Because the little ones in your life are so important, you’re likely looking for gifts for them that’ll bring big smiles to their adorable, little faces. Ahead, find 18 eco-friendly gifts for kids that are bound to make them feel special.
Kids can be a tough audience to find gifts for. Get the wrong one and you risk ruining the joyful experience of unwrapping a present. But, get the right one and you might just be their favorite aunt or uncle for life.
There’s no better feeling than hearing that heartfelt “thank you” that didn’t come on the insisting of a parent and experiencing that bright-eyed smile as they unwrap your gift first-hand.
To make sure you experience these priceless gestures by delighting them with a gift they’ll cherish, we’ve scoured the digital gift marketplace to bring you a list of 18 eco kids’ gift ideas that are downright adorable, functional, creative, and entertaining.
From train sets to tea sets and beyond, find everything you need for the toddlers or kids in your life.
*P.S. If you have some even littler ones in your life, we also have an eco-friendly baby gift guide for your perusal.
Note that this guide includes partners and affiliates. As always, we only feature brands and products that meet high standards for sustainability we genuinely love — and that we think you’ll love too!
Our Favorite Eco-Friendly Gifts For Kids:
1. Mightly x Rebel Girls by Mightly
When two mission-driven brands collaborate, the results are nothing short of amazing. Case in point: Mightly’s latest collaborative clothing range with Rebel Girls, a brand that’s known for its empowering book series. The collection features pajama sets, activewear, leggings, and t-shirts with slogans like “Rebel Girls Stand Together” to inspire the little girls in your life to stay rebellious.
What’s more? Mightly uses organic cotton that supports farmer families in India and works with Fair Trade certified factories.
Conscious values: organic cotton, fair trade
Perfect for: kids of all ages | Size range: 2T – 14
Price: $20+
2. Eco Dough by eco-kids
Made from all-natural ingredients, this set of pliable dough makes playtime a safe experience for toddlers who have the tendency to put not-exactly-edible things in their mouths. We love the fact that it comes in a three-pack set of primary colors that can be mixed and matched to create secondary colors, helping kids learn about color theory while improving the dexterity in their hands and fingers.
Conscious values: natural ingredients, vegetable-based ink coloring, packaged in reusable or recyclable containers
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $19
3. Unfinished Wobble Board by Bunny Hopkins
A board with endless possibilities, this wobble board isn’t just a great exercise and balance tool for kids, but it can also turn into a makeshift ramp, slide, indoor obstacle course, rocker, and even a bridge for their cars to pass over.
P.S. It comes in a starter board size for toddlers and a regular version for children over 3 years of age.
Conscious values: sustainably-harvested wooden material, recycled packaging
Perfect for: kids of all ages
Price: $59-89
4. Change Starts With Us by Sophie Beer
A wonderfully illustrated title with conscious reminders that help inculcate the right values early on, we love the fact that this board book is inclusive and depicts characters of all races, making it the ideal eco children’s gift.
Perfect for: toddlers
Price: $19
5. Craft and Color Busy Box by eco-kids
Consider this the safest and most practical eco gift for kids. The craft and color busy box has everything a toddler needs to explore their artistic side: an art pad, non-toxic glue, wooden sticks, scissors, watermelon-shaped erasers, beeswax crayons, colored pencils, and a wooden ruler-topped box.
Conscious values: non-toxic, plastic-free
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $36
6. Rattan Tea Set by Village Thrive
Having a tea party will never look the same again when you gift them this quaint little rattan tea set. Complete with a teapot, a sugar cup, tea cups, saucers, and spoons in two pieces each, these delightfully designed pieces will make you want to join them for a pretend cup or two.
Conscious values: natural materials, handcrafted, plastic-free
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $84
7. Baby Furry Friends Hoody by Patagonia
The cutest eco-friendly toddler gift, these cozy hoodies come with bear-like ears in a range of colorways that make them perfect for a picture-worthy moment during a winter stroll in the park.
Conscious values: recycled materials, fair trade
Size range: 2T – 5T
Perfect for: toddlers
Price: $59
8. Carpenters Play Workbench by EverEarth
Get the young ones started on shop class early with this colorful carpenter’s wooden workstation. The set comes with a workbench, level, saw, wrench, and other handy tools that’ll bring out the little builder in them. We love the fact that it’s made from low impact dyes and FSC-certified wood, making it the perfect eco-friendly gift for kids.
Conscious values: wooden materials, ships in recyclable packaging, low-impact dyes
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $120
9. Eco Backpack by Jim & Bea
Bold with design and easy on the planet, this is the kind of backpack any kid will be happy to wear around their shoulders. Made from 100% ECONYL® regenerated nylon, this backpack has a formaldehyde-free non-toxic water-repellent lining for easy cleaning and added durability.
Conscious values: recycled materials, non-toxic coating
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $55
10. Smallbirds Wool Loungers by Allbirds
Designed for some serious fun at the playground, these machine washable wool loungers are comfy enough to go sock-free owing to their itch-free merino wool upper.
Conscious values: merino wool, natural materials, low carbon footprint
Size range: 11T – 3Y
Perfect for: toddlers
Price: $65
11. Kids Starry Night Organic Sweatshirt
Made from 100% GOTS-certified organic cotton and hand-dyed entirely with plants (indigo leaves, oak galls, and pomegranate peels to be specific!) this sweatshirt was designed to provide some cozy, comfy warmth.
Each piece is ethically made in Los Angeles and is entirely plastic and petroleum-free. Good for people and the earth.
Conscious values: organic cotton, plant dyes, fairly made
Size range: 9 months – 5T
Perfect for: toddlers and young children
Price: $48
12. Flip Toddler Rocker by Wishbone Design Studio
From rocker to ride-on push vehicle with just one easy flip, this two-in-one toy is the perfect eco-friendly kids gift for the growing toddler. Made from sustainably-harvested birch wood, this thoughtfully-designed joy ride barely weighs 7 lbs and comes with an adjustable seat and a hollow spot for stowing toys.
Conscious values: sustainably-harvested wooden material, fair labor
Perfect for: toddlers
Price: $180
13. Wild Pines Train Set by Tender Leaf
Choo-choo! There’s no better way to make playtime a fun experience than with a train set. This 30-piece track features movable knick-knacks like the main engine with three carriages holding 27 small logs of various colors to keep the kids happily preoccupied.
Conscious values: rubberwood material, plastic-free, fairly made
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $160
14. Stainless Steel Lunchbox by PlanetBox
The kind of lunchbox you wish you had yourself, this stainless steel box comes with three compartments to segregate wet and dry food, along with a leakproof tall round dipper to squeeze in some almond butter. We love the fact that this lunchbox — one of our favorite sustainable gifts for kids — comes with removable skin magnets in a selection of eye-catching designs.
Conscious values: stainless steel material, non-toxic finish, plastic-free
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $44
15. Upcycled Bamboo Bowl Set by EKOBO
A practical and sustainable gift for kids, this recycled bamboo bowl set is durable enough to survive those unfortunate topples from the dining table and spacious enough for a hearty cereal breakfast. Available in a set of four with eye-catching color choices, these bowls are made from non-toxic food-grade dyes, making them safe for regular usage.
Conscious values: bamboo material, non-toxic finish, plastic-free
Perfect for: kids of all ages
Price: $38
16. Wooden Toy Blocks by Once-Kids
Made to build, break, and rebuild. Consider these toy blocks to be the plastic-free alternative to conventionally available bricks. Crafted from FSC-certified wood that comes in larger than usual pieces, these eco-bricks are the ideal natural gift for kids who are developing their motor skills.
Conscious values: natural wooden material, plastic-free, non-toxic water-base coloring
Perfect for: kids of all ages
Price: $50
17. Forest Habitat Storyboard by Zeki Learning
Let their imagination run wild with this make-your-own habitat that comes with removable animal, plant, and nature pieces to help the little ones build their own forest story. The play mat can be rolled up and comes with a handy cotton carry case for all the small pieces, making it portable for playtime anywhere.
Conscious values: handcrafted with deadstock fabrics, fair labor, BIPOC, and women-owned business
Perfect for: older kids
Price: $40
18. Kids Sneakers by Veja
A hit among adults, Veja creates a range of minimalist sneakers for kids as well. Full of colorful combinations that are easy to pair with everyday clothing, these sneakers come with two velcro straps for ease of wear.
Conscious values: chrome-free leather, sustainably-sourced rubber, rice waste, organic cotton and sugarcane
Size range: 22 – 35 *(European sizing)
Perfect for: kids of all ages
Price: $100
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About The Author:
Jharna Pariani is a fashion writer and creative strategist whose work is rooted in honesty and deep observation of the world around her. When she isn’t busy penning down her thoughts, she moonlights as a video editor creating fashion and food reels on Instagram for several brands and influencers
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