Giving kids natural toys to play with is one good way to get children off to a healthy start. It is also an effective way to teach children about nature and the environment. Eco-friendly toys made from natural materials are usually produced without harmful chemicals, so you know your child is safe when you give him these types of toys. If you want to express your concern for a child and the world he lives in, go natural the next time you shop for a toy.
Cloth Toys
Animal dolls are as natural as can be when they are made of organic cotton and materials from the coats of sheep and alpacas, but these are not the only types of natural toys available for kids. Human dolls made of natural fibers are also natural toys kids can play with and be safe with, and some dolls come with a wardrobe made of natural materials. Give a child a doll dressed in Indian attire and you give her a doll she can play with and learn about. Cloth puppets a child can slip on her fingers are also some of the toys made of natural fibers.
Wooden Toys
A dollhouse made of natural wood is one toy any little girl would treasure, and so is a wood barn complete with wooden animals such as horses, donkeys, sheep, chicks and cows. Also on the list of natural toys are dollhouse furniture and accessories, an easel, nature puzzles, an abacus to teach a child math, and traditional wooden alphabet blocks. Wooden trucks are natural toys young boys get a thrill out of playing with, and the list includes fire engines, forklifts, flatbeds, tractors, trailers and other types of vehicles. For babies, natural toys include wooden animal rattles. Other natural toys that make noise include a wooden drum and xylophone.
Arts and Crafts
Kids love to play with dough they can mold into any shape they desire, and organic dough is safe for children to play with since the ingredients used to make it are naturally void of toxic substances. Crayons made of ingredients such as soy are also safe and natural, as are pencils in assorted colors, made of recycled materials. A loom is a natural toy that would interest a youngster who likes to weave yarn.
