We have a huge box full of toys that will be offered on Freecycle just as soon as I add a few more items. I think we could give three of these boxes and not miss the toys. I often avoid Noah's room, because there is just so much 'stuff' EVERYWHERE! It's no wonder he doesn't play in there very often. A couple of days ago I hosted a playday at our home, and tons of toys that had been put away (out of sight, out of mind) were brought out. Spilling out of his room into the hallway, living room, and downstairs.
We are fortunate enough to have several quality toys. Toys that encourage creative play. Toys that start fascinating conversations. Toys that are made from beautiful natural materials. These are the ones that get the most action. The brightly colored, flashing, singing plastic stuff gets shoved into some corner, rarely making an appearance.
In light of the massive toy recalls, I thought it'd be fun to give a list of a few places that sell 'safe, natural' toys. After all, quality is important, and often times less is more.
- rosiehippo
- palumba
- novanatural
- the wooden wagon
- quiet hours toys
- stump pond toys
- willow toys
- nico and zoe
- a toy garden
- a childs dream
- for small hands
- hearthsong
- magic cabin
- willow tree toys
- blueberry forest toys
- hazelnut kids
- three sisters toys
We are saving for a kitchen and playhouse for Bella. Over the years I plan to give accessories as gifts. I hope this helps!
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Olivia and her kitchen started when we moved from Hawaii to NM at 18 months. We are on our 3rd and last kitchen. Target has alot of $1 pin items for temporary kitchen play. I will find out but there is a company that makes play food out of wood. Also ETSY has handmade play food. Olivia just spend a good 10 minutes looking at play food on ETSY.
The holidays, ugh, can't it just stay Halloween for a few months.
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