My daughter gets gifted them often. This list needs to be updated. One safe option is the one from Land of Nod. Thank you so much for all that you are doing to promote non toxic play for little people ! I am also wondering why Lovevery is on the Ok and not the Good list. I was very interested to see you say there can be phthalate-free PVC. Thats is an amazing and beautiful Article. Would it still just be labelled as PVC orcsomething else? Green toys are among the best plastic toys you can find. Almost all of our duplos have come from Goodwill. https://www.amazon.com/B-toys-Battat-Tropicleania-Cleaning/dp/B00IWCQJVC/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1544135211&sr=8-27&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=b.toy. Is their plastic safe? Wanted to know if you did any research on Leapfrog products ? Thanks! They are a cheaper version of the magnatiles (which I love). I know this post is from a while ago. I have bought him some and he loves them. Honestly, kids are in so much contact with so much plastic that I wouldnt worry about the Schleich figures.My kids have a bunch of them too! From packed lunches to snacks to easy desserts, heres how to eat the Good Stuff way! When my son turned One , he received so many plastic toys. Like Plan, Tender Leaf Toys are made of rubberwood and painted with water-based paints. Required fields are marked *. I wanted to know if you had looked into Bullyland or Safari Ltd? I saw someone asked about KidKraft, was wondering same. With Christmas approaching Im on the search for a safe play kitchen. Hello, just wanted to inquire about where a few toy brands would fit please: Apple Park, Vulli, Wonderworld, and TAG. Do you know of any green/non-toxic floor mats? The house, bus, cars, ships are made of Abs and the families are made of phtalathes free PVC. Just a couple though. I have alot of old toys and my toys. Hi, Its not made from renewable materials, but from a toxicity standpoint Im not worried. Ill be forwarding this to friends and family , What about Honeysticks Beeswax Crayons? I researched prior to buying and it looked like it was. Haba produces most of their wooden toys in Germany, and they use nontoxic paints and finishes. I bought Safari Ltd figurines this year and they are beautiful and seem to be free of most concerning stuff. Thank you so much for doing and sharing this important research! Steiff animals are made from higher-quality materials, like mohair, alpaca, cashmere, 100% cotton, and wool felt. I am tempted to call these Good Stuff, but am sticking with my rule that nothing plastic gets categorized as such! Im super sad about Playmobil, we LOVE those.). Unfortunately, Legos are not recyclable, so I still dont consider this an eco-friendly toy. Its very helpful. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Its my favorite, too, but then, I am biased I make them. This is the link: I read and look even Steiff baby toys are made in china. Does anyone know about the ulysses toy brand? Thanks you so much for helping us protect our kiddos! I know nothing about the kitchens. These kitchens are made mostly of wood, but they do employ some particle board (though its CARB II compliant), and some plastic. What do you know abou Bigjigs toys? Most dinosaur toys are bad because they are made of vinyl (youll know by the smell). To keep the wood pure, no fertilizer is added to the soil for at least three years prior to harvesting the wood, and the wood is strengthened via a chemical-free kiln-drying process. I recently discovered Obrium toys for adding to our current wooden train sets, any information on that brand? any knowledge on this brand? Here are some made of ABS plastic that your son might like: http://amzn.to/2yTB73n. Could you please recommend okay mats for low budget families? I bought him a few after reading they are Good Stuff. Hello, good list. They also did not even know what type of material was used to coat their puzzles. So glad to hear this. When we find amazing non-toxic products, we want to share them! Ive had their playkits for over a year. do you know anything about Jadore wood toys? ? This is my go-to reference for toys; thanks so much. Bullyland looks to be made from latex and Safari Ltd states that their products are phthalate free. Please read our disclosure page. https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/corkimat-lite-nontoxic-playmat/. Or just the classic train? I love Camdens amazing line of wooden toys and teethers. of their toys might be made in Indonesia. Cant find much info. Id love to hear thoughts. Thank you for this list! What about the brand Woodlet? Thank you, Great article! there is a company near Seattle, Washington State that just started wooden toys made of solid wood, not painted. This natural dough from Denmark lasts forever, and is made without perfumes, dyes, or parabens. A very old article showed their products are toxic. Thanks so much! I think of the more realistic options, Steiff is probably best. Dough Parlour . Hello! LEGO now has a recycling program within the US. Thank you for sharing! I live with American antiques I hate this . Any ideas for a non toxic foldable ball pit? Are there any non-toxic plastic figurine options? I also saw that they are made in China? https://www.safariltd.com/our-process#safety. I only see that the tubing is mentioned, but what about toys that are wood but dont seem to have any tubing? I love them, but have a fear they are not as great as they are advertised to be. I moved away from schleich and bought safari Ltd, what do you think of Safari LTD, Terra by Battat, lakeshore learning, or Kaplan early learning brands? In a recent study, Hasbros Transformers were found to be free of even trace amounts of heavy metals and other contaminants. Any thoughts on the Our Generation dolls by Battat, sold at Target? Also curious if you know anything about the felt food that ikea and target sell? My son has gotten multiple Thomas train and tracks handed down to him from cousins but I have confiscated them all because of the lead paint issue. https://www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/samples/baby-vegetables-set, https://www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/samples/fruit-vegetable-play-set-5337. I dont know that brand, but we will look into it! Thanks for your article. Maybe Safari Ltd? Im trying to decide if this or the other popular one (also made in China) are a good choice for my little one. They can be handed down or saved for the next generation. Can you comment on the safety/toxicity of these two brands or recommened another brand that is better for bigger/older kids? I would love to get my Littles a play kitchen for Christmas but want it to be non-toxic. Havent reviewed but we will add it to the list. Their paints are non-VOC. Hoping it will expand to Canada and other countries! Im wondering what your thoughts are on B. toys and Lewo toys? What about terra by battat?? They have helped me to pick everything from sippy cups to toothpaste to cleaning supplies! If there are toxins in their products, I would like to know about it, since my daughter has been exposed to a lot of their toys. Thank you, NIkki. Apple Park makes sweet plush toys made with 100% certified organic cotton and OEKO-TEX 100 toxin-free dyes. So why dont use some colorful applications that will help to entertain a toddler and spend time with benefit to both kids and their parents? I know they are not good so I hope you have a recommendation . On Magna-tiles website it states theyll made of ABS plastic, with no differentiation between the various styles. Baby dolls, like this one by JC Toys, are usually made of vinyl. Most are made from pvc unfortunately. Hi! Heres a great safe sidewalk chalk! Maybe it has phthalates? Their puzzles were rubbing off dark stuff when I cleaned them. The company Victory Kids is operating under the main company Velo Transit (that manufactures waterproof backpacks in SeaTac, WA). The toys are solid rubber wood like Plan, and some of the toys specify that they use water-based paints, but some just say non-toxic paint. Thank you! I bought several for them both for Christmas. Heres how to make sure you only buy the Good Stuff for your baby. I would love to get my Littles a play kitchen for Christmas but want it to be non-toxic. Very helpful. My 3 year old currently has a Hape kitchen set but it is too small and he is asking for something bigger. A selection of toys, games, and art supplies that are free of toxic plastics and other chemicals. Thank you so much! This company is also committed to environmental sustainability in their packaging. What a lifesaver! Theyre listed as Okay Stuff, but you reference only the clear Magna-Tiles as made with non-leaching ABS plastic. Is the apple park organic baby dolls safe? Are certificated Oh muy daughter have both brands of toys and I am very worry about. Hi, Maia! I am sharing to you my reply so you dont need to worry anymore. Are these safe? Your website is like my Bible! Any thoughts? Lovery manufactures their toys in China. Hey there! Are all the land of nod play teepees and tents free of flame retardants? Ive had a hard time with plastic animal toys! Unfortunately, I spoke to a Land of Nod rep today and they told me that the teepees are all treated with flame retardant and all but one playhouse is treated as well. Yes we sell the cutest dolls! He was about 2. What about dry erase markers?? Dont see your favorite toys in any of the Good, Okay, Bad, or Sneaky categories? Ive seen them compared to plan toys but was wondering what your thoughts are on the brand as they have more variety when it come to the store/kitchen/tool playsets. I called Manhattan toys about their Stella baby dolls. Yeah, some phthalates are illegal, but definitely not all of them! Lovevery unfortunately does not use solid wood for any of their materials. We have been getting their play kits since my daughter was born, and I thought they were one of the best non-toxic product companies out there nowadays. Thanks! What are your thoughts on Eeboo, Crocodile Creek, and Djeco? Im also curious about Wonderworld I think I read a couple years ago that their practices were very similar to Plan (made in Thailand out of rubber wood, water-based paints, etc.). Their paints are water-based and free of all solvents. TransformersLike Legos, Hasbro Transformers are made of ABS plastic, so I assumed they would be safe. While not organic or certified as non-toxic, I think Steiff is the best brand for more realistic stuffed animals. Is there any reason that the clear ones are named specifically? Id love a comparison on all plastic animal toys! Would love your input! Our selection of natural, homeopathic wellness treatments are not only free of concerning chemicals, but are also the products that have worked for us. I tend to purchase the Green Toys dough over Play dough. Thanks! Babys developing systems and small size means they are especially affected by the toxic burden of most conventional baby products. xo. Our wooden toys are finished with water based stains vs using paints. I love the Waldorf Dolls, but was hoping to get something a little more realistic for my toddler. Its the cleanest sidewalk chalk I have found yet. Hello, The healthy Stuff analysed some of Plan Toys and they had heave metals like arsenic (the solid drum), clhorine, arsenic and more (the farmer). Or do you consider the solid colored, frost, or ice ones also safe? They dont explicitly say phthalate-free, which it seems like they would, if they truly were. Do you know if Jellycat stuff animals are non toxic/safe? Best Learn how your comment data is processed. Its made in China and says in compliance for formaldehyde which is not really reassuring to me, but now Im worried about lead, etc. Do you have any information on that brand? Wondering what you think of B toys? I was looking at the Learning resources ones but saw you had their animals on the bad list. I too am wondering about B toys. Now I will thought carefully before buying a new toy. What about WonderWorld? best of luck. Le Toy Van. Just thought you should know they might have changed. I called awhile ago (before my son got one of their baby dolls) and they said the dolls dont have any of the tubing in them! My new granddaughter I dont know yet? Thank you for this! I only call them okay rather than good because they arent recyclable. I was very upset to later find they too are made in China. I frequently refer to how website for guidance. Hi! Barbie Dolls are made at least in part of PVC vinyl. Do you know if Bruder metal toys are safe? Thanks!! , Your email address will not be published. Im wondering about these toy brands: Hi, what about brio wooden trains and hot wheels cars? Thank you. If they are not safe, are there any good alternative ring links for baby toys? Can you recommend their products as safe? He was chewing on the veggie set since he got them. Floss & Rock Also have you seen these baby dolls: Can you recommend some sidewalk chalk? Thank you! We received the Frost set (from Target) recently, so was wondering if anyone else had a similar question. Thanks Thanks! I know you mention the under the Nile brand but do you recommend any non cloth baby dolls for my daughter? Hi, do you know of safe baby dolls to buy that dont have vinyl? http://amzn.to/2AHiGfy. Bummer about Schleich. Before buying from them, I sent them an email asking about their toys. Plans printed materials are made of recycled paper and soy ink, and assembled with zero-formaldehyde-free glue. Have you found any safer toy dinosaur options? I like Apple Park, but thats probably still too babyish? Thank you for the great post just in time for the holidays. Any thoughts on these brands? Thanks! the wood is chipping in parts, and its still packaged! I am so worried now about beanie babies. Hello! There is some plastic windows and the slide. This non-toxic toy guide helps you minimize the risks to both your kids and the planet by investing in higher-quality, non-toxic toys. How do you feel about Fisher Price products? I found this on their website: Schleich complies with international toy regulations and US Federal laws that ban the use of phthalates in childrens toys by only using products from companies that supply laboratory reports concerning the quality of their processes and materials.. (By the way, if you are interested in finding safe, non-toxic teethers/baby toys, check out. (P.S. I have follow up on your review for the Magna-Tiles. Little People sets, not the vintage ones but the more recent ones. I was wondering if you had any experience/insight into the brand. I do a lot of research on my own but your list is much more comprehensive! Kid Made Modern They make magnetic structure sets. Magformers Im so bummed to hear about the Schleich figurines, especially since my girls enjoy how realistic the dinosaurs are (and we live in Germany, so theyre easy to come by). Ive been looking for a safe brand of realistic animal figurines. thank you for all your info here! Safe play kitchen advice? Thank you for your great information regarding non-toxic wooden toys. My worry as I hate toys made in china and they all are are the beanie babies. Or any chalk that is non-toxic pretty please ? I also love this list. Im wondering about Brio? We own a lot of Schleich animal figurines, because I assumed they would be safer than the cheap alternatives (its a German company and the animals are beautiful and high-quality, the paint never chips, and they dont smell toxic). Thanks, Theyre so ubiquitous and beloved and sketchy. Thanks! Thanks again for all your research, wed be lost without you! I am searching everywhere for a safe pretend cleaning toy set(mop, broom, etc. Kids Concept I like their play kits. Ive be interested to know if Maia has researched it. Ive had bad luck with Little Tykesnamely, a strong vinyl smell in their tires. This post may contain affiliate links. That said, there are some plastics that are likely completely inert and therefore dont present a health risk. They sent me a list of materials they use. Comment below and let us know! Just wondering why Lovevery didnt make the good stuff list given the materials they use? The quality looked great. You have now made me want to put on the Christmas tunes. Super sad about Playmobile-I loved them as a kid! Ive assembled a collection of my kids favorite. You might want to check out Urban Infants Non-Toxic Toddler Sidewalk Chalk. I thought that was heavy metals free and the analyse are worried. Camden Rose uses a beeswax/jojoba finish or a food-grade mineral oil on all of their toys. Any thoughts on safe dinosaur toys? Do you know if they are safe? Our USA facilities are OSHA and ISO compliant and have been approved and audited by Bureau Veritas. Thank you for this great list. Recommendation for SIDEWALK CHALK. By the way, we own and LOVE so many of the Good Stuff brands: Haba (although it sadly seems like they are making less and less in Germany now), PlanToys, Begin Again, Camden Rose (we just have one of their phenomenal play kitchens, but that is enough! I see they are based in France and made in China, cant tell anything else. Thanks for giving us some food for thought. For tents, just make sure to ask if flame retardants are used. Can you share the article? Shop our collection of non-toxic kitchen and dining materials, including plastic-free lunch containers, non-toxic leftover storage, stainless steel water bottles, and our favorite super foods. I am very worried because my childrens have this brand toys. Animal figures?? )Do you have any recommendations? Your body-care, haircare, and cosmetics can be a major source of exposures to toxins. Are any of these bad stuff? HI Maya, I noticed PlanToys in the good stuff category make their toys from rubberwood. Matchbox cars were found to contain toxic chemicals in this study. What do you think about Manhattan Toy Baby Stella dolls? What about lovevery kits since they contain painted wooden toys? Bannor offers range of non-toxic toys, all handmade in Iowa, with wood from local lumberyards. Yes! They claim to be fully non toxic and pthalate and lead and BPA free, but then when I dug deeper, I saw that they are made of child-safe PVC and I am wondering if that actually means safe? We do have some teethers, lemonade sets, and sand trucks Made in the USA as they are made using a corn base. Caroll dolls? I recently bought Apple Park toys for my newborn, made of cotton and free from harsh chemicals, but made in China. Ooly The only claim made on the packaging is that organic flour is used. . https://androidappsforme.com/free-android-apps-for-toddlers/, For example, were fond of different painting and music apps. So whats the best alternative for kiddos who love to play with plastic animals? We own these toys in part due to your excellent research and recommendations, so thank you! The problem is its hard to find a non-toxic doll. Any non-plastic recommendations for dinosaurs for toddlers/preschoolers? This is a great clarifying questionall of them are safe! PVC is vinyl, so no I wouldnt call these Good Stuff. Hi Maia! Im looking for a non-toxic alternative to the infamous sensory balls for babies. I bought her Rainbow Designs toys on ebay from a British company, I am half British. do you have information about BRIO Trains? He loves playing with the foam magnetic numbers and letters at the library. I am sick of it. Please let me know if you know of a safe brand. Dismiss. What are your thoughts on green sprouts products like this? I was disappointed to learn on Healthystuff.org thatPlaymobil is contaminated by a range of toxins and heavy metals. Hi! Awww thanks so much! These posts feature a video from our YouTube channel. Everything is made without PVC, and using recycled paper and vegetable inks. They just say the materials are sustainably harvested, but nothing about toxins. Melissa & Doug is sold absolutely everywhere, and my kids have a lot of their toys. Thank you so much for your response. Hi! Thank you for a detailed review on these toy brands! Many of you have asked me about the play kitchens made by KidKraft. I ordered Begin Again Bath toys and when they came, realized each figure has made in China written on the bottoms! The clear Magna-Tiles are made of non-leaching ABS plastic. Any recommendations for sidewalk chalk? i cant seem to find anything about their products and i already threw away the packaging. I found these natural rubber ones by miniland, have you heard of them or know if this is a safe product? My kiddo really loves the realistic look of toy dinosaurs (being able to move the limbs, etc.) My son has some of the musical instruments. Therere different opinions. Any snow sled recommendations? I discovered your site I think shortly after I gave birth a couple of years ago, and Ive been referring mommy friends to your site ever since. Are ALL of Manhattan Toys unsafe? I am asking in regards to a brand called Goobi. I REALLY appreciate it! I know theyre not eco-friendly, by I can get them secondhand. A lot of you asked about this brand, and while their toys are made in China, they are all free of lead, phthalates, and BPA. It is confusing to me that in this Guide, it says we should avoid all Chinese made toys but some of the items listed in the good stuff are actually made in China. Modern children are so keenly interested in all new and so quickly master technologies that, having barely learned to walk and talk, they are already asking for a mothers phone or fathers tablet to play. Thank you for the list! I dont know the brand Bullyland (will look into it), but the Safari ones are pretty stinky. Eeek, my kid uses our crayola sidewalk chalk indoors to color daily- is there an alternative or brand you reccomend!? I recently came across those brands when shopping for play food. Hi there! Spielstabil products are made of food-grade ABS plastic and anything that needs to be joined together is done so using hygenic ultrasonic welding rather than glue. An okay option! They develop creativity and fantasy. What do you think about VTech and Fisher Price? Thanks for the list. Your email address will not be published. Thank you so much for this list!! Any other options for train tables. Any safe magnetic numbers and letters I can buy for my 2-year old? https://minilandgroup.com/educational/en/sensory-balls/. Copyright 2022 Gimme the Good Stuff.Store Policies. Thanks! It looks like Schleich animals are phthlatate-free: http://www.schleichtoystore.com/store_info/Materials.php. My kids used to love MashEms, and we have many of them. I really love it. We hope this toy guide is helpful for those of you looking to have a toxin-free and environmentally-responsible holiday! Is it safe to use? Mega Blocks should be fine. You can see the whole lineup of stainless steel toys here. Id love to hear the reasoning for it to be on the Ok list. Our 5 month old grandbaby visited for Thanksgiving and loved the ball toy and the wooden rattle. Hi I know this is an old post but I am wondering about Le Toy Van. Tegu blocks are made of solid wood and coated with water-based paints with water-based pigments. And thank you for the great list, its been super helpful! Thank you for the list! I figured you would probably want to know so that you can research it for yourself. Just imagine too, the highchair, exersaucer, playmat I could not sleep thinking about the bad stuff he had come in contact with. Tender leaf toys looks pretty harmless, but wanted to check w the experts! I have been in communication with them several times about it and they say they dont know what their manufacturer uses and cannot find out. Additionally, how about toys by SLotic made in China (we were gifted a set of painted wooden jigsaw puzzels.). In addition to the fragrance added to My Little Pony figures, the ponies themselves are made of vinyl. However, the dolls are made with PVC, just phthalate free PVC. We cannot say with certainty that nothing they make is safe, however this brand didnt make our Good Stuff list. I had been avoiding buying anything from The Shrunks since they say they are non-toxic pvc but I didnt think that existed. This line is under the Haba umbrella, and produces high-quality, nontoxic, plastic toys. I am curious about your thoughts on Just B-B you toys? I am worried sick now that he had been playing with plastic since he was a baby. What os your opinion about Sylvanian Families? https://minilandgroup.com/educational/en/sensory-balls/, https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/under-the-nile-hazel-dress-up-doll/?utm_source=Custom%20Feed&utm_campaign=klevu-feed&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=29324, https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/eco-kids-hopscotch-chalk-eggs/, https://www.toysrus.ca/en/WoodletsFruit-SetR-Exclusive/638E339E.html, https://www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/samples/baby-vegetables-set, https://www.urbaninfant.com/non-toxic-toddler-kids-chunky-sidewalk-chalk/, https://www.safariltd.com/our-process#safety, https://www.amazon.com/B-toys-Battat-Tropicleania-Cleaning/dp/B00IWCQJVC/ref=mp_s_a_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1544135211&sr=8-27&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=b.toy, http://goobi.com/magnetic_construction_set_building_toy_sale/product_info.php/goobi-110-magnetic-construction-set-p-2051?osCsid=0a145b9d3e5542b2d879a0f5614ec650, https://gimmethegoodstuff.org/store/corkimat-lite-nontoxic-playmat/, http://www.ecocenter.org/healthy-stuff/samples/farmer-71360, https://blogs.babycenter.com/products_and_prizes/magna-tiles-vs-magformers-a-magnetic-tile-review/.
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