Spoil your school-age kids with gifts not made in China!

Your older kids are less likely to be putting toys in their mouths or clutching them all day long. But you are still looking for high-quality, safe toys from brands you can count on. Here's our favorites for school age kids for 2008:







Our final school-age recommendation is great for moms and dads with a gaming habit too!

Preschool toys for 2008 that you have to have!

Do you have a preschooler that you need an amazing gift for this holiday season? Look no further, we've got you covered! We have so many recommendations we couldn't stop at just 10!

Our favorites for 2008:






Our favorite holiday gift this year? The gorgeously well made ride-ons by Italtrike.

10 Toddler Toys We Recommend for 2008!

Forget the mainstream lists with cheap toys manufactured in China under poor working conditions. We've got some great recommendations for this holiday season that we know your toddlers will love!

Our favorites for 2008:






And our favorite new addition for your family this year- an awesome selection of ride-on toys by Wonderworld including this one:

Top 10 infant gifts for 2008!

Every parenting magazine has a listing of toys for 2008 but most are by brands that either manufacture all or most of their products in China. Our list is full of toys and gifts your children will love that are all designed outside of China! We know your babies will love these products and you'll feel comfortable trusting the safety too.

Wonderworld Toys- Made in Thailand- RECOMMENDATION PULLED!

We have received comments that some Wonderworld Toys are now made in China and that their website is corrupt. We are attempting to contact the company and find out what has changed. We are pulling our recommendation until we can solve this problem!


We're delighted to bring you another line of wooden toys that your kids will love! Wonderworld Toys are made in Thailand out of rubberwood, an environmentally friendly, renewable wood source. Their toys meet both USA and EU standards. Detailed research and development goes into each new product and the toys are thoughtfully designed to meet the developmental needs of kids. We especially like their ride-ons and pull toys!

Tatiri- Mostly made in the Philippines

The Tatiri product line is designed in Italy and 90% manufactured in the Philippines. 10% are manufactured in China so read your packaging carefully. They feature bright fun colors, interesting designs and a nontoxic cellulose paint that exceeds the standards of the EU and the USA.

Kinderware- adorable fleece stuffed animals and lovies, Made in Bolivia

We love these fun and whimsical baby toys, dolls, fleece animals and lovies! Kinderware products are hand-sewn in Bolivia by skilled craftswomen and paid a fair-trade wage. The bright colors and textures are perfect for a child of any age.