Craftsbury Kids is one of Mamanista’s favorite toy stores. All the toys at this mom-owned store were handcrafted by independent artisans and/or manufactured by small cottage industries. These are toys meant to inspire imaginative play and to offer an alternative to the generic, mass-produced plastic toys that are so prevalent today. Since all of their toys are safe and non-toxic, they earned a spot in Mamanista’s Toys to Trust Guide.

We love their gorgeous children’s art and sweet dolls and toys, like the “Let’s Play Mail” set. This felt mailbox …

Name Your Tune is a special, sweet gift for any child in your life. My baby had the most comical look of surprise and delight the first time the CD player sang out her name. Children need to know that they are cherished–and hearing her name as part of her favorite songs will delight your child.
Each name is recorded individually by the artists themselves and more than 2800 names are available. The musicians add a special twist on the traditional children’s songs, jazzing things up a bit on …

The hero of the The First Adventures of Incredible You is adventurous, unique, and confident–just like your child. And you’ll have the chance to win one at the end of this review.
This personalized storybook by Custom Made for Kids describes our Baby growing into exactly the sort of child we hope and expect she will become.
Seamlessly integrating friends and family, local fun spots, and other favorites into lively rhymes, the tale describes the everyday adventures of a happy and active child. The questionnaire provides context, so the verse …

These are stores that take special care with selecting non-toxic toys and informing consumers about their items.
We’ve been working on a guide of our favorite safe toy picks. We also know that everyone has different kids of various ages with their own individual interests and ideas about the perfect toy. So, we’ve put together a list of stores that are very selective about which products they carry. Whether you are looking for handcrafted toys, European or USA manufactured toys, or toys that are made safely in China (like Melissa …

This Holiday Season, we’re hosting 12 Days of Giveaways! There will be safe (non-toxic and lead-free) toys, fun gifts, and hip baby clothing and accessories. Plus, even if you don’t win, there will be lots and lots of coupons, too, for savings.
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