March 2013 Notable Toys — Eco-Friendly

An engaging 10.5" bear shape. A natural head drum that is recessed into the body provides an easy playing platform. All wood body made from environmentally friendly Rubberwood. Play it with hands or mallet.

Build a fantastic marble run with this brilliantly colored 30 – piece set. Watch the marbles spiral and hop down the various pieces of track. The Marble Run Deluxe is made of PlanWood, a sustainable material made from recycled sawdust.
— In a February 2014 survey, Julie Steinbach, owner of Rainbow Toys in Falmouth, Maine, told TDmonthly that Marble Runs were one of their best-selling wooden toys.

Measuring 7", our new Bumble Bee Stick Toy is a great teether for little ones. Small enough for little hands and colorful enough to keep their attention. Made with the finest 100% GOTS certified organic Egyptian cotton. Launch date: March 2013.

MoonBeam Mini Projectors are the first solar-powered nightlights for kids that project fun, softly-lit designs in their rooms throughout the night. They simply attach to any window, giving parents peace-of-mind by removing temptations for little ones to be drawn to traditional plug-in nightlights. Parents will also love that MoonBeam Projectors automatically turn on at dusk and off at dawn. MoonBeam Mini Projectors come in four stylish colors: green, blue, pink, and purple. All MoonBeam Mini Projectors are sold with the Starry Night theme with additional interchangeable projector lenses available for purchase in the following 3 Packs: Christmas, Flower Garden, & Dinosaurs OR Halloween, Sports, & Starry Night. MoonBeam Mini Projectors keep children safe by removing the dangers of traditional nightlights, such as potential fire hazards, while teaching children the importance of using alternative energy. Launch date: January 2012.
Awards: 2012 WTS Toy Review Four Star Certified, 2012 Moms Choice Award Product of the Year, 2012 National Parenting Publication Award, 2012 Creative Child Magazine Product of the Year Award

Any project is possible with the whimsical, Green Toys Pink Tool Set. Constructed from 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, this trendy tool kit makes any fix-it job an opportunity to go green (and pink and purple) too. The groovy 15 piece set includes a tool box, phillips screwdriver, flat screwdriver, hammer, saw, wrench, pliers, 2 two-hole connectors, 2 nails, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts. No BPA, phthalates, PVC, or external coatings.
— As of 1/17/2013 this product had 4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 reviews on Amazon.com. Pros: Eco-friendly; durable; helps encourage interest in building.

Send kids to daycare and school with our snack pouch. It promotes reuse and will help keep countless single-use plastic bags out of landfills. It is also a great alternative to fabric snack bags, which can breakdown and get soiled with frequent use. This snack pouch is easy to close and open thanks to its nifty tab closures. Simply rinse clean and dry and they are ready for the next day. Perfect for crackers, fruits or veggies, and many other tasty treats. Launch date: January 2013.

Send kids to daycare and school with our sandwich pouch. It promotes reuse and will help keep countless single-use plastic bags out of landfills. It is also a great alternative to fabric sandwich bags, which can breakdown and get soiled with frequent use. This sandwich pouch is easy to close and open thanks to its nifty tab closures. Simply rinse clean and dry and they are ready for the next day. Launch date: January 2013.

Explore and build EVEN MORE endless possibilities by combining the expanded assortment of gears. Place the puzzle pieces together and watch the amazing movement you can create by spinning and twirling the gears. (24 pieces included)

eeBoo’s Waste-Not Animal Recycle Kits are the perfect gift for the eco-minded family that plays together. The simple, brilliant idea behind Waste-Not is to repurpose discarded materials by transforming them into toys. Each kit comes with die-cut felt, a plastic needle and thread. Simple instructions show how to turn such items as a water bottle or yogurt container into an adorable cloth friend, such as a fox, hedgehog or Chameleon. Not only do the kits raise environmental consciousness, but they teach simple sewing skills and encourage the valuable, artistic ability to see an object in a fresh way. Recycle a container and make a friend! What’s not to like? Kits are marked with level of difficulty.

Never in the history of performance have juggling balls been so eye-catchingly pretty. Novice and master jugglers alike will delight in eeBoo's soft and perfectly weighted juggling balls – inspiring enthusiasts of this classic hobby to reach new heights. Each set of 3 balls is beautifully designed with brightly colored velvet and festive, stitched designs. The set includes a colorful instructional poster featuring simple step-by-step instructions guiding young jugglers as they dazzle friends and family. Diameter of ball is approximately 2.5". Juggling and mathematical thinking are intricately linked. Moreover, scientists have found that juggling is associated with an increase in white and gray matter in the brain.

Get picture perfect views of your surroundings with this PlanToys® camera. Point, focus, and click the camera and see the different images through the kaleidoscope lens. Launch date: February 2013.

Preschool perfect matching game. Sized large, pieces are just right for small hands. Bright, graphic illustrations encourage interaction. 24 cards makes 12 pairs. Easy slide box allows for easy clean-up. Made with 80% recycled content and printed with vegetable inks. Conforms to CPSIA and ASTM standards. Cards measure 3x3".

A great introduction to modern art. Ten durable nesting and stacking blocks combine bright graphics with a classic developmental toy. Learn your ABCs and numbers. Each nesting block contains 10 cubes printed on 5 sides with vegetable based inks and measures close to 3 feet tall when fully assembled. Made with 80% recycled content. Conforms to CPSIA and ASTM standards.