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Three Fair Trade Toy Companies

bunnygloves.jpegI StumbleUpon-ed Inca Kids the other day and loved their products, particularly those geared towards children. The company is fair trade, and they get their products from Peruvian craftspeople. This got me thinking about fair trade toys. With all the justified hoopla around toxins from Made-In-China plastic toys on shelves in the U.S., fair trade toys seem like a safe, sustainable alternative that facilitate imagination in children. Jennifer wrote about this cute fair trade hippo earlier this fall Here’s a brief rundown of few companies that feature fair trade toys for children:

* Inca Kids has adorable puppets, dolls, musical instruments, and books made in Peru. My favorite are the bunny gloves/puppets–they’re too cute!

* Tarluna has a plethora of toys. Their animal puzzle is adorable, and they have several educational board games, including Xeko, an eco-themed game with several versions, each taking place in a different region.

* Global Exchange has an entire section devoted to dolls, games, and toys with a global perspective. The Jamtown Musical Instrument Pak, which includes percussion instruments from around the world, sure beats buying your kid an annoying plastic recorder. I’d love the fair trade domino set to play on my front porch.

Parents–Where have you found fair trade toys? Any favorites you’d like to pass along?

[This post was written by Kelli Best-Oliver]

Photo Credit: Inca Kids

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  1. Graham says

    May 12, 2008 at 7:59 am

    I stumbled onto your post when I googled ‘fair trade toys’ and appreciate your contributions! Do you know of any fair-trade companies in China?

    Reply
  2. colleen says

    February 19, 2009 at 7:36 am

    Bundu is a Canadian based company that promotes community upliftment programmes in Southern Africa. They have an amazing collection of ethical, handmade toys. Their website is bundudesigns.com

    Reply
  3. Alex says

    February 19, 2009 at 7:38 am

    Bundu has the amazing range of Shwe Shwe Poppi’s. This is an incredible range of little dolls that were created from kids drawings from acreche is Soweto. They make really beautiful gifts.

    Reply
  4. Auren says

    September 30, 2009 at 4:32 pm

    You shouldn’t forget about Lotus Jayne! They are a wonderful company offering fair trade toys for kids, made in a women’s collective in Cambodia. The toys are really quite lovely. We carry these toys at http://www.ForwardFashion.org , and you can also find them at the Lotus Jayne website: http://bit.ly/LotusJayneFF

    Thank you for the informative article and info~~!

    Reply
  5. Jennie Zoroja says

    January 21, 2010 at 3:33 pm

    I have an Eco Store and would love to look at your products, could you please email me a product catalogue and wholesale price list.

    Thank you

    Jennie Zoroja

    Sustainability Officer

    Reply
  6. Kathy says

    April 5, 2010 at 4:52 am

    We have the largest selection of handmade toys and collectibles, each one unique. We are based in South Africa and practice fair trade, dealing with each toymaker and artist personally, working with them to help them achieve a better living standard and uplift their communities. The website is updated cotinuously.

    http://www.theafricantoyshop.com

    Reply
  7. Kathy says

    April 5, 2010 at 4:54 am

    We have the largest selection of handmade toys and collectibles, each one unique. We are based in South Africa and practice fair trade, dealing with each toymaker and artist personally, working with them to help them achieve a better living standard and uplift their communities. The website is updated cotinuously.

    http://www.theafricantoyshop.com

    Reply
  8. Kathy says

    April 5, 2010 at 4:56 am

    Every item sold will benefit someone who really needs it

    Reply

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