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Handmade organic toys
I am always looking for quality and safe toys for my kid. I am a big fan of
Selecta for their wooden toys collection, Kathe Kruse for the cute puppets and Lana natural for the stuffed toys. My latest finds are the toys from Kallisto. Kallisto high end toys are handmade from natural material: organic cotton and untreated sheep wool. They are very soft. They come in a wide variety of designs. Kallisto also offers a nice selection of music boxes.
Introducing Kallisto organic plush animals
Question of price
Time to shop for Christmas
Green dragon stuffed toy
A fun and friendly green dragon, to keep you kid safe from all those bed bugs!
Organic Dragon
Amazon Price: (as of 12/25/2009)
Kallisto organic stuffed mouse
Kallisto Organic Mouse
Amazon Price: (as of 12/25/2009)
This is my personal favorite! Cute design, appealing little critter!
Sitting rabbit
Sitting Rabbit Soft Toy
Amazon Price: (as of 12/25/2009)
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Kallisto Duck music box
Kallisto Organic Music Duck, small
Amazon Price: (as of 12/25/2009)
Cute and soft, this musical box plays Johannes Brahms classic Lullaby
Kallisto Organic Lazy Bear Music Box
Kallisto Organic Lazy Bear Music Box
Amazon Price: (as of 12/25/2009)
Another cute music box, this one plays a German lullaby called "La Le Lu".
How can I make sure the toys I buy are safe
Here's some tips. Please if you have a good tip, add it to the list.
Avoid 1$ stores
Toys sold at these stores are cheap, made in China more...4 points
Buy Made in Europe and Made in USA/Canada toys
Be careful! Toys for most US and European toys com more...3 points
Buy organic cotton or oeko-tex certified soft toys
Cotton production uses a huge amount of pesticides more...2 points
Check often to see what toys have been recalled
I have listed a few link you can check on this pag more...0 points
Read the packages
Important safety indications are provided on all t more...0 points
Dangerous toys: latest recalls
Children%u2019s Metal Pendants
Team Work Trading Expands Recall of Children's Metal Pendants Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Children's Metal Pendants
Units: About 1,500 (an additional 1,500 pendants were previously recalled in September 2009)
Importer/Distributor/Retailer: Team Work Trading, of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard: The recalled children's pendants contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves eleven types of metal pendants sold with silver-colored chains. The pendants feature symbols from the following animations/cartoons: "Bleach," "Death Note," "Naruto" and "One Piece."
Sold at: The Teamwork Trading Store in Los Angeles, Calif. and other toys stores and gift shops nationwide from November 2008 through March 2009 for between $3 and $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumer should immediately take the recalled pendants away from children and contact Team Work Trading to receive a full refund or replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Team Work Trading collect at (213) 680-4489 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
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I am always looking for quality and safe toys for my kid. I am a big fan of Selecta for their wooden toys collection, Kathe Kruse for the cute puppets and Lana natural for the stuffed toys. My latest finds are the toys from Kallisto. Kallisto high en...
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Kallisto website, in German. All their latest creations and designs
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- Winter52 Winter52 Jun 28, 2009 @ 6:32 am
- It's been a while since I bought toys, but in a couple of years, I just might have a grandchild to buy for. Son getting married next January. It pays to know what to look for. Thanks for the info! I'm definitely going to need it. :)
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- AshleyAnnRyan AshleyAnnRyan Sep 8, 2008 @ 12:32 pm
- I'm so happy to have you featured in my Parenting Group
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Please check back often to add any of your new lenses to the group.
I'm always looking for new feature topics, so make a suggestion and I will do my best to make it happen!
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- AshleyAnnRyan AshleyAnnRyan Sep 7, 2008 @ 8:11 pm
- Want more traffic to your lens?
I would like to FEATURE your lens in my "Natural Toy" section of my my Parenting Group! You can join and I will be sure to feature your lens.
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- challengeandfun challengeandfun May 26, 2008 @ 8:49 pm
- Great lens! We fell in love with the Kallisto animals 2 years ago in Nurnberg and decided we had to add them to our growing line of eco-friendly toys that we distribute to stores across the country.
Did you know that Brigitte (she is the owner of Kallisto shown in the video at the Nurnberg Toy Fair) finishes the face of each animal herself? She does this because each animal is her "baby" and she takes great care to make sure that each piece is just right.
If you like Kallisto, you may also like Lana and the Keptin-Jr organic cotton & phthalate free vinyl dolls which are also made in Europe.
Thanks again for helping to get the word out about these great organic stuffed animals!
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- millmm millmm May 4, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
- Those are really cute. Nice lens.
Check out cozybagz (microwaveable corn filled heating bags) when you get a chance. They have a new line of organic fabrics and the bags are actually filled with organic corn. They are great for little tummy aches or straight from the freezer for scrapes and bruises.
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