As we start nearing the holiday shopping season, I thought that I could take some time over the next couple of weeks to highlight some great folks and companies for green and eco-friendly kids’ toys, gear and clothing. I have already highlighted our love for all things Little Sapling Toys, oompa, and boon , but I have a few new spots to laud. First up is Manzanita Kids on Etsy.
Similar to the folks at Little Sapling Toys, the couple that runs Manzanita Kids, David and Adrienne, is very aware of the types of products that they are using to make and finish kids’ toys. They strive to be eco-friendly and creative and have done a marvelous job. We received the owl puzzle, pictured above, for Tomato’s first birthday and she loves it. At her age, she is learning how to put puzzle pieces back into the right spot. Also, she often just carries the owls around as her buddies and picked up how to say owl, moon and knows what the stars look like because she plays with it so much. It’s a great toy because it promotes problem solving and doesn’t require batteries, so the creative play is left to us. Music to my ears.
On the eco-friendly front, the company finishes their products with local beeswax and/or organic safflower oil. They also wrap the gift in biodegradable paper and teach you how to care for the product so that it lasts through several kids playing with it.
They offer great stackers, classic building blocks, wooden trucks, many other puzzles, and teethers. Kids can have a great time with these toys as they explore cause and effect, develop their fine motor skills and expand their creative thoughts.
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| Bird Stacker |
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| Classic Building Set |
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| Modular Set – 4 Vehicles in One |
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| Gorgeous Puzzles! |
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| Bird Teeter Grasping Toy |
If you are unsure of what to get for a friend that loves these types of products, you can also buy gift certificates for the shop. We will definitely be shopping with them in the upcoming years as we strive to provide our little one with safe, creative and quality toys. Keep up the great work, David and Adrienne!!
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