An Ethical Toy Shop - You may think that ethical toys are expensive, hard to find or just won't offer your baby the same stimulation as mainstream toys. Well then you are in for a pleasant surprise! In this guide we'll tell you what you need to know about organic and earth-friendly toys from why they are a better choice for your baby to how to choose the right ethical baby toy.

Why buy an ethical toy? What are the benefits?

Ethical toys are a great choice for your baby or a gift you know you can feel about. This is because natural and organic eco-friendly toys do not contain potentially harmful chemicals such as phlatates, bisphenol A, soft vinyl PVC, formaldehyde, lead or flame retardants - and that's just to name a few! It can't be good to expose your baby to all those chemicals and potential irritants - not when there are great natural alternatives that are so much better for the environment too (did you know that non of plastic humankind has created has yet degraded? )

A large benefit of choosing an ethical toy shop is the fact that they are made with natural and non-toxic substances. This is important because so many toys on the market are made with plastics and nasty chemicals.

Even though our government may say certain substances are safe for toys for children and you should be aware of the some there is debate about this. One toxin to look out for is phthalates. They are used to soften plastic and make it more pliable. Bisphenol A or BPA is another potential concern. BPA often appears in baby bottles, baby dishes, and other baby eating items. To avoid BOA in these products choose glass baby bottles, glass or stainless steel sippy cups, and wood or metal dishes.

Look for  a natural and ethical toy shop. Materials used in them may vary from ethically harvested and sustainable wood, to recycled rubber wood, to bamboo, to organic cloth. Avoid plastic toys as much as you can and you will be preventing mass quantities of this unrecyclable material from entering our waste stream and they are safer for babies and small children.