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7 Eco-Friendly Teething Toys for Green Babies

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Cate & Levi Wall Art Made from Reclaimed Wool

From Cate & Levi, the same eco-dad designer that creates sweet plush toys, zoo cubes and puppets from reclaimed wool, comes a collection of framed animal wall art that’s perfect for baby’s nursery. Like the fab finds we told …

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NEW! Good Growing: A Kid’s Guide to Green Gardening

Looking for an engaging and educational way to get your kids into digging, planting and watering? Try Good Growing: A Kid’s Guide to Green Gardening from activity-book publisher Klutz. The pages are packed with kid-tested projects that are universal to all climates and gardens — from suburban backyards …

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Handmade Zoo Cubes from Cate & Levi

Cate & Levi Zoo Cubes are both cuddly like a stuffed animal and stackable like a block. Each colorful character is handmade in Toronto, Canada by Josh Title, eco-conscious dad, and team, using reclaimed wool on the outside and non-dyed wool stuffing inside. Since the fabric is reclaimed, no two Zoo Cubes …

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Makedo Kit Encourages DIY Craft & Toy Making via Creative Recycling

Australian company Makedo recently made their US debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York City. Their kits up the ante on “making do” with what you have around the house to whip up original crafts and toys. The concept is simple — inside the recycled cardboard tube you’ll find a bunch of recyclable plastic pins, hinges, clips, a kid-safe cutting tool and an inspiration poster. Kids are instructed to scavenge around the house to find boxes, egg cartons, fabric scraps, construction paper, jar lids, bubble wrap and more. Then, using what’s inside the Makedo tube, they turn what would otherwise be trash into cool art projects — from the simple to the elaborate to the grandiose. Watch the video after the jump to see the Makedo kit in action.

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NEW! ‘Bean Appetit’ Cookbook Serves Up Healthy, Creative Meals for Kids

If your child is a picky eater (and seriously, whose isn’t?), why not make healthy food fun to eat? That’s the mission behind the clever cookbook Bean Appetit: Hip & Healthy Ways to Have Fun With Food. Inside its pages you’ll find oodles of creative, good-for-you recipes that are easy enough for kids to make with little or no adult assistance. We love how many of the foods are vegetarian-friendly focusing on veggies, grains, beans and fruits — though the fact that everything is a visually enticing masterpiece doesn’t hurt either!

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Eco-Friendly Art Smocks from 3 Sprouts

Whether making crafts, creating art projects or cooking, you can keep your tot clean and cute at the same time in an eco-friendly Art Smock from 3 Sprouts (the same company that brings us adorable organic cotton canvas owl storage bins). The one-size-fits-all pullover style is crafted from recycled nylon and eco-spun felt made from water bottles — and …

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Stainless Steel Feeding Gear for Green Kids from Life Without Plastic

Stainless steel has been proven to be one of the safest materials for containing food and drink. These non-toxic kid’s dishes with stainless steel interiors from Life Without Plastic make mealtime both fun and chemical free. Choose from 3-piece sets, colorful cereal bowls and …

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Pecanpals Plush Toys by Noferin

The Pecanpals started as sustainably designed wooden figurines — now, their personable charm has been translated into a colorful, cuddly collection of 13-inch plush toys, which are both ASTM and CE certified. This latest creation from the artistic duo behind Noferin boasts the same adorable character and wit that makes all of their limited edition wooden collections sell out fast. From Periwinkle the Wildlife Rescuer to …

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Hand Knit Monkey Rattle from Zubels

This charming, smiling Monkey Rattle from Zubels is perfect for newborns and toddlers alike. At 7.5 inches tall it’s a great addition to an eco-friendly plush collection — and the soft, tinkling rattle inside makes it a sweet gift for babies too. The monkey is hand knit by Peruvian artisans under Fair Trade practices. To double the fun, go for both the …

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Uncle Goose Sustainable Wooden Nursery Rhyme Blocks

We’ve introduced you to eco-friendly Uncle Goose classic alphabet blocks, but once your toddlers know their ABCs you can move on to a set of these charming Uncle Goose Nursery Rhyme Blocks. Available in sets of 9 or 28, the blocks have images and text from timeless Mother Goose stories like Hey Diddle Diddle and Hickory Dickory Dock — printed with non-toxic inks, of course. The blocks …

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Glob Botanical Paints: Eco-friendly Color Blends for Green Kids

Just add water to Glob Natural Color Blends and voila, you have safe, non-toxic, biodegradable paint! Each pigment is botanically crafted from natural colors found in vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, roots and spices — for example, basil makes green and pomegranate makes reddish orange — and you won’t find any petrochemicals, …

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Handmade Love Gnomes by SewnNatural

Show your little one some love on Valentine’s Day with an adorable little Love Gnome by SewnNatural. Each 3.5 inch-tall eco-friendly character is needle felted by hand from 100% wool in Ottawa, Canada. The gnomes, with heart in hands, are much more fun than a throwaway paper card. With 12 different styles to choose from — 6 boys and 6 girls — you’re sure to find the perfect Love Gnome for your child.

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Wooly Baby Recycled Wool Kids Slippers and Baby Booties

Keep little feet and tiny toes warm all winter long with the help of cozy sweaters. Wooly Baby upcycles old sweaters into adorable handmade slippers and booties in sizes newborn to four years. Each pair is as different as the original garment they started from — whether lambswool, merino wool, cashmere, cable knit, …

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Recycled Fleece Kids Hats from The Mouse Works

If your kids put up a battle when it’s time to bundle up, we bet one of these personable recycled fleece hats from The Mouse Works will solve the problem. Available as bunnies, cats, bears and dogs each animal hat is adorned with child-safe …

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Handmade Recycled Purse Pouches for Little Girls

Giddy Giddy, whose name was inspired by the Japanese-Hawaiian word “giri giri” for cowlick, mostly sells adorable handmade baby hair clips, but their Handmade Purse Pouches, made from pre-loved and recycled fabric caught our eye with their darling, green craftsmanship. Available in six colorful designs including: birds, trees, elephants and owls, the pouches are decorated with …

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Handmade Crochet Chess Set

You don’t need plastic knights and bishops to teach your kids how to play chess. This handmade Crochet Chess Set from Anthropologie is a sweeter way to show them special moves and secret strategies. With hand-crocheted pieces and a blue felted chessboard, it looks like something Grandma would make, and it’s destined to become a …

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Recycled Custom Alphabet Pillows

Looking for a fun and eco-friendly way to add some thoughtful decor to your child’s bedroom? We love these handmade alphabet pillows from Hilary Cosgrove. Each letter is crafted from old suit jackets in cool retro fabrics like tweed and herringbone. Cosgrove boasts a wide range of suit coats in an array of fabrics and colors to match …

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Wooden Animal Teethers from Little Sapling Toys

If the thought of giving your child a hunk of plastic to gnaw on during teething makes you cringe, opt for this cheerful Monkey Grasp and Teether Toy from Little Sapling Toys. This solid maple animal is sanded smooth and left unfinished so it’s safe for your baby to …

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Hape International Bamboo Airplane Toy

Green kids can prepare to land in 2010 with this hot rod airplane toy from Hape International’s bamboo collection. Ready to take flight and zoom around the room powered by your child’s energy, each propeller plane is made from sustainable bamboo and finished with non-toxic water-based paints — making it an eco-conscious option for playtime. Now, if only your child could buy carbon credits for every flight…

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Kid-Sized, Tabletop Cardboard Christmas Tree from Cloud Gate Designs

Whether real or faux, kids love decorating Christmas trees, and we’re sure this recycled cardboard version will be no exception. Cloud Gate Designs introduced their 3 foot tall recycled Cardboard Christmas tree last year, and this year they’re selling smaller 1 foot trees too. The mini version with pop-out …

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‘Deep Into the Forest’ Game from Kid O

The deep woods adventure possibilities for Kid O’s Deep Into the Forest Game are endless — with several scene cards and a whole habitat of woodland creatures, all made from sustainably grown wood and recycled cardstock. The object is to determine which animal is placed deeper into the forest — great for honing kids’ spatial recognition skills. But more than likely, …

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My Natural Good Earth Fairy Doll from MiYim

Meet your little girl’s next favorite doll: My Natural Good Earth Fairy from MiYim, an eco-conscious company that boasts a line of adorable organic cotton toys and baby accessories. Featuring a full head of yarn-like hair and sweet velvety wings, this limited edition fairy rag doll is made from untreated, unprocessed and unbleached cotton. A safe doll for all ages, the fairy gets her hue …

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Eco-Friendly Bamboo Growth Chart by Studio 1a.m.

Record every centimeter of your little sprout’s growth spurts with Studio 1a.m.’s MeasureMe Stick. Designed to look like an oversized ruler, the 7-foot tall stick serves as modern art as well as a way to chart your tot’s quest to inch past the amusement park ride height requirement. Studio 1a.m.’s designers Jody Work and Donna Placenza along with Joshua Enck make each piece by …

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The Fakery Bakery’s Felt Thanksgiving Pumpkin Pie

Enlist your little one to help host Thanksgiving with The Fakery Bakery’s Limited Edition Felt Pumpkin Pie Slices. In this set, you’ll get two pieces of the traditional holiday dessert, crafted from felt and topped off with whipped cream dollops and an impeccably formed crust. They’re hand-sewn and made-to-order by a mother of four in Ohio. If playtime at the kids’ table needs a …

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