe and natural putties is not only made in America, but also concocted from totally green ingredients (think organic fruit and vegetable extracts, flour, salt, and rosemary oils).
$23.99, ecokidsusa.com
Mia Weber is an independent lifestyle journalist, blogger, and social media consultant. She can be reached at [email protected] and found on Twitter at @MeezyWeb.
