Discover a Natural Sense of Play - ecoKIDS
We’re always on the lookout for cool eco-kids toys, especially because our children are the first thing we want to protect from icky synthetics and filthy toxins (according to an ‘07 study by the Ecology Center, most popular kids toys contain toxins such as lead, polyvinyl chloride, cadmium and arsenic …yes, seriously). So having said that- any smart consumer would assume there’d be a plethora of eco and natural playthings available - in fact this is a market that is relatively slim. Luckily, those who are doin’ it- are doin' it right.
Born from the desire for beautiful, open-ended, natural toys for their own children- the creators of Natural Pod are delivering a distinct line of toys designed to encourage creative, imaginative play - sans- the toxic-worry. And knowing how diverse kids' preferences can be, they offer a wide selection of individualistic and imaginative play-solutions.
Put down the electronics and play House with their line of sustainable wood creations. The next budding Top Chef contestant can create their magic in a chef's kitchen (with a full range - plus an array of accompanying accoutrements!)
Little architect? Wee organizer? Children love to stack, sort, build and count. Let them do it chemical-free - plus the wooden building blocks’ versatility will see them rebuilt and reinvented and over and over again - from castle walls to towering structures.
Nourish their little souls with music… (during the first 6 years of life, research concludes that music has a positive effect on brain development). Natural Pod offers a variety of instruments to set up your emerging lil' rockstar (backup dancers not included).
And for more traditional play - Natural Pod offers a full line of high quality puzzles, games and play toys that encourage hours upon hours of play.
Encourage the active and dramatic with their imaginative play toys that include everything from lemonade stands, to doll houses, to all natural magic wands (we love these!.. pair them with some fabulous eco play-silks - whimsical!)
Let playtime begin! Visit their website to explore the natural world of play. www.naturalpod.com
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