Big Brother received so many generous gifts from friends and family for his second birthday, but there are a few gifts I would like to share as go to suggestions if you're looking for a green and natural gift for the two year old in your life.
For these purposes, my definition of great green and natural are gifts that don't need batteries, are not made of plastic, stimulate the imagination, and are thoroughly enjoyed by my son.
1. Uncle Goose Classic Alphabet Blocks
These wooden blocks are made with non-toxic inks. I love that they are lightweight (this helps a lot when a toddler is knocking down towers!). Big Brother has so much fun building roads and identifying the letters, numbers, and animals painted on the sides of the blocks. They are really beautifully crafted toys.
2. Melissa & Doug Wooden Take Along Tool Kit
Big Brother loves using tools like his mama and dada. It's amazing to watch his coordination develop as he learns to work with the screwdriver and hammer.
3. BooksBig Brother is a huge fan of books, and I especially love two of the books he received for his birthday.The Great Big Book of Families
is a beautiful way for children to learn that there are all kinds of families in the world. It covers everything from different kinds of homes to transportation to holidays to the people that can makeup a family.
Big Brother is also now old enough to start to appreciate the lessons in The Lorax by Dr Seuss
. We discuss how it is important to take care of our world and how the little decisions we make affect it.
4. Imaginarium Wooden Stacking Train
Big Brother loves vehicles of all kinds, and this train can be used for his imaginary train, car, and truck games as well as a puzzle of sorts as he fits the pieces together.
5. KidKraft Deluxe Garage Set
This playset offers Big Brother hours of imaginative play time. It was so nice to find a set that was not made entirely of plastic and does not light up and make constant loud noises. Big Brother provides his own sound effects as his vehicles move around the garage.
6. Wooden Acoustic Guitar
This link is not the exact guitar we bought for Big Brother, but it is similar. He loves to play guitar alongside of Dada. He strums and has even learned to use the pick.
7. Eco-Friendly Art SuppliesBig Brother received various eco-friendly art supplies for his birthday including an easel, Stockmar Beeswax Stick Crayons
, Eco Kids Natural Plant Dye Modeling Dough
, and Clementine Art Natural Paint
. I love seeing him create and have fun with art, and I especially enjoy knowing he is doing so with eco-friendly and non-toxic supplies.
For more green and natural gift suggestions, check out:- 5 of the Best Toddler Gifts for Green & Natural Families- 10 Green and Natural Gifts for a One Year Old- My Top 5 Non-Toxic Baby Products- 5 Pregnancy Gifts for Mamas-to-Be
What are your favorite green and natural toys for two year olds?
This post is linked up at Tiny Tip Tuesday.
