We are starting a new section here at Petit Eco KIDS. Pick Five is where we present five of our favourite things, and this week we are starting with wooden toys, eco-friendly wooden toys of course!
With so many amazing products out there it was hard to stick to just five but here they are:
Clockwise from top left:
Balancing Cactus by Plan Toys (find it at Urth Child)
This award-winning toy is great for promoting cognitive and fine motor skills. Kids will enjoy the challenge of adding leaves on the cactus without making it topple over. Eco credentials: Made from organic rubberwood from sustainable sources and free from harmful chemicals, lead and heavy metals.
Memory Match 16 by KidO (find it at KidO store)
This is a great classic with a modern and colourful new design by KidO. The natural wooden boards hold 4 double-sided cards for 8 different games.
Bamboo Sunshine Dollhouse by Hape (find it at Raspberry Kids)
Ok, this is a luxury buy! But, if you are passionate about the environment and want to share it with the little ones in your life, you can’t go past this amazing dollhouse! Made of sustainable bamboo and a working solar panel this fabulous three-level bamboo dollhouse by HaPe is a very cool addition to the playroom.
X9 SUV by Automoblox (find it at Urban Baby)
This is a great one for the boys… or girls (love that purple!). Manufactured from German beech wood, this lifestyle SUV toy has connectors that allow for body parts to be easily switched and snapped together.
Surfin Kids Art Time Easel by Ecotots (find it at Clever Tomato)
Ideal for the creative little person in your life, this easel has the coolest design! So easy to assemble and disassemble for storage – no tools needed. It is constructed from just three pieces of formaldehyde-free, FSC certified wood and has a non-toxic water-based finish.
