Organic Baby Toys
Multiple Perspectives
There are several specific things to look for when shopping for an organic baby toy for your green baby. An organic product is one that does not use toxic chemicals and carcinogenic pesticides, reducing the appearance of such chemicals in your (and your baby’s) groundwater, air, soil and life. When discussing baby toys, some companies may define organic differently. However, the most widely accepted definition of organic baby toys includes baby toys made from wood or natural fibers with non-toxic stuffing and painted decorations. Many organic baby toys are glazed in simple vegetable oils, oil-based paints, or milk-based paints. Organic baby toys are made using fabrics which have not had pesticides or toxic substances used in their production.
By choosing organic baby toys over mainstream toys, eco-conscious parents have increased peace of mind in terms of the purity and ultimate suitability for their baby, particularly in cases where skin sensitivities or allergies are an issue. As babies want to put anything and everything in their mouths, including toys, many parents believe organic baby toys are the best option for playtime. With such a wide variety of organic baby toys available on the market today, an eco-conscious parent who requires organic made toys for baby will not hinder their options for fun. Below are some examples of our favorite organic baby toys:
Idbids. These adorable stuffed toys are made from 100% organic Egyptian cotton and help teach your child the importance of environmental sustainability. Scout the cloud, Lola the flower, and Waverly the bright blue water drop will take your child on a wonderful journey of discovery through the colorful photographic storybook featuring the Idbids taking iddy biddy steps to make a difference in the health care of our mother earth. The storybook is printed on recycled paper with eco-friendly inks.
Organic, Ring Rattle, Spin Bell, & Roller Rattle. These organic wooden baby toys are among our favorites as they appeal to all of baby’s senses. With their bright primary colors and merry chimes these organic toys can be rolled, stacked or shaken to fascinate your baby.
Organic, Caterpillar to Butterfly. The organic wooden caterpillar stands out as one of the more unique toys. The caterpillar can be held in your baby’s hand and be wrapped its fabric cocoon. Then, by unbuttoning the fabric and threading it through the hole the caterpillar becomes a butterfly!
Organic Plush Toy Fruits and Vegetables. These soft organic cotton fruits and veggies encourage children to develop a positive attitude towards vegetables. With their adorable faces, these organic toy veggies are sure to inspire the gardener in your child. Choose a carrot, green been, tomato, eggplant … or the entire family of 13 fruits and veggies that are made and stuffed with 100% organic Egyptian cotton.
Choosing organic baby toys not only provides increased safety for your baby, but also promotes job security for the farmers and workers who make organic products. Concurrently, choosing organic baby toys discourages the production of non-organic items that endangers the health and lives of their workers who are exposed to potentially fatal chemicals. Furthermore, communities surrounding the production facilities do not face potentially lethal contaminants polluting the air they breathe, the soil or their water systems.
