“Animals-on-Wheels” are the newest addition to TLB Music‘s indoor playspace! These adorable push toys by Green Toys are perfect for babies and toddlers: they’re sized for small hands, safe, durable, and really easy to clean.

*”Animals-on-Wheels” are made from 100% recycled milk jugs.
*Encourage fine and gross motor skills.
*No sharp edges or metal axles.
*No BPA, phthalates, or PVC.
*3 adorable designs to choose from: elephant, pig, and turtle.
*Affordable: only $12.99 each (we got ours for less than $9 each on Amazon!)
*Dishwasher safe!

View Animals-on-Wheels on www.amazon.com:

Elephant-on-Wheels
Pig-on-Wheels
Turtle-on-Wheels

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Gift shopping for the little ones in your life? I put together a list of some of my favorite non-toxic, eco-friendly gifts for kids, including toys by environmentally-responsible companies like Green Toys, PlanToys, and Hape.

1. Eco Stars by Crazy Crayons view on www.amazon.com
“These star crayons are made with crayons collected by the National Crayon Recycle Program. The purchase of this product supports ‘Recycling Education’ and employs people with developmental disabilities, creating a positive earth conscious impact through the art of coloring and recycling! Crayons and packaging are made in USA with 100% recycled non-toxic materials.”
2. City Skyline Glow Block Set by Wonderworld view on www.amazon.com
These environmentally friendly rubberwood blocks use non-toxic paints and glow in the dark!
3.  Plan Preschool Beehive by PlanToys view on www.amazon.com
“This toy helps develop fine motor skills by matching a bee to hive by using the pincer grasp or forceps.  All PlanToys are made using chemical free, kiln-dried recycled rubberwood and designed with water based non-toxic colors as accent.”
4. Fruits and Vegetables Tray by PlanToys view on www.amazon.com
“The fruits and vegetables are easily “cut” in half with the wooden knife. Kids love the sound of the Velcro as they cut the vegetables. This toy promotes fine motor skills and imaginative play and is made from all natural organic recycled rubber wood and colored with water based dyes.”
5. Scoot Around Ride On by Hape view on www.amazon.com
This adorable scooter is made with FSC-certified wood and child-safe water based paint.
6. Organic Farm Buddies by Apple Park view the www.amazon.com
How cute are these? “Organic Farm Buddies are handmade using all natural materials, like 100% certified organic cotton, corn fiber filling, and dyes. All of the packaging is printed on recycled paper with azlon from soy ink. Farm Buddies are naturally hypoallergenic, so they are great for newborns and babies with allergies or sensitive skin.” (shown: Penny the Pig & Belle the Cow)
7.  Submarine by Green Toys view on www.amazon.com
We have so many items by Green Toys in our indoor playspace! They are built to last and are dishwasher safe.   “Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic milk jugs that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this sturdy watercraft features a spinning rear propeller, a flat bottom for added stability, and the classic handle and wide-mouth opening combination for plenty of scoop and pour fun. The cabin can be opened for easy cleaning, while the whole vessel is also dishwasher safe. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings and also meets FDA food contact standards. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.”
8.  Eco-Dough by Eco-Kids view on www.amazon.com
“Eco-dough is an all natural alternative. It is made with plant, fruit and veggie extracts. No chemicals, artificial dyes or metals. The containers are made from cornstarch and 100% compostable.”  What’s in it? Natural and organic fruit, plant and vegetable extracts from annatto seed, beets, blueberries, carrots, paprika, purple sweet potato, red cabbage and spinach, flour, salt, cream of tartar, organic rosemary oil, vitamin E oil, soybean oil, and coconut oil!
9. Rocket & Astronaut Playset by Green Toys view on www.amazon.com
“3-2-1 blast off – the Green Toys Rocket launches into another eco friendly deep-space mission! Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic, the fully equipped, 2-in-1 set includes a detachable top capsule and two astronauts. No BPA, phthalates, PVC or external coatings and also dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. Packaged with recycled and recyclable materials and printed with soy inks.”
10. My Creative Cookery Club by Hape view on www.amazon.com
I love this play kitchen for toddlers by Hape, a company that has eco-responsibility in its company mission!
11. Build-a-Bouquet Playset by Green Toys view on www.amazon.com
This is one of my favorite 100% recycled toys by Green Toys. Love this: “On average, every pound of recycled plastic used to make Green Toys products saves enough energy to run a laptop computer for a month and enough energy to power a TV for three weeks.”
12. Giraffe Walker ‘N Shape Sorter by Wonderworld view on www.amazon.com
Made from rubberwood, non-toxic water based paints as well as biodegradable fabrics.

Click through for 10 of our favorite eco-friendly toys for kids!

1. Pallina by Hape (3+) This game of strategy is made from eco-friendly bamboo and nontoxic paints. View on www.fatbraintoys.com.
 

 
2. Pizza Parlor by Green Toys (2+) This adorable play set is made from 100% recycled milk containers and is dishwasher safe! View on www.amazon.com.

3. Ride-On Recycling Truck by Wonderworld (18 months+) We LOVE this truck! It is made from environmentally friendly rubberwood, strictly using non-toxic paints, dyes and lacquers and formaldehyde-free glue. The packaging is also made from at least 70% recycled paper! View on www.amazon.com.

4. Eco-Dough by Eco-Kids (2+) This molding dough is non-toxic and made from natural ingredients including plant, fruit and vegetable extracts. View on www.ecokidsusa.com.
 

5. Stacking Cups by Green Toys (2+) These stacking cups, numbered 1 to 6 on the bottom, are perfect for little hands. They’re made of 100% recycled milk cartons and can easily be cleaned in the dishwasher. View on www.amazon.com.

6. Mini Automoblox Set (3+) These adorable cars can be deconstructed and constructed over and over again, improving fine motor skills! They’re made of natural German Beechwood with a non-toxic finish. View on www.amazon.com.
 

7. Pull-Along Snail by Plan Toys (19 months+) This simple pull along toy is fantastic. It’s made of organic, recycled rubberwood and encourages toddlers to crawl and walk. View on www.amazon.com.
 

8. Flatbed Truck and Race Car by Green Toys (12 months+) This is a favorite in our playspace! Like all Green Toys, it’s made from 100% recycled milk jugs and has no BPA, PVC, phthalates or external coatings. View on www.amazon.com

9. Seed Bombs- Butterfly and Bird Mixture (4+) Not really a toy, but lots of fun nonetheless. Plant the seed bomb (perfect for little hands) and water to easily grow plants and flowers that will attract butterflies and birds! View on www.fatbraintoys.com.
 

10. Stacking Tree by Plan Toys (2+) This eye-catching stacking tree is made from recycled rubberwood and can be rearranged to make a variety of different trees! View on www.amazon.com

We put together a collection of holiday gift ideas for kids to inspire you on your search for original, imaginative, quality gifts.  Scroll below the images for clickable links to all the items on our list!


1.  Toddler Xylophone by Edushape  (12 mo +)  $17.49 at www.musiciansfriend.com /
also available at TLB Music in NYC
2.  Stripes the Long Eared Bunny by Schilling (2 +)  $21.95 at www.fatbraintoys.com
3.  Dunck Stacking Bath Toys (10 mo +)  $10.00 at www.skiphop.com 
          BPA-free, Phthalate-free, PVC-free
4.  Peace Sign Eco Pack  (5 +) $56.00 at www.landofnod.com
         Made with recycled plastic water bottles
5.  Red Sportscar Automoblox (3+)  $28.82 at www.amazon.com
          Take apart, re-build, mix and match with other Automoblox cars!
6.  Jungle Apron by Mimi the Sardine (2-6) $16.26 at www.amazon.com
          Made with coated organic cotton.   Perfect for arts & crafts, cooking, and more!
7.  Vega 600 Telescope (8 +)  $78.98 at www.fatbraintoys.com
8.  Stacking Tree by Plan Toys (2 +) $15.50 at www.amazon.com
          Made with recycled rubber wood.
9.  Oh Hanukkah Play Set (3+)  $34.00 at www.landofnod.com

10. Tea Set by Green Toys (2 +) $19.99 at www.amazon.com
          This set is made with recycled milk jugs, is non-toxic and dishwasher friendly.
11. Dino Lunch Box by Beatrix (3 +) $30.60 at www.oompatoys.com
          PVC Free, phthalate free, and lead free.
12. Stacking Cups by Green Toys (6 mo +) $9.99 at www.amazon.com
          Made with recycled milk jugs.
13. Recycling Truck by Green Toys (12 mo +) $17.91 at www.amazon.com
          Made with recycled milk jugs. No metal axels.
14. Twig 72-piece Building Block Set by Fat Brain Toys (3 +) $33.04 at www.amazon.com
15. Wavedrum by Edushape (12 mo +) $13.95 at www.amazon.com /
also available at TLB Music in NYC
16. PlasmaCar by PlaSmart (2 +) $53.98 at www.amazon.com
17. Pull-Along Snail by Plan Toys (19 mo +) $17.99 at www.amazon.com
          Made with recycled rubber wood.
18. Manhattan Toy Winkel (1 mo- 1 yr) $16.65 at www.amazon.com
          Perfect for teething babies.

19.  Cloud b Twilight Turtle (2 +) $21.99 at www.amazon.com
          Projects starry night sky onto walls and ceiling in soothing colors!
20. Dado Cubes by Fat Brain Toys (2 +) $21.31 at www.amazon.com
21. Spy Gear Night Goggles by Wild Planet (6 +) $21.69 at www.amazon.com
22. Smart Snacks Counting Cookies (2 +) $12.43 at www.amazon.com
23. My First Lab Duo-Scope Microscope (8 +) $60.57 at www.amazon.com
24. Treetops Giraffe by Russ (1 mo +) $13.78 at www.amazon.com
25. Beginner’s Guitar by Lauren (4 +) $44.49 at www.amazon.com
26. Deluxe Standing Easel by Melissa & Doug (3 +) $50.64 at www.amazon.com

The newest addition to our Playroom is Green Toys’ Pink Dump Truck.  Like their other trucks that we featured a few weeks ago, this truck is made out of 100% recycled plastic milk containers and contains no BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings!  Also, Green Toys trucks are extremely durable and have withstood the wear and tear of over 2 years of playing in our Playroom!

Get yours today at www.amazon.com.

The PlanToys Dancing Alligator is one of the most popular toys in our Playroom.  Toddlers and preschoolers love to hold on to the string as they walk (or run!) and the alligator click-clacks with every step!  The toy, first introduced in 1999, has won numerous toy awards and continues to be a staple in every eco-friendly playroom. Get yours for only $14.95 at www.amazon.com.