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Organic & Earth-FriendlyThe first axiom of babyhood: anything that the baby can grab will go into the baby’s mouth. That’s one reason why toys made with natural materials are so important: when you buy organic, you know what the product is made out of. And if you know what’s in it, you know what’s not in it: toxic chemicals. read more
Wooden toys are timeless favorites for many reasons, including aesthetics and sturdiness, but when you’re considering potential chemical content, wood looks that much better. Wooden toys from Haba, PlanToys, and Tegu are all finished with natural dyes and lacquers, so the surfaces your baby touches are perfectly safe. And many manufacturers use sustainable sources of wood, making their toys both baby-friendly and earth-friendly: Tegu blocks, for instance, are made with sustainably-harvested Honduran hardwoods.
Manufacturers like Green Toys take it up another notch: not only are their sturdy, cute indoor and outdoor toys made from recycled plastic and other environmentally friendly materials, but they also make their products in California, under strict environmental regulations. That means that if you live in the continental US, you’re saving on the fossil fuels required to ship your child’s toy.
Ultimately, buying organic and environmentally-friendly is an investment in your child’s future, since the better health our planet is in, the better health our kids will be in. Think green at Magic Beans! show less |