Want to see the toys that might be making an appearance under the Full Mommies' Christmas trees? Here are a selection of toys that will engage your child and spark imagination. Many of these picks are eco-friendly and do not require batteries.
For your convenience, we have put together The Full Mommy Holiday Gift Guide right on Amazon.com where many of these items are available with free shipping. You can get back to the main guide by clicking the gift guide button at the top of each page.
Dress Up and Pretend Play
Wool Felt Crown by Little Red Caboose
This adorable crown is made from soft wool felt with wooden buttons and a fabric-covered elastic band. Also available in styles suitable for your little king. It's handmade in Vancouver, BC Canada.Read our full review.
$40 from Natural Pod.
The Big Capes by Little Capers
This shimmery cape will add spunk to your little super hero's missions to save the world.
Read our full review.
$23 from Little Capers.
Story Time Felts Felt Dress-Up Dolls
Did you play with paper dolls as a child? This paper doll set is made of washable, tear-resistant felt. Choose from girls, boys, or toddlers and you can even pick the ethnicity. Dress them up in pre-cut clothes.
Read our full review.
$27 from Story Time Felts.
Lilly Bean Market Brown Bag Lunch
An alternative to plastic play food, this set made from wool felt will "feed" your child's imagination while picnicking in the living room or on the lawn. The lunch bag is filled with a perfect sandwich, pickle, and cookie. Hand-washable, hand made in the USA, and non-toxic.
Ages 3 and up.
Coupon Code: 10% off through Dec. 12, 2008 with code "GIFT08"
Read our full review.
$40 from Lilly Bean.
Green Toys Tea Set
What child doesn't like to have tea parties? This set is made from recycled milk jugs! Just add cream and sugar.
Read our full review.
$24 on Amazon
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Card Table Playhouse
This handmade felt playhouse fits right over your card table. Remember the fun you had as a child draping a tablecloth over your parent's card table? This one can be personalized with your child's name and even street address.
$65-75 on Etsy.
PaperPod Cardboard Rocket Play House
This playhouse is made in Canada from recycled cardboard. It can be dismantled and stored flat. 18 mo to 7 years depending on the size of the child. Blast off!
Read our full review.
$73 from NaturalPod.
Dolls and Dollhouses
Groovy Girls RSVP Dolls
Manhattan Toy Groovy Girls RSVP dolls and their pets have special codes allowing for computer play, if you wish. These dolls are great because they are fashionable but totally age appropriate. And there are dolls of every ethnicity so you are sure to find one that your daughter can identify with. Playful, fun, and yes, groovy!
Ages 3 to 8 years.
Read our full review.
$13 on Amazon
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I Love My Planet Toys Planet Pixies
These environmentally friendly dolls made from organic materials teach girls about the environment. The come in 100% post-consumer packaging. Three different pixies to choose from: Kayla, Maya, and Anyu. Too cute!
Read our full review.
$25 on Amazon
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Caring Corners Mrs. Goodbee’s Interactive Doll House
This interactive dollhouse teaches children caring and sharing. More than one child can play with this house at a time.
Read our full review.
$70 on Amazon
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I wish my home was this eco-friendly! This doll house from Smart Gear comes with everything green: solar panels, wind turbine, recycling bins, and even a rain barrel to catch water.
Ages 3 to 6 years.
$130 at Toys 'R Us.
Cars, Trucks, and Vehicles
Tonka Titan Go Green Garbage Truck by Funrise
This may be the only toy on this list that requires batteries, but the Go Green Garbage Truck helps teach kids about recycling. It includes recyclables and a figure.
Ages 3 and up.
$40 on Amazon
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Fagus Speedy Wooden Vehicle
This car is great for little guys who love speed. It's made from beech wood and has real rubber tires. No nails, screws, or staples are used in the construction. It's joined with dowels and glue. Made in Germany.
Ages 6 months to 10 years.
Read our full review.
$25 from Natural Pod.
Sprig Toys Adventure Series Discover Rig
This vehicle is made from recycled plastic and reclaimed wood. It has an optional push handle. No batteries are required because when the rig is pushed, it powers the lights, sounds, music, and story. Jambo!
Ages 3 and up.
Read our full review.
$55 on Amazon
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Hands On Play
Gymboree On a Pirate Ship: Giant Color-Me-In-Poster Set
This pirate-themed giant poster will provide hours of coloring fun for your little matey. Also available in a Princess Castle
version.$14 on Amazon
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This handcrafted puzzle is made from renewable rubberwood and decorated with lead-free paint. The playset can be used in multiple ways letting your child's imagination guide him.
Ages 3 and up.
Read our full review.
$20 on Amazon
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Haba Sevilla Wooden Building Blocks
What kid doesn't love playing with wooden blocks? Add a little sparkle and glitz to your child's building projects with these Haba wooden blocks. A perfect compliment to the wooden blocks you probably already have in the toy chest. The 25 blocks are made in Germany of solid beech wood and coated with child-friendly, non-toxic, water-based, solvent-free lacquers.
Ages 18 months and up.
Read our full review.
$60 on Amazon
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