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During the month of November, I am spending some time on Christmas gift guides from Amazon. There are plenty of places to buy gifts, and Amazon certainly isn’t the only place worth shopping from.
But, with all of the wonderful green and natural companies that Amazon has teamed up with over the last few years, they now offer a very wide range of products that I would consider worth buying. Their prices are extremely competitive and it’s very easy to get free shipping on most items with an order of $25.
One thing is for sure, though… the huge selection at Amazon can be a bit mind-boggling and take some time to sift through. I’ve tried to do as much of the work as I could for you, listing a lot of the popular, affordable and interesting options in different categories for boys and girls, babies and toddlers, arts and crafts, etc.
$$- I’ve used this symbol to highlight some of the prices are the particular good deals!
Keep it Simple
You will notice one main thing missing from the toys that I share and that is batteries. flashing lights. sounds. Things that entertain a child, without the child having to really interact with the toy and use their own creativity. We don’t allow our children to play with toys like that, and you can read more about our thoughts on toys in general here.
I hope that this list gives some ideas and inspiration as you seek to find safe and fun items that will bless your precious children or the other special children in your life!
Baby and Toddler Toys
miYim Organic Plush Fairytale Collection Baby Victoria the Bunny 9
Dandelion Classic Organic Toy Rattle, Frog
100% Organic Cotton Stuffed Multi Fruit Tote
Green Sprouts Organic Blankie Cool Soothing Teether-Bamboo
$$- Natural Wood Hedgehog Baby Rattle – Non-toxic and Safe for Baby
Plan Toy Baby Walker
Building Blocks/Toys
Melissa & Doug Wooden Take Along Tool Kit (24pc)
200 pc Color/Natural Blocks
$$- Natural Wood Blocks by Maxim, 150 pcs
$$- Kid’s Block Cart with Chalk Board in Natural Finish
Boys Toys
Educo by Hape Int. Little Auto 4-Pack
$$- Plan City Road Construction Set
Plan Toy Sorting Bus
$$- Sprig Toys Eco Recycling-Truck
$$- Sprig Toys Eco – Truck Dump Truck
Girls Toys
Plan Toy Tea Set
Plan Toy My First Dollhouse
Dolls
(Yes, for girls, but my son also loves dolls almost as much as my daughter, and there are boy dolls available as well)
$$- Souri Doll
Fair Trade Waldorf Doll – Emily
‘Anna’ Camden Doll – Natural Waldorf Doll
Under The Nile Sleeping Doll Lovie, Sage
Imaginative Play Toys
$$- Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden Kitchen Accessory Set
Green Toys Tea Set
Art Supplies
$$- Melissa & Doug Jumbo Coloring Pad – Blue
$$- Melissa & Doug Drawing Pad
Clementine Art Natural Paint – 6 Color Pack
Clementine Art Natural Crayon Rocks – 9 Color Pack
Stockmar Beeswax Stick Crayons – Set of 16
Games
Peaceable Kingdom Press / Game Time! Really Ridiculous Super Silly Write & Wipe Activity Tote
$$- Zimbbos
I do have to say that I am disappointed by their game selection. I much prefer the variety of games at Oompa Toys, one of our favorite online toy shops, which is full of very creative and high-quality games, many of them made in Europe (and I don’t know why, but I just like European games!).
Other Non-Toy Gift Options and Ideas
Toys are most certainly NOT the only option when it comes to children’s gifts. Here are a few other ideas, including some that we have used in our own family:
- Dress-up clothes (this can even be used clothes/accessories, or costumes you sew yourself)
- Books, books, books! (Used ones are just as good as new!)
- Bikes or other ride-ons (we got a beautiful one for our oldest daughter recently from a used dealer for $25)
- Baking or cooking kits (which you could make yourself)
- Memory-making gifts- tickets to the zoo, museum, theatre, aquarium, etc.
- Alarm clock, artwork or framed photos for their bedroom
- Musical instruments
- Favorite edible treats
- Paper dolls (there is a great list here of ones that you can download/print for free!)
- Bug catchers, magnifying glass, magnet sets, fishing rod– the list could go on!
- Clothes- yes, I buy my kids clothes for Christmas. I’ve just bought a special outfit for each one from Kate Quinn organics, using my Eversave vouchers. We have also bought special pajamas in previous years to give as a gift.
- Music CD’s or stories on CD (my oldest LOVES the Jonathon Park creation science CDs)
What natural/green toys have you bought and loved? What other kinds of creative non-toy gifts have you given or do you plan to give?
Thanks for your helpful hints this holiday season. Your blog alone has helped me get a Green Toys Tea Set for about $9 (greeno bambino deal) and a Melissa and Doug cutting fruit set for just over $13. I can’t recall if the Gilt deal came from here or not, but that one allowed me to get a green toys truck for $6! I’m narrowing down on my christmas list for extended family really fast! Thanks for your help. I couldn’t have found most of these deals without you!
@Christine, You’re so welcome, Christine! I will do my best to keep the Christmas deals flowing. Anything else you’d like me to keep my eye out for?
WOW—thank you SO much!! Found you via MoneySavingMom!! These really help us with gift ideas for our wee ones!!
@Mrs R, I’m so glad it’s helpful for you!