Good Green Play

By: NewNaturalista

I’ll be the first to admit, it’s difficult buying green all the time for your children. Between access and affordability it can be downright impossible. Rest assured though, the headache is worth it – you’ll feel SO much better about your toddler slobbering all over these innovative, green toys:

crayonrocks.net $7 for 16

Check these crayons made from soybeans and colored with natural mineral powders. They look awesome too! crayonrocks.net

Eco Basketball fairtradesportsretail.com $30

These basketballs are made with eco-certified rubber exterior and interior. They’re vegan and fair trade which means adult workers produce them and receive a fair wage for it! All after-tax profits go to children’s charities. fairtradesportsretail.com

Sprig Toys $30 for set sprigtoys.com

Sprig produces eco-friendly toys made of reclaimed wood and recycled plastic. No batteries required. sprigtoys.com

DANO2 toys are produced in the United States using medical-grade plastics that are free of lead, phthalates, and BPA. DANO2 says every product is designed with input from chemists, engineers, and pediatricians prior to undergoing rigorous 3rd-party safety testing. Worth checking out! dano2.com

Calinette Coquelicots Doll $30

Petitcollin dolls are made in France and smell of sweet vanilla! They’re created using pthalate-free vinyl and some of the outfits are made of biodegradable bamboo. kangarooboo.com

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