Parenting

Eco-friendly toys for babies & toddler

These fun and educational toys also get the sustainability tick of approval
Eco-friendly toys for babies & toddler

1

The Melody Mix is 10 musical instruments in one, including cymbals, bells and maracas. Manufactured in Thailand from environmentally friendly materials and sustainable rubber wood.

$89.95 from Flying Penguin

2

This adorable family of wooden dolls have moveable arms and legs and come dressed in colourful clothes. Made from sustainable and natural rubberwood, eco-friendly processes and child-safe, non-toxic paints, they also measure up in terms of environmental impact.

$36.95 from EcoToys

3

The Goki Wooden Car is colourful and robust with a matt, non toxic finish, available in red, yellow, orange or green. The cars are manufactured in Europe to strict quality and safety standards.

$11.95 from Peanut Gallery

4

For babies over 6 months, the Natural Rattle Circle allows grip and makes sound, to teach cause and effect and dexterity. Made from all natural materials.

$29.90 from Honey Bee Toys

5

This brightly-coloured and well crafted helicopter contains parts that connect via small magnets, making it a simple puzzle for 18 months and over. Janod is a French company that specialise in quality wooden toys.

$32.95 from Flying Penguin

6

Barley the Lamb is part of the Charlie Bears Baby Organics range, which are all ethically handmade in Sri Lanka. They are safe for babies right from birth, machine washable and made from certified organic cotton and recycled PET bottles.

$39.95 from Honey Bee Toys

7

Rainbow Puzzle Blocks encourage creative play, and are handmade right here in Australia. Create tunnels, caves and houses or stack them in order. Made from natural and organic materials.

$39.95 from Eco Toys

8

Toy Froggy is a challenging and educational toy for baby’s first year, consisting of a mirror body, rattle head and squeaker. Made from environmentally friendly materials.

$24.95 from Peanut Gallery

9

This sea-themed playbook is soft and amusing for babies from three months. Introduces sea creatures in bright colours, manufactured to strict quality and safety standards.

$22.95 from Peanut Gallery

10

The Click Clack Police Station is great for children aged 3+

With colourful pieces that come apart and easily click back together this play set is a fun way for children to practice gross motor skills and enjoy their imagination.

$19.95 from Flying Penguin

11

This Dr Toy Recycling Truck shares a great recycling message for eco-conscious little ones. And what happy little toddler doesn’t love a big, loud garbage truck?!

$54.95 from Flying Penguin

Related stories