These are stores that take special care with selecting non-toxic toys and informing consumers about their items.
We’ve been working on a guide of our favorite safe toy picks. We also know that everyone has different kids of various ages with their own individual interests and ideas about the perfect toy. So, we’ve put together a list of stores that are very selective about which products they carry. Whether you are looking for handcrafted toys, European or USA manufactured toys, or toys that are made safely in China (like Melissa and Doug), these stores have your Holiday shopping list covered.
Don’t forget, we’ll be giving away lots of safe toys and toy alternatives in our 12 Days of Giveaways!
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Duck Duck Goose has European and other safe, lead-free toy options, including the so ugly they are cute Deglingos, fun eeBoo Games, and sweet Pastel Toys. Coupon Code: Get 10% off with coupon code groove…plus free shipping on all orders $60 and up! |
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An excellent site to shop for toys handcrafted by independent artisans and or manufactured by small cottage industries. We love their gorgeous children’s art and sweet dolls and toys, like this Yo-Yo Elephant Doll. Check out their excellent gift guide. Coupon Code: Get 10% off with code “mama07”. (valid until December 12) |
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Natural Pod is a Canadian company that carries a line of heirloom quality, natural toys that encourage imaginative play. Their website is set up with easy-to-understand categories, like trucks, trains, & boats, house play, and musical instruments. They are very careful to tell you about the inks, dyes, and woods used in each toy. Natural Pod has toys that you won’t mind your child leaving out in the living room. Coupon Code: Get 10% off with coupon code “MAMANISTA10” at check out. (vaild until December 5th, 2007) |
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This store has been one of our favorites from the start. They have a helpful list of where different brands available at Oompa produce their toys. Oompa carries a wide variety of European brands, including an extensive selection of HABA toys. |
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Kazoo has an entire section of Toys Made in the USA, such as this Zometool Pioneer Kit, and many of the rest of their toys were manufactured in Europe. Kazoo also carries Wikki Stix, a great made in the USA crafts material. |
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Good old-fashioned fun for kids of all ages! Back to Basics Toys specializes in items that encourage active and imaginative play. I would like the Click HERE for 12% off. Code: EDISC2; OR Click HERE for 50% off Ground Shipping on all orders at Back to Basics Toys! Code: EDISC09 (both end 11/30) |
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Little Tikes has a list of Toys made in the USA, including a great selection of kitchen and workshop toys. Most toys are made of plastic, and some are made in the USA with some imported parts, but they are made to US standards. |
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Red Wagon carries the full line of Radio Flyer. Of course, the classic wagon is there, but so is the Radio Flyer Rolling Pony and the Radio Flyer Retro Rocket. |
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Hearth Song makes creative toys and games, mostly manufactured in Thailand, many of which use wood materials. They run great sales that make these toys very affordable. Hearth Song has no recalls listed with CPSC for lead paint or other toxic materials. Click HERE for free Standard Shipping on orders over $50. Code HSA056 (ends 12/14) |
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Monkey Bean Toys’ selection includes lots of beautiful wooden and plush items. Most of their toys are either manufactured in North America or Europe. Just to make sure their toys are safe, Monkey Bean uses a hand-held X-Ray Fluorescence Metal Analyzer (the same model used by the US FDA for frontline screening of heavy metal contamination)” to test toys manufactured in China. Free shipping on all orders of $75 and up. |
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Tiddley Widdley lists categories of toys that are handcrafted and toys that are made in Europe. Visit their site for great suggestions for gifts by age. Free shipping over $75 |
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OhToy.com assures customers that all products in the store meet the highest safety standards for the appropriate age group. OhToy.com carries lots of games, puppets, and toys for a all age groups. |
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Magic Cabin believes in “Kid Powered” toys and their philosophy shows in the illustrations of their toys, games, and an extensive selection of dolls Click HERE for free Standard Shipping on orders over $50. Code MCA056 (ends 12/14) |
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BabyCenter has created an entire category of toys made in the US and Europe, like this US-made set of ImagiPLAY 32-Piece Giant Castle Blocks. |
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Etsy is becoming synonymous with unique, hip and handmade. Most of the items listed on Etsy are handcrafted by artisans. Many of them could even be works of art. Just remember that ultimately your child’s safety and health is your responsibility and you should always ask questions if you are concerned. |
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