The Best Organic Baby Toys Ever
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The Importance of Buying Organic Baby Toys - Go Organic for a Healthier, Greener Baby
Only a small percentage of the world's cotton is organic, however, it's more important than ever to buy organic toys for your developing baby. With the range of chemicals, herbicides, pesticides, and insecticides in use on today's cotton and wood products, as well as the emerging reports of the dangers of BPA and toxic paint baby toys, there has never been a better time for you to make your own decisions and keep your baby away from these chemicals. By supporting organic farming, you're helping the environment, as well as the workers that are exposed to these conditions. On this page, you'll find some recommended organic baby toys, as well as organic fair trade baby toys. Read on for a list of some of the best organic baby toys available!
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Why Buying Organic Toys is Important for Your Baby
Some reasons you shold consider organic cotton and organic toys
The health benefits of buying organic have been listed all over the web. But what about for your baby? Babies are much more vulnerable to any of the pesticides used on cotton products. While it's always important to buy organic cotton, no matter what the age, it's even more so if they happen to be babies. Why?
1. Babies have less weight and mass for chemicals to be distributed throughout their body. However, they are still exposed to the same amount of chemicals as us. It's like pouring food coloring into a one gallon jug versus a swimming pool. The contamination will be less in the swimming pool because of the volume.
2. Non-organic cotton is sprayed with many chemicals that can be harmful to your baby. Many of these pesticides and herbicides are known to be cancer causing, and they also kill off many of the bugs that we need to help our environment, too.
3. Babies put toys in their mouths. We all know babies love to chew and teeth on their baby toys. That's why buying organic is even more important. If the cotton used on toys isn't organic, you can only imagine the plethora of pesticides that could wind up in their body.
4. It's not just the environment, but the workers and the people that live around cotton farms that are affected. Imagine if you're house were right next to a cotton farm that sprayed chemicals that were hazardous to your health? By supporting organic cotton, you're showing your disapproval for pesticide use.
5. Less than .5% of the world's cotton is organic. That doesn't mean that you're being trendy, that means there's something seriously wrong with our cotton crops. That leaves 99.5% of cotton to be sprayed with the insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and more.
1. Babies have less weight and mass for chemicals to be distributed throughout their body. However, they are still exposed to the same amount of chemicals as us. It's like pouring food coloring into a one gallon jug versus a swimming pool. The contamination will be less in the swimming pool because of the volume.
2. Non-organic cotton is sprayed with many chemicals that can be harmful to your baby. Many of these pesticides and herbicides are known to be cancer causing, and they also kill off many of the bugs that we need to help our environment, too.
3. Babies put toys in their mouths. We all know babies love to chew and teeth on their baby toys. That's why buying organic is even more important. If the cotton used on toys isn't organic, you can only imagine the plethora of pesticides that could wind up in their body.
4. It's not just the environment, but the workers and the people that live around cotton farms that are affected. Imagine if you're house were right next to a cotton farm that sprayed chemicals that were hazardous to your health? By supporting organic cotton, you're showing your disapproval for pesticide use.
5. Less than .5% of the world's cotton is organic. That doesn't mean that you're being trendy, that means there's something seriously wrong with our cotton crops. That leaves 99.5% of cotton to be sprayed with the insecticides, pesticides, herbicides, and more.
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Organic Toy Rattles
Something organic and musical for them to play with and chew on!
Rattles are fun for babies. They make noise, they entertain, and they look cute. They stimulate them not only visually, but through the sound and soft touch of the rattle. The following picks have been chosen because they are organic, they look cute, and because they've received great reviews from consumers. Click through any product to read more about the company and the product itself.
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Unique Organic Baby Toys
One of a kind, unique organic toys baby will love!
If you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary for your baby, these toys might just be it! The organic toy dragon, developmental toy, and organic plush mouse aren't your average baby toys. Just look at them! Like all of the rest of these toys, they're also organic.
Under the Nile Organic Veggie Basket Toy
Help your baby go organic with this cute Under the Nile veggie basket!
It's time to explore! This cute veggie basket will be loads of fun for your baby. As they discover each unique toy piece, it will also be a learning experience for them, as they're slowly introduced to healthy foods and vegetables. It's also a real treat for them, since it's 100% organic Egyptian cotton.
100% Organic Cotton Stuffed Multi Fruit Tote--Fresh Organic Fruit Basket
Amazon Price: $19.50 (as of 02/23/2012)
* Recommended for Newborns and Older
* A great choice for the environment, and the baby
* Tote Measures Approximately 6.5 x 3.5 Inches
* Made of 100% Egyptian Organic Cotton
* Made In Egypt
Under the Nile Organic Toys
Soft, cuddly organic fruit and vegetable toys from Under the Nile
Under the Nile makes some of the best organic baby products available, all of them being certified organic. Most of the products are also made with super-soft Egyptian cotton, which is much softer and supple. Under the Nile has also received great customer reviews. Nearly all of their products are rated at 3, 4, or 5 stars. Extremely popular is the fruit and vegetable line of organic baby toys. These cute toys have small, adorable faces, and can help teach your baby at an early age about nutrition and eating right!
More Under the Nile Organic Fruit and Veggie Toys
Treat your baby to the luxury of Egyptian cotton Under the Nile toys!
We as parents are the biggest influences on our child's lives. From what we're eating to what we're saying, to what toys we give them and how much time we spend with them, this all helps shape their character and ways of life when they get older. Learning about eating the right way from early on can make a huge difference in how well they perform in school, their jobs, and their overall health. Under the Nile helps make learning about nutrition more fun with their vibrant, soft, organic fruit and vegetable toys. As you explain to your baby what these toys are, they'll not only be able to recognize the real deal in the grocery store, on the dinner table, or in a restaurant, but they might be more willing to try it!
Organic Wooden Toys
For when your baby gets older, these organic wooden toys make great choices!
Going organic never looked so good! No longer can anyone say "they don't make them like they used to." Now they do! These organic wooden toys have received rave reviews from buyers for their simplistic look that baby will love, as well as their use of organic materials.
Most of these organic baby toys are available with free shipping if you spend over $25, and that's easy to do. Click through to read all of the details on shipping costs.
Phalate and BPA Free Baby Teethers
Chemical free baby teethers - cut out the chemicals (in their mouths)
Teethers are a must with any child. When your baby's gums start to get sore when their first teeth start to develop, they'll look for anything to put in their mouths to chew on and relieve the pain. This is why it's so important to buy a teether that's safe to put in their mouth. Why give them something that's full of chemicals that will wind up in their body? Here are some baby-safe teethers that are available for purchase:
miYim Organic Plush Baby Toys
Organic toys from miYim - the Storybook, Fairytale and Sleepytime Collections of plush toys
miYim has a unique line of plush organic toys that have a look all their own. Each miYim plush toy comes in a recycled paper box, so it's ready to give as a great eco friendly gift. Each toy also has a tag that you can personalize! These toys are also non-toxic and use natural low eco impact dyes to give them their natural colors. The fabric is also certified organic, another plus for your baby.
Organic Dumbbell Baby Rattle
Fair trade baby rattle - made by local artisans of India
Earthentree's Dumbbell Rattle is handmade by artisans in India. An eco-friendly toy, it is made of replenishable wood and colored with natural dyes and finishes. It has a gentle sound and visual stimulation for infants and helps in developing motor skills such as hand grasping and arm stretching. It's extremely important to support fair trade products, so that the worker can also get paid to feed their family. It's also organic, and painted with natural vegetable paints.
Earthentree Organic Dumbbell Rattle, Green
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 02/23/2012)
* Classic baby rattle
* All natural vegetable colors
* Work of art in your child's hands
* Fair trade product
* Handmade by artisans in India
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Eco Friendly Rubberwood Giraffe - with Non Toxic Paints
Let this cute giraffe grab hold onto cribs, strollers, and car seats!
This ultra cute rubberwood giraffe is made of a unique environmentally friendly rubberwood material. That means it is made from rubber trees, which are already being harvest for their latex. The giraffe is also painted with a non toxic water based paint. While this product is not organic, it is an eco friendly choice for the environment.
Wonderworld Twistable Stuffed Animal Flexi Raffy
Amazon Price: $13.98 (as of 02/23/2012)
* Elongated body parts easily wrap on to a crib, stroller or car seat
* Elongated body parts easily move in a malleable fashion similar to a wire, and stay in the positions that the baby moves them
* Makes squeeking and rattle sounds
* Helps to develop posture control and gross motor skills
* Made from environmentally friendly rubber wood and non-toxic water based paints as well as biodegradable fabrics
Organic Stacker Toy
Fair trade organic stacker toy - help them develop their motor skills with this cute toy!
This is another fine pick from Earthentree. It's again, fair trade, while also being organic and painted with all natural vegetable colors. Your child will love to pick up and play with these stackable rings and try to put them in the right order. It's a great beginner toy to help them get used to using their hands.
Earthentree Organic Cubby Stacker Toy
Amazon Price: $25.99 (as of 02/23/2012)
* 5 inches tall brightly colored rings
* All natural vegetable colors
* Fair trade product
* Handmade by artisans in India
Organic Developmental Sorter
Low impact dyes with organic cotton fabric on this organic sorter
Big kid games are small-sized just for baby. Easy to grasp toys are soft and pudgy, featuring touch & teethe tags. Made from organic cotton fabric, as well as corn fiber filling. Dandelion only uses low-impact dyes in their fabrics. Toys are machine washable. Recommended for 0-6 months.
Dandelion Classic Organic Developmental Sorter
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 02/23/2012)
* A new take on a timeless favorite
* Soft textures and assorted sounds to enchant your baby
* Develops fine motor and sensory skills
* 4 shapes to shake, squeeze, crinkle, and sort (of course)
* Better for your Baby, Better for the Environment
How to Wash Your Baby Toys Without Chemicals
Chemical free ways to clean your baby toys!
Yes, there's a way to clean those baby toys without the use of harsh chemicals. Even if the piece in question is plastic, you don't have to spray it down with a bleach derivative or toxic household cleaner that irritate the skin and lungs. The less exposure your baby has to chemicals, the better off they'll be. Washing your child's hard surfaces with an all natural cleaner is a wise choice, and for laundering, you can use eco friendly soap nuts. These also don't irritate the skin, and don't cause pollution in our waterways.
Dandelion Organic Crinkle Toy Book
Great for beginner learning and teething!
I've seen this toy in person because I purchased it, and I can tell you it is of high quality. It's the perfect way to introduce books to them, while letting them actually get hands-on with the book (it's okay if they're teething on it). While they're at it, they'll learn to sort out, make squeaky noises with the pages, and develop some of their all important motor skills. Kindegarten, here comes your baby!
Dandelion Classic Organic Toy Crinkle Book
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 02/23/2012)
* A new take on a timeless favorite
* Soft textures and assorted sounds to enchant your baby
* Develops fine motor and sensory skills
* 4 shapes to shake, squeeze, crinkle, and sort (of course)
* Better for your Baby, Better for the Environment
Organic Stuffed Plush Rhino
Machine washable and eco friendly baby toy
This plush rhino is not only organic, but one of the cutest stuffed baby toys you'll ever see. With organic cotton and corn fiber filling, this toy also has taken safety even further with its baby safe stitched eyes (no plastic here). Dandelion really puts out some cute toys, and this one is available with free shipping if you use Super Saver shipping.
Dandelion Believe Organic Plush Toy, Small Rhino
Amazon Price: $19.99 (as of 02/23/2012)
* Made of organic cotton and corn fiber filling
* Baby safe stitched eyes
* Machine washable
* Better for your Baby, Better for the Environment
Green Sprouts Baby Toys
Organic bath toys and puppets from Green Sprouts
Green Sprouts has a unique line of organic plush toys that are simply adorable. Whether you're looking to have a more green bath time or looking for an organic hand puppet (which are very hard to find!), Green Sprouts puts out an impressive line made with organic cotton. One of my favorites is the organic hand puppets, which just might entertain your baby through those tough spouts when they start crying. Keep it on hand and see if it works for you!
Organic Cotton Play Balls
Natural wool filled with organic cotton playballs
Organic Cotton Playballs$ 17.95
Soft & Fluffy Playballs that are Natural Wool Filled.These Organic Cotton Playballs are multi-color and filled with wool. The set includes 1 orange size and 1 lemon size playball - great safe toy for little ones to throw, roll, or just push around.
Organic Fair Trade Plush Duck Toy
Super cute, fair trade organic duck from Under the Nile
Under the Nile toys really leave a positive impression upon parents and children. With the first product you buy, you'll see the giant difference in quality between other companies (non organic) and Under the Nile. Not only is this adorable duck organic (along with every other Egyptian cotton product they make), but they're also fair trade and machine washable. This will come in really handy when the baby has an accident, which you know is going to happen sooner or later!
Under The Nile Duck
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 02/23/2012)
* Organic cotton
* Fair-trade
* Machine washable, tumble dry
* Certified to the Global Organic Textile Standards
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mysticmama
Jan 25, 2010 @ 8:08 pm | delete
- What a great selection!
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prosperity66
Jan 21, 2010 @ 12:20 pm | delete
- Well researched, well laid out, love this lens!
Squidangel blessings for the organic toys for babies.
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