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Day 16: Gifts for kids

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Here's a selection of gifts for kids that aren't plastic ... but are totally fun

It's a bit depressing to be faced with aisles of plastic toys whenever you head to the mall, and the idea of 'eco toys' doesn't sound particularly enticing.

But that's exactly what we've got lined up for you – a bunch of gorgeous gifts for kids that aren't plastic but bound to become favourites.

Got a great suggestion? Leave it in the comments!

 

Crafty eco gifts from Seedling include paint your own solar powered plane ...

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... and make your own paper, among many more

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Measure them getting taller with a print from Erupt Prints

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And who can go past the gorgeous handmade owls, bears and even a dinosaur from ZippityDooDah?

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How about a play oven or airplane from Flatout Frankie, made from recycled cardboard?

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They fold flat for storage when they're not being played with

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How about an eco stainless steel drink bottle – better for you than plastic? Designs include rocket ships and airplanes ...

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Or how about a Zoo Pack backpack from Ecostore ... available in several animal designs, but click here for the fox

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You can also get Zoo Lunchies – little lunchbox packs in a variety of animal shapes ... here's the owl

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The owl lunchbox is insulated inside, too ...

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For older kids, these heavy-duty linen pencil rolls from Wocolate are pretty swish

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Comments

Elizabeth Berge
zippitydoodah.felt.co.nz
 
Wed December 21, 2011 @ 03:48 PM
Thanks for including my Zippitydoodah eco products. Some other great gift ideas for kids, books, I love giving books to kids,  also origami paper and instructions for folding, or make them some homemade play dough in different colours and add in interesting things like glitter to make it sparkly. 

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