October 2008 Notable Toys — Eco-Friendly

Maia is a Tree Pixie from the Amazon Rain Forest. The Amazon is the world's largest and most famous rainforest and is home to more species of plants and animals than any other place on the planet. About 30% of the world's animal species are found there including the jaguar, parrots, crocodiles, many kinds of monkeys - and of course Pixies! The Planet Pixies were designed to encourage little girls to think about ways to save the planet. Each Pixie comes from a different endangered zone of the globe. The doll set includes tips for recycling and taking care of the environment, so the Pixies' homes can be saved. The Planet Pixies are made from organic cotton fabric and natural materials. Their boxes are made of  100% post-consumer recycled cardboard. Launch date: 2008.

Kayla is a Marsh Pixie from the Florida Everglades. The Everglades are tropical marshland located in the southern portion of the U.S. state of Florida. It is a rare and beautiful place that is home to panther, manatee, bobcat, alligators and of course Pixies! The Planet Pixies were designed to encourage little girls to think about ways to save the planet. Each Pixie comes from a different endangered zone of the globe. The doll set includes tips for recycling and taking care of the environment, so the Pixies' homes can be saved. The Planet Pixies are made from organic cotton fabric and natural materials. Their boxes are made of  100% post-consumer recycled cardboard. Launch date: 2008.

This all-around edge train promotes sound reception, sorting & stacking abilities, body movements and balancing. By pressing the first bogie, a child can enjoy a full 20 seconds of locomotive sound.The train measures 11 x 51 x 12 cm.

This gift set includes a 4-oz. plastic bottle of all-natural monster spray made with organic essential oils that help induce sleep; “Bye Bye Monster, Joey’s Adventure on Monster Street” storybook, which takes a little boy on a nighttime adventure with his new monster friend; and a 16” under-stuffed monster named Barley. All three products come in a colorful box. Kelly Lucente, co-creator of the "Bye Bye Monster" line, told TDmonthly that "73 percent of children age 4-12 experience nighttime fear. ... Test-marketed with the help of child psychologists, teachers, parents and Montessori children, there is nothing on the market today doing what this product has been designed to do … assist children with nighttime fear." This product won a 2008 Best Picks award from Dr. Toy as well as a 2008 Preferred Choice Award from Creative Child Magazine. Launch date: August 15, 2008.

The Foundling Whale is approximately 7” long with a 100-percent organic cotton shell filled with unbleached cotton clippings and embroidered eyes for added safety. The Foundling Whale is one of the most environmentally friendly toys and makes a great gift for children and grandchildren. With nothing to fall off and choke a child, this toy is even safe for newborns, making it perfect gift for eco-conscious families. Launch date: 1992.