• View ecochildsplay’s profile on Facebook
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Twitter
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Instagram
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Pinterest
  • View Jennifer Lance’s profile on LinkedIn
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on YouTube
  • View ecochildsplay’s profile on Google+

Eco Child's Play

Live a greener, healthier life!

  • Environment
  • Pregnancy
  • Food & Recipes
  • Health News
  • Parenting
  • Green Toys
  • Beauty & Beauty Products
  • Green Home & Cleaning
  • Contact

Soft And Organically Cuddly – Aurora Eco Plush

We’ve always had quite a collection of stuffed animals which I, from time to time, peer at suspiciously and wonder what toxic chemicals lurk within. Now parents have fewer worries. Organic and safe alternatives exist.

Aurora Naturally, a new line of organic plush from a well established player in the gift industry, offers a sustainable, healthy choice for stuffed animal lovers…and their parents. Handmade in Indonesia (I may be wrong but, I believe that most plush made in Asia is “handmade”…that’s why they make them in Asia, right?) each cute and fuzzy creature features a soft and fluffy exterior made from soy fiber.

Inside, they are stuffed with Kapok fiber, a material made from the pod of the Kapok Tree, a sustainable rainforest crop. I was reading a bit about Kapok fiber and some concerns about flammability so I checked with the company who assured me that these toys are safe and meet or exceed ASTM International standards and guidelines for toy safety.

The line which will be sold at zoos, aquariums, department stores and gift shops, has some unique offerings. Besides the classic Teddy bear, there’s a Mama and baby otter; a chimp and a gorilla; and a very cute looking penguin.

My son grabbed the chimp we received while I favored the penguin, mostly because unlike the thousands of penguin stuffed animals I’ve seen at store, this one had very cute and welcoming features. Sometimes I like my stuffed animals not quite so realistic!

If you’re truly eco minded, you’ll be happy to hear that even the hang tags, made from recycled paper, are earth friendly.

Related Posts About Organic Toys

Friends of Socktopus Are Eco-friendly DIY For Crafty Children

Green, Eco Wooden Toys: Anamalz Organic Maple Poseable Animals

Top Ten Eco-Friendly Baby Shower Gifts

  • Twitter
  • Email
  • Pinterest
  • Print
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • More
  • WhatsApp
  • Tumblr
  • Reddit
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Subscribe!

« How Safe is Your Child's Playground? Recycled Tire Cushioning Poses Health Concerns
Fathers and Homeschooling: Teaching Without A License »

Comments

  1. green blog says

    August 13, 2008 at 6:40 am

    This issue has been bugging my mind for quite some time now. I always worry because my 2-year-old daughter always has the habit of putting her favorite toys in her mouth. Well at least we have someone to come up with such great ideas.

    Reply
  2. tara says

    November 20, 2008 at 7:11 am

    What i really want to know is, is it really organic? They are not labeled organic, and how do they meet the ASTM International standards and guidelines for toy safety if they aren’t using some fire retardant? I don’t worry about my child’s toy catching fire (what’s the probability of that?), I worry about them putting fire retardant or pesticides in their mouth…

    Reply
  3. soft toys enthusiast says

    April 8, 2009 at 7:14 am

    That’s a good point… At the same time I think I prefer my kids toys to have been treated with fire retardant than not!

    I suppose what Aurora is putting the emphasis on is the eco aspect of the product, made from natural fibres and stuffing that is ecologically sound etc.

    Personally I think it’s nice to have a soft toy made of natural fibres like these and that still looks good. I mean, I’ve seen cuddly toys made from wool without use of any harmful substance and all that, but with all due respect to the persons who made them, they sometimes hardly look like the animal they’re supposed to represent! The cuddly toys from Aurora that I’ve seen, look good, feel nice, and if they’re better for the environment that’s all the better.

    You can get toys labeled as organic, but is something organic necessary kind to the environment too? Can some manufacturer not bring the 2 together? I’d say it’s only a matter of time. If you know of any soft toy manufacturer that has managed that, let me know!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Search Content

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter


About Eco Child’s Play

Our ethos is to provide news, information, and opinions on natural, green parenting to help your family live a greener, healthier life! Additionally, we offer personal consulting services to help you achieve your green living goals.

Jennifer is a vegetarian, yoga teacher, gardener, hiker, teacher, and mother that has been living off-the-grid for over 20 years.

Contact Eco Child’s Play

Plants Over Plastics! Repurpose Compostable Home Products

Convenient Plastic Container Free Dropps Laundry & Dishwashing Pods

More from the archives!

Woodkins: Better Than Paper Dolls

Hank D and the Bee: Wendy Welcomes “Augie” the Goat

One Love

Bamboo Buyer Beware: Green Decisions Aren't Always Clear-Cut

Tip o' the Day: Shop Ebay for Alternative Energy Equipment

cbd salve joy organics

CBD Products that Actually Deliver: Joy Organics

wama hemp underwear

The Most Comfortable Underwear is Made of Hemp: WAMA Review

Information

  • About & Contact
  • Archive
  • Blog
  • Consulting Services
  • Disclaimer, Disclosure, & Sponsored Posts
  • Privacy Policy

Should the Flu Vaccine be Required for Preschool or Daycare?

Is Stevia Safe? Not According to the FDA

What parenting tribe do you belong to?

Parental Tribalism: Natural Parenting Under Attack

Eco-Friendly Backpacks for Back to School

Stuck in School: McMonagle Elementary Cuts Recess

Popular Categories

  • Breastfeeding
  • Health News
  • Natural Childbirth
  • Parenting
  • Education
  • Product Review
  • Green Toys

Get our posts via email

Please stay in touch!

You might also like to read…

Nuritious After School Snacks

Keeping BPA Out of Our Children: No Amount is Safe for My Child

Do you consider whole wheat buns a superfood?

Sesame Street “Superfood” Muppets Backed by Big Pharma

The Flu Shot: Kids Who Get It Are MORE Likely to be Hospitalized

Teenage Addiction to Nicotine Negatively Affects Executive Functioning in the Brain

Copyright © 2022 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2022 · Divine Theme On Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.