Anamalz are the cutest wooden toys I have ever seen. A very good friend of mine, to whose daughter my son is jokingly betrothed (because we think it would be cute if they grew up and fell in love), got my son his first three Anamalz for his birthday. I say “first three” [...]

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In the latest issue of Kiwi magazine, I saw a small picture of Via Toy Boxes and knew I had to write about them. When I went to their site I was amazed at all the options for using the boxes. My favorite has to be the play kitchen. It is perfectly [...]

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Turquoise, teal, aqua…call it what you will, I love them all! If you have not figured it out by now my favorite color is turquoise, so I thought it is the perfect color to start the Eco-friendly by Color series with. Here are 9 awesome turquoise things you must have for a naturally [...]

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I normally do not like crazy colored toys, but I am a sucker for all things octopus. This cute guy from Organic by Nature has beautiful detailing and looks so cuddly. He is made of handwoven cotton fiber dyed with eco-friendly, non-toxic pigments. It is stuffed with kapok, a natural, non-synthetic plant fiber. [...]

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I have been searching for a push toy for my son, but I do not want a big hunk of brightly colored plastic. I was delighted to find there are several wooden options that are beautiful, but a little bit more expensive. Here are the three I like best.

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These plush toys by Dogbone Art are strangely cute. I want to collect them all. They would be great for kitchen play. The toys feature non-toxic screen printed art on felt. Starting at $6, how can you resist?

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I love handmade toys and these from Fede are no exception. Fede toys are handmade with new and vintage fabrics on the artist’s hand-me-down Bernina sewing machine. The spoon and fork set above are available for $28.

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Looolo now makes organic toys. They are perfect for teething and later on for playing in the toy kitchen. Each toy is a set of pieces that make up a PB&J sandwich, a bagel with salmon, or a burger. I think these are the most beautiful food toys I have seen. [...]

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Wouldn’t you love to cuddle up with one of these? We think your baby will too! These adorable stuffed toys by Pure Beginnings feature a 100% Organic Cotton cover with unbleached cotton stuffing. There are currently four adorable choices; bunny, elephant, dog, and teddy bear. The toys range in price from [...]

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These Organic Teething Bonbons are so cute. Our son seems to be endlessly teething…10 teeth and counting at only 10 months old. A good friend recommended freezing damp baby socks for him to chew on, but I just discovered this much cuter alternative courtesy of KidsHaus.

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