At the infant stage of life, “play time” is better known as, “let-me-lie-here-like-a-log-while-you-entertain-me-time.” Infants don’t do much but sleep, eat, and . . . well . . . you know. The small amount of time they are conscious enough to play should be filled with only the best in engaging, yet natural, toys.

As I’m sure you’re well aware, just about every toy and other appealing object somehow ends up in a baby’s mouth. Little teethers love to gnaw. Soft plastic and vinyl toys are a delicious treat for any tyke–especially when smothered in harmful toxins like phthalates and PVC. Persistent toy chewing and gnawing can cause the toxins to end up in your little one’s blood stream and eventually their liver, kidneys, lungs and budding reproductive system.

Keep baby healthy and entertained with these toxin-free eco-entertainment tools:
This mischievous cat looks like he just pulled a shenanigan on some unsuspecting Dodo. Made with 100% cotton and filled with pure wool this little mischief-maker comes from Lana Organic. Lana Organic controls the process from the cotton fields to the home workers who sew these adorable creatures, so that you can have confidence in the quality and the earth-friendly organic certification of these products.

Get them loving organic from the beginning . . . no it’s not brainwashing. This cuter-than-cute veggie crate includes an anthropomorphic carrot, mushroom, green bean and tomato. Made by Under the Nile, an organic baby clothes, diaper, bedding, and toy Co., these veggies are guaranteed safe, pesticide-free, and colorful from low-impact dyes. All Under the Nile products are produced on a farmers’ cooperative in Egypt therefore supporting organic farming and fair trade.

Just because it’s organic doesn’t mean it can’t be plush. Check out Miyim’s collection of plush organic toys. My favorite is this floppy little bunny rabbit. Miyim believes in keeping cotton in its natural form—untreated, unbleached, and unprocessed. It is then dyed using minerals and plant extracts.

Posted on July 26th, 2007 by Olivia Zaleski