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Happy Squash Toys are all entirely hand-crafted by Jim and Jenise from Hillard, Ohio, they’re a true ‘Mom & Pop’ operational. They make wonderfully original designs, never from a pattern. All toys are made of poplar wood with oak axles and all paints and finishes are More »
Boon has a ton of fresh BPAa-free bath toys. Why is BPA-free toys better, you may ask? Well, to answer that clearly, one must understand what the problem is with BPA’s to begin with.
BPA’s or Bisphenol A as it is commonly known is an organic More »
Tags: baby health, design
Times are changing but I have found it is still hard to find non-toxic toys that are free of phthalates, BPA and PVC which are the standard for most soft plastic or rubber toys on the market. Of course there are standard wood toys and a few classics, but few true gems.
One of the rising stars is the Boon line which is surprisingly accessible, meaning, I have found their stuff at Target, as well as Amazon. Specifically, the Boon Scrubble toy is a playful lil’ set that will encourage the kids to scrub and squirt there way through their bath-time routine.
I will introduce you to additional non-toxic bath toys as I stumble upon them. Feel free to drop me a line or comment if you know of some great affordable products out there. In the meantime, you may want to consider dropping $8 bucks and replacing that classically toxic rubber duck in you bathroom.
Boon Scrubble $10 bucks [+shipping] at Amazon.Com
All Natural Rubber Ducks at Amazon.Com
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To me, the problem with most eco-friendly toys is that they lack the same level of visual fancy that their phthalate stuffed, lead choked plastic counterparts have. Is it the limited palette of materials? Perhaps. Is it a general lack of robust design, in this growing corner of the toy industry? Maybe.
Occasionally, I stumble upon some beautifully designed pieces and here is a small round-up of recent finds. I tend to look for stuff that has a strong visual design, that doesn’t cost a lot. Here are three of my favorites right now.
This all-natural wood Rolling Turtle push toy (*pictured above) from Nova Toys is fantastic for More »
Tags: 2-4 years, 3-5 years, classic toy, design, mod
Kids and parents will love this fun, sphere-shaped snack container. The rigid form protects snacks from crushing, making the Boon Snack Ball great for travel.
Two halves unscrew for easy cleaning and the lid snaps in place to keep snacks inside. BpA-free, Phthalate-free and PVC-free.
9+ months
$6.50 [+shipping] at Belly Dance Baby
Tags: 2-4 years, design, mod
This 10 piece hand-crafted puzzle stands up to brighten any room. As beautiful to look at as it is fun to play with, this makes an excellent first puzzle!
Kids love to play with the pieces like a playset, parents love the puzzle as room decor. Made with lead free, child safe paints and constructed from plantation-grown rubberwood, an environmentally-friendly hardwood.
Ages 3+
On Sale at Monkey Grass for $25 [+ shipping], usually $30
Tags: 2-4 years, 3-5 years, design, mod
