Growing kids should be surrounded by things that are fun and educational at the same time. We are at the tipping point of some extreme climatic changes. This is why our kids should learn to be sustainable at an early age. So, this Christmas let us choose sustainable toys for kids that are both good for them and the environment.

Sustainable Toys for Kids

Such toys are becoming increasingly popular as parents prioritize environmentally friendly options for their children. These toys are made from non-toxic materials and often promote imaginative play and learning.

1. Magical Activity Book

Children love books, and EtchArt: Secret Sea is a magical activity book that lets them create their own folk art. By scratching off the ink, they can uncover beautiful sea creatures like turtles and crabs. It’s a fun, eco-friendly, and creative way to explore nature.

EtchArt Secret Sea
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2. Craft or Activity Books

Sustainable Toys for Kids - Innovative and Sustainable Toys to Gift Your Kids this Christmas

Perfect gift for crafty kids to learn new skills and avoid being glued to electronics. These Craft books offer ideas to keep the family busy and celebrate festivals and nature sustainably.

The perfect gift for a fun adventure can be an activity book too. This Exploring Nature Activity Book for Kids is available on e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Target has over 50 activities and is great for going on hikes and learning about nature. It is ideal for kids aged 6-12 and makes learning enjoyable and teaches kids about the importance of the natural world.

3. Crochet Toys – Veggies or Rattles

Sebra crochet toy - Sustainable Toys for Kids
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Sebra’s Crochet rattles and handmade veggies are ideal for babies. Not only are they adorable, but they also come with a little bell that adds an extra element of excitement and joy.

4. Cubebot

Cubebot Robot - eco friendly toys for 1 to 5 year old
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Inspired by Japanese Shinto Kumi-ki puzzles, the Cubebot® is a wooden toy robot. It is made from wood and elastic, allowing it to be easily posed differently. When it’s time to stop playing, Cubebot® can fold back into a perfect cube shape. It is a timeless toy suitable for people of all ages and can be enjoyed for generations. It is recommended for ages 3 and up.

5. Subscription Packs by Green Kid Crafts

Green Kid Crafts playset - Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids
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Another option is to discover the amazing world of Green Kid Crafts subscriptions. Embark on an exciting journey that sparks your kid’s imagination as they learn. They will discover an array of mesmerizing STEAM kits, educational and eco-friendly toys, as well as exciting crafts and mind-boggling science experiments. Appropriate for kids from 2 to 10 years and older.

Earth Hero Play Dough - non-toxic toys for kids
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All kids love playing with dough and now there is an earth-friendly and safe option for it. Eco-dough brings lightly scented and non-toxic toys for kids. This play dough for our kids that is suitable for kids of all age groups.

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6. Eco-Friendly Colors

Eco-friendly colors non-toxic toys for kids

Apart from sustainable toys for kids, now they have many great options to unleash their creativity through painting. Honeysticks Crayons are crafted from pure New Zealand beeswax, while Lyra rainbow pencils are not only delightful to use, but also designed to be effortlessly held by their little hands. They are made with natural materials, so there is no risk of exposing children to harmful substances on their skin or in their mouths.

The Veggie Baby Fingerpaint is a safe, non-toxic, and enjoyable art set for kids aged 6 months and older. It is made from organic vegetables, which makes it safe for children to use. It includes 5 bright colors that children will love, as well as a 100% recycled paper pad with 60 blank pages for drawing.

Unicorn Sidewalk Chalk is a great gift to encourage outdoor play. It’s a beautiful unicorn-shaped chalk by Twee that’s perfect for kids of all ages. These non-toxic toys for kids are eco-friendly chalk designed for little hands to easily grab and draw with.

Eco Kids offers non-toxic and eco-friendly art supplies for creative children. They have chalks, crayons, coloring kits, paint, therapy dough, sketchbook kit, and many other items. All these items are suitable for kids 2 years and older.

7. Reef Express’s Bath Toys

Reef Express Bath Toys - Sustainable Toys for Kids
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Made from recycled plastic in Australia, these fun submarines by Happy Planet Toys come in sustainable packages too. They support little eco-warrior missions in keeping landfills and oceans clean. The gift is suitable for bath time or in the playground and is ideal for preschooler kids to improve their imaginative skills.

8. Block Toys

Blockitecture block buildings - eco friendly toys for 1 to 5 year old
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Blockitecture® is a simply brilliant idea. Build structures that will get them to explore the edges of their creativity! Kids can create their own world with Blockitecture® set of wooden architectural building blocks designed by James Paulius. Theis sustainable gift is ideal for kids aged 6 and up.

Lovevery block set - Sustainable Toys for Kids
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Kids love block sets as they can build, play, and be creative. The Lovevery set is ideal for kids aged 1 to 5 as it is practical and versatile. It includes 70 wooden blocks in various fun shapes; thus, your kids can learn while having fun.

9. Wooden Toys

Wooden Toys are Sustainable Toys for Kids

At Babipur and Real Wooden Toy store, you can discover an incredible selection of fair-trade, wooden sustainable toys for kids that not only provide stimulation but also support your children’s education.

Eco-bricks are plastic-free, FSC-certified, and biodegradable building blocks. They can be used with any major brand, making it easy to gradually switch without starting over. They are ideal for children aged 2 and up as they can paint or color these blocks for extra fun. The wood used is smooth, beautiful, and brings a touch of nature to your child’s room.

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Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors

Some kids are more active outdoors than indoors. Well, that is good, and you should not worry too much. Just hand them over some interesting, safe and sustainable toys to make their play time more entertaining and fun.

10. Eco-bubbles

Dr. Zigs giant bubble making solution Eco-Friendly and non-toxic gift for kids
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They are not only the most eco-friendly, but also the least plastic, palm-oil free bubbles in the entire world! Let’s immerse ourselves in nature with the family and enjoy hours of playtime. Dr. Zig’s mission is to create the world’s most awe-inspiring giant eco-bubble toys, spreading countless smiles to children.

Bubble Tree solutons Eco-Friendly and non-toxic gift for kids
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Another non-toxic bubble kit for gifting your kids is from Bubble Tree. Their bubbles come in reusable cans that you can use for a long time, plus they are eco-friendly and 100% recyclable. Moreover, this gift is suitable for kids of all age groups.

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11. Goose Cruiser Skateboards

Goose Cruiser Skateboards - Sustainable Toys for Kids
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These cruiser skateboards are handmade and custom-made from recycled wood and have a unique invisible grip and soft wheels that provide a smooth and effortless ride. They are perfect for children or adults who want to have fun and fulfil their dreams. The Goose Cruiser Boards are not only beautiful, but they also offer a great combination of performance and enjoyment.

12. Smart & Environment Conscious Wooden Bikes

WIshbone Design Wooden Bikes - Eco-friendly and Sustainable Toys for Kids
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Wishbone Bike helps kids to learn to walk and ride easily as it is lightweight with a stable design. It is adjustable and convertible, allowing your toddlers to master balancing. The bike is suitable for kids aged between 1 and 6, plus it is available in 2 materials: birchwood and recycled plastic.

Eco Toys for the Little Scientific Ones

Sometimes our kids are little scientists and want to experiment with every possible thing they can find. Though it is good to be curious as they learn but sometimes, they end up handling toxic and harmful objects. Give them some non-toxic gifts this Christmas to satisfy their curiosity.

13. Non-Toxic Make-Up

No Nasties Kids Makeup kit - non-toxic gifts for kids
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Other than sustainable toys for kids, we can give eco-friendly makeup to kids who are way too interested in your makeup products. This all-natural play makeup set is ideal for kids who enjoy dressing up and trying on their mother’s makeup. The Pretty Play Makeup by No Nasties is handmade in Australia and includes:

  • Dusty rose blush
  • Shimmer balm
  • Pinky rose lip balm
  • Applicator sponge
  • Play mirror
  • Double-sided brushes
  • Eye shadows: lavender, pink, white
Green Tree Beauty's Glitter Revolution - non-toxic makeup gifts for kids
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Made from plants and biodegradables instead of plastic, Glitterevolution is the perfect choice for eco-warriors who want to add a healthy shine to their sparkle. It’s made from eucalyptus trees and can easily decompose once used.

14. Charlie the Chair

EcoBirdy Charlie Kids Chair - Sustainable and Eco-friendly gift for kids
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Ecobirdy’s Charlie is a remarkable collection of eco-friendly educational furniture that embodies sustainability. Charlie is a safe and comfortable chair for kids. Its design is ergonomic, with rounded edges and a large seating surface. It is light and stable, so kids can move it easily without tipping it over.

15. Fun & Sustainable Dress-Up

Sew Heart Felt Dress-up collection - Sustainable Toys for Kids to enjoy
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The Sew Heart Felt Collection, created by Sonia Spencer in England, showcases an exquisite blend of traditional crafts and organic materials. Each masterpiece is meticulously crafted by talented women around the globe, who skillfully incorporate eco-friendly pigments into their work.

Each Sew Heart Felt item is one-of-a-kind. Before it is sent out, it is given a handmade label, decorated with ribbons, and wrapped in pull-string bags made from organic cotton. These bags are also handcrafted using local cotton in Nepal.

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16. Eco-friendly Toy Collections

EverEarth Eco Friendly Toy Collection by Earth Toys
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Immerse your children in a world of limitless creativity and imagination and offer them hours of entertainment with an environmentally conscious range of EverEarth wooden toys. From adorable bamboo animal figurines to a drawing tablet made entirely from 100% FSC Certified wood, this collection is designed to provide endless fun while nurturing a love for sustainable play.

Green Toys builds purposeful toys made from 100% recycled and non-toxic materials. They offer a wide range of toys, including trucks and tea sets, plus they provide plastic-free shipping. For children aged 2+ their construction trucks are suitable.

17. Heirloom Fairtrade Dolls

Wild Thing Toys Heirloom Faritrade Dolls - Sustainable Toys for Kids
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Childhood development relies heavily on the use of simple, natural toys. With Wild Thing Toys and soft dolls, your child’s everyday play will be filled with endless wonder and enchantment, creating a lifelong companionship that is truly priceless. These toys are made from handcrafted cotton and use safe and eco-friendly dyes.

18. Minimal Wooden Toy Collection

Minimal Wooden Toy Collection by Blue Brontide - Sustainabel and Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids
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Blue Brontide offers eco-friendly toys and ethically crafted goods that bring joy and lasting memories to families. Their products are made to be safe, natural, and non-toxic for children. These items are designed to make daily routines with babies more memorable and enjoyable.

Small Gifts Contributing to Environment & Social Causes

Sustainable toys for kids not only cater to the need to serve the environment, but it should cover a broader perspective. If nature needs us, there are people also whom we should support by helping their small businesses aimed at saving the planet.

19. Organic Toys Made with Mother’s Love

Organic Toys made by refugee mothers at Bebemoss - Non-toxic Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids
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At Bebemoss studio, Syrian refugee mothers and underprivileged Turkish mothers come together to create these exquisite organic handmade toys. These toys are made from organic cotton yarn and are easy to recognize for imaginative play. They are also easy to clean and use hypoallergenic stuffing made from recycled bottles that are sustainably sourced.

20. Reusable Lunch & Cup Kit

Reusable Lunch & Cup Kit - Eco-Friendly & Sustainable Gifts for Kids

Does your child have any reusable items yet? If not, then this could be their gift as it can be a reusable water bottle, a lunch box, or an Avengers Keep Cup. Just make sure they are BPA-free. By using these items, we can all reduce the amount of single-use plastic and paper we use.

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21. Wildlife-Friendly Plush Animals by WWO

Wildlife-Friendly Plush Animals by WWO - Sustainable Toys for Kids
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The Bucket of Wildlife-Friendly Plush Animals is a collection of FSC-certified charming plush animals created by the World Wildlife Org to promote conservation efforts. By purchasing this product, you are also actively contributing to the protection of endangered species.

Eco & Beyond’s eco-friendly toys from infants to 1 to 5 year old have a wide variety of products that you can buy. Made from sustainable and recyclable raw materials, these toys are a perfect gift with which your kids will learn while playing. Moreover, their collection has gifts for all age groups, so if your kid is above 5 years then also, they got you covered.

22. Playper’s Buildable Curious Kingdom Playsets

Playper’s Buildable Curious Kingdom Playsets - Sustainable eco friendly toys for 1 to 5 year old
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This Playper Buildable Playsets for kids is eco-friendly, plastic-free, fully recyclable, and made from over 50% recycled material. It includes a castle, a dragon trainer set, Story Starters card set and a working catapult, for storytelling.

23. Crann Organic Fleece Clothing

Crann Organic Fleece Clothing - Non-Toxic and Sustainable Toys for Kids
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Crann Organic offers a line of GOTS-certified organic cotton fleece clothing. This clothing line is soft, gender-neutral, and sensory-friendly. It is ideal for children with eczema or sensitive skin. Find adorable organic cotton fleece sets in sizes 2-12 for your child to wear during the colder months of the year.

24. Pottery Barn’s Anywhere Chair®

Pottery Barn’s Anywhere Chair® - Sustainable Toys for Kids
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These reading chairs for kids are very popular sustainable toys for kids if you are looking for gifts for 1 to 5 year old. They come in different fabrics, colors, and prints. Anywhere chairs by Pottery Ban are made of strong cotton-twill and are GREENGUARD Gold Certified. This certification ensures that the chair has been tested for more than 10,000 chemicals and VOCs to make it safer for your children.

25. Organic Pajamas & Dress by Mightly

Organic Pajamas & Dress by Mightly - Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kid
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They have a new collection called Rebel Girls that includes PJs, bike shorts, dresses, tops, and pants. This collection is a great gift idea for toddlers and pre-teens. The pajamas, made of organic cotton certified by GOTS, come in sizes 2T to 14. They are produced in a factory certified by Fair Trade, without any chemical flame retardants.

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26. Vet Pretend Play Set by Ten Little

Vet Pretend Play Set by Ten Little - Educational and Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kid
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This toy brand focuses on sustainability in its business. PlanToys by Ten Little use rubber trees and a material called PlanWood, which is made from excess sawdust and wood chips. They use a chemical-free kiln-drying process to make sure their products are long-lasting.

27. Mayamam Weavers Bib Aprons

Mayamam Weavers’s Bib Aprons - Non-Toxic Sustainable Toys for Kids
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These aprons are ideal for young chefs or bakers. They are made from 100% durable natural cotton and are available in various colors and patterns. Aprons from Mayamam Weavers are handcrafted by a cooperative in Guatemala using traditional weaving techniques from Mayan culture. These aprons are also certified by the Fairtrade Federation.

28. Chamulas by Obakki

Chamulas Animal toys collection by Obakki - non-toxic toys for kids
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These handcrafted wool plush animals from Mexico’s Chiapas highlands are made by Indigenous Mayan weavers using back loom technique. Originally made as toys for children, Obakki’s Chamulas Animals is now sold internationally and includes dogs, lions, skunks, etc.

29. Micro Kickboard’s Recycled Eco Scooter

Recycled Eco Scooter by Micro Kickboard - eco friendly toys for 1 to 5 year old and 12 years old
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This unique scooter is crafted using recycled fishing nets and plastic, all while contributing a portion of its annual sales to support 1% for the planet. With its replaceable parts, Micro Kickboard scooter can be a perfect choice as sustainable toys for kids as it ensures that it won’t end up polluting our landfills. Plus, you can effortlessly pass it down to another child when your little one outgrows it. You can choose between the two sizes available:

  • Mini, designed for ages 2-5
  • Maxi, perfect for ages 5-12

30. Herb Grow Kits

My Garden Provisions Herb Grow Kits - Sustainable gifts for Kids
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Kids can use this educational and creative kit by My Garden Provisions to explore nature and cultivate their own herbs. Each kit includes a fact sheet, mini figurines, and four recipes to make at home using herbs. If you already have figurines and want to reduce the number of toys you own, you can choose the original kid grow kit instead.

31. Toddler Play Sets

Lovevery Toddler Play Sets - Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kid
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Lovevery offers play kits that can be delivered to your door every few months as your child grows from newborn to 4 years old. The play kits are made with wood sourced from sustainable sources and use soft, natural, 100% organic cotton. Additionally, Lovevery ships carbon-neutral by offsetting the carbon emissions produced during shipping.

It is time to teach our kids ways to be more environmentally friendly at home.

Ideas of Eco-Friendly Gifts for Kids

Second-hand gifts – We often prefer to get new and branded items for our kids but what if I say, gifting them a second-hand item will be a sustainable option too. Yes, we have a set perception about second-hand products, but these days there are online stores selling them in pretty good conditions.

1. Battery-Free Toys

Parents can also make their gift-giving traditions more environmentally friendly by choosing toys that do not need batteries. Yes, this option may not go well if our kids do not like stuff toys.

On the contrary, investing in rechargeable batteries toys that require can have a significant positive impact on the environment in the long run. Not only do rechargeable batteries last longer, but they also help reduce the overall environmental impact of the gift.

2. Wooden Toys

In old times, toys were made from wood and soft-clay soil that did not have any adverse effect on environment when thrown away. Today also you can get wooden toys as gifts for your kids. They are considered great sustainable toys for kids as they will last longer and are much more durable than others.

Things to consider while purchasing wooden toys.

  • It is crucial to prioritize toys that are crafted from sustainably harvested wood or renewable bamboo.
  • We should consider whether the toys are coated in environmentally friendly water-based paints or stains that are non-toxic.
  • We should ensure toys we purchase are not only aesthetically pleasing but also safe for our loved ones.

3. Adopt An Animal in Your Child’s Name

Adopt Am Animal in Your Child's Name - Innovative and Sustainable Toys to Gift Your Kids this Christmas

A truly special gift is to symbolically adopt an endangered animal in a child’s name. This gift not only reduces waste, but also involves children in important issues for our planet’s future. It also provides financial support to non-profit organizations that are working to protect our declining biodiversity.

There are many reputable organizations where you can symbolically adopt animals. In return, you’ll get educational emails, photos, and even adoption papers. It’s a great way to keep your child engaged with their gift throughout the year.

4. Prefer Bioplastic & Recycled Plastic

For the littlest ones, look for durable and eco-friendly toys made from child-safe Bioplastic. This type of plastic is made from renewable plant-based materials like sugarcane, and it can be recycled 100% if the toy is no longer needed. You can now buy toys made with recycled plastic. This reduces the production of new plastic and saves existing plastic waste from being dumped in landfills.

5. Opt. for Cardboard & Paper

Cardboard is a great choice for construction toys, especially if your child will outgrow it, because it can be recycled. There are many kits available made from cardboard, such as radios, bowling alleys, flick golf courses, and even a Build-Your-Own Pinball Machine. Recyclable paper building kits are fun for kids aged 7 years and can be enjoyed by crafty adults. They come in different designs like tigers, unicorns, dinosaurs, parrots, and mega-robots for everyone.

6. Go for Sustainable Stuffed Toys

Toys with the leaf tag are made with recycled plastic. The plastic used comes from post-consumer PET plastic, which is sourced from drinks bottles and food containers. This recycled plastic is safe for children and is used as stuffing in toys. Some brands offer eco-friendly packaging for these toys that is fully recyclable.

7. Look into the Packaging

Look into the Packaging - Innovative and Sustainable Toys to Gift Your Kids this Christmas

Plastic boxes and packaging are to be replaced with paper and sustainable packaging materials. So, prefer toys that use eco-friendly packaging materials like cardboard, cloth or paper. They are not only sustainable but easy to store also.

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Well, with this we come to the end of our list of sustainable toys for kids and I hope you got what you were looking for. Remember, eco-friendly gifts for kids are made from recycled materials and are non-toxic, biodegradable, and recyclable too. Choose from wooden and cardboard, look for the type of paint used and if choosing plastic, then go for bioplastics. May everyone have a blessed and Happy Christmas!

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Olivia is committed to green energy and works to help ensure our planet's long-term habitability. She takes part in environmental conservation by recycling and avoiding single-use plastic.

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