Ethical & Eco-friendly Gifts for Kids
Get something unique and eco-friendly for kids this holiday season! These ethical & sustainable gifts are sure to keep your kids entertained while supporting small businesses.
Say goodbye to cheap plastic toys and explore some of the best eco-friendly gifts including clothing made from recycled materials, wooden toys, bath products made with organic materials, fun games, and other unique gifts for the upcoming holidays.
Discover green gifts for younger children, older children, and children of all ages. Plus this gift guide features a range of price points with most gifts being under $100.
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Wooden Baby Blocks Set by Mori $27.50
This sustainable baby blocks are made from FSC natural Beech wood and non-toxic paints. This set also features 100% recyclable packaging, printed using vegetable inks.
Fox from Ten Thousand Villages $16
Gift the next generation with a fair trade legacy that begins with an ethically‒made stuffed animal. This Fair Friend ‒ Fox is handmade of cotton and loves to play.
Kids Bath Bomb Set by Humble Organics $19
These bath bombs are made with kids in mind. They are handcrafted using the best plant derived, pure, and simple ingredients. Kids will enjoy four fun scents.
Mini Dinosaur Garden by Ash & Rose $12
The box folds up into a fun 3D play scene with moveable dinosaur characters and a tray in the middle to grow your cress garden. The clever pop-up miniature gardens comes with real cress seeds to grow. Sustainably made from FSC certified recycled cardstock.
Ash Pants from Jackalo $79
These eco-friendly pants are great for kids featuring midweight, organic cotton corduroy with 2% Lycra for comfort and easy movement. The olive color is versatile for all closets! Jackalo also offsets all carbon emission from farm to your front door.
A is for Activist from Fair Trade Winds
A is for Activist is an educational board book formatted around the alphabet. Teach your kids about the power of activism, the importance of environmental justice, civil rights, LGBTQ rights, and everything activists believe in and fight for.
Organic Jo Dress From Jackalo $115
Inspired by literary hero Jo March. This dress is ethically made with organic cotton. It has a larger arm opening, so kids can wear it even after a growth-spurt or two making this a sustainable addition to your kids closet.
Antiracist Baby Book from Fair Trade Winds $9
Children as young as 2 years old can internalize racist ideas. This book is a tool to help dismantle those ideas, by explaining racism in a way children can understand with a how-to guide on engaging with the world.
Hayes Beaded Teething Ring from EarthHero $24
Made from a unique combination of eco-friendly organic Maple wood and naturally non-toxic silicone, this teething toy keeps your little one entertained with a variety of textures
Felt Finger Puppets from Ten Thousand Villages $9
A sweet and plastic-free toy for your nursery or playroom, the Fox Finger Puppet is sure to spark your little one's imagination! Ethically made with wool, AZO-free dyes, and fair trade practices.
Organic Cotton Holiday Pajamas from PACT $50
Your kid can be festive and sustainably styled with these holiday pajamas made from organic cotton and made in a Fair Trade Certified factory.
Stevie Raglan Sweatshirt from Jackalo $58
This cozy kid’s sweatshirt is ethically made in India with organic cotton Terry. The unique teal color makes this a great addition to any child’s conscious closet.
Tree Hugger Youth Eco-Triblend T-Shirt from GOEX $25
Printed on USA made eco-friendly fabric that includes five recycled water bottles, the triblend Tree Hugger Tee stays stylish. This is the perfect gift for young children passionate about the environment.
Indigo Dye Kit + Good Toddler Tee by the good tee $39
Looking for something fun, guilt-free and creative to do? The Indigo dye kit, comes with a Good Tee, gives the beginner dyer a perfect introduction into the beauty and wonder of creating color from nature. A great gift for youth and older children.
Everearth Walker from earthhero $70
This sustainably made walker will help your child build their muscles and exercise their mind. This eco-friendly toy is created with sustainable materials such as FSC Certified Wood & colored with non-toxic water based paints.
Organic Scrunchies from Jackalo $8
Made Jackalo’s production scraps as part of their zero waste efforts and sustainably and made with organic cotton. The bow is removable too. This a great stocking stuffer!
Dump Truck Toy from EarthHero $30
The Toy Dump Truck by Green Toys is ready to get hauling! Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic from milk jugs, this dump truck is perfect for indoor or outdoor play.
Lets Go Outside Eco Tee by GOex $25
This tee is a great gift for any kid who loves the outdoors. This shirt is made with fair trade practices, recycled polyester from recycled plastic bottles, & USA grown cotton.
Deer Youth Fleece Crew from GOEX $45
This super soft, 9 oz fleece is made in the USA and sewn in GOEX’s ethical factory in Haiti. The deer graphic makes this the perfect holiday sweatshirt for keeping kids cozy and warm.
natural beeswax crayons by Honeysticks $23
Jumbo coloring sticks made out of 100% pure New Zealand Beeswax & food grade ingredients! 12 vibrant colors will get little imaginations running wild without chemicals & toxic ingredients.
Wooden Baby Toys Gift Set by Mori $54
The Wooden Baby Toys Gift Set is the perfect gift for a child one year and up. They're made from sustainable materials with non-toxic paints & help develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
Mini Headland Sunglasses from Sunski $48
These children’s sunglasses are sustainably made from recycled plastic. Plus they’re free of plastic packaging.
Elephant Stuffed Animal by Ten Thousand Villages $16
Gift the next generation with a fair trade legacy that begins with an ethically‒made stuffed animal. These plush toys are ethically made in India.
Fair Trade Panflute from Ten Thousand Villages $13
Panpipes are sets of graduated flutes joined together in a bunch shape. This is a great gift idea for any kid who loves music.
Creative Kid Coloring Set by Honeysticks $45
Nurture creativity and help little creators improve their fine motor skills with Honeysticks Coloring Set. A large print coloring book made out of 100% recycled paper and 12 vibrant beeswax jumbo sticks will keep toddlers entertained for hours.
Wooden Shape Sorter Toy from Mori $26
The Wooden Shape Sorter is the perfect way to teach your little one how to solve problems whilst developing their fine motor skills. Sustainably made from FSC natural Beech wood & FSC Liden Plywood.
Mini Daypack Made of Ocean Plastic FROM ZEROWASTESHOP $39
The first kid's Daypack made of ocean plastic! Created with the little adventurer in mind it’s lightweight & made for little hands, the next generation of ocean lovers can easily tote all of their daily essentials.
Other fun eco-friendly gift ideas that' don't include any plastic waste are experiences such as taking the children to science museums or art classes. These can be a fun way to make a good memory and encourage your kids to learn something new.
Also consider online gift cards for games or other experiences they might like. These are great options especially for older kids. Another tip....consider checking a secondhand store for creative gift ideas for kids!
Hopefully this guide helped you discover some eco-friendly toys and sustainable gift ideas for the kids in your life.
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