When it comes to Holiday gift shopping, most of us think about kids, of course. After all, the thrill of unwrapping presents is almost everyone’s favorite childhood memory. And we all want to pass that happiness down to our own children, nephews of friends` little ones.
However, the children’s goods industry might only compete with fast fashion in the environmental hazards they present. Most of those bright, colorful toys, as well as clothing and accessories, end up in landfills as kids tend to outgrow their once-precious possessions much faster than you can even imagine. Not to mention all that excessive packaging, which is mostly plastic.
Fortunately, more and more manufacturers have started to realize the impact of kids` products and how important it is to help parents make healthier choices for their children in the field, from play to studies.
Let’s go over some of the most exciting sustainable gifts for kids.
1. Plan Toys
Dentist set
It is impossible to overrate the value of pretend play for kids` development. All those “little doctor” sets, playhouse supermarkets, and dollhouses are essential for children’s social skills, learning about the world, and discovering their passions and potential!
This dentist set is a perfect example of a thrilling, educational and safe toy that can introduce a kid to a new profession, help them overcome the fear of real doctors, make new friends, and much more.
Plan Toys is a brand of sustainable toys and goods for children focused on kids` safety, education, and hormonal development. They use exclusively natural material and non-toxic colorings and water-based dyes as well as formaldehyde-free glue for all their goods.
Every item is tested to be durable enough to be safely passed down when your kid outgrows it. The toys are also biodegradable and safe for the environment, soil, and ground waters.
2. Lovevery
The Block Set
Block sets are the evergreen classics of essential toys for kids 1 y.o. and up. They are perfect for your kids’ development, fine motor skills, imagination, learning about different shapes and sizes, and much more. And this block set is everything you will ever need and expect from a quality development toy that is also fun for kids of different ages!
Lovevery is a brand of wooden toys for different ages that uses reclaimed materials and non-toxic dyes and adjusts the size and shape of every item in their block kits to be safe and free from choking hazards.
Moreover, every kit offers over 20 ways to play for different ages. It means that your children will enjoy their blocks for many years, discovering new and exciting ways to play with them every day!
3. Obakki
Chamulas Animals
These cuddly woolen toys are not just a sustainable choice for kids but are also extremely beneficial for their development. Different textures and large details of contrasting colors are perfect for the stimulation of the brain and fine motor skills development.
Hand-crafted in Chiapas Highlands, Mexico, this toy line manufacturer supports and provides full-time employment and fair wages for the local Mayan community.
4. Eco-Kids
Finger Paint
Finger painting is not just fun but an extremely beneficial activity for kids of different ages. Little ones can learn about colors and textures and discover their creativity before they are even able to hold a brush. Their older siblings will also have hours of excitement painting on various surfaces or even each other’s faces using these all-natural, non-toxic paints.
ECO-Kids manufacture their arts and crafts supplies out of organic, GMO-free ingredients and use exclusively natural colorings. The finger paints come in the form of powder, so kids can add different amounts of water, turning them into various kinds of paints and learning about different textures and painting techniques.
Eco-Kids is also a brand that stands for promoting gender and race-neutral toys, supporting local communities and funds that help to eliminate child labour worldwide.
5. My Garden Provisions
Indoor Home Garden
How much fun it is to grow your own herbs at home, experiment with different seeds, and learn about the role of water and light in plants` life! And what if you have colorful dinosaurs to help you learn even more about the soil, the history of Earth, and Nature?
My Garden Provisions is a small brand of DIY toys and kits that help kids make new discoveries, master new crafts, and learn something new about our Planet every day. All elements of their kits are safe and made of natural, Biodegradable, or recycled materials.
6. Green Toys
Recycled Plastic Toys
Do you also feel like you are in the middle of a plastic landfill every time you enter your kids` room? Hardly can you come up with any other market that manufactures and wastes more plastic than the toy industry today.
At the same time, any parent will tell you that plastic toys are most practical, easy to clean, store and transport. Mainly that is why they are so increasingly popular. Green Toys is a brand that offers everything we love about those colorful, lightweight plastic toys but finds a sustainable way to manufacture their products. Made of recycled plastic sourced from landfills of the Ocean, these toys are free from potentially dangerous chemicals and toxic dyes.
7. Micro Kickboard
Eco Collection of Scooters
Micro Kickboard is one of the most popular scooters and skateboard manufacturers for children of different ages. Today they also offer an Eco Collection made of recycled plastic that is mainly sourced from the waste fished from the Ocean. Moreover, 1% of every purchase is automatically donated to an environmental charity.
Each part of this scooter is also replaceable and adjustable, so you can make sure that your kid can enjoy it for years, and you won’t have any problem passing it down after they outgrow it.
8. Pottery Barn Kids
Anywhere Chair
These adorable chairs can be personalized with a custom design or embroidery with your kid’s name on the upholstery. They are made out of durable cotton twill and have zip-off covers, which can easily be washed in a regular washing machine.
All the materials used in the Pottery Barn Kids products are safe and biodegradable. They carry certificates like GOTS, OEKO-TEX, and GREENGUARD Golden Certificates that prove that none of the items contain chemicals, dyes, or fibers that can be dangerous for children.
9. Mightly
Organic PJs gift set
Perfect for a Christmas morning, Pyjamas Party with friends, or just lazy Holiday Brake afternoons – these colorful and fun PJs are created precisely for kids` bodies. They are free from any potentially toxic or allergic chemicals yet bright, colorful and fun.
Each item is designed to be snuggly and comfortable. They don’t have any tags or other useless details that either annoy your kid or irritate their skin.
Mightly is a brand created by Moms for children. All the products are safe, hypoallergic, and made exclusively out of organic, ethically sourced GOTS-certified cotton.
10. Mayamam Weavers
Kids Aprons
Families that bake together stay together! And how cute your little chef will be in one of those adjustable aprons made of 100% organic, durable cotton. You can also purchase matching aprons for the whole family!
Mayamam Weaver is a brand that manufactures its goods in Guatemala, supporting the local Mayan community and helping to preserve their authentic crafts and material weaving techniques.
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