I think we all know by now how important careful toy selection is. We’ve seen the news reports, the huge toy recalls, the stories about lead in toys. It’s upsetting, to say the least! So knowing where to go for safe, Organic Toys is very important. Who do you trust if you can’t trust the big guys? I love finding toys from independent sellers, especially moms who are as conscientious about what they sell as I try to be about what I buy. Carrin of Down to Earth Toys is such a mom, and I’ve gotten to know her through dkMommy Spot over the past couple of years. I believe she owns a business I can trust, and the toys we’ve tested here have all been top notch.
Lately we’ve been giving a Three Piece Pull Train a go, and like all their items, it’s quality stuff. Made of hardwood in the U.S.A., it’s a solid, durable beauty that can easily make it to next generations (unlike its plastic counterparts)! It’s made for kids 18 months and up, and of course any toddler in love with trains will have a ball with this one.
For the younger set, we have today’s special feature and giveaway item. This Organic Stacking Toy (pictured above with the cute little boy) is made of beautiful solid maple and walnut. What makes it organic, you ask? It’s the natural beeswax and organic jojoba finish, eliminating the fears of “child chews all”. And of course the tactile experience with warm, solid wood is so much more than what a child would experience with hollow plastic. Yet another hand-me-down item! I love the thought of my son’s wooden toys going on to my grandchildren someday! And what’s even better? Every time you purchase an Organic Stacker Toy, a tree is planted. So when your grandchildren are playing with these stackers about 25 years from now, somewhere will be growing the large beautiful tree that was planted when you first purchased the toy for your own child. Now, that’s pretty cool!
Coupon Code: For free shipping on orders over $20 at Down To Earth Toys, use code DKmom at checkout! Good through 04/30/10.
Want to win your own Organic Stacker Toy? We’re giving one away!
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We love the play food, the muffins are adorable. Also the cardboard teepee and balance bikes are great. A wonderful collection to choose from!
I like the Ball n’ Cup Folk Toy
I like the Cedar Sandbox as cedar, especially non-treated, is a super healthy option. Thanks!
i like almost everything! i’ve worked in preschools and montessori where they shun plastic. the atmosphere is very different.
if i had to pick something, i would chose these fruit rattles for my little niece
http://www.downtoearthtoys.com/Imaginative-Toys/Play-Food/Fruit-and-Vegetable-Rattles-p247.html
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I like the Amazing Ball Tracker – it would keep me entertained as well as my baby!
like the cardboard teepee
how fun!
love the Bingo Bed Peg and Hammer Toy. i remember having one when i was little!
I like very much that the toys are made in the USA. I’m so tired of recalls on toys from China, for unsafe materials. Thanks!
I like the Earthen Playsilks (Set of 7) 35×35 inch.
I think the maple shape sorter is the most beautiful I have ever seen. What a wonderful way to practice shape recognition, hand and eye coordination and learn about cause and effect!
I love how Down To Earth Toys not only provides quality toys that I feel GOOD about buying for my children and that can be passed down from generation to generation, but they package them often times in recycled boxes when shipped. Yippeeee for all the efforts to stay green!
**A tip for everyone out there- once you get your package from Down To Eart Toys, use the recycled packing materials for art projects. Cut bubble wrap into small squares to make an excellent stamp for prints when used with a dab of paint. Peanuts are fun to glue together for sculptures or string them on a piece of string for a garland or knecklace. And crinkled up paper is always good to use for paper mache projects or to use for little ones to rip or cut with scissors all while practicing fine motor skills and building strength in the hands needed later for learning how to write.
like the Amazing Ball Tracker
I like the Rolling Floor Toy – it has a classic look to it but loads of fun for the baby!
i like the Maple Shape Sorter, I had one when I was young only it was plastic!
I like the Rocket (made of cardboard). My kids, like many others, like to be in enclosed places and imagining they are on their way to outerspace would be a lot of fun for them.
like the Ball n’ Cup Folk Toy
I like the Double Skin Drum – looks like fun!
Love the Kid’s Picnic Table would work great on our deck!
I like the cedar sandbox
I like the cedar sandbox
Beach Wagon-is what I love-reminds me of one my kids had
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I like the balance bikes
I like the balance bikes
Love the Off Road Tricycle. My son would love it!
I like the Wooden Tool Box Set — their organic version of Grandpa’s tool set.
The Wooden tool box set would be my pick.
For the granddaughter
I like the Music Table
My son would love the Maple Shape Sorter. He likes puzzles and shapes like these.
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…….like the Ball n’ Cup Folk Toy
the Natural Skittles Bowling Game looks like fun
Love the Mini Balance Bike. What a great idea!
I like the Pine Sailboat.
So many things I like there, but I really thought the Amazing Ball Tracker was neat as I loved those as a kid!
I like the Balance Board!
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I like the Roy Toy Play Green Clubhouse. Thanks.
pine sailboat
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I also love the bug blocks!
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like the Cedar Sandbox
my son would love the Three Piece Pull Train thanks for the chance to win
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