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10 Eco Toys for the 2009 Holiday Season

Nov 15, 2009

by EcoMama
posted in Eco-Babyz

As you may suspect, I have a bit of an obsession with Eco-friendly toys. I have simple criteria - no toxic paint and no plastic. My material of choice? Wood, FSC certified in a perfect world. This list will give you ideas of low-tech toys for various age and price ranges. I put them in order of age. I hope it helps find the perfect gift for your kids, nephew, niece, or at least gives you some ideas.

Plan Toys Eco Dollhouse with Furniture

If you really want to splurge and it will not hurt your wallet, this is THE dollhouse for an earthy Eco girl. I never had a dollhouse when I was little, I built one on bookshelves. If I could have one now I wouldn't mind one of these! $250-$275, 3+ years

Automoblox

Boys like cars. These cars are not your average cars, the fun part is that kids can use their imagination and build their own dream cars with interchangeable parts. Yeah, they're made in China, and there are some plastic parts. The accessories attach to a wooden block, which is the body of the car. $10-$45 each, 3+ years

Chamelion Wooden Creative Puzzle

Aren't those colors beautiful? A wonderfully made puzzle will get creative juices flowing. Not just for kids, you'll find yourself making some art as well! Does anything bad ever come out of Germany? Well, Hitler maybe, but not toys ;) $90, 10+ years

MOOV Construction Toy Set

I am not really an advocate for expensive toys and I think that less is more. This thing is pretty cool [but insanely expensive], especially for kids who love to build and make stuff. Imagine the satisfaction of building your own bike or crane - pretty cool! Made in Netherlands. The sets vary and start at about $280, ages 5-12

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drifter51 December 20, 2009

Some nice choices here for concerned parents. Enough with all the electronic stuff and batteries!

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joytur November 17, 2009

I responded to another tech-toy list by asking for an anti-tech toy list. And here it is! Thanks for the ideas.

EcoMama November 18, 2009

You're welcome and thank you for the comment!

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devora November 16, 2009

Awwww, such classic toys! I'm sure all the parents in the Green Living Community will appreciate this. Thanks for sharing, Anastasia! :)

EcoMama November 16, 2009

Thanks Debbie!

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Anastasia B (EcoMama)
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I am a woman, a wife, a mother, a daughter, a sister, an aunt, a cousin, a friend, a Christ follower, an Interior Designer, a blog author, a cook, an artist, an eco-conscious consumer, a nature lover, … more

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