Conscious Parenting For Australian Families — ethical consumers

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Kids Stocking Fillers for a More Sustainable Christmas 0

If you are an ethical shopper hoping to reduce your environmental impact this Christmas, choosing sustainable stocking fillers is a great place to start. Let's explore how we can continue gift-giving traditions in a more mindful and sustainable way.

Nov 11, 2024
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Bobi Craft - Ethically Handmade Crochet Plush Toys 0

Bobi Craft are a beautiful company from Vietnam who provide employment to disadvantaged people. These talented artisans create a gorgeous range of baby products and crochet plushies. Skillfully handmade from high-quality yarn and filled with recycled plastic polyester, their toys meet stringent safety standards.

Jan 18, 2024
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9 Reasons to Choose Handmade Toys & Gifts 0

In a reality where mass production and over-consumption is the norm, there are still many of us aspiring to be mindful of our buying choices. Though it sometimes costs more in dollars and cents, we appreciate the value that can be gained from thoughtful purchasing. Choosing gifts for children, for example, presents an opportunity to steer away from mass produced options. Handmade toys offer a refreshing alternative, bringing artistry, meaning, connection and quality.

Nov 30, 2023
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Tara Treasures : Brand Spotlight 0

Tara Treasures embodies the values we hold dear at The Toy Chest : providing gorgeous, high quality, eco-friendly gifts for kids that are ethically made. They are an Australian brand who design their products in Melbourne and manufacture from a cottage industry in Nepal, where fair wages support talented artisans and their wider communities.

Nov 23, 2023
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Tiger Tribe : Brand Spotlight 0

Tiger Tribe are an Aussie brand close to our hearts here at The Toy Chest. Not only do we adore their products, we also wholeheartedly embrace their mission to protect our natural environment: by supporting conservation efforts, and by aiming for sustainability in all they do. We stock a selection of quality products from Tiger Tribe in store.

Nov 09, 2023
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8 Ethical Toys for Your Calm Corner 0

The availability of sensory toys and fidgets on the market has become quite a phenomenon in recent years. Of course, it is wonderful that there is more awareness of sensory needs and the ways in which individuals can regulate their nervous systems to better function. Unfortunately though, many of the products that are promoted for this purpose are poor quality, plastic, or easily broken items that quickly end up in landfill. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to help children calm themselves through sensory input that don't involve unethical purchasing.

May 03, 2023
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8 Considerations for Planning an Eco-friendly Birthday Party 0

Throwing a children's birthday party with the environment in mind is not as daunting as it seems. With a bit of thought but not too much effort, you can reduce your impact on the environment while inspiring others to do the same.

Apr 24, 2023
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Eco Nappies & Wipes - We Recommend - Ecoriginals 0

Ecoriginals are an innovative Australian company who have come up with the most eco-friendly disposable nappy solution out there, using unique plant-cell technology. Their products are carbon and plastic neutral, no less than 90% biodegradable as well as dermatologist approved.