The 5 Best-Selling Sustainable, Ethical & Eco-Friendly Toys From 2020
Doesn't it seem that everywhere we look these days we are shown harrowing images of sea life suffering at the mercy of plastic waste? It's no wonder more and more of us are searching for ways to reduce our impact on the environment and as a new mother of twins, I am no different when it comes to looking for toys for my kids.
In fact, I find myself scrutinising each prospective new toy to make sure that it is made and packaged in a way that has minimal effect on the environment while still being eye-catching and fun. And as any parent knows, this can be difficult when it seems every toy on the shelf is made out of and covered with tons of plastic!
Since we set up our little shop, we’ve noticed some best-selling toys that are sustainable, environmentally friendly, safe and of course fun.
To make it easier on eco-conscious parents, grandparents and gift givers out there I have listed our top 5 best sellers, all under £20.
Here’s our list of the best-selling sustainable, ethically-produced or eco-friendly toys for babies, toddlers and preschoolers from 2020…
The toy: A classic wooden hammer pounding toy featuring 5 little mushrooms in a circle and a charming bunny hammer. It’s made from durable sustainable rubberwood and finished with non-toxic, eye catching colours.
The brand: Le Toy Van is a multi-award-winning toy company specialising in high-quality, beautifully painted and ethically made wooden toys for children. Designed in the UK with a flare of French Je ne sais quoi, their toys are fun, imaginative and loved by children around the world.
Why we think it’s a best seller: It’s super cute, great quality and comes in a lovely illustrated, plastic free box which makes for a perfect gift.
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The toy: A quirky set of wooden veggies with felt leaves. There’s a beetroot, a carrot and a radish that come apart so you can stack and fit them into their wooden pots. Made from durable, sustainable rubberwood and decorated with non-toxic paint vibrant colours.
The brand: Le Toy Van is a multi-award-winning toy company specialising in high-quality, beautifully painted and ethically made wooden toys for children. Designed in the UK with a flare of French Je ne sais quoi, their toys are fun, imaginative and loved by children around the world.
Why we think it’s a best seller: It’s a simple yet adorable toy for toddlers. It helps little ones develop hand-eye coordination, learn colours and their veggies! They can also make a lovely display in a nursery. It comes in a delightfully illustrated window box.
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The Toy: A lovely little yellow submarine made from sustainably sourced natural rubberwood and painted with eco-friendly colours. A great toy for entertaining at bath time.
The brand: Plan Toys is leading the way in producing environmentally friendly, ethically made children’s toys that are designed to be fun, educational and provide hours of entertainment. Their toys are made fair trade in Thailand from sustainably sourced wood and painted with non-toxic eco-friendly dyes.
Why we think it’s a best seller: It’s bright and colourful, perfectly sized for little hands and has a delightful little sea captain. It’s made by a brand who is leading the way ethically manufacturing high quality, eco-friendly toys. It comes in plastic free packaging.
The Toy: An 18cm sloth soft toy made from 100% recycled polyester and recycled waste. It’s super soft and perfectly designed for hugging by a new friend.
The brand: Keel Eco produce eco-friendly soft toys which are manufactured and stuffed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic waste. Weighted with recycled glass beads, their floppy toys have been perfectly designed for hugging by a loving new friend.
Why we think it’s a best seller: Who doesn’t like a sloth right? It’s the best-selling animal in our soft toy collection and 2nd best in our 3D Eugy Model collections. It’s reasonably priced, super soft for snuggling and has that ‘feel good’ factor knowing it’s been sustainable made.
The Toy: It’s a seven-piece wooden tunnel that stacks together like a real rainbow. It’s the perfect toy to help with hand-eye coordination and dexterity. It’s made from sustainably sourced plywood, coloured with soft non-toxic colours.
The Brand: Tender Leaf Toys creates high quality, sustainably produced wooden toys for children that promote learning through play. All of their toys are made from Indonesian rubberwood, a by-product of the rubber industry, and they ensure that each tree they use has another one planted in its place.
Why we think it’s a best seller: All kids love rainbows! Plus, it’s beautifully designed and painted in a way that’s both appealing to kids and looks great in a nursery. It comes in a lovely illustrated box making it a perfect gift.
