Today we are bombarded with so many different types of toys that it is difficult to know what is the right one, and even harder to find toys with ethical credentials. Have a look at our top 10 list of ethical toys that are guaranteed to put a smile on your little one’s face this Christmas.
Designed for ages 8+ these Waste-Not Animal kits are a great way to teach your children about recycling while they are having fun. Made by eeboo, these kits include everything you need to make either a fox or chameleon, all you need is a 20oz (500ml) plastic bottle and you’ll have our own animal toy in no time. They are also great for keeping your children creative as they have to make the toys themselves (with adult supervision!) by following the instructions using the pre-cut felt pieces, cotton sock, plastic needle, thread, trims and notions that are all included...
Red Bus
Children can play for hours with this Fair Trade Red Double Decker Bus, making stories for the 24 passengers included along with the bus driver. With a removable lid and top floor, the bus is guaranteed to amuse your little ones, it even has turning wheels so you can actually drive it about! The bus is made at Gospel House, a Fair Trade project in Sri Lanka, from Eucalyptus, while the passengers come in 12 different designs and are made from alstonia wood. Not suitable for children under 36 months.