Babble

It's a running joke around our house that if it makes a good pet toy, then it'll make a good baby too. The folks over at Little Alouette seem to have been inspired by the same kind of thinking, as their Maple Doggie Bone Style Teether isn't for dogs, it's for babes. And, of course, giving...

I had a chance to visit a new flea market in Brooklyn's Clinton Hill and I ran across a booth by the company Greenjeans. The shop and gallery showcases a variety of items, from functional art to sculptural objects. What caught my eye--and the eye of about four kids gleefully playing with the displays...

Let's see: Hand-made? Check. Naturally pigmented? Yep. Made from 100% organic cotton? Indeed. From designer Volker Senger, these all-natural animals ($16 from Branch ) are also machine-washable, which means you can run 'em through a warm cycle before baby starts to suck them into tatters. The...

If there's one toy I think I enjoy as much as children, it's puppets. This zebra puppet, one of several available at Branch for $22 , is hand-knit by women as part of a knitting collective in rural Kenya. Branch is a sustainable design website, and as such, they offer assurances that the puppet...

Comfortable cotton knit dress that is also stylish. The unique seaming of the dress adds interest and gives the dress a great shape, while the orange buttons give a small pop of color. Available in sizes 12 mos - 8 years at Harmony Wear for $40

Winter is coming, or depending on where you live, feels like it is already here. Hand made organic bamboo scarf with a retro guitar print accent. Available at Crafty Creator for $23

Looking for an alternative to toys made in China this year? This treehouse could be just what you are looking for. Handmade in the USA of quality wooden materials with non toxic finishes, the treehouse stands approximately 24" tall and 20" across. And features a look out tower, swings, rope...

This simple heirloom-quality recycled wood horse is painted with natural milk-based paint. Pastel Toys are created in an Israeli village by special-needs adults striving to live an independent life. The villagers, Arabs and Jews, Moslems and Christians all contribute to a thriving work and community...

Hand made out of cherry and alder hard woods Finished with a mineral oil and beeswax mixture so it is completely non-toxic and lead free. Much sturdier than a paper or cardboard plane, this one would be great for flying in the great outdoors. What little kid doesn't love flying planes? Available...

Tired of all the lead toy recalls and the plastic toys that end up in a landfill? How about building this adorable little kitchen set for your child? Yes, build it yourself out of recycled corrugated cardboard and items you already have around the house. The sink looks like it might be a cake pan. My...