Non-Toxic Toys for Babies & Toddlers
Written by:
Maia James
My “baby” recently turned 3. Unfortunately, his entire wish list consisted of plastic toys–from Legos to these weird Mashem things, there was nary a wooden/woolen/beeswax item to be found.
My kids play with Legos more than any other toy, and fortunately, they are made of ABS plastic, which is of pretty low toxicity concern.
As for other toys you ask my about often, here’s my opinion:
Melissa & Doug
My kids have a lot of this stuff, but it’s all made in China, and some of it has been found to be contaminated with heavy metals. Ideally, it should be avoided, although that’s easier said than done.
Plan Toys
Plan makes all of their toys in a sustainable factory in Thailand. It’s their own factory and they maintain control of the production, so I basically trust that they are non-toxic toys, really use water-based paint, etc.
Hape
Made in China, but they maintain control of their factory and most of the materials (paints, etc.) are from Germany. I feel okay about this brand.
Grimm’s (also called Spiel & Holz)
German-made and non-toxic, although somewhat hard to find in the United States. These wooden toys are stained instead of painted, so no chipping!
Green Toys
Plastic, but made of recycled polyethylene, a very safe, non-leaching type of plastic. I like that these toys are made in America, too.
Spielstabil
High-quality, non-toxic plastic toys.
Bannor Toys
Wooden toys handmade in Iowa, and use only non-VOC paints.
Maple Landmark
Their Schoolhouse Naturals line is free of any kind of finish.
Haba
Most of their wooden toys are produced in Germany, with non-toxic paints and finishes.
Under the Nile
Great organic cotton toys and teethers.
Camden Rose
Amazing wooden toys and teethers. They will make anything untreated at your request, or use a beeswax/jojoba finish or a food-grade mineral oil (I don’t love the use of mineral oil in skincare products, but I’m okay with it in toys.)
Hevea
Natural rubber balls and bath toys.
Stay sane,
Maia, Founder & CEO
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I thought I remember you posting a ferry boat for the bathtub that holds cars. Now I can’t seem to find it.
I think maybe you’re thinking of this bathtub toy! https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/begin-again-bathtub-ball-shark-tank/
Strange. I’ve posted on multiple pages, asking a question.. About toys, mattresses etc. I have not gotten a reply on any of them. But I see questions being answered after mine was posted. I see this happening to many others as well.
Hi there, Stephanie! Have you posted to our Facebook page? That’s usually the best way to get a quick answer. As you probably know, we are a small family business, so we do struggle to keep up with the increasingly overwhelming number of messages we receive every day. But we do our best to eventually respond to everyone!
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