$40.00

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I just came across this incredible line of handmade toys. All of the materials down to the thread are organic and biodegradable. Only plant based materials and stuffing is used. That is a true commitment to quality and sustainability and all the better that the dolls are absolutely adorable and unique. - Stephanie S.

$26.00

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I love these sweet, traditional dolls. It's usually the unassuming toys like these that make the biggest impression. - Stephanie S.

$20.00

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You can't go wrong when you stick to the tried and true and this interpretation of a classic is fantastic. This toy is made by Plan Toys which is a company that has a strong mission statement to do right by the environment and apply a modern aesthetic to timeless toys. I'm a fan of theirs and I especially like this toy because it is so affordable, attractive and full of learning possibilities such as colors, hand-eye coordination and cause and effect. - Stephanie

$69.21

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It's so fun to watch the organic toys get better and better. I love this doll because it is adorable and soft and actually has a music box like the dolls I had when I was little.
Each doll is handmade in Europe and fairly traded. The fact that it is organic cotton clinches it. - Stephanie S.

"Handmade in Germany with 100% natural organic cotton, and filled with pure wool. His music box plays "Sandman, Dear Sandman". Also available without music box.

The production process of these adorable stuffed animals is impeccable. Each stitch is lovingly sewn by homeworkers in Europe. You will fall in love with these fairly traded stuffed animals. Kallisto products meet EN71 standards. The organic cotton is certified by international organic organizations. The dyes are environmentally friendly and completely safe.

Oko-Tex Certified - Fair Trade - Non Toxic - Sweatshop Free - Natural & Organic Ingredients - Vegan - Sustainable - Socially Responsible - Biodegradable "

$25.00

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Benjamin the Frog is even sweeter in person. Organic toys have been gaining popularity faster than I think most people expected and miYim has been there all along making truly special toys with a real emphasis on quality. It is obvious that they care not only about the final product but also for each step it takes to make it. If you have a friend expecting a baby soon and you have recently found yourself thrust into the world of baby toys (that was me 2 years ago), you can't go wrong with a toy from miYim Organic. - Stephanie S.

$17.99

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Haba has been making timeless high quality wooden toys for years and now they are taking on soft toys in earnest. I love this stacking ball. It has great colors, great textures and a great price. This would make an excellent gift. - Stephanie S.

"Colorful and extra soft plush ball from Haba. A pleasure for baby's hands, eyes and ears. Perfect for grabbing, stacking and rolling. This adorable 5 part stacking ball rattles, squeaks and stimulates crawling.

Size: 6.5"

Age Range: 12 Months & Up"

$24.00

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Are you ever embarrassed by how adorable you think a stuffed animal is? No? Oh, yeah, me either. - Stephanie S.

$32.00

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I love using glass cannisters for toy storage. I use them for crayons, finger puppets, counting bears, small wooden blocks and colored shapes. I like using glass because the craft stuff doesn't fog up the sides and it teaches my daughter to be gentle with her toys. These containers are so beautiful I won't mind having all of her things out in the open at toddler's reach. I may have to steal a few for my kitchen counter. - Stephanie R

$19.95

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I'm always on the look-out for shape sorters that don't make me cringe. This slick take on the classic toy makes great use of color and pares the game down to its objective. - Stephanie S.

$22.98

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This is a great twist on a classic toy. I love the beautiful, intricate designs of the castle drawings on the blocks. - Stephanie R

£100.00

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I love this modern doll house from award winning designers Wolfgang Sirch and Christoph Bitzer. The simple design is not only stylish and beautiful, but extremely practical for little hands. - Stephanie R

£46.67

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A cool modern doll house needs the perfect modern furniture. - Stephanie R

Furniture set featuring 2 beds, one table, 4 stools, one shower with wash stand, one kitchenette and a movable room divider.

$12.00

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This charming little three piece tortoise is the perfect beginner puzzle for your little one. Made from 100% natural bass wood. - Stephanie R

$37.00

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All of Dwell's fantastic patterns in a beautiful, stylish block set; this is a perfect new baby gift. - Stephanie R

$44.00

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I keep seeing these fantastic Anne Claire Petit toys in musem gift shops. They are very well made and have a classic look to them. This blue plane is one of my favorites. - Stephanie S.

$34.70

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Jolie is so cute in her little beret.The Lizzie Speaks Spanish Doll is also available and a Winner of the Oppenheim Best Toy Award Gold Seal. I can't wait to get the Jolie doll for my daughter. We've been listening to the same French CDs in the car. It will be fun to mix it up. I think we'll try to collect a few dolls from the series. I'd like to be able to introduce her to several languages, this would be an easy way to do it. German, Russian, Chinese, Korean, Hebrew, Italian and Greek dolls are all available. -Stephanie R

$14.99

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This is the best thing I've ever put in my diaper bag. I never leave home without the phone or a set of keys. After my last cell phone filled up with apple juice and goldfish crumbles, it was time to search for a phone just for Lily. This was a great find and she was thrilled. The buttons actually make a real sound when you push them in and there is a button on the side that will record your voice. The keys are real metal and the buttons make the "beep beep" sound just like a car setting the alarm. It also has a tiny light that is a lot of fun for babies. This is just the right easy no-brainer first birthday gift for any child on your list. They're sure to love it. Stephanie R

16 inch EarthBall - $18.00

1 meter EarthBall -$150.00

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Earth Day has come and gone, but we can still teach our toddlers about the planet with the help of the Earthball. Anyone who has been around a kid knows how much they love balls. The Earthball is a ball that is also educational. It comes with a handbook and an area map. I think this would be a lot of fun for little kids and also a great learning tool. - Stephanie R

$23.00

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This simple, durable pulltoy is made of hardwood and colored with safe natural pigments. - Stephanie S.

$18.95

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This gorgeous rattle is handcrafted of Cherry wood and was originally designed by the toymaker himself in 1979. It has been his most popular toy for the past 25 years, and it is easy to see why. - Stephanie S.

$145.00

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It's true, I'm partial to blocks. Classic, versatile toys that grow with you from the time you are first introduced to them. This set is a great example - the colors and wood are perfect for the smallest of builders and the design of each animal face becomes a puzzle (someday). - Stephanie S.

$21.95

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A Really Giant Drawing and Coloring Book

This is no ordinary coloring book! With playful drawings, funny scenarios and fun to follow instructions, Scribbles is not just for coloring but for doodling, drawing, imagining and thinking. Scribbles has endless hours of fun on any road, flying or train trip.

Taro Gomi's simple artistic style is appealing to kids and adults alike.

Taro Gomi lives in Japan and has illustrated more than 100 books for children.

Size: 8 1/4 x 11 11/16 - 368 pages

$85.00

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Wow the kids and the parents with this slick pull toy. It is designed by Japanese artist Yoshitomo Nara but I can't help but feel that this toy has been pulled straight from the pages of a TinTin comic book. - Stephanie S.

$15.99

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"Prepare babies to use their molars and develop chewing skills with these teething toys. They provide a stimulus for the lips and tongue to promote the transition from nursing to chewing. They even make noise when you shake them. Includes convenient sterile plastic carrying cases."

$56.00

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I don't think this photo quite does this doll justice. I want one for myself. - Stephanie S.

"What is an Amijuku Moochie?

It's a friend you take along, tell your wishes, dreams, secrets & worries to.
hand crocheted of alpaca, wool & acrylic.

machine washable. measures approx. 12" tall"

$38.00

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"All aboard for block building fun!
This pull-along wooden train carries lots of colorful blocks and is great for building fine motor skills.

Little ones can put together their very own locomotive for on-the-go adventures, then rearrange the shapes and let the fun start all over again!

Age Range: 18 months and up"

$39.00, 2/$70.00

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Who needs matchbox, when you can have these sleek bad boys. - Stephanie R

These amazing little cars are made of solid wood with a smooth, high-luster finish; Designed for children as well as for grown ups. When you look at a Streamliner, your imagination adds the details. Selected by Swedish National Museum as a Swedish Design Classic. Designed by Ulf Hanses. Made in Sweden.

5.3" long

$100.00

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"28 Wood Alphabet Blocks Girard-Inspired Factory Puzzle Blocks 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) Square Kit 14" x 9" (35 cm x 22 cm) Made in the USA!"

$32.95

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I wish I could find a better photo of these blocks. I'm intrigued. Expose your baby to the words and sounds of a foreign language. Or re-expose yourself to the foreign language you studied in college. They carry French, German, Spanish and Hebrew. - Stephanie S.

$19.99

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I like this modern interpretation of the classic shape sorter because of the great fabrics and original shapes. It's a great $20 toy that doesn't need batteries. - Stephanie S.

"Leaf with rattle, Tulip with birdsong, leaf with crinkle paper, flower with tweeter, heart with squeaker, circle with rattle. No batteries required. This toy is an extremely popular baby gift. Height: 6 inches. Surface/spot clean only. 8 mo+"

$8.99

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There are surprisingly few chime balls out there for infants and I think this one is by far the most attractive (and most affordable). Weighted to right itself when tipped and to chime as it bobbles, this toy is designed to calm and please. - Stephanie S.

$14.95

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This great infant toy has been around for ten years in primary and pastel colors and is now available in black, red and white. - Stephanie S.

"Although Skwish is based on a structural principle of nature called tensegrity, it is primarily designed to be fun and entertaining. It has been in the line for over 10 years and has won numerous awards including Parenting Magazine’s Toy Hall of Fame."

$89.95

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This unusually beautiful block set has a lot going for it. The blocks are naturally stained, there are 5 layers with 20 blocks in each, and each layer has a consistent color theme and diferent thickness. This toy can be appreciated by children of all ages whether they are interested in stacking or creating intricate patterns. - Stephanie S.

$26.95

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This push toy caught my eye. It is beautifully stained (naturally) and the wings flap as it is pushed. - Stephanie S.

$8.75

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"A baby's first toy. Easy to grasp, and makes a satisfying rattle sound. 4.5 inches long. Made in the USA by a small family company. Each toy shows the natural grain of the wood, and is finished with food-grade oil."

$24.00

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It's never to early to plan for college. This research-based toy will help to stimulate your newborn so he'll become a smarty. - Stephanie R

"Wimmer-Ferguson infant development toys are the original high-contrast graphic products for infants. They are research-based toys that help babies with early visual and multi-sensory development. Mind Shapes are three vibrant shapes that encourage babies to look, touch, and listen. Each easy-to-carry shape has a noisemaker and a medley of research-correct graphics and textures. Size 4". * A six time award winner including the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Platinum Award, Dr. Toy's 10 Best Educational Products, and Dr. Toy's 100 Best Children's Products. Ages birth - 18 months. By Manhattan Baby"

$79.99

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This wagon is perfect to pack all of the pretty packages under the Christmas tree. I probably don't have to tell you the Radio Flyer wagons are fantastic. But you might not know about the web excuslive that's happening right now. If you buy this wagon online you can save $100! - Stephanie R

$14.98
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I love the simple design of this well made toy. Children will love the endless combinations of shapes they can create themselves. - Stephanie R

$6.50
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Finally an ice cream cone that won't leave stains on the carpet! - Stephanie R

$45.00
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Your child will be amazed when the ball rolls from one ramp to the next. Watch as he cheers with delight as the ball reaches the little bell at the end of the course. - Stephanie R

$6.99

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"This Melissa & Doug® First Play Wiggling Worm Grasping Toy from Lights, Camera, Interaction is a highly engaging, colorful wooden worm grasping toy that is a terrific twister, brilliant bender and flexible friend for hours of delightful developmental fun! Promotes early motor skills and is the perfect first manipulative toy for your little one. Carefully crafted from select hardwoods and non-toxic dyes. Hand sanded for a smooth finish. Measures approx. 6" x 2.25". For ages 6 months and above."

$11.99

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"Gund Color Fun Soft Ball for Baby. Colorfun Ball by Gund is a colorful and safe way for baby to play ball. Made of soft velour with a bell sound. 8" diameter. Machine Washable. birth and up"

$18.00
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These two classic style dogs race each other as a bell rings between the two of them to determine the winner. - Stephanie R

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$18.95
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Sophie has been popular in France since 1961. My little one loves the squeeky sounds she makes and Sophie makes her teething gums feel so much better. - Stephanie R

$19.95
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This is the most compact activity center I've ever seen. This little toy has it all; teethers, sqeekers, mirrors, sound and colors! - Stephanie R

Features squeakers, crinkle paper, teething rings and more, stimulating baby's sensory development. Also includes pockets, baby-safe mirrors and hidden surprises. Bird is secured with magnet and rattles when shaken.