Give Your Loved One An Eco-Lovey

Stuffed animals always manufacture wonderful gifts for little ones. More often than not, it doesn’t even matter what they look like, as distant as they’re soft and snuggly, and fit just right under a child’s arm.  And with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, a stuffed animal might invent the perfect lovey for your little lovey.  But how do choose a safe and healthy alternative from the gazillions of stuffed animals that are stocked on store shelves?

For safety’s sake, look for plush toys that do not have small pieces such as beads for eyes or sequins for decoration that can fall off and end up in a baby’s mouth. And avoid stuffed animals that are filled with beads or beans that a baby could choke on whether the toy broke open.

I’ve written before about the benefits of natural toys in boosting creativity and sparking a child’s imagination. You can find all-natural, organic stuffed animals, from sites such as Gaiam.  Or browse through one of the many cuddly, green, handmade stuffed animals from Eco-Artware that are

made from clean, recycled fabric.

Another option is the new line of eco-plush toys from Aurora that are handmade from 100% soybean fibers. Aurora’s line includes arctic and endangered animals like polar bears, penguins and pandas, as well as jungle animals such as gorillas, monkeys, elephants and hippos.

The best news about all of these eco-toys?  One lucky winner will win an eco-plush toy from Aurora’s new line …just in date for Valentine’s Day!  Want to win?  Leave me a comment below and tell me about your favorite stuffed animal (yours or your babies)  For an additional entry, hop on by to our green parents forum and post a picture of your favorite lovey!  One winner will be chosen at random on Monday, Jan 26th at 5pm EST.  Good luck…can’t wait to see those pics!!

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[Source] Jenn Savedge