Toys

By Glenna on Dec 17, 2007 | Reply

Whatever floats your boat. My children have some “homemade toys”, but they don’t like to play with them nearly as much as they enjoy making them. Its just more of a craft for them. It all ends up in the recycle bin before the week is over. Oh well. Recycle, Reuse! lol They also have the timeless “organic” toys like wooden blocks and wooden puzzles. Other than that, I don’t throw their toys away, so I don’t feel like I’m hurting the environment. All of their toys are donated or given to friends when they no longer play with them. We keep our toys in good condition so nothing goes to waste.

By Texas Mommy of 2 on Dec 20, 2007 | Reply

If you want to pay ungodly amounts for organic toys….I see nothing wrong with Fisher Price or Playskool. And I do check for recalls. As far as the environment goes, there are places like thrift stores that you can take your toys when your children outgrow them. Not everyone throws them in land fills.

By MamaBear on Dec 21, 2007 | Reply

You aren’t asking for opinions — you’re asking for people to agree with you. “Don’t you feel . . .” isn’t a question, it’s an invitation to agree.

Most kids have far too many toys. There are well-crafted “plastic” toys out there, if you are willing to hunt for them and pay the prices they command.

By Shaun and Nikolas's Mom. on Dec 23, 2007 | Reply

Not all un-organic toys are hazardous to human health.

I personally buy both.

There is so much you can do with wood blocks and rag dolls.

By C J on Dec 25, 2007 | Reply

The majority of the toys our kids use are organic. As babies they put everything in their mouth so it was all organic. As they get older some things we let them have non organic or plastic… like the popular barbie dolls or vsmile video games. Overall… our kids mainly play outside in good weather or in the playroom in the basement that has swings/climbing stuff and a basketball area.

By mommy & wife on Dec 26, 2007 | Reply

no i do not feel that those are best. i really think you are doing to much. they have age appropriate toys and safe painted toys ect. but it is your family and you are welcome to do as you please. that is great you take all the time to do that i just do not find it at all necessary

By Ash E on Dec 27, 2007 | Reply

If you want to pay inhumane amounts for organic toys go ahead ….I see nothing wrong with Fisher Price or Playskool. And I do check for recalls. As far as the environment goes, there are places like thrift stores that you can take your toys when your children outgrow them. the only toys that are really bad are the ones made in china , cause they use poisionous paint, kids put the toys in their mouth

By Mrs. Cleaver's Beaver on Dec 27, 2007 | Reply

I dont care about the environment as much to be honest. I think they are great (the all natural ones) but you cant shelter them forever.
I buy organic as much as possible but its so expensive especially the diapers and toys.

By cathrl69 on Dec 29, 2007 | Reply

Nah, there are some plastic toys that are excellent. Your kids aren’t allowed Lego? Mine adore Lego - and my parents kept it all from when my brother and I used to play with it and got it out when my kids reached an appropriate age. Discard? You have to be kidding! I’ll be saving it for my grandkids!