Pick of the Week: Oompa Toys

So once again, my friend Liz has turned me on to another site that is not only means fun for my child, but is in line with this, "raise our child to be respectful of people and the planet", type of thinking Tim and I have been embracing since we learned we were having a baby.  

Oompa Toys was started by a mom who wanted her kids to have toys that were well made, from natural materials, and were simple, not battery operated to driven by some consumeristic television character.  She had a hard time finding these kinds of toys in the U.S., but discovered that a plethora, of simple, educational, well made toys, that are environmentally friendly and non-toxic existed in Europe.  So she started her own company called Oompa Toys. Oompa Toys gathers beautiful, simple toys, made from natural materials, that won't be contributing to the mounds of disposable plastics piling up in land fills.  There slogan is "NO BATTERIES. NO BLINKING LIGHTS. NO CARTOON-THEMED TOYS. PERIOD." 

They carry everything, from games and blocks, to dolls and clothing.  There are leaning and imaginative toys for every age child.  You can start a wish lists and earn "loyalty points" which contribute to getting money off other purchases.  I just love the simplicity of the toys and not having to worry about a recall due to lead paint.  I started a wish list for Arie Alex and am really excited to be bringing toys into our home that are good for my child and good for the environment.  

http://www.oompa.com/baby-toys/category/0