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Green Toy Giveaway Winner: Natural Pod Wooden Boat and Stairs

by Jennifer Lance on December 11, 2009 · 2 comments

Screen shot 2009-12-11 at 3.58.40 PMOur biggest green toy giveaway in celebration of Eco Child’s Play’s move to Simple Earth Media is over. Thanks to Natural Pod, Crystal C has won a wooden rocking boat and stairs handmade in Canada valued at $224!  Crystal wrote:

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Outdoor Fun with Tetherball

by Jennifer Lance on August 28, 2007 · 3 comments


When I was a child, I loved to play tetherball! I ruled the playground, and my parents made a tetherball game for me in our backyard. I would spend countless hours practicing. When I saw Magic Cabin offered a tetherball game, I had to get it for my children’s birthday.

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Rope Ladder Gross Motor Fun

by Jennifer Lance on August 24, 2007 · 2 comments


A Rope Ladder is a great eco toy for outdoor fun. This Rope Ladder, available from Magic Cabin, is made of sanded hardwood rungs. The nylon rope is the least eco-friendly part of the toy, but a more natural fiber would not hold up to outdoor weather. The Rope Ladder is rated for children 5 years and older; however, we have had a rope ladder hanging from a tree since my daughter was three-years-old. Our ladder came from Ikea, but it appears it is no longer available.

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Whiffy Bean Bags Herbal Scented Fun

by Jennifer Lance on June 15, 2007 · 0 comments


Whiffy Bean Bags are homemade, natural toys filled with aromatic herbs. Over 50 different herbs and essential oils are used in various combinations for Whiffy Bean Bags, and you can request your own combination too! We sampled the dried lavender and chamomile bag, as well as the calming blend of herbs. Both combinations smell wonderful to me, but my daughter felt they were a little strong.

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Ride On, Little One!

by Jennifer Lance on April 23, 2007 · 1 comment


The Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike is the best ride on toy for a toddler. Made of quality wood, chidren love to learn how to scoot along around their first birthday and don’t stop (my five year old daughter still tries to ride ours, even though her legs are too long). My two year old son rides his Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike every day, scooting around on both rugs and wooden flooring. It can also be used outside on smooth surfaces, like a deck or concrete, but it does not work so well in the grass. The extra wide wheel base makes the Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trikevery sturdy and not likely to tip over. The alternating foot action of your child is also important for gross motor development, similar to crawling and alternating feet on a ladder. Don’t buy a battery operated ride on toy, treat your child to the Radio Flyer Classic Tiny Trike.

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An Affordable, Classic Toy

by Jennifer Lance on April 17, 2007 · 3 comments


If you have been reading Eco Child’s Play for awhile, you know we are big fans of Magic Cabin. In fact, my friend Jessica told me yesterday that I sound like a spokesperson for company. The truth is we have a lot of toys from Magic Cabin, as they are a reliable source for quality wooden toys. The Classic Ring Toss
icon is an affordable wooden toy from Magic Cabin. At a cost of $8.95, this natural toy is simple and of good quality, and I have to admit, I enjoy playing ring toss with my children. The ring toss can be used inside or out,and it is great for motor development. The rings are made from rope with a colored bead added for weight. The clown stand is made from brightly colored wood, which assembles easily by screwing the legs into place.

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The Learning Tower: Helping Toddlers and Young Children Participate In The Family Kitchen

by Jennifer Lance on April 15, 2007 · 5 comments


We are very pleased to host this guest post written by Jeremiah McNichols of Z Recommends, one of our favorite parenting blogs. Thank you Jeremiah!

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