Eco Friendly Toys for 1 Year Old

Environmentally Friendly Toys For Babies and Toddlers

Baby’s first birthday coming up? Are you looking for gift ideas for a child turning one? Here is a collection of eco friendly toys for 1 year old that are fun, educational and hippie parents approved.

These have been made from recycled materials, renewable wood or sustainable resources and do not contain BPA, phthalates, or PVC.

If you plan on buying such toys online, you may also find them as natural or green toys.

Green Toys Made In USA

Green Toys My First Stacker

Baby’s first stacking toy to help with hand-eye coordination and motor skills. Sturdy, durable and easy for little hands to stack, throw, knock down and bang on. Safe for teethers.

Recommended for babies 6 months and up.

Set has 8 stacking and nesting pieces.

This does not have a center post so there are no rings.

Green Sprouts Stacking Cup Set (Pack of 2)

Use one set indoors for stacking, nesting, bath time and the other outdoors at the pool or beach to fill and pour sand

Grimm’s Set of 5 Small Wooden Stacking & Nesting Rainbow Bowls, Red Outside

These vibrant colored stacking bowl are made in Germany

Finished with water based dyes and natural oils

Although made of wood, they are lightweight for little ones to grasp and nest, throw, fill and stack.

Wooden Blocks For Toddlers

Uncle Goose Wooden ABC Blocks with Bag – Made in the USA

A set of 28 old fashioned blocks made of basswood. Each side is colored differently and there are 2 letters embossed, 2 letters printed, 1 number or mathematical symbol printed and an animal picture printed.

These are great for preschoolers to learn math concepts of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

They measure 1 3/4″ which just the right size for little hands to hold.

Comes with a canvas bag instead of a plastic container for storage.

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Wooden Baby Walker Wagon – Pull and Push Toys

Haba Walker Wagon With Adjustable BrakesRead Reviews

Haba walker wagon aids children with their first steps. Your child can sit her favorite animal on the front blue sit and take it for a ride. There is an additional compartment to keep other toys, books and blocks.

Parent will love the adjustable brakes. When tightened all the way babies can use the walker to help them stand up. Loosen the brakes gradually as your child begins to walk. The rubber wheels will prevent the wagon from rolling away easily on hardwood floors or carpets.

Wooden Hape Wonder WalkerRead Reviews

Wagon walkers encourage walking and balancing. This bright red colored walker has gears, knob and balls that move and slide to keep the child entertained and develop fine motor skills. It has a sturdy base for babies to pull up on without tipping over. The cart can be filled with additional toys for more stability and little girls can use this as a stroller for their dolls.

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Sorting Toys For 1 Year Olds

Sorting toys are a fun way for toddlers to learn reasoning and problem solving skills. Besides strengthening fine-motor skills and hand-eye coordination, these toys also teach about shapes and colors, and letters and alphabets.

Plan Toy Geometric Sorting Board

Four geometric shapes to learn – triangle, square, circle and rectangle

Children also learn about colors and patterns

This toy was the winner of The Good Toy Award by Parents magazine

Plan Toys Cone Sorting Wood Set

Made of organic recycled rubber wood and finished with water based dyes.

Set includes 9 pieces to sort and stack

Musical Toys Toddlers Enjoy

Pound and Tap Toy with Slide Out Xylophone

This is 2 in 1 toy. Babies pound the three balls through to roll down making tinkling sound. Pull out the xylophone to play music on the keys. The balls are sized right for a baby to hold and place into the holes.

Wonderworld Musical Tree

4 different musical instruments each with a unique sound. Sized right for toddlers to hold and play. They fit into one another to make a musical tree.

Wood Rocking Horse for Babies

The rocking horse is of one the classic wooden toys that is loved by parents and grand parents. Your child will have a blast rocking on these horses and develop balancing and motor skills at the same time.

Hape Rock and Ride Horse Toy

Made from plywood and child safe water based paints

Easy to assemble

Simple design yet modern

The seat has an end piece to prevent the child from slipping off the back

For children ages 10 month – 3 years

Grow-With-Me Wooden Rocking Horse

Great for 1 year old. When your child is able to sit on his own you can remove the safety seat

This has pegs for foot rest and rubber stoppers to stop tipping over when older child is riding too fast

Natural finish with black and red saddle

For ages 12 months and up

Feeding Your 1- to 2-Year-Old
Toddlers have little tummies, so serve foods that are packed with the nutrients they need to grow healthy and strong, and limit the sweets and empty calories.