15 Eco-Friendly Toys To Reduce Your Kid’s Carbon Play-Print

Babies ages 6 months and up can enjoy shaking these Mickey-themed noise-makers from Green Toys this Earth Day. Made from 100% recycled plastic, this set includes a tambourine and two shakers that are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning. Even the packaging is made from recycled materials and features printing made from soy ink, so your entire purchase is eco-friendly.

What’s better than your kiddo cuddling up with an adorable stuffed animal? When that stuffed animal is Sammy the Seal from Shore Buddies. Made from six recycled plastic bottles, this snuggly seal plays an authentic seal sound when pressed, and is the perfect starting point for a conversation with your kids about sustainability for the sake of our animal friends. Shore Buddies will also donate $1 from every purchase to ocean conservation efforts.

How adorable are these wooden farm animal puzzles? This four-puzzle set is made from 80% recycled material, including recycled paper and vegetable ink. Each puzzle piece is sturdy and durable, yet perfectly sized for toddler hands, so the set is ideal for little ones who are a bit rough on their toys.

Enjoy playing outdoors with your kiddos with this EcoSaucer by Green Toys. It’s made from 100% recycled plastic grocery bags with no BPA, phthalates, or PVC, and comes packaged completely recycled (not to mention, recyclable) materials with soy ink printing. Toss it back and forth and watch the disc fly sky high.

If your kid can’t get enough squeezing and sculpting, Land of Dough’s Planet Earth dough is just perfect for Earth Day. This all-natural dough (for ages 3 and up) contains plant-based colors, compostable glitter, and essential oils packaged in eco-friendly materials to make it one of the most sustainable choices around.

For kids who love to build, finding an eco-friendly alternative to the plastic bricks they love to use can be a struggle. Thankfully, this 90-piece set of interlocking bricks from Eco-Bricks is compatible with most popular sets, but is made from wood that’s an environmentally friendly, biodegradable, renewable resource that’s meant to last.

OK, this isn’t necessarily a toy, but what little kid doesn’t just go nuts for a good set of finger paints? Made from food-safe, non-GMO ingredients including organic fruit and vegetable extracts, this eco-friendly set contains four colors of powdered finger paint. Simply mix the amount you need with plain water and let your little one have at it.

Perfect for the bathtub or the beach, this set of four floating boats is made from sustainable, plant-based plastic. The resin used actually contains mostly cornstarch, so it’s safe for your kiddo and for the environment. The boats feature a stackable design for easy storage and side holes for water drainage.

Your kids can crawl, hide, and play in this eco-friendly play tunnel from Lovevery. Made from kid-safe organic cotton that is sustainably sourced, the tunnel measures just under 48 inches when fully extended. It features an opening on each end that is 18.5 inches in diameter for little ones to crawl through again and again.

This heirloom-quality baby doll from EcoBaby is made from 100% natural, biodegradable rubber inclusive of the stuffing with no phthalates, BPA, PVC, or BPS. It’s safe for your little one and for the planet. The doll’s clothing is made from soft cotton, so she’s perfect for snuggling up to during playtime and nap time, too.

Pretend cookware is one thing that my kids have not quickly outgrown. At nearly 7 and almost 9, my boys still play with theirs regularly. (Not to mention a few food storage containers they “borrowed” from my kitchen.) If I had it to do all over again, I would have bought a kitchen set like this one from Green Toys, made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers and dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

This jumbo firetruck toy from Viking Toys is made from Biothylene, a petroleum-free, plant-based material that’s made from sugarcane. Since it’s made with sustainability in mind, you can feel good about the impact your toy purchase will make. Plus, you can find it at Target, and who doesn’t love that?

I know that the last thing most parents want in their house is a drum set, but on the off-chance you give in to your kiddo’s begging, this set from Plan Toys is one eco-friendly option. It’s made in a zero-waste facility from a combination of recycled materials and sustainably harvested rubberwood. Even if your tot’s banging gives you a headache, you’re doing your part for the planet.

With this 2-in-1 stacker toy from Bioserie, your baby can still play with the same types of iconic toys you had as a child, but in a more environmentally friendly way. Made from a proprietary blend of plant-based materials, this toy is free of harmful chemicals typically found in plastics.

Your kids can play the day away with this playhouse set from Green Toys. All of the pieces that come with the set actually fit inside of the house, so it’s easy to store when playtime is through. It’s made from 100% recycled plastic and all of the pieces are dishwasher-safe for simple and easy cleaning.