Non-toxic stuffed animals

Jennifer over at Tree Hugging family has a great post with information on non-toxic stuffed animals. I’m always looking for natural toy manufacturers, especially in light of recent news about baby bottle chemicals. I’ve started to adopt the mindset that if a product doesn’t explicitly state how safe or non-toxic it is that I should assume that it most likely is at least mildly toxic.

Anyway, I particularly liked the Mini Chunky stuffed sheep sold by one of the sites she references, ethicalsuperstore.com.

Not only is this toy (among others) hand-made of natural ingredients, it is socially responsible as well:

Hand knitted, it has beautifully made features, including a perfect set of little sheep ears! Sewn on features make it resilient and safe.

Variations in wool colour come about because the wool is dyed naturally with plants and vegetables, making them safer and more environmentally friendly. Each soft toy is signed by the person who knitted it, so you know that every last stitch was made with care.

About the Producers: Kenana Knitters started in 1998 in Njoro, Kenya. The primary object being to help rural women find some much needed income, utilizing their spinning and knitting skills. The group buys homespun wool produced locally, the knits it into toys, clothing and other accessories.

Ethicalsuperstore.com facilities are located in the UK, but their shipping page indicates that they do ship internationally.