My older kids had way too many toys that were battery operated or cheap plastic and they were noisy! Not that a little noise is bothersome its just the incessant pre-recorded voices in things like fake cash registers or little phones or cars. I decided I wanted to get Aiden some toys that are less reliant on batteries and more eco friendly. I wanted to start a collection of wooden toys. I had some Haba wooden play fruit left from Alyssa that I just loved and they were in immaculate shape since they were wood. I found this site called ecoTime Toys and they were my answer. Its like the “green” version of toys r us!
This is an excerpt from their site:
“We are very selective in choosing the toys that we carry. First, we generally stay away from toys made from plastics. Second, all toys must be non-toxic, phthalate -free, and contain no harmful chemicals. Third, all toys must pass very stringent American and/or European testing standards. Fourth, all toys must be made from the highest quality materials and fabrics. Additionally, many of our toys are hand-made and/or made in small-production batches. They also may be made from recycled or sustainable materials.”
So for the eco friendly parent, this company strives to meet the demands of what you look for in toys!
ecoTime Toys sent Aiden a RainboTower by Haba to try. It looks like a stacking ring toy but its actually solid pieces and there is no base upon which to stack them. I think its neat because it doesn’t have an extra piece to keep track of. I adore the fact its safe for Aiden and its going to last a long time!
Aiden loves it too. He is too young to try and stack it logically but he sure loves to knock the tower over after I am done building it for him. He also likes the bright colors. I am fine with him gnawing on the “rings” as he is teething because I know this toy is not toxic. Its safe, quiet, and eco friendly. The perfect toy! Well the perfect toy for him would be a car but he’s a little young yet..maybe… lol.
Buy It: You can buy the Rainbow Tower by Haba and many other toys at ecoTime Toys.com! Click here to read about how this great company formed and to start shopping!
Win It! : ecoTime Toys is giving away a$25 gift certificate to one of my lucky readers!
This Contest is now closed. The winner is comment #66: fancygrlnancy
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I’d buy the Goblin Truck by HABA. Thanks for the giveaway!
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