Ethical Play

Erica writes …

I like to give my little boy good quality ethical toys where I can, rather than ubiquitous bits of plastic.  Little Green Earthlets have some beautiful well made toys which have been ethically produced. All their toys are either made in the UK, are European made or are fairly traded. Their wooden toys are primarily made of Organic Rubberwood which is past its productive life. Plus, the colours in their rubberwood toys are all natural, water based dyes.

My little boy loves the Noah’s Ark story and singing the song: we have 2 books, an ark and a jigsaw!  This ark would make a lovely introduction to the story and its a fun way to teach your child about animals. A pull along toy and a shape sorter that is suitable from 6 months, so it is useful that the animals are washable.  The animals all have different noises or textures.  The animals can be used as finger puppets and it is possible to attach the toy to the cot to allow for early morning play(hopefully without waking mum and dad).  Having so many different ways of playing with the same toy should mean that it’s a favorite for many many months.  Also, because it is such an attractive looking toy, it’s one that you will be happy to have on display in your home.  Available from Little Green Earthlets for £18.11.

Another favourite of mine is this cooking utensils set made from recycled rubberwood and metal.  My little boy is always wanting to play with my pots and pans in the kitchen and inevitably always wants to play with the ones I want to cook with.  This is a very realistic set  and is made to a high standard so it should last and last.  It would make a lovely addition to a kitchen centre or could be used on its own.  Available from Little Green Earthlets for £12.67.

Another way to play at pretending to be mummy or daddy is with this lovely garden tools set.  Your child can play with these realistic tools while you get on with your work in the garden or on the allotment.  The tools are good enough to be used to provide real help when your child is old enough or to tend their own little garden or plot.  Available from Little Green Earthlets for £5.82 and there is also a matching watering can which can be purchased separately.

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