Product Reviews / 6 May, 2026 / Christina Walter
We all want to do our bit to help the world when it comes to reducing plastic waste and encouraging fair trade. We have pulled together a range of toys that are sustainable and eco-friendly, using recycled plastics and recyclable packaging. All of these toys play a part in cutting down on waste, making our planet a healthier place to be.
Spark your child’s imagination with the beautifully crafted Little Dutch Wooden Dolls House. Designed in a timeless white finish with soft pink roof and shutters, this charming doll’s house is perfect for hours of creative play.
The wooden shutters can be opened and closed, while the removable roof cleverly transforms into a delightful garden scene. Inside, the house features illustrated rooms including a cosy living room, modern kitchen, stylish bathroom, peaceful bedroom and a cheerful children’s room.
This lovely set includes a starter set of wooden furniture for the kitchen, living room and bedroom, along with two adorable wooden peg dolls, Jim and Rosa. Thoughtfully designed and built to last, this doll’s house is ideal for encouraging role play, storytelling and creativity in young children.
Edx Education’s eco-friendly Junior Pebbles Activity Set is made from FPC, derived from rice husks and stems. Perfect for toddlers aged 18m+, the set includes a range of tactile stacking pebbles in various shapes, sizes and colours, which can be used to teach little ones how to sort, stack, make patterns, identify colours and create pictures. The set also includes an activity guide for hours of open-ended play ideas.
Entice your baby with these gorgeous sensory toys. They are made with interesting contrasting colours, they rattle and crinkle and have interesting shapes to explore.
Pure Earth Collection is a growing company that creates natural, non-toxic and biodegradable children’s products perfect for your baby’s nursery. Founded by Emma Bianco and previously trading as Little Earth Baby, Pure Earth Collection are passionate about keeping our little ones safe, as well as being kind to the environment. All of their products are beautifully designed to a very high standard and are free from formaldehyde, BPA, phthalates, EVA foam, polycarbonate and other nasty chemicals.
Encourage curiosity about the natural world with the beautifully designed Bug Hotel. Inspired by real-life insect habitats, this thoughtful wooden toy introduces little ones to mini beasts while supporting hands-on, educational play.
Featuring a clever shape-sorting element with illustrated shadows, children can match each insect to its place, building recognition and problem-solving skills. The sliding lid mimics a real bug hotel, adding an extra layer of interactive fun.
Crafted from sustainable, plastic-free materials, this charming set is perfect for nature-loving little explorers.
HEVEA® Squeeze’n’Splash bath toys are made from 100% upcycled natural rubber – nature’s safest material for your baby and child as well as making them extremely earth-friendly as they will biodegrade when they are no longer in use.
The Pure Earth Collection Turtle Rattle is a beautifully designed, eco-friendly toy made entirely from 100% organic and natural fabrics, both inside and out. Thoughtfully crafted with your baby’s safety and the environment in mind, this soft and gentle rattle provides a soothing sensory experience with its delicate sound, engaging little ones while stimulating their auditory development. Its compact and lightweight design makes it easy for tiny hands to grasp, encouraging fine motor skills. Additionally, the rattle comes with a convenient attachment feature, allowing parents to secure it to buggies, strollers, or car seats for on-the-go entertainment, ensuring comfort and joy wherever the journey takes you.
Get inspired with our Build Your Own cardboard telescope kit. The box contains everything you need to start exploring our world and beyond. Follow the detailed instructions, press out the pre-cut parts and add the lenses and mirror to build a fully functioning refractor telescope!
You’ll be amazed at what you can see with the 16x magnification! Use the integrated spotting sight to line up your telescope, adjust the angle and focus tube and everything will become clear.
Made using sustainable cardboards and minimal plastics, we have tried our best to create a product that is not only fun and engaging to use, but also environmentally responsible.
This set of three baby balls is designed to help infants learn healthy habits while promoting sensory development. Made from 100% natural rubber sourced from trees, they contain no plastic or silicone, ensuring a safe and eco-friendly choice for your little one.
With a seamless, hole-free design, these balls prevent bacteria buildup, making them the safest option for babies. Each toy is meticulously handcrafted and hand-painted using natural pigments, guaranteeing a unique and high-quality finish. Additionally, these biodegradable toys are designed with sustainability in mind, minimizing their carbon footprint and reducing waste on the planet.
This organic modelling clay from Smallable is created using organic ingredients and natural dyes from fruits, vegetables and sugar. The plant oils will also protect little hands against dryness and strengthen the skin barrier. The clay is suitable for 3 years and up, and comes with five pots all in recycled packaging.
With two working ramps, a detachable trailer and three mini cars this Green Toys double-decker car carrier is great for encouraging motor skill development and imaginative, creative play.
Made from 100% recycled plastic, it’s safe and durable for playing inside or out. There are no BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external paints or coatings. Recommended from 3 years up.
This very large knitted diplodocus soft toy from Best years is 36cm high x 40cm long for an awesome addition to any child’s dinosaur collection. Made from 100% ethically sourced acrylic, this toy is suitable from birth and would make a great new friend for any dinosaur-loving child.
Best Years are known for being an ethical company and their ethics extend from the people who make the toys through to the people who play with them.
For the ultimate bath time fun check out the Green Toys Ferry Boat. It comes with two toy cars, a spacious cargo area and a slide-out ramp. Made from recycled plastic it’s safe and non-toxic as it contains no BPA, PVC, phthalates or external coatings. Suitable from 3 years up.
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With a little water, love and care, watch your Luvibub magically sprout from the soil and transform into a cuddly baby doll. It’s a playful twist on nurturing, giving little ones the chance to care for their very own baby, while discovering feelings and emotions along the way. Because with Luvibubs, love really does make little things grow.
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