Eco-friendly toys help parents have a green Christmas
Now that it is starting to feel like winter, many of us are looking forward to Christmas and starting to think about buying gifts. But for parents, keeping their children happy at this time of year and still trying to be green is a difficult balancing act. Luckily, there are now a whole range of beautiful, ingenious toys available that are both child- and eco-friendly. Take, for instance, the Recycled Aircraft Tyre swing from Fallen Fruit. This stylish swing is designed to look like a horse – complete with swishy mane! – and can hang in or outdoors, and is, as the name suggests, crafted from a recycled aeroplane tyre. Or how about My First Eco Radio from Ecotronic? This eco-friendly toy will keep young children entertained without the need for expensive and wasteful batteries. Also from Ecotronic is Mr Robot Head, a fun and challenging toy that helps develop hand/eye co-ordination, as the child tries to move the wand along the antenna without touching the sides and making Mr Robot Head buzz. And as this, like My First Eco Radio, works without batteries, you avoid the usual stress of having to panic buy batteries on Christmas Eve! Finally, as most parents will be familiar with having bought a child a present only for them to show more interest in the box it came in – why not actually buy them a box? A Paperpod recycled cardboard dolls’ house is an eco-friendly gift that encourages creativity, as your child can paint or decorate it however they like. For outdoor fun, try the Paperpod recycled cardboard teepee – which can be quickly folded away and stored, if it should start to rain! With all of these options, it’s easier for parents to ensure that, whatever the weather, they have a green Christmas.
