Comments on: Best Natural and Non-Toxic Toys for Kids

By: Julie Barrett

Julie Barrett — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:21:01 +0000

I have a question about Plan Toys.
You say that they are free of heavy metals but the ASTM and EN71 reports disclosed do show some detectable lead and chromium III for at least some part of almost every product. The lead levels are usually between 1 and 3.5 mg/kg. The company assured me that any lead detected was “permissible”. I thought that no amount of lead is considered safe for children. The company is advertised as lead-free but obviously that isn’t accurate.

By: Kimberly

Kimberly — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 19:05:30 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama. What about green toys? And does some of these toys still hold true after titanium dioxide was found to be in, even "organic. Non-toxic" toys??

By: John Glaser

John Glaser — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:46:16 +0000

Hi Wellness Mama,
Are there any companies that produce balls that are safe? Bouncy balls for small children and balls used for sports and to play catch?
Thank you,
John

By: Amy

Amy — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:51:41 +0000

In reply to Marie Bell. Thanks for your tips!! What do you think of HABA plastic little friends? My kids love little people to play with and I’m looking to swap out our (toxic) current ones for safer option, but also not spend a fortune. Looks like HABA might be a better option? Although still made of plastic, I see the brand listened on your site as safe? Grimm’s wooden people seem a bit pricey and a little too small for my littlest one (9mo)any suggestions? Thanks!

By: Lauren

Lauren — Tue, 02 Mar 2021 21:47:34 +0000

Do you know where this toy shelf is from? I’m having a hard time finding the right shelf for my space and this would work well.

By: Rebekah

Rebekah — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 20:38:21 +0000

Hi Katie,

My girls (age 5 & 6) have asked for play makeup this year for Christmas. I know most kids makeup sets are completely toxic. Do you know of any safe brands for kids? I saw a set from a brand named Klee Naturals that says it’s nontoxic, but I don’t know enough about the ingredient list to know if it’s really safe. I would love to hear your thoughts & advice!

By: Sara Nelson

Sara Nelson — Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:11:54 +0000

This post is so helpful, Katie! I purchased the wooden teether for my 7-month old. Excited for it to arrive!

By: Nat

Nat — Tue, 19 Nov 2019 17:25:27 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama. Not a good enough reason to me eather! Why not start using your platform as a change maker and explain to your readers why it's to important to encourage small business that are trying to make a positive difference in this world? You are well on your way there already! Thanks for all the great info though...

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:28:23 +0000

In reply to Claire. Just saw this post, and checked out your family's toy site Claire---very cool!!!

By: Tanya S

Tanya S — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:59:29 +0000

I am having a hard time finding a lead free, made in the USA girls tea set…do you have any sites you’d recommend to purchase a set? She wants a plastic one from the store and I can’t do it.

By: Daysia

Daysia — Mon, 19 Sep 2016 16:56:08 +0000

Hi Katie!
I started buying a lot of Melissa and Doug toys because I just thought that wooden was better. I have done some reading that the paint might be toxic. Do you know any information on their toys?
Thank you!

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Sun, 21 Aug 2016 19:33:54 +0000

In reply to Mary. I cover cardboard boxes with brown paper and decorate with a burlap ribbon or something to make it look good. Not fancy, but it works :-)

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 20 Aug 2016 22:05:37 +0000

Hi- with two toddlers, we’ve been building up our supply of crafts, activities, etc. this requires good organization and storage options ( most of which is plastic!) any good alternatives that you like to use?

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:53:48 +0000

In reply to Anelda van Wyk. We give ours an assortment of stainless steel cups, pitchers, and kitchen utensils and other non-breakable small items. I also sometimes let them use healing clays or epsom salt to "cook" and make recipes in the tub...

By: Anelda van Wyk

Anelda van Wyk — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 09:49:08 +0000

Hi Katie,

I cannot tell you how interesting and helpful I find your site! Thank you for all the relevant information and great tips!

I have a toddler and is expecting my second child in a few months. My little one loves to play with her plain wooden blocks, as my husband is a carpenter, there are so many of them.

I wondered about bath toys, they have, to be honest, always been a problem for me, but my little girl loves her bath toys. It is time to replace them, though. Do you have any idea of what I can replace them with?

Thanks a million!

By: Meagan

Meagan — Fri, 27 Nov 2015 14:48:52 +0000

Hi, do you have any safe and nontoxic ideas for art supplies for kids? (Paints, crayons, any other supplies)?
Thank You!
Meagan

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 17:41:37 +0000

In reply to Natali. I agree that it would be better to choose small businesses and I try to support them whenever possible. However, so many of my readers use Amazon and Amazon Prime that they want the convenience of purchasing through there. Thanks for reading!

By: Natali

Natali — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 21:49:42 +0000

I wish that large blogs like yourself would stop supporting Amazon and instead choosing to redirect customers to small businesses. It I am always extremely disappointed when I am on a natural parenting type blog and I click on a link only to be brought to Amazon 🙁

By: Marie Bell

Marie Bell — Mon, 29 Jun 2015 15:41:10 +0000

Hi Katie! I LOVE your blog I reference it alll the time. The first thing that led me to your blog was your vitamin recommendations for fertility! Hubby and I cant wait to have children and we plan on using a midwife at our Mercy hospital here in Cincy. That is once God blesses us with one of course…. I LOVE that you have 5 children! Children are my life i have a college degree in graphic design but decide to care for other families children instead. 🙂 its much more enjoyable. One of my favorite posts on your blog is the 101 uses for coconut oil 🙂 and i recently found your homemade sea salt spray for hair which I cannot wait to try ! Thank you for all your natural info! Its soooooo important to spread to those who have no idea about this whole other side of “healthy.”
God Bless You! And take care! 🙂
-Marie Bell

By: Kelly Larsen

Kelly Larsen — Sat, 03 Jan 2015 01:35:37 +0000

Hi Katie,
Do you have specific toy brand names you only trust? And why?
Do research the toys ahead of time? Do you use a specific site to look it up?