How to Go Green: Kids’ Toys
It’s almost a fact that just about anything you give to your child, wil be chewed on. Given the circumstances, 
I’m sure nobody wants to chew a raw, tasteless toy made out of ordinary plastic or out of another even more dangerous material that can cause damage to our children. Toys can be fun, educational, healthy and inspiring. But never forget they are all chewable.
So, for happy kids and stress less parents, the toys you choose can be used, organic, PVC-free, non-toxic, built to last, recycled, recyclable and a bunch of other green characteristics. The idea is to bring home as many eco-friendly toys as possible, as they are made out of soft and harmless materials that will only bring joy and happiness to your offspring.
And if you are really planning on keeping your child happy, think outside the house- what’s more fun than playing tag or hide and seek or watching ants at work, creating a tiny garden or running alongside your dog in the garden? Well, yes, there are plenty of others better, but the most important is to keep your kid busy and consuming his energy. Plus, exercising is good for the growing process and will make him interrelationate with a bunch of kids of his own age, make friend and whatever. The supreme goal is to bring a smile on that kid’s face, never forget that!
What a lovely initiative! I wonder how many toy manufacturers are really going to consider making such toys. Do you know of any such stores in Minnesota where I can buy a green toy?
http://www.greenmercantile.com/
http://www.larktoys.com/store/template/index.php?CNC=0
http://www.organicconsumers.org/state/greenbizdetail.cfm?staticname=Peapods-Natural-22432
And that’s about it with what I have come up with for Minnesota.. hope it serves you well, all the best!
Great, Irina!