2011 Safer Holiday Toy Guide

MiYim Organic Lovie Monkey Blankie - $14. Colorful soft and cute, perfect for babies hands and non-toxic to boot.
Wooden Fabuto Stacking Rings by Grimm's Spiel & Holz - $40. Grimms' handmade wood fabuto is made of four separate stacking towers that can be stored on a wooden platform. Certified safe paints.
Plan Toys Baby Activity Gym - $85. Parents are always asking me about safe baby gear - this is an investment but I think a good one if you will have more than one child.
Green Toys Bus - $35. I feature Green Toys every year because they make awesome toys. The new bus is just as cool as the rest!
Dandelion Roly Poly Rattles - $15. These handmade rattles are the size of a softball and super adorable!
Organic Pea Pod Bunting - $36. I know this isn't a toy but I really want someone to buy this and send me a photo of a baby wearing it. So cute!
imagiPLAY Natural Wooden Earthworm - $11. Made with earth friendly hardwood, and painted with child safe paints.
Boon Bath Creatures - $14. It's tricky to find bath toys not made with PVC. These are and you can put them in the dishwasher to clean them.
Green Toys Stacking Cups - $8 I got these for my kids months ago and they are still the fave in the tub. Pouring and stacking keeps them busy while you wash those wiggly kids.

Casa Cabana Cardboard Playhouse - $46. My son received this as a birthday gift in July and it's a huge hit. Both my kids fit inside and can peek out the holes!
Wildkin Kid Safe Sleeping Bags - $70 Naturally flame-resistant and rigorously tested to ensure that all parts are lead-free, bpa-free, phthalate-free. Safe sleeping bags. Hooray!
zoe b Biodegradable Beach Toys - $17. Can't have a holiday without biodegradable beach toys. They're fabulous and eco-friendly. Win win!
Wood Blocks Set - $86. I am a firm believer that every kid needs a basic set of blocks.
Colorful Wooden Waldorf Blocks - $40. Colorful and unusual shapes make their imagination come to life. Love these.
Green Toys Pizza Party - $28. Fail proof gift. Kids love this, and it's made of recycled milk jugs in the USA. How can you go wrong?
Eco-Kids USA Eco-Dough - $20. Play douh is always a hit with kids, girls and boys alike. So why not splurge for some safe stuff?
Anamalz Poseable Animals - $8+. These little wooden poseable animals make a perfect stocking stuffer! My kids are getting a few this year.
Wonderworld Eco-Friendly Gardening Set - $35.

Plan Toys Animal Dominoes - $30. Set is made of certified, organic rubberwood and decorated with non-toxic, water-based paints.
Hot Colors Wood Building Blocks, 100 Piece - $25. Blocks sound boring until you give them to a kid. They have a million uses - trust kids imaginations!
Educo Gourmet Salad Play Set - $30 Simply adorable! Play food just got more creative with this tossed salad set.
Educo Pita Pocket - $18 I know I put another similar toy in here but look at it! Irresistible!
Luna Star Rockstar Mineral Play Make Up - $20. Mom-made collection of colorful mineral powders, and organic lip shimmers, that offer a safe gentle, healthy alternative for young girls
Make Your Own Natural Lip Balm Kit - $22.50 This adorable kit is stocked with natural ingredients for making safe lip balms. The girls will love it.
Haba Wooden Toy Doctor's Kit -$33 A kids toy collection isn't complete without a Dr's Kit. And what's better than one made with safer materials?
Beehives Plan Toys - $28 I just thought these were so stinkin' adorable. Couldn't resist. Cute!
Hand Knit Breakfast - $18 Last year I had the knit sushi on here. This year, it's breakfast! So cute.

Oven Cloth Weaving Loom - $42 I had something similar when I was a kid. Was happy to see it made with wood and wool!
Arterro Canvas Storybook Kit - $30 A great project for older kids - my son loves to scrapbook his adventures, now he can make his own.
Green Science Recycled Bottle Light Kit - $17. We have used these kits before and if you have a small scientist around, this is the way to go.
Child's Wooden Art Table - $90. Natural wood art table for your budding artist. I love the paper roll feature.
Learning To Knit Kids Knitting -$12.50. I always wished I learned how to knit. Start them young! Great price too.
Kitty Egg Crayons -$25. I have a strange attraction to animal shaped crayons. These are super cute.
MiYim My Natural Ballerina -$30 This sweet Ballerina is an earth friendly rag doll made from natural cotton and colored with a process that uses plants and minerals in soy water.
Tegu Blocks - $75 These are a repeat but worth repeating. Innovative magnetic wood blocks are really fun! We have them and love them.
Plan Toys Grocery Cart -$72 I've given this as a gift before. It's made well as are all of Plan Toys products and is a lifetime addition to a toy collection.

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Latest Childrens Product Recalls from the CPSC

Tumblekins Toys Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking and Laceration Hazards The toys can break into small pieces with sharp points, posing choking and lacerations hazards to children.
Children's Slides Recalled by Landscape Structures due to Fall Hazard The Slalom Glider is a playground slide that lacks a transition platform on the top and sides of the chute. Children can fall when moving from the ladder to the slide and when descending the chute.
Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Weeplay Kids Recalls Infant Bodysuits Due to Choking Hazard The snaps can detach from the fabric of the garment, posing a choking hazard to infants and young children.
Infant Rattles Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Choking Hazard The rattle's handle is small enough to fit into a child's throat, posing a choking hazard and violating federal rattle standards.
Mexican Wrestling Action Figures Recalled by Lee Carter Co. Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard The surface paints on the action figures contain excessive levels of lead which is prohibited under federal law.