Have you ever wondered exactly what went into the making of the toys your child is playing with? I have wondered about that frequently, especially since it is a well known fact that many toys are made with toxic paints, plastics, and metals. Your child then touches them all day and sticks their hands into their mouths.
So I started to search out safe toys for my four children. Toys made of non-toxic materials is essential to me. That's when I became aware of Green Toys. Green Toys is a company that creates toys that are not only safe for your little ones, but made every step of the way from the raw materiel's to the packaging right here in the USA!
Here is What Sold Me on Green Toys
- Tested by nationally recognized, independent, third-party labs (located, yes, in the USA.) They contain no traceable amounts of Phthalates or BPA. They are also designed without any external coatings, eliminating the fear of lead paint.
- All Green Toys products are packaged in recycled corrugated boxes with no plastics, cellophane or twist-ties, and are 100% recyclable. All Green Toys products are 100% made in the USA. To be more specific, they are produced in California, a state known for strict toy safety and environmental laws.
- All their toys use recycled milk containers as the main ingredient for manufacturing
- Cost is very reasonable and when compared to a similar product at Walmart they are pretty much the same!
I was sent the Green Toys Train for the purpose of this review. My five year old son especially like to play with inside the house and out. He makes up all sorts of imaginative story's about what is happening to the train. For the child that likes them, his is a perfect train.
It is very well made and I liked the attractive packaging. This train is extremely tough. It can take allot of abuse from an active toddler and also is easy to put together so even a two year old can link the cars together. I also liked that I didn't have to fight through the thousands of ties and tapes that most toy companies seem to think that they must put into their packaging. Green toys does that on purpose to eliminate waste.
There are so many other toys that Green Toys sells that I would love for my kids, from Kitchen Toys to really neat Outdoor Toys for this coming spring. I also would want some more of their tub toys. They have a really cool Ferry Boat that I know my little Viking Boy would adore.
I would recommend Green Toys to anyone looking for safe, affordable, and sustainably made toys for the special children in their life.
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The Giveaway!
Green Toys has generously offered to give one lucky Thrifty Housewife reader their Green Toys Train ! Use the entry form below to enter, all entries are options, all winning entries will be verified. Good Luck!
The Thrifty Housewife was not compensated for this post, I did receive a sample product(s) for the purposes of review. This did not influence my review or my opinions. My views are 100% my own. This post may contain affiliate links. This giveaway is not affiliated with facebook, pinterest, twitter, or any other social media website. The winner will be chosen through the rafflecopter form which uses Random.org. Winner will be notified by email within 48 hours of contest end. Winner has 24 hours to respond to the email. Failure to respond will result in a new winner being chosen. Open to US only. All winning Entries are verified.
Not sure what you wanted for comments. My son loves trains, but being a rough and tumble toddler, his toys have to stand up to standard (ab)use. We have nifty thrifty finds and he has scored some as gifts. I do like the look of their upcoming Construction Trucks line.
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ReplyDeleteI love Green Toys! My son would love this! We also like the orange tractor.
ReplyDeleteMy son would love the train! He already has the plane and tug boat. Love the texture, color, and look of these toys! So far they have held up to all the punishment a three year old and ten year can dish out. Yeah, my ten year old loves these toys as much as my three year old. I know my three year old would love the train-- he is a big 'toot-toot' fan.
ReplyDeleteI really love their toys. we have the tractor and love it
ReplyDeleteLove Green Toys and had no idea they had a train. My daughter really likes her bath toys from them especially the submarine.
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ReplyDeleteI'm sure my grandson would love the train, but would also like the construction trucks.
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I love this company and we have a few toys from them. My daughter had this train on her Christmas list so I know she would love it!
ReplyDeleteMy nephew is obsessed with trains. He would love this! Brittney House
ReplyDeletei love the trains and also the airplane...we love greentoys
ReplyDeleteWe have their tea set and it's one of my daughter's favorite toys to play with!
ReplyDeleteThese look great!
ReplyDeleteI like the ferry boat & cars.
ReplyDeleteI like that they save energy. And also that they recycle. Very nice toys, love the trains!
ReplyDeletelove that these are made in the USA!!!
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ReplyDeleteI love their Build-a-Bouquet set.
ReplyDeleteLove all the food sets
ReplyDeleteI love the train and the ferry boat.
ReplyDeleteI love they they use recycled milk jugs as the main ingredient in making their toys!
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ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of toys that don't take batteries! I went to Walmart and every other toy was battery operated. I love that these toys at Green toys are good for our children's brains and earth.
ReplyDeleteMy youngest son would absolutely LOVE this train. He is a huge train fanatic. I really like the Green toys for my kids!
ReplyDeleteI love their toys! We own the Firetruck, Recycling Truck, Salad Set, and a Race Car. I would love to have the Tractor or School Bus.
ReplyDeleteI love Green Toys! They are very durable! My two year old son would love the train.
ReplyDeleteI also like the safe sea sets.
ReplyDeleteI love green toys my son already has the dump truck and tractor so the train would be great to add to the collection!
ReplyDeleteI love this train set. I also love the safe bath set. No plastic or twist ties to hassle with? I'm sold!
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ReplyDeleteMy grandsons have several Green Toys. I think my daughter has the Safe Seas Set on Gabe's b-day wish list.
ReplyDeleteMy twins love trains and pretend to be the conductor of course. I love the quality and design features of Green Toys, thank you for introducing this company to your readers. rene chartier (joan) .
ReplyDeleteI also like their Green Toys Block Set!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win this for my nephew.
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