Christmas Toys for Children, Not Made in China

With the huge amount of recalls, of toys made in Chine in recent months, buying a child's Christmas present this year is a little more difficult. Many people may not want to take the risk that the toys they are buying a child for Christmas could cause them harm. Here are some suggestions of toys for Christmas, not made in China.

Wild Apples
This is a wonderful toy maker that makes a wide selection of wooden toys. It is a great place to check out if you want something a little different to give a child this Christmas and want to make sure that the toy you are giving is safe. They have some really cute pull toys that include a dragon, horse, rabbit, wiggly worm and T-Rex. Besides the pull toys there are some great puzzles, but these aren't your ordinary puzzle these are unusual in that they are wooden shapes that for the shape of an animal such as a octopus, Stegosaurus, and frog.

They even have some 'piggy' banks carved out in the shape of different animals, and also fun book holders. Those who would like to find a toy that will help teach children the religious meaning of Christmas may find just what they are looking for in the Biblical sets that include a number of biblical stories. Wild Apples is located in New York and you can call them on 607-387-6315 or check out their great wooden toys on their website, www.wildapples.com.

Dolls Cloths
For those little girls, that just love dolls this is a good place to look for a Christmas gift. This store sells a variety off doll's cloths in different styles and sizes to fit all kinds of dolls, including Cabbage Patch, Chou Chou, Sip N Slurp and Ty Beanie Kids. Besides outfits you can choose from a number of accessories such as shoes, hairbrushes and headbands. The shop suggests placing orders no later than December 20 if you want the gifts in time for Christmas. Check out the choices at www.adorabledollclothes.com

All American Toy Company
If you have a truck driver or builder to buy for this Christmas, the toy trucks sold by the All American Toy Company will sure to be a hit and you can feel secure in giving one as a gift, knowing it was not made with any materials that are toxic. All the tucks sold are made in America. There is a good selection of trucks, many unique such as the 1950s styles. For older children they have some fun kits that children can assemble themselves. For all the information just visit www.allamericantoyco.com.

American Toys
This is another great place to take a look at if you want to buy a truck as a gift for a child this Christmas. They have a wide selection of unique trucks particularly tow trucks and tankers. Their website is www.americantoys.com

Chickory Wood Products
This toy store makes their own wooden toys in some of the classic forms that children have loved for decades. You'll find trains, trucks, planes and boats in a variety of styles, many for under 20 dollars. They are located near Milwaukee and you can call them on 262-242-4410 and see what they have to offer at www.chickorywoodproducts.com

Cubbyhole
This American toy company makes some beautiful wooden toys, making fun, different Christmas gifts. You get customised items with the child's name to decorate their room; their name as puzzles, old fashioned rocking horse, trains and super cute coin banks. They even have kitchen sets that include a toaster set, baking set and even an entire kitchen for those budding chefs in the family. Products can be seen on their website: www.cubbyholetoys.com, some items take some time to deliver so don't delay.

Felt Dolls
This shop sells a modern version of those paper dolls that many adults will remember. Now children don't have the complication of paper and can dress their dolls with dozens of fun felt outfits. You will find just about anything you could imagine, babies, families, business people, period clothing and much much more. This would make a really unique Christmas gift for kids, prices are reasonable too, many sets are priced 15 dollars or less. Choices are found at their website: www.funfelt.com

Holgate Toys
This wooden toymaker has been operating since 1929. All of their toys are made in the USA. It is possible to personalise a toy with a child's name, making a great Christmas gift. Toys include wagon with painted blocks, stools, and old-fashioned wooden games such as the Classic Bingo Bed. This is one toy provider worth looking at for safe children's Christmas gifts. http://www.holgatetoy.com

Little Tikes
Little Tikes is a children's toy brand that many people will be familiar with. They produce some great toys that are sure to be a hit as Christmas gifts. However not all of Little Tikes toys are made in the US, some are made in China. Here are some of their US made toys that you can be sure are safe.

Classic Dollhouse
This huge Victorian styled dollhouse makes a wonderful first dollhouse for that special little girl in your life. It is for children aged 2 and up and is priced $99.99 dollars.

Push & Ride Coupe
This fun toy grows with the child in that they can sit in it and you can push them and when they are a little bit older you can remove the floor so children can drive themselves by using their feet. The price for this children's toy is $49.99 and would be a great children's Christmas present.

Shopping Cart
At $27.99 this toy is a reasonably priced Christmas gift and sure provide hours of fun for children aged 2 and up.

These three toys are just a few of the dozens of Little Tikes toys that are made in the US. To see the full selection visit the Little Tikes website and go to the made in the USA section to find safe Christmas toys for children.

Books
Books are a great way for children to learn and exercise their imagination.
Children's books are produced both in China and the USA. Here are some classic and popular children's books that a made in the US: 'Oh, the Places You'll Go' (Classic Dr. Seuss), also classic Dr. Seuss 'Green Eggs and Ham', 'The Cat in the Hat' and 'Fox in Socks'. A number of Animal Ark books are made in the US these include number 30 'Pup at the Palace' number 2 'Pony on the Porch' and number 15 'Bunnies in the Bathroom'. Lemony Snickets 'A series of Unfortunate Events' 1 through 5 are made in the USA. And of course some of the hugely popular Harry Potter books that are made in the US consider the 'Harry Potter Paperback Box Set) Books 1-6.

This is just a small selection of the many wonderful Christmas toys available, that won't give you the worry that may come with purchasing a toy made in China. Not only will the fear of unsafe toys lessen by looking for made in the US toys, it will also lead you to some more original toys and help support some smaller business that still pride themselves on good craftsmanship.