With the holidays coming up fast, you’re probably starting to consider child gift options. If toys are on your list you’ll want to aim for safe, eco-friendly options, but these toys aren’t always inexpensive. Here are some ideas for affordable green toys…

Eco-Friendly Tea Set from Green Toys – $24.99
Oval Xylophone from Plan Toys – $22.99
Crayon Rocks – $5-27
CitBlocs – starting at just $15
Contemporary Dollhouse from Plan Toys – $99.99 (seriously, one of the best deals for an eco-friendly dollhouse, most are well into the triple digits.
Sprig adventure toys – $9-28
Organic Veggies and Crate from Under The Nile – $25.99
Whole World …read more

Sprig toys are made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic with no decorative paint.
No batteries required! The electronic features on these toys are powered by push-and-pump play action. For kids who want some flashing lights and sound, Sprig toys are a good battery-free option.
Look for this new line of toys this fall, but learn more at Sprig until then.
Image via Sprig.
Click here to learn about all the current contests, themes, and green challenges going on at Tree Hugging Family in May 2008

Susan over at Play Library has our first kid related Earth Day feature of the month (I believe), which is very cool.  Plus bonus points to Susan, who just recently took over Play Library, yet is still participating in our Tree Hugging Earth Day event. Play Library is all about kids and fun – and we all like fun. Although, what’s nice about this blog is that it also covers toy reviews and problems that some toys have – which can save you time and money.
For her Earth Day post, Susan fills you in on one very cool green game …read more