Gift Guide: 10 most popular eco toys for each age

#4. Rubens Barn eco lines
An earth-kind, soft, empathic doll that will last a childhood of play. And a tree responsibly planted in the doll's name.

• Mini EcoBuds - friend for babies and littles.
• Tummies - larger with organic Swedish wheat bag you heat in the oven/microwave or cool in the freezer for a doll that's also warming or cooling.

#5. Classic wooden toys with a modern neon-pastel twist
Catapults (with pompoms - peaceful catapults!), bowling sets, skipping ropes - including 2-3 person long skipping ropes - yoyos, spinning tops, and our personal favourite: elastics! "England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, inside, outside, on the rails!"...anyone?

#6. Geomag Magnet Sets
Our Geomag Magnet Systems are fantastic STEM toys for boys and girls (and adults too!).

Made in Switzerland, it is build really well, the magnets are strong and click together very well and the good news is: it is 100% made of recycled plastics! The construction opportunities are absolutely endless,

#7. BiOBUDDi Small Blocks Sets NEW NEW NEW

Our new BiOBUDDi small block sets are here! They are 100% compatible with small blocks LEGO and ideal for ages 4 through to 10 years.

All made in the Netherlands from plants instead of regular petro-plastic. We have lots of different sets to  choose from animal aventures to e-vehicles. 

#8. STABILO Woody 3 in 1 all- surface pencils

Chunky pencils are easy for little hands to use.

• Solid paint in a wooden pencil - the eco alternative to paint sticks!
• They give fantastic colour-coverage for vibrant pictures.
• The work well on glass (and wipe off again!)
• Add water and a paintbrush to use as paint.

#9. PLAYin CHOC Christmas
Plastic-free cubes / drawers, each with a different Christmas character to build and play, a fact sheet about it, and organic vegan low-sugar plastic-free chocolates. Like a seasonal, plastic-free answer to the Kinder Egg! 4 options: individual cubes, 6-cube giftsets, "12 Days of Christmas" giftset, 24-drawer deluxe Advent Calendar.

#10. Reusable Christmas crackers
The last set of crackers you'll ever have to buy! Fold flat to store for next year.

Fill with meaningful surprises, like family in-jokes, 'Who Am I?' game cards, puzzle pieces, home-made treats, or empty-in a Christmas PLAYin CHOC. Made in the UK, plastic-free.

Guaranteed to be tame but irresistible: This lovely Crocodile rattle is the happiest when little hands give his dangling legs and green discs a good rattle. Made from solid wood in Germany it is a perfect first toy for little explorers.  

An earth-kind, soft, empathic doll that will last a childhood of play. And a tree responsibly planted in the doll's name. Each Rubens Barn doll is handmade in Sweden - involving over 100 steps! These are a super first gift for babies. 

#3. 100% natural Rubber Bath & Chew Toys

 These toys are safe from birth. No holes = no mold or bacteria can grow inside. Made with natural rubber from Hevea trees, and hand-painted with natural, food-grade dyes. Soft, easy to grasp and safe to chew. Stimulates baby's senses and soothes teething gums.

#4. Puzzle Car Disney Baby - 100% recycled plastic

A lovely car waiting to be assembled! Your little one will have so much fun in dismantling and reassembling the machine’s parts, in an easy and fun way.

A first three-dimensional puzzle that arouses curiosity.A game made of recycled plastic that stimulates manual skills, logical thinking and hand-eye coordination.

#5. Baby Shape Sorter Basket

A fun shape sorter bucket with 6 different shapes put into the right hole and then recover.

Lots of fun while learning to recognise first numbers, shapes and colours..

Stimulates hand-eye coordination, recognition of cause and effect, and manual dexterity. Perfect for age 10 - 36 months. 

#6. Minitivity - portable wooden activity station

Our Minitivity toy keeps your little one entertained at home or even on the go. Three colourful play areas with brightly coloured toothed cogs, teetering, waving pegs and agile bell turners guarantee endless fun and entertainment for your baby.

#7. Bioblo Eco Stacking  Blocks

These stacking blocks are rainbow-coloured and beautiful. Honeycomb-light and precision-cut, they stack metres high. Children young and old are instantly drawn to them (and so, to be honest, are adults!). The colourful blocks are great for babies and 100% safe. 

#8. Green Toys Stacking Cups

This eco-friendly toy set includes 7 stacking cups for little ones to build up and tumble down. Each stacking cup has a different shape and colour – and the shapes make great moulds or cutters for baking cakes or modelling clay. Dantoy BIOplastic Stacking Play Cups double as a fun sandbox or bath toy. 

#9. My first Book of Irish Wildlife

Start our little eco-activists young! Introduce your baby to Irish wildlife - from our hedgerows and woodlands to our skies and seas. 

"A perfect book to help little people learn about Irish wildlife … an array of familiar creatures, everything from red squirrels to seals … this substantial square board book is just right for small hands to grip and turn the pages. 

#10. Green Toys 'Stack & Sort Train' - age 6month+

Hop aboard the Green Toys Express!

This train stacking toy is ideal for developing babies’ fine motor skills, colour recognition, counting and sorting skills. The 12 piece set comes with a blue and yellow train engine, shape sorter car with removable roof, cargo car and four different shapes - a star, circle, triangle and square.

Our adorable Rubens Tummies are hugging experts and are ready to provide comfort, whether your little ones need to warm up or cool down. They have a removable wheat bag you can heat for cosy bedtimes, or cool in the for hot days, fevers, and bruises.  

The Geomag MAGICUBE system is a fun way for kids aged 1 through 5 to create and build, and to experience magnets. Made in Switzerland from 100% safety-tested and -certified traceable-source recycled plastic (plus magnets), they're dyed not painted, so they'll never chip. 

#3. Oona and Baba - Puffin Rock Plushie Set
These beautiful handmade plushies are the perfect gift for little 'Puffin Rock' Fans. Made from organic cotton produced on Fairtrade Farms. Comes in biodegradable packaging and with a lovely card sorting game. 

#4. BiOBUDDi  building blocks
Fantastic click together building blocks that are compatible with LEGO Duplo! Instead of using plastic, these blocks are made in Europe using bioplastic made from plants, no petroleum! Great fun for the little ones with lots of options to create.

#5. Jiminy bio fingerpaint
Our very own fingerpaint is made from edible ingredients and packed 100% plastic free. Finger painting is a great way for children to explore, learn and develop through sensory play. A Mixable, dilutable, water-based fingerpaint to introduce your little ones to their first art projects.  

#6. Wooden Role Play Sets
Made from sustainability-certified wood in Germany, our role play sets are a pefect gift for little doctors and nurses, beautician and handyman in the making. These role play sets are colourful, well designed and made to be fun, educational and useful for your kids' development. 

#7. KeelEco Twinkle Unicorn 

Our KeelEco Twinkle Unicorn is a soft toy from the 100% recycled range from Keel Toys. This eco-friendly unicorn is manufactured and stuffed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic waste. Weighted with recycled glass beads, these floppy toys have been perfectly designed for hugging by a loving new friend.

#8. 'My little Train' Wooden Insert Puzzle

Choo choo! Climb aboard this fun train to learn how to count with the animals.

Ten 3-piece jigsaw puzzles in the shape of railway carriages, each with a numbered wooden coin to be matched with the amount of passengers, will help children with counting in such a fun way.

#9. Green Toys 'Extruder Dough Set'

Extrude! Shape! Create!

This 7-piece set allows for endless creations in all sorts of fun shapes and sizes.

What it contains: 7 pieces including 2-part deluxe extruder, 1 dough knife, 1 pair of scissors, 1 dough scraper, 2 dough tubs

#10. Handmade in Ireland wooden cars and trucks
These gorgeous wooden cars and trucks are made by the lovely Michael in County Galway are made from sustainability-certified wood which is sourced in Ireland. Constructed using only glue and pegs - no nails or screws - and child-safe paint. 

A craft set made of sustainable material, 100% eco-friendly and totally mess-free (no glue needed). PlayMais is made from corn, water and food coloring and is therefore 100% natural, safe and biodegradable. A great set which contributes to making the world a little more sustainable!

#2. Portable Swing with rope and clips

Mount this swing to a tree, near the house, in the park, forest, by the river - the possibilities are endless. Made in the Ukraine from sustainability-certified  wood and non-toxic water based paint. Don't forget to bring it along on your outdoor adventures. 

#3. Domino Tulips 'Glow in the Dark' 

This innovative Domino Game can not only be played but also then turned into a home accessory as the tulips glow in the dark!

This is a super fun game for the whole family both adults and children can enjoy together. Leave your Domino Tulips in the sunshine for a little while and then turn the lights off - all the tiles will glow!

#4. BiOBUDDi Small Blocks Sets

Our new BiOBUDDi small block sets are here! They are 100% compatible with small blocks LEGO and ideal for ages 4 through to 10 years.

All made in the Netherlands from plants instead of regular petro-plastic. We have lots of different sets to  choose from animal aventures to e-vehicles. 

#5. Planet-kind Tattoo Sets
Unicorns, dinosaurs, the jungle or the ocean? Which ones is your favourite? Our tattoo sets come with a set of 10 colourful themed tattoos (temporary). They are safe, non-toxic, made in Europe and great fun!

#6. 'Roads' - A cooperative Game for Kids & Adults

Roads is a fun board game for the whole family. The aim is to build the longest road in the world with more than 130 available pieces and various shapes and sizes.A beautiful designed game that encourages your kids to work together while having fun building an exciting network. 

#7. KeelEco Puppies

Our KeelEco puppies are a 100% recycled range from Keel Toys. These eco-friendly soft toys are manufactured and stuffed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic waste. Weighted with recycled glass beads, these floppy toys have been perfectly designed for hugging by a loving new friend.

#8. BubbleLab Giant Bubble Kit

Hours and hours of giant-bubble fun! Just add Fairy washing-up liquid. These bubble sets are perfect for birthday parties, a day on the beach or for some fun and entertainment in your garden. It contains 3 sets of wands and ropes, 2 sachets of magical giant bubble powder and instructions.

#9. Wooden Planet Puzzle

This wonderful wooden puzzle will help your child learn about the solar system and the amazing planets within it. An intricate puzzle that'll keep your child absorbed for hours. Made in Europe from sustainability-certified wood. 

#10. Eco Bath Bombs: Space Set

Make bath time, fun time with our Cloud, Rocket, Moon and Star Bath Bombs!

These bath bombs are not only skin safe, but are also safe to drain after your bath is finished as they are biodegradable. Super easy to clean and totally stain free.

The Geomag System is a fantastic STEM toy for boys and girls. Made in Switzerland, the magnets are strong and click together very well and the good news is: it is 100% made of recycled plastics! The construction opportunities are endless, all your little ones need is creativity and and a good portion of imagination. 

#2. Eco Bath Bombs: Educational Solar System Set 

Create a colourful fizzing bathtime adventure by gently placing these bubbling bath bombs into your bath water and watch them fizz and change the colour of the water. It is so much fun to see it fizzing and releasing special effects once submerged in water!

#3. Handmade Wooden Catapult

Back to basics and a touch of wildness with this toy / tool used by humans back to ancient times. A super addition to a family who encourages kids to get outside and use real tools and learn about their risks and benefits. Comes with 2 super-soft pompoms projectiles. 

#4. Nature Explorer Kit

Time to start exploring outside!

This lovely Explorer Kit is made 100% plastic-free in a little studio in Barcelona and is the perfect accessory for kids who love the outdoors and enjoy adventure walks.

The kit contains everything your little explorer needs and comes in a handy cotton bag for easy storage.

#5. Wooden Spinning Tops
Handcrafted in a small workshop in the Austrian Alps, these spinning tops are beautifully handmade with great attention to detail and we can guarantee you that not only kids love them! All of the tops are made of sustainably sourced native wood. 

#6. KeelEco Owls

Our KeelEco owls are a 100% recycled range from Keel Toys. These eco-friendly soft toys are manufactured and stuffed with 100% recycled polyester from plastic waste. Weighted with recycled glass beads, these floppy toys have been perfectly designed for hugging by a loving new friend.

#7. Nature Calming Stamps

Grow your own woodland with these simple but evocative stamps from Londji.

Use them to create trees and small wildlife scenes on notecards, or combine them on larger paper to bring a whole forest to life.

Such an easy and calm crafting activity to enjoy together with your kids. 

#8. Bioblo Eco Rainbow Stacking Blocks

These stacking blocks are rainbow-coloured and beautiful. Honeycomb-light and precision-cut, they stack metres high. Children young and old are instantly drawn to them.  There are endless ways to express and expand your imagination with Bioblo!

#9. TOYI Building Set 'Creatures'

Enjoy creating your own characters or transforming yourself into a superhero using objects around you.

Toyi offers children a fun new play system by allowing kids to include the objects they find around them in their play process.

#10. Linkilonk Activity Tubes

This made-in-Ireland product was designed by mum Amie.  And the beautiful Irish wildlife characters will inspire them to get creative and hands-on while discovering Ireland’s beautiful landmarks.

das.Brett supports intuitive, imagination play and exercise for children, and also fitness for teens and adults. Children will balance, wobble, kneel, or lie on the board. They'll turn it into a slide, a bridge, or a pirate ship! The simplicity of the design stimulates their creativity!

#2. GEOMAG Mechanics

A fantastic gift to encourage children's creativity and inventiveness. Our Mechanics Gravity are all part of the 'Easy Combo System'. This means that these building sets can be combined to build even bigger circuits.

#3. Duel of Discs - Wooden Skills Game

Who will shoot all their discs into their opponent’s side first?

Prepare your arch, shoot your discs and shout “clear” to win! Both players use their arches to shoot their coloured discs at the same time. Each disc has to go through the gate of the same colour. The winner is the player who clears his or her side first and shouts “Clear”.

#4. Citigami Colour-in solar-powered sparkling Christmas Decoration

Colour-in this decoration then enjoy its solar-powered sparkle as a unique nightlight or decoration!

Uses a pioneering French-made solar panel that's made from plants (really!!)

#5. 'Make your own' Organic Cosmetics Lab

Create your own organic skincare range with this real laboratory - made from recycled plastic. All experiments are explained in a detailed manual - a great introduction to cosmetic science.

The ingredients are mainly organically-grown aloe vera, organically-grown calendula, water, and preservatives.

#6. Binabo flexible construction stripes

The first flexible construction toy we've found...and it's made in Europe from plants, not petroleum. Each set comes with a booklet of step-by-step guides for a few builds, then lots of inspiration to start your creativity. 

#7. Create your own Flipbook

Our Blanko Flipbook contains 320 blank pages on which you can animate whatever comes to your mind. If you’re new to animation, learn how to get started with 6 of the basic principles of animation we have included: squash and stretch, anticipation, ease in – ease out, arcs, timing and exaggeration.

You can use both sides of the flip book.

#8. Der. Wackler - our new Balance Prop

Der.Wackler, made in Portugal from natural cork, is:

#1. A fun exercise prop that improves posture, coordination, prevents injuries and improves overall fitness;

#2. An ergonomic seat pad that reduces lower back pressure, and improves posture, when sitting at a desk; and

#3. A novel add-on to our wooden balance board das.Brett!

#9. Old-world wooden toys - with a modern twist!

Catapults, skipping ropes, bowling / skittles, yoyos - all handmade in Barcelona, painted in gorgeous modern colours, in a stylish gift box

#10. Mechanical Wooden Model - Retro Camper Van

A very classy retro VW campervan to build and dream of adventure! Colour it in once it is build in your favourite colour. 

Made in Poland from Sustainability-certified birch plywood. 

We have a lovely collection of craft kits for older kids and adults including a beautiful flower press, an image transfer kit, a 'make your own notebooks' set and a lovely kit for learing how to do wet felting. They are all made in Spain and we think you will love them as much as we do. 

#2. Plantable Experience Gift Cards

Gift an experience this Christmas - written on a cute "gift voucher" they can plant to grow wildflowers! Made from a recycled paper pulp which whilst drying has living seeds added to it. Bury it under 2cm of soil, water it, and watch your wildflowers bloom. 

das.Brett supports intuitive, imagination play and exercise for children, and also fitness for teens and adults. Teens and adults use it for high- and low-intensity exercise, to improve their agility, endurance, strength, balance and coordination. 

#4. STABILO Woody 3 in 1 Pencils

Colouring pencil, water colour or wax crayon? The STABILO woody 3 in 1 makes the decision easy, because it can do it all. Young artists will be able to draw and paint to their hearts’ content. Made in Germany and packaged in a PEFC-certified cardboard box.

#5. Make your own Chocolate Truffles Kit 

Be your very own Chocolatier with this tasty chocolate truffle making kit, handmade in Co. Cork. Our Truffle Making Kit makes a very special gift for any birthdays and Christmas. It is also great to use as an activity entertainment idea for kid's birthday parties. 

#6. Wooden Mystery Box

This mystery box opens with a key only and has a storage space inside for storing something very special. It is a wonderful piece of engineering in which everything works smoothly. It's glue free and made of laser cut plywood.

#7. Make your own Notebook DIY Kit

Learn to make your own notebook!

Work with pre-bound notebook bodies already prepared for binding. Get an insight into how to make the covers, endings, and closures of a notebook.

This kit was handmade for you in a small studio in Spain. 

The ideal kit to start bookbinding in a fun and easy way.

#8. Casagami solar-powered Nightlight

Casagami is a «sustainably developped» solarlight; a small, fun oriented object, both decorative and educational. Casagami is made of cardboard. Easy to build and decorate, Casagami is designed for children and adults alike. The "solar-led module" enables one to experiment with solar energy and to light the little house.

#6. Wooden World Map

A wooden map puzzle you'll enjoy assembling and then enjoy having on your wall. It comes with adhesive tape for easy mounting.

Made in Poland from Sustainability-certified birch plywood.