Category: Toys

What it is:

Kiwi Co is a subscription-based box service for children, ages 24 months to 16+ years old. Every month, Kiwi Co sends a developmentally appropriate box filled with project materials pertaining to a specific theme. There are typically three projects in each box, all of which I have found to be fun and engaging and to revolve around STEAM-based (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) principles.The company has five different lines geared towards children at specific developmental stages:

1. Cricket (ages 24 months-36 months)
2. Koala (ages 3-4 years old)
3. Kiwi (ages 5-8 years old)
4. Doodle (ages 9-16+ years old)
5. Tinker (ages 9-16+ years old)

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It’s that time of the year when we are fast approaching the holiday season. My last gift guide for toddlers ages 2-3 has been a big hit so I figured I would compile my next ultimate gift guide: the best toys for kids, ages 3 to 4 years old.

You’ll see a lot of the same toys I listed in my previous guide as the best toys are the ones that are not easily outgrown.

As always, I only list toys that I have personal experience with or are on my wish list. (I never recommend toys I wouldn’t spend my own money on.) Keep in mind that this list is geared more towards non-electric and/or educational type toys. I’ve found that I naturally gravitate towards STEM toys or the ones that inspire creative play. 🙂

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This post contains affiliate links. You can read about my disclosure policy here.

Over the years, I have done a lot of research into the best non-toxic toy companies for babies and toddlers. I have also had the opportunity to accumulate toys from most of the brands featured.

Several factors that I use to evaluate safe non-toxic toy brands include, among other things, whether the toy company is reputable, has a proven safety track record, uses non-toxic finishes and materials, or is based in the USA. (Note that I did not disqualify a company solely because their toys might be produced in another country.)

I have broken down my list into companies that focus primarily on wooden toys versus other safe materials.

Non-toxic wooden toy brands:

• Plan Toys
• Camden Rose
• Maple Landmark
• Bannor Toys
• HaPe
• HABA
• Wonderworld
• Grimm’s Spiel and Holz
• Uncle Goose

Other non-toxic toy brands:

• Green Toys
• Spielstabil
• Under the Nile
• Apple Park
• Hevea
• Vulli

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Being a superhero should not be only relegated to Halloween. Max loves being a superhero 365 days out of the year – with or without a cape.

Since he is at the perfect age for imaginative play and playing dress-up, I previously purchased some superhero capes for him off Amazon. But, the material was thin and the quality wasn’t great.

I went looking for a high quality cape that would be able to withstand his rough and tumble play.

That’s when I found ApplesauceLLC by Sarah Moos on Etsy. She makes the most awesome superhero capes I’ve come across. (I especially love the superhero comic lining option.) I reached out to Sarah who generously sent me this cape and matching accessories for review.

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