eco-friendly toys

One of my fondest childhood memories was playing with a brand new refrigerator box with our neighbors in the front yard.  This large box was a space ship, a school bus, a house, etc.  Parents know that kids love boxes, and sometimes these corrugated containers are more interesting than the toys they contain on birthdays and holidays.  Kidsonroof has combined children’s love of cardboard boxes with dramatic play to create the MobileHome.

How does one define a toy or game as “eco-friendly?” The basic materials, the paints and dyes, and the manufacturing process all come into play. Ideally, every toy would be handmade by local artisans using recycled, organic, or renewable resources and plant-based dyes. This article highlights a raft of eco-friendly toys & games that are perfect for the little ones on your "naughty and nice" list this season.

Finding high-quality eco-friendly gifts for children this holiday is no easy task. Check out this awesome Top 11 list of picks for the prettiest toys, games and kits that encourage the spirit of preserving and prettifying our planet.