Plan Toys at Rosie Hippo

Say "bye bye" to toys made of bad plastic and covered in lead paint. Instead reach for the wood- wooden toys that is. Plan Toys offer superior quality wood toys made with environmentally friendly kiln dried, chemical free, rubberwood. They also use E-Zero glue, water based … [Read more...]

Adorable, Fair Trade Peruvian Clothes and Toys by Inca Kids

This is actually the second time we have had the pleasure of reviewing Inca Kids' products, and we are pleased to see their fair trade, Peruvian line expanding. My son and I are in love with the super soft, uber adorable scarf from "Casa Betania". Adorned with cars, this … [Read more...]

Recall-Prone Mattel Skates By Third-Party Toy Testing

Mattel. The name is no longer only synonymous with Barbie, Hot Wheels, and Polly Pocket. Now when you hear "Mattel", it's flashback time: to lead-laden, choketastic toys. When the Consumer Products Safety Commission was charged with implementing the new CPSIA, designed to make … [Read more...]

Family Games Night With Eco-Friendly Playing Cards

For some reason, when I think of products that need to 'go green', certain types of items tend to top the list. Cleaning products. Plastic children's toys. Paint and building materials. Baby supplies. Food. Clothing. Playing cards had not yet entered my mind. So … [Read more...]

Announcing the Top 10 Green Toys Test: Nominate Your Favorite Eco Friendly Toy

The search is on for the Top 10 Eco Friendly Toys of 2009, and we need your help! Goddard Child Development Centers and EcoChildsPlay are proud to sponsor the Second Annual Eco-Friendly Toy Test, which will evaluate the best green toys for preschool and early elementary-aged … [Read more...]