Under the Nile Cotton Teething Toy

Here is a listing for a great organic item. These famous teething toys are so, so cute.

This listing is for Under the Nile GRAPES Teething Toy.

Perfectly safe for your child to teethe on. Made and stuffed with the finest 100% organic Egyptian cotton. These toys are handcrafted and are machine washable.

Under the Nile Cotton is:

- Organically cultivated
- Grown in Egypt
- Hand Picked
- Produced in an environmentally friendly manner.
- Dyed with natural, heavy 'metal-free' colors.
- Fair traded for the benefit of all people producing their products.

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Melissa & Dough Unit Blocks with Crate Natural Wood

Unit Blocks with Crate 60 pc by Melissa & Doug

These unit blocks are made from Rubberwood, a replenishable wood source. Each block is crafted to traditional kindergarten specifications. Limited only by the imagination, you can create your own landmarks using the unique shapes. Build a tower, a town or just about anything with these large solid wood standard unit blocks! Latest ebay auction

The 60 big, kindergarten classroom sized, smoothly sanded, sturdy blocks are naturally finished with a classic look for hours of classic fun. Handsome wooden storage crate makes clean up and storage easy.

• 4 unit blocks
• 2 double unit blocks
• 10 half unit blocks
• 10 quarter unit blocks
• 6 large columns
• 2 arches
• 2 half circles
• 4 quarter circles
• 6 small triangles
• 2 large triangles
• 4 pillars
• 2 half gothic circles
• 2 small buttresses
• 4 floor ramps

60 pieces in all PLUS the wooden storage case!

Educational Value: Building blocks stimulate a child's imagination into creative action! First, the idea and then the reproduction outside the child's mind. Blocks stimulate imagination while honing small motor skills. The classic open ended play toy.
Manufacturer: Melissa and Doug: Manufactured In: China

Size: Crate: 15" x 12.25" x 5.25", Standard Unit Block Size: 5.5" x 2.75" x 1.375"
For Ages: 3 years and up

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Natural Toys - For Small Hands Montessori

For Small Hands Natural Toys for Montessori

Our unique selection of open-ended activities for children encourages discovery and growth of imagination. Our specialty has always been to provide real, child-size tools to enable young children to have successful experiences learning how to care for themselves and their environment. We also carry a wide range of books and educational materials, as well as fun, family activities. Many of our materials have been favorites in Montessori and early childhood classrooms for years.

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The Silver Penny Natural Toys Wood Dolls

The Silver Penny: Offering a delightful assortment of all-natural dolls and toys, Tooth Fairy gifts, books, craft kits and more at reasonable prices.

"The Silver Penny is a family owned and operated at-home business dedicated to providing unique, all natural toys, dolls, kits, some of the best hard-to-find children and parenting books and whatever else strikes our fancy! If you’ve ever done business with us, you’ll quickly discover our commitment to personal and friendly customer service, too. Whenever you log onto our website, it’s like we’re opening the front door and inviting you into our home. We will do what we can to make you to feel welcome and comfortable!

We don’t have a large staff -- it’s just Kathryn, her husband and daughter. When you call our toll-free number, don’t be surprised when one of us answers with “hello,” because the number is also our home telephone line. We may not be big and fancy, but we do our best to make available the finest and most interesting products at prices that are reasonable. We invite you to compare (and for your sake, we do often), because whenever we offer a toy or other item that may be found at a higher price at bigger shops, we offer it for less or we won’t sell it at all! (It must be the Yankee in us that makes us thrifty with a coin -- even if it’s not ours!)

Kathryn is the heart of our business. She loves to sew, make dolls, design new kits and write patterns. Also, she is the creator of all the customized gifts that can be ordered on our website. Her creative imagination never stops. She will dream up wonderful things in the middle of the night that somehow magically come true in daylight! Much of her at-home time is spent creating delightful and beautiful things in her small sewing and craft room, but amazingly, also she finds time to fill orders with a personal touch and answer emails! Her husband and daughter lend a hand whenever it’s needed, so it’s truly a loving, family operation."

Natural Toys - A Child's Dream Come True

A Child's Dream Come True: Natural crafts, toys, and more...

"...a family operated cottage industry...to nurture the child's sense of life and imagination..."

Willow Tree Toys Natural Toys Hand Selected Waldorf

Willow Tree Toys . . . where the dreams of childhood grow.

"Willow Tree Toys was created in 2002, shortly after the birth of our second child. As an Attachment Parenting family, we were seeking a way to meld family and work life. We believed that we could create a new paradigm - one in which family needs, work needs and playfullness could all flourish. What a better way than selling toys! We welcome you to Willow Tree Toys.

At Willow Tree Toys, we hand select each product. We import many of our products directly from Germany and they are not available anywhere else in the United States. Our toys inspire creativity and offer open-ended play. We believe that childhood is a special time to be cherished. We want to encourage children and their parents to be truly present during play. Our toys allow children to fully engage all their senses while creatively exploring the world. Our quality European-style wooden toys, natural organic toys, and arts and craft kits are consistent with the Waldorf educational philosophy.

Waldorf education is based on the philosophies of Austrian scientist Rudolph Steiner. Steiner founded a school in Austria in 1919 with the principle that human beings are comprised of body, soul and spirit. Waldorf education strives to educate the whole child. Younger children are taught through the myths and fables of fairy tales. Waldorf toys tend to be classic and simple. Toys are generally made of wood and/or natural organic fabrics. Doll's faces are neutral, allowing the child to imagine how the doll may be feeling. Creative play is encouraged as Waldorf toys are designed to be open-ended. Waldorf toys have as many uses as the imaginative child wishes.

As a valued customer at Willow Tree Toys, you can expect to receive the highest quality products, outstanding customer service and extremely fast shipping. If you have any comments or suggestions, please feel free to email us at info@willowtreetoys.com. We would love to hear from you!"

The Playstore Natural Toys

The Playstore. Quality wooden and natural toys for creative and imaginative play

People are often surprised that The Playstore is not part of a national group chain or a subsidiary of a large corporation. In fact, a small group of moms work to create The Playstore. And like many of you, we also have young children, ranging in age from two to twelve. Ten years ago, we opened our store in northern California. We were happy to find many parents in our local community who also wanted well-made, open-ended toys for their children. Now, thanks to you, The Playstore has become a leading resource in our greater community of families who share this common bond. At The Playstore, we evaluate a toy based on its play value, quality, integrity, and impact on the environment. The mark of a great toy -- one worth owning -- is a toy that satisfies all four of these criteria. We have not compromised in any of our choices of toys for this catalog. Nothing is included simply because there is no other option. What is here is truly the best.

play value A well-made, open-ended toy will grow with your child, serving one purpose at first, then another as your child grows and changes. Playthings that have few adult-prescribed uses and rely on your child's imagination instead, are known as open-ended toys. A few thoughtfully chosen toys will likely have more play value than a room full of uninteresting toys.

quality Only toys that are finely crafted and durable can last through years of play and fulfill the idea of play value. We make sure that what we present has that endurance. Simplicity and beauty are also important. When a toy appeals to all of the senses, it is that much more valuable, and that much less likely to be tossed aside. The materials used to make our toys are safe, natural, and nontoxic.

integrity You will find no toys here from questionable labor sources or companies with poor environmental records. The people who make our toys are paid true living wages and are able to support themselves and their families with their skills. The cost reflects this, and the true value lies in the lasting quality, durability, and fun of the product.

impact Choosing wood over plastic is not only an aesthetic decision. The more we learn about the effects of long-term exposure to plastic byproducts, the more it reinforces that we need to make other choices. To keep it simple, we avoid the use of plastics any time a reasonable alternative exists. We support reforestation projects, and many of our toy makers are actively involved in replanting what they harvest.

Jalu Toys - Handcrafted Natural Wood Toys

Jalu Wood Creations

Jalu Toys is located on the Sunshine Coast between Powell River and Lund on the West Coast of British Columbia, about eighty miles north of Vancouver. We believe that childhood is a wonderful, magical time and children need imaginative play to learn about the world and themselves

The making of the hand carved figures came about with the birth of our first child and has grown into a family tradition as our children grew. Through the years, our handcrafted toys evolved alongside our children, giving them quality natural toys which are interactive and inspire the imagination. We want to share our unique handmade collectable toys with the world, in the hopes that your children will one day be able to pass these quality toys on to their own children.

NaturalPlay.com The Best Natual Toys

NaturalPlay.com: The Best Toys are Natural Toys

From the owners of NaturalPlay.com:

Should our children grow up any faster than we did? Here at NaturalPlay, we don't think they should. We understand what you want for your sons, daughters, nephews, nieces and grandchildren ... because we want the same thing for our children. That's why we're committed to helping you protect and prolong those childhood days that already seem too fleeting. We offer classic toys that are beautifully designed and carefully constructed. Toys that encourage natural, imaginative play and interaction with nature and the world. Toys that offer you a clear alternative to the electronic and media-oriented products that seem to dominate at many toy stores. Here at NaturalPlay.com, we're not some giant corporation. We're a family business, operating from a town of about 4,000 people nestled among the rolling hills of Southwest Wisconsin. From our rural base, we're searching the world to offer you the types of toys that we and our children love so much. Toys that engage children's minds and spark their imaginations. The days of childhood go by fast enough. Why rush them? Warm wishes, Sarah Mayer and Scott Champion

Bella Luna Toys - Natural Toys Bringing Imagination to Play

Bella Luna Toys: Bringing Imagination to Play!

"We are proud to offer a beautiful selection of treasures from around the world. When you shop with us, you will find heirloom-quality toys, handmade gifts and playthings that bring out your child's imagination. We have competitive prices as well as items that you won't find anywhere else!"

Hazelnut Kids Natural Toys

Hazelnut Kids: Give Your Child's Imagination a Gift

"Hazelnut Kids was created in order to give parents a beautiful, easy-to-navigate website where they can find natural toys for their children, and where they would know that all of the toys offered were created by companies that follow the strictest safety standards. As parents ourselves, we know that there are many areas regarding our children that require some research. We hope to make parents lives a little easier by doing the toy research for them, and presenting our findings through Hazelnut Kids.

After our first son was born we gave up the city life to live closer to nature, in an area filled with trees, lakes, rivers, and animals - Traverse City, Michigan. Living here has strengthened our commitment to caring for the environment, and that commitment has led us to choose products for Hazelnut Kids that are safe for children as well as for the planet.

We sell unique, wooden, and organic toys, as well as products to make life a little easier. Our motto is “Give your child’s imagination a gift”. It's amazing to see how one quality toy without batteries and bells and whistles can spark a child's imagination. One day a simple wooden wand is a fireman's tool, the next it is a magician's wand, and the following day it is used by the leader of the marching band! We love to watch our sons and their friends play with their wooden toys or mouth an organic, chemical-free "lovey", so we're happy to spread the word and the joy of owning quality, earth-friendly toys.

To read more about the many benefits of natural toys, visit our "Why Choose Natural, Wooden and Organic Toys?" page.

Through buying from Hazelnut Kids you are supporting the health of children and our planet. How? We donate 1% of our sales to land conservancies, so future generations have places in nature to explore, learn about, and enjoy. And for every item you purchase we have one tree planted through Trees for the Future. So, on behalf of the children and the earth, "Thank you!"

Hearthsong: Natural Toys You'll Feel Good About Giving

The story behind Hearthsong:

"Barbara Kane founded HearthSong in 1983 because of a growing conviction that, 'too often, in our culture, children are pushed to grow up too fast. I started HearthSong to make a statement reinforcing what parents themselves know is true, right and healthy--that childhood is a very special time.' Children need time to be children. A catalyst for Kane was a major national news magazine's cover story on "superbabies." This article, and her own observations, made her more aware of how our society pressures parents to teach their children more and more facts, at earlier and earlier ages. In Kane's view, 'Earlier is not necessarily better. It's important that children learn basic skills, but at the right developmental age. Most of all, children need time for creative, imaginative play. In fact, it is through play that children learn most readily.'

Kane chose the company's name to reflect her values: the hearth, a traditional symbol for the center of the home, and song to symbolize the family spirit, the joy that parents and children can experience together. Our merchandise selection and product development goals are inspired by Kane's philosophy of child development, drawn from a broad base of child psychologists, parents, religious teachers, toymakers, and educators-especially those from the Waldorf school of thought. Kane felt strongly that childhood is a unique period in the life of an individual, that the consciousness of a child is completely different from that of an adult, that there is a specific purpose and a specific pattern to childhood and to the development of a child's consciousness, and that adults can help or hinder the accomplishment of that purpose and pattern. With a love for children, a reverence for life, and a desire to support you in your task of parenting, we offer you our service and our products: toys you'll feel good about giving.

Nova Natural Toys and Crafts

The philosophy behind Nova Natural Toys and Crafts:

"Nova Natural was created 18 years ago out of a desire to provide families and teachers with a wide variety of natural products, which are conducive to creative and wholesome living. We offer finely crafted toys that inspire imaginative play, beautifully illustrated children's books, a wide range of parenting and craft books, non-competitive games which successfully combine action and challenge with co-operation and compassion and natural craft and art supplies to create your own works of beauty. According to the philosophy that guides Nova Natural, each toy should be age-appropriate in form and in function. Toys should further the child's inner development allowing children to express moods and feelings freely and have an 'open-ended' quality, without the limiting, predetermined play which can come when toys are too formed or too fixed in their function. A simple toy allows the child's imagination, full play. For example, a doll with only suggested facial features can do anything imaginable, laugh, cry, talk, etc. Toys should strengthen and encourage the child's fantasy life so that a child can submerge himself in play, in the world of myth and fairy tales, live outside his day-to-day experiences, imitating adult life with housekeeping toys and through pretend play. The child is able to solve challenging situations when he becomes a rescuing hero with his fire engine will be the adult able to resolve difficulties in the office, laboratory or factory, and 'rescue' the work situation. 'Play prepares the future, and playthings and the play environment should give opportunity for this.' (Joan Salter, The Incarnating Child)

Magic Cabin Natural Toys and Crafts

Magic Cabin: Childhood's Purest Treasures

"From our humble beginnings in 1989, to our full-color, full-size catalog of today, Magic Cabin has been guided by the simple notion that children's lives are enriched by ample time for open-ended, creative, imaginative play. We believe in good-old-fashioned make believe and in children's innate need to interact with simple, natural toys and crafts. The words "batteries not included" do not appear in our catalog simply because our toys are "kid-powered." While childhood becomes endangered we pioneer towards protecting this special time in life by conscientiously selecting products that are beautiful and enchanting, sturdy and safe, and best of all, FUN."

Oompa Toys - Natural Wooden Toy

Oompa Toy Company knows what many parents are looking for : "NO BATTERIES. NO BLINKING LIGHTS. NO CARTOON-THEMED TOYS. PERIOD.

We offer our constantly expanding collection of European wooden toys, baby toys, educational toys, jewelry, bags and children's room decor items to urbane and discerning adults who want to expose the young children in their lives to non-character branded, quality toys. We believe toys should be natural, non-violent and from manufacturers who provide safe and nurturing environments for their employees. We believe in fair, competitive pricing and strive for 100% customer satisfaction."

Rosie Hippo's Toys and Games Natural Wood Toys

Rosie Hippo's Toys and Games has been selling top quality toys for 13 years. It is now under new ownership as the original owners have recently retired.

From the new owners:

Who are we?

Two moms. We love our children. We love toys and books. We love beautiful design and skilled craftsmanship. We love choosing gifts, giving gifts, even wrapping gifts!

We believe that toys and books make a difference in children’s lives. We think play and reading are critical to a child’s development. We want our children to learn, to read, to create and to grow while having fun and learning to be respectful of the world around them.

Our goal at Rosie Hippo is to offer quality toys to enrich the lives and minds of children. We believe children’s toys should be unique, uncomplicated, inspiring, well-constructed and safe. You will find beautifully handcrafted wooden toys, toys made from organic fabrics, toys from cooperatives around the world, and books and games that stimulate creativity and independent thought. Toys that we hope will become family heirlooms. Toys that will evoke a sense of fun, curiosity and wonder for that special little one in your life. All of our toys are produced under conditions that are fair to workers and kind to our environment. With your help, we hope we are doing a small part to make a difference for our children and our planet.

Sara Frankel and Kim Bloom
Co-owners, Rosie Hippo