Best Eco-friendly Toys for Preschoolers

Playing with toys is such an important activity for preschoolers and is vital to their overall development. In an effort to become more environmentally friendly, many parents are seeking out eco-friendly toys for their preschoolers. Toys that are made by environmentally conscious toymakers often contain recycled and/or natural materials and tend to be safer play choices for little hands. Here are this author's top six picks for eco-friendly toys for preschoolers:

Sprig Toys Eco-Truck Dump Truck

This bright yellow dump truck is made from Sprigwood, which is a combination of reclaimed wood and recycled plastic. It is battery free, non-toxic, and child friendly. This eco-friendly, all-terrain truck encourages imaginative play and helps a preschooler to develop further his or her gross motor skills. This entertaining truck is available for purchase at www.childtrek.com for the economical price of $14.95.

Eco-Kids Eco Dough

Many preschoolers enjoy playing with Playdoh and other such substances. The Eco-Kids Eco Dough is made with all natural, non-toxic ingredients and can last for up to one year when stored properly. This dough is wonderful for creative play and is made in the USA. Two pounds of this colorful, eco-friendly dough is reasonably priced at $19.95 at www.childtrek.com.

Green Toys Tea Set

This precious tea set is made from recycled milk jugs and other environmentally friendly materials and is packaged in a 100 % recyclable container. This set is manufactured, assembled, and safety tested in the USA and encourages imaginative play and hospitality training. This adorable set is available for purchase at www.childtrek.com for the wonderful price of $24.95.

Green Toys Tool Set

This cool tool set is made from recycled milk jugs as well as other eco-friendly materials and comes in a completely recyclable container. As with the Green Toys Tea Set, this collection of tools is manufactured, assembled, and safety tested in the USA and encourages imaginative and constructive play. You can purchase this set from www.childtrek.com for the excellent price of $24.95.

Planet Pixie Maia - Tree Pixie

This beautiful doll is manufactured by I Love My Planet Toys and is made from certified organic cotton fabrics. She comes in a box made from 100% recycled post-consumer cardboard and with information that helps to raise awareness regarding the endangerment of the Amazon Rainforest as well as ideas for helping to protect the environment. This eco-conscious doll retails for an incredible price of $24.95 at www.childtrek.com.

Under The Nile Organic Monkey

This lovable monkey is made from 100% organic Egyptian cotton and is manufactured in Egypt under fair labor practices to help reduce poverty in rural Egypt. This adorable animal can serve as a cozy companion for your preschooler and can encourage further conversation development for him or her. This monkey is economically priced for $17.95 at www.childtrek.com.

The next time that you are contemplating purchasing a new toy for your preschooler, keep these eco-friendly alternatives in mind. You can give a great gift to your little loved one while also having a positive influence on your environment.

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