Kids Gifts - Green Holiday Gift Guide 2008

Surround little ones with organic materials and fun, safe toys. Give green gifts for babies and little kids.

Cardboard Design Playhouse $76 Why it's green: Kids will have a ball playing in this recycled cardboard house that can be recycled again when they've outgrown it. An added plus: It folds easily when you want to get it out of the way. Recommended by: Conscious Consumer
Glee DIY Gum and Candy kits $13 Why it's green: Who knew you could make your own all-natural chewing gum? With these kits, kids learn about the rainforest, chemistry, and math while making fun treats. Recommended by: TreeHugger

Maki Earth Girl $64 to $89 Why it's green: Every part of this eco-conscious doll is organic or recycled. Her stuffing is made from recycled containers, and she boasts organic cotton hair and hemp skin. Maki's hip clothes are crafted from remnant fabrics and other sustainable materials. Recommended by: Conscious Consumer
Personalized Wooden Step Stool $55 Why it's green: Help little ones step up with this colorful classic. For over 100 years, Holgate Toys has been crafting wood toys in the U.S. This step stool is made of certified-sustainable wood with nontoxic paints. Recommended by: Green Picks

Nature's Baby Moisturizer, Shampoo, and Conditioner $7 and up Why it's green: Nature's Baby products are USDA-certified organic. They are free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and other toxic chemicals. So they'll keep your little one squeaky clean and healthy. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle
Pixel Pieces Organic Crib Sheets $56 and up Why it's green: These bed sheets are made from 100% certified organic cotton sateen. You can get sheets crawling with lions and tigers or pink flowers -- either way, the fabric print is low-impact, made in the U.S., and machine washable. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle

Organic Fair-Trade Baby Hat and Mittens Set $39 Why it's green: An adorable puppy face is knitted into this hat and mittens set, made of organic cotton by a family-run facility in Peru. Recommended by: Green Picks
Pedoodles Shoes $20 and up Why it's green: Low-impact leather and dyes make these great for kids' feet -- and the planet. Recommended by: Greenopia

Magic Wand $12 Why it's green: Made in the U.S., this natural wood wand is full of charm. Kids' imagination adds the fairy dust, because there are no hazardous parts or mysterious materials here. Even the color is nontoxic. Recommended by: Green Picks
Baby Soy Year-Round Cardigan $22 Why it's green: This cardigan is environmentally (and baby) friendly. It’s made from 50% soybean fiber and 50% cotton. It has great moisture absorption and will keep your baby snug and warm. Recommended by: Green Home Huddle

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Posted by audi Thu Nov 27, 2008 5:21pm PST
I love the Cardboard Design Playhouse! Heehee. =)
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Posted by jing s Wed Dec 3, 2008 5:25am PST
i love Maki!
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Posted by ksfoodjunkie Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:00am PST
The cardboad play house is nothing new kids having been playing in cardboard since time begin. The price tag is the only thing new.
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