Toys R Us Natural line is Made in China

Toys R Us is heavily advertising their Natural Toys line that includes alphabet blocks, a toy car and more. Please know that while the toys are made of natural wood, the entire line is made in China. Their own website says that the toys are decorated with a unique wood-burning technique and are ecofriendly and chemical free. You'll have to decide whether or not you trust them to manufacture to standards that meet your family's needs. We cannot comfortably recommend these toys at this time.

Nest Products, Made in the USA and India

Laura, a cofounder of Nest wrote to tell us that her company makes products in the USA and India. After some research, we are happy to add Nest to our recommended list! Nest's products are ecofriendly, using sustainable materials and organic cotton. They take fair-trade manufacturing seriously and follow fair-trade labor standards at their factories in India. We know that you'll love the cool modern designs and feel confident that you're doing the planet and your children good.