Sustainable Toys - Holiday Gift Guide 2021
This is not going to be a long boring writeup about sustainability and how it’s our responsibility to save this planet for our kids. We already know this by now and if you want to know how dire the situation is, we have so many informative sites which are dedicated to this topic with real time data and scientific backing.
So I’m not going to talk about that here, rather I’d just like to ask you, what are your contribution towards this problem? Many of you might respond with recycling or repurposing or something else. The thing is, there is no right answer to this problem and there are more than one way to contribute. So this holiday season, I urge you to buy at least one toy that is sustainably made, that won’t end up in a landfill or pollute our ocean. Just start with one, because no step in this direction is small.
Here are my top choices for sustainable toys - all of these toys are made keeping environment in mind, are non-toxic and very safe for the children. These are very high quality, long lasting toys that can be passed on or used as decor pieces in your home once your kids grow out of it.
1. kiko+ & gg*
These toys are colorful and quirky with a surprise function not usually found in traditional wooden toys. Currently they have a site-wide sale.
20% off with code CYBER20
2. Scandiborn
This is a one stop shop for high quality Scandinavian-inspired children’s design, decor, essential toys, accessories and more. They have everything ranging from Imaginative play to stacking and building toys.
Shop Black Friday sales with upto 40% off.
3. Anamalz
Introduce your child to the nature with these simple, fun and friedly designs. Anamalz animals are all hand-made, fabrics are dye-free, and the wood is sustainably logged, hence providing your kids with a non-toxic alternative to plastic.
Plus they they are 30% off storewide this weekend!
These open-ended toys are great for fostering imagination and creativity, and they help kiddos to learn essential skills as they grow. The silky wood texture adds an organic sensory aspect to your little one's playtime, and it looks great on display in the nursery or playroom!
Snag your favorites at 25% starting Thursday night.
(Parrot, Hippo and the Pineapple in the above below are from Sweet Potato Village)
5. SABO Concept
SABO concept products are not just something to look at, but something to feel. They have balanced tendencies of the past and present with a concept that manifests minimalism, simplicity and, at the same time, sophistication of lines and colors.
(Rainbow stacker in the above image is from SABO Concept)
6. Tateplota
Tateplota means Warmth and that’s what you feel when and look and experience their toys. Each of them is handmade with different kinds of wood and finished with linseed oil and beeswax. No harmful, toxic elements go into making these heirloom pieces that can be passed on to generations.
They have several stockists across USA and Canada -
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7. Busy Puzzle
Custom name puzzles and educational toys that are handmade and non-toxic.
They are currently upto 70% off
If you are looking for your favorite artisans and brands for natural, wooden, beautifully crafted toys all under the same roof, this is the store for you.
Get everything at 20% off - used code HOLIDAY2021
9. Blabla
Hand knitted by artisans in Peru and made with soft Peruvian cotton, Blabla dolls and pillows are beautiful to look at and so soft to touch. Iggy the dinosaur is Aroha’s favorite, she takes it everywhere with her!
10. Hazel Village
Here you will find dolls, woodland animals, their clothes, accessories, and matching children-wear. You will also find books filled with the stories where all the characters from Hazel village come to life.
Buy everything for 20% off this Black Friday!
11. Cassarokids
If you are looking for a rocker or a climber or a slide for your active toddler, look no more. Their minimalist design and ecological materials used in production make them all the more desirable.
Want it all under one roof? The Mulberry Treehouse has all your favorite brands and artisans from around the world. Here you’ll find toys made from wood, wool, cotton, cardboard, paper and felt - but no plastic. This mom-owned toy shop is really the only store you need to visit for all your holiday shopping.
20% off* Nov 26-Nov 29
*some exclusions