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If you’re looking for eco friendly toys for your kids, make sure you check out the line up offered by Melissa and Doug.  All of their toys are made from wood – which is a much greener alternative than plastic.  Their products are extremely well-made and long-lasting, which is another sign of eco friendly toys. Basically, toys that don’t break the first time that your kids use them are more eco friendly than toys that don’t last very long. Why? Because they spend more time in use before eventually ending up in a landfill.

Another thing I love about the Melissa & Doug line of toys is that they are a family-owned, American company. Items that are made in the United States, by workers who are paid decent wages and are treated well are more sustainable than toys that are made overseas or by employees who aren’t paid fair wages.  Toys that are made overseas have to travel much farther to make it to store shelves in your town and that’s not good for the environment. I also feel that it’s important to try to purchase items from companies that treat their employees fairly – it just seems like the ethical thing to do.

Melissa & Doug don’t only make eco friendly toys.  They’re educational as well.  They’ve got fun items that also actually teach kids something, such as:

~ Wood puzzles

~ Wooden Clocks that help teach time

~ Easels for Creative Play

~ Wooden Bead Sets that encourage creativity and hand-eye coordination

~ Lots of Great Pretend Play Toys that encourage Creativity

If you are looking for better, more sustainable toys for your children that have the advantage of also being extremely well-made and educational, be sure to check out the line of toys offered by Melissa & Doug.

Melissa & Doug Mailbox Set

Melissa & Doug Castle

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