I’ve said it many times before but I definitely follow the 80/20 rule when it comes to my family’s lifestyle. I try really hard to live a nontoxic lifestyle BUT I feel comfortable in knowing that if 80% of the time we have quality, eco-friendly, nontoxic products then we can have allowances for the remaining 20% of the time.
I plan to apply the same dynamic when raising Baby Elizabeth. In doing some research regarding baby toys + gifts, I found the following tips to be re-occuring:
- Aim for organic cotton when possible
- Wooden toys are usually a safe bet (watch for paint issues)
- BPA free plastic, Silicone based and Natural Rubber toys are the preferable option
With those tips in mind, here are 8 baby gifts that you can feel confidently giving new parents + baby.
Bubaloo Baby teether: So cute + totally safe. This teether is made of silicone and bpa free.
Burt’s Bees Baby blankets: Made of 100% organic cotton and so soft for your little one.
Bless Nature: This baby cat stuffed animal is made with 100% organic cotton. Why organic cotton? Read more here.
Haba Blocks: Made in Germany, these wooden blocks are painted with water based lacquers and not paint. Perfect option and easy to find on amazon.
TAG Toys: Another reputable brand that uses nontoxic water based paints to decorate their toys.
Finn + Emma Play Gym: This little gym is adorable and is both nontoxic AND ecofriendly.
Jolene: Adventures of a Junk Food Queen is a adorable book all about healthy eating, but in a point of view only a candy loving child would understand.
Do you have any go to nontoxic gifts for babies + kids? Share them below!
xo Erica
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