Best Eco Friendly Toys for 4 Year Old

👤The baby was too young when we got her, but now she loves it! The xylophone is replaceable. It's two toys in one. This toy is very good. It's sturdy, safe, and well-made. If you find my review helpful, please mark it. Thank you so much!

👤This toy cost us an expensive visit to the ER and could have a negative effect on our daughter's well-being. My daughter took a sharp toothpick from the splintered toy. We don't know if she vomited it all or if she had abdominal pain. Foreign bodies can cause infections. I am very disappointed in the lack of safety in the products sold by the company. Do not buy!

👤The instrument is colorful and well made, but it is not in tune with the child's musical tastes. This was an oversight. The Hape toys are all 5 star.

👤I played the xylophone and it was like a nice toy. Not in tune. It was very disturbing. I contacted the company to see if there was an isolated incident, but they never replied. A reasonably priced toy can be used to make a xylophone. Fisher Price has been doing it for a long time. There are other nice ones out there too. Beware.

👤I bought this thinking it would grow with him. It's out of tune. I will return it.

👤My daughter loved this toy and it encourages imaginative play with music. I had to take away the balls because my then 18 month old got a ball in her mouth. It was poking out far enough that I was able to pull it out. A question was answered that the kid's mouth has to be huge for this to happen, but that's not the case. The base is useless without the balls. I don't like leaving negative reviews. Safety is important.

👤We like this toy. We expected it to be the same. Bright colors and beautiful music. Almost all of the bad reviews stated that it sounded horrible, so I almost didn't buy it. I could have gone by and not bought the toy. I like the idea of having the balls drop and produce sound. I don't want to teach my baby music with this, so let's give it a try. I bought this because it is a wonderful toy. At least ours is not out of tune. The balls were hard to push through the holes. A baby can't do it.

👤My son likes this toy. He doesn't know what a mallet is, but he likes pushing the balls through with his hands. He likes to hold the xylophone. He will get many months of enjoyment from this product. The xylophone should be checked regularly to make sure it is tight. Great purchase. I put a can of snacks next to it for reference.

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👤A product with no 5-star ratings is not good for buyers. This product isn't what it's made out to be. It's a cheap off-brand tablet in a unique case that has a foot. The case for that foot is not shatter-proof and doesn't protect the device if your child throws it across the room. There is a The first sign that this was a bad idea was when they told you to use the parents app, but there wasn't a code to use. They give you a four-digit code, which does nothing. The full serial number is what the app wants. They're asking you to do something that doesn't work. Okay... It was weird. Let's give this thing a fair shake and not feel confident at this point. There is a The tablet boots up and immediately starts playing content, which is a video that my toddler will watch for about a minute before losing interest. You can't click on anything on the screen and it isn't all that engaging. You can't stop it. You have to get your teeth through it. I use the app to find a way to modify the age group so that activities are at the 2-year level. Nope. Not available. The parent app is useless. There's a place to adjust the timer, which is supposed to be 15 minutes from the factory. I couldn't find that adjustment. Maybe it's there, but I gave up. If you're one of those parents that like to use the "uh-oh, it's broken!" phrase, the app can turn the device off, which is handy. It's an excuse to get your kid away from stuff. Now to the software. One word: boring. The characters are annoying. Too much talking. Videos flow into other videos without giving the kid a chance to interact. Maybe this is the way it starts out and it gets better as the artificial intelligence learns, but there's no chance my kid would give it that much time. If you're thinking that your kid has the attention span of a gerbil, you're wrong. A screen-free kid can play on his own for 45 minutes at 23 months. Take away what you will. This thing is a waste. I'll give it that, it's cute. But engaging? Hardly. Is the money worth it? Not a chance. This is an immediate return.

👤There is a second update. Changed from a two star to a four star review. The references to yoga and chanting have not been removed. AILA, thank you. My kids can now enjoy the content without being reminded. Superb customer service. There is an update. The content promotes yoga/Hinduism/Buddhism/Jainism. At the end of a learning session, Mr Goose says it's time to rest. Take a deep breath and let it go. Good, now listen. He makes the hand sign of Gyan Mudra and then sits down, even though it is not shown how he is seated. My issue is not with relaxing, it is with the reference to yoga. In Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism, yoga is meant to be a spiritual practice. The hand sign is meant to be a spiritual gesture and has spiritual meaning within the religions. The creators of Animal Island don't know what they are promoting and they are promoting religions that they don't know anything about. Mr Frog uses the word "chant" when describing the Pat-A-Cake nursery rhyme. They could have used other words such as rhyme, vocalize, or say, instead ofchant, which is associated with religion. The use of the word "chant" is technically correct, but it is still a bit suspect due to the promotion of yoga, as a child I never heard a teacher tell me to "chant" a nursery rhyme. I want people to know what's in the content. If you don't have a problem with yoga, the animation won't bother you, but if you do, you may want to avoid this product until the animation is revised. I brought these concerns to the attention of AILA. Good customer service even if there is a disagreement. AILA said they would be revising the animation, but that hasn't happened yet. The original is still there. My girls are 3 and 5 years old and enjoy the educational content. They like the songs and are getting used to them. They sing along with the stories. The child can use the touch screen. I am looking forward to the content becoming more challenging but it is fine for now and for their ages. The voices of the characters are good. The colors are bright. The book was included in the set and my 5 year old is reading it. The design: It topples too much if little hands aren't careful and big man hands just trying to pick it up, so I'm assuming the stand will fix that, but for an extra $50. It should have been designed with a bigger stand, but they couldn't charge an extra $50 for it. The 'cuddle case' is an extra$40 that helps protect the edge of the screen. If it was designed with a little more protection around the screen, you wouldn't have to spend more money to protect the item from getting damaged. The AILA site does not have a screen protectors.

👤We take it to the beach and use it in the yard. The bucket and digging tools that you buy at the grocery store are cheap plastic. Thank God for a better alternative to plastic. Please make more toys like these. We will be able to pass them along for second hand use if we ever part with them. I'm happy to have an alternative to plastic toys. The beach/gardening toy set is sturdy, bright and has become a favorite of my daughter for her exploration of our backyard.

👤I bought these for my kids to go to the beach. We had a lot of plastic toys that we found on the beach and they never lasted long. The plastic sets have useless molds and shifters. The Eco Beach toy set has three different options for the kids to choose from. The toys see a lot of action. They biodegrade and are plastic-free. I am paranoid that I will lose them due to the price point. My friends are starting to buy them after seeing how sturdy and eco they are, and they are clearly different from other toys so they won't get confused. I would definitely buy again, but I hope that they become more affordable so that more people can use it.

👤The beach toy set is great. It is simple and minimalist, but you really need to have fun playing in the sand on the beach. It is all the good things. A good investment. The tools are fun and the colors are striking. The adults enjoyed using the tools to create a mandala. We were on the beach and the tide was rolling in and one of the pieces was getting lost in the waves and I was happy to lose it knowing it would break down to organic matter in just months. We swooped it up. I was very happy to find and purchase this set. Great gift!

👤We have had these toys for almost two years and they are still in great shape. There are a few rough edges. We put them through the ringer with the beaches and sand castles of the Pacific Northwest. The bucket is very heavy and digs very well. No worries about handles falling off. We buy these for everyone on their birthday. The fact they are not made of plastic is amazing. I love them!

👤We love this beach toy set. It is safe and fun. Over the years, we've spent a lot of money on cheap plastic sand toys. They brake quickly and leave sharp ends exposed. The message behind the story is something we love. We teach our children to protect the environment, clean up trash and save water. We are grateful for the change you and your family made.

👤A bucket and set of tools have traveled to many places. They're sturdy, not obtrusive in appearance or color, and function well. My child thoroughly enjoys their use.

👤These are great! They are very sturdy and have taken quite the beating so far. The bucket has a notch on it. It's easy to pick up the bucket if you turn it upside down. There is a They have lasted longer than any other beach toys we have had. The mesh bottom of the tote makes it easy to clean and dry the toys. The biggest pro? It is eco-friendly.

👤I bought a CENOVE build a bouquet playset for $35 and a green toys build a bouquet for $30. The sets are fun for little girls. I like to play with them. I know that I would have had a lot of fun arranging and displaying these beautiful flower gardens when I was a child, but I haven't given them to a grandchild yet. There is a Which set should you buy? Cenove soars far above Green Toys. 130 pieces versus 42 pieces. Cenove bases are more stable than the Green Toys, and they don't collapse as easily. The Cenove set has more leaves than I have figured out how to use, making it possible for many levels and designs, while The Green Toys has so few stamen and centers that some flowers simply can't have centers. Green Toys has nine centers for fifteen flowers. The Cenove set has many positives, but the Green Toys flowers are too small to make up for their differences. Green toys come loose in a nondescript cardboard box, while Cenove has a sturdy and attractive storage/carry case. The Cenove set is five dollars more expensive than the Green Toys set. The Cenove set is far and away the best choice of the two, unless "green" outweighs all else. I would be willing to pay more for the Green one if it was possible to increase the number of centers and stems. When I want a set for a grandchild, I will buy Cenove. :

👤My son likes helping his grandma. This set is a lot of fun for him. I would like the pieces to be locked together. He makes flowers come apart a bit when he picks them. This is the only issue with this set, so I would give it five stars.

👤Our 3-year-old has been playing with the flower garden since she got it. The pieces come in a carrying case which has been wonderful. There are many things to do with the flower garden. This is a perfect gift for a person who loves to create their own things.

👤If you have kids at your home who need something to play with, I would recommend you to anyone. It is easy, fun, endless possibilities and entertainment, and they can build something that they can show off and be proud of. Cute. The box is easy to disassemble and pack up again.

👤My daughter loves flowers, so I got it for her 2nd birthday. I wrapped it all up for her to open, but she didn't know what it was. I pointed to the small label on the other side. She loved it after opening it and showing how to do it. She played with it all day on her birthday, but it didn't fit like it used to. A large set. She didn't understand she couldn't fit the flowers right next to one another if you put the bottom piece of the leaves in a different location. She liked it. I would buy again.

👤If this is left in the tub when I have a bath and no one is watching, I may play with it. There is a If you know what you're doing, you can get the water in the front to make the propeller spin. Just saying.

👤The first toy we bought was from this manufacturer. It seems to be well built. It seems like it's going to last, even though it cost a bit more than a normal cheap toy. The one that we just got has been changed. I'll try and take a picture, but unless you have very small fingers, they closed the holes and left only small openings for the water drainage. This design is what people are talking about with fingers getting stuck?

👤I've found that Green toys make some of the best toys for little kids these days and this toy submarine is no exception. They can hold up to a lot of play by kids. Our kids have been playing with the submarine in the bathtub and playrooms for about two years now and they are still in great shape. The plastic used in the manufacture of these submarines is of the highest quality and has no funny chemical smells upon arrival. The design is great because it has lots of rounded edges. I can easily recommend these toys. It was made in the USA. A small picture of this submarine next to a half liter water bottle is what I include in your view.

👤My 2yo daughter just got this for Christmas and so far it's been a hit with her, my almost 4yo son, and myself. My son likes the propeller in the back. It's a great tool for rinsing. The tug boat my son has is narrow and I have been using it. The wide opening of the submarine makes rinsing much easier. I would have liked to have had this to begin with. If you're debating between the tug boat and sub, I would highly recommend the sub. It floats on the water's surface like a tug boat, and the top yellow part opens so the kid can put other toys inside.

👤This is a great bath toy. I read lots of reviews trying to confirm whether this version is the one that will open to more easily drain water, so let me tell you: yes, this one will open! The handle piece snaps open. I should clarify that my one year old doesn't accidentally pull it open when playing, which is nice. Just the right amount of resistance. Green toys can be washed in the dishwasher if you accidentally let it sit with water or it gets icky. I love that it's made in the USA from foodsafe plastic.

👤The submarine is well designed and impact resistant. The tub has no sharp edges to scratch a child. There are no safety issues to worry about because this toy is made in the USA. It will float on the surface of the bath water, but it will head for the bottom if pushed down a bit. It acts like a real submarine. There is a Kids like to play with the little propeller, and are able to pour water over their soapy heads out of the bow. A good-sized bath toy is what this is. The size surprised me. When I ordered, I didn't pay much attention to the measurement. The one bath toy eliminates the need for multiple toys in the tub.

👤I bought this for our grandson. He loves them. His mom did the same. The faces work well.

👤The little cars are durable and colorful. It will be a most interesting gift for a 1 year old. Push the top off and they will go with their tails.

👤These are a lot smaller than they look, which is fine, baby sized is good enough. One fell off the table while he was playing with it and the gears inside didn't roll, it's not great. It's a good cheap gift for 20 bucks.

👤It's adorable... It's easy to play with 2 and 1 year olds. They love them.

👤It was very bright and sturdy. It's right for little hands. Cars are very fast.

👤If you plan to use this product as a gift, I don't recommend it, since I bought it as a gift. The general appearance of the box is puzzling. A gift is not a good one.

👤They lived them and were a gift for the grandchildren. It was very entertaining. It is durable.

👤Cars went really fast because they were well made. Our 2 grandsons enjoyed playing with each other.

👤My review is based on evidence and a source because a new mom of a 9 month old and science teacher here. There is a I love this set because the instruments have no paint or dye that can be accidentally swallowed. The instruments are small and easy to hold for my 9 month old. I included pictures with a baby bottle. The set includes a variety of instruments that support her development. Here you go, the last statement needs sources. There is a Carnegie Hall commissioned a research paper from Dr. Dennie Palmer Wolf. She found that making music can help build important connections in the brain during the crucial time of early development. Playing with instruments helps build fine and gross motor skills. Sensory development is supported. There is a * Hand-eye coordination can be improved. * Teaching patience and perseverance is important. Brain development can be accelerated. There is a Some of the best musical instruments for toddlers are maracas, tambourines, and claves. This set includes all of the instruments. This is a short story for your child.

👤It is incredibly dangerous. Don't buy. My one year old has small plastic beads in his mouth. I took it out before anything happened because it was still very dangerous and a choking hazard. I found a metal tack in the playpen. The piece was attached to the drum. If he swallowed it, he could have died. Don't buy this for young kids.

👤Only three parts of the set are still intact after a week. There is a We call her the Tornado because she's constantly in motion. She has not broken many things. There is a The toy set didn't meet the bar for dependability. There is a The 'drum' tassels are no longer in use. There is a The Castanets are not snapping anymore. There is a When it was dropped, the 'rattle shaker' split open. There is a Theclapper doesn't clap anymore. There is a A couple of bells have gone missing from the 'bell stick'. The sticks are still sticks. There is a Theflute is still intact. There is a The zip-stick is still functioning. The toy is not worth the money for a young child. It is a short term toy.

👤My child loves music. I decided to buy this set for home school. The kids love this set. They can not get enough of it. My husband is a carpenter and he was impressed by the quality of the instruments. The natural finish is better than the scratch and chip paints. I am happy with the overall quality of this set. Really good value. We think it's a good idea.

👤I bought this gift for my niece. I thought it would be fun and educational for her and her sister to enjoy. The instruments seem to be well-crafted, as the husband and I have banged them around for fun. They make great sounds. There is a The bells are attached to the stick in case the little one wants to taste them or if they want to remove them. My niece's mom should always keep an eye on her while she is playing with this item, just in case. The musical instruments come with a tote to store them in between uses. I am very pleased with the quality and sound of these instruments. I believe this will be a great gift that will last for a long time. There is a The only thing I could think of to improve this musical set is to match the wood color of each item.

👤Cute but not happy. I wish they were more dense. Allowing to have more weight. The vertical and horizontal cuts are the only ones that arestacking. There is a My 3 year old girl thinks they are gems. She gets frustrated because they are to light and don't fall. The picture is not accurate. My daughter created a different purpose for them and I am fine.

👤These are much smaller than the picture on the listing shows. They should not be marketed to children. They are a hazard to small children. They are too small to be enjoyed by larger hands. The photos are not what they appear to be.

👤Not what I was expecting. They look bigger because of the pics. It's hard for my daughter to stack because of the light weight. That is a good thing for kids who throw things. My friend had a set of stacking rock blocks that were only bigger and heavier. I am just disappointed. If they were as big as the apear in the picture, I would be okay with the light weightness.

👤It is fun and decorative. It's safe and non-toxic. Good for adults and children. Excellent quality is what it is. It helps relieve stress. It would make a good addition to the desktop.

👤Needed to upgrade some of the toys. Kids range from boys to girls. It was something everyone would enjoy, so I thought it would be. I was correct. The contest began of who could stack the most after they fell in love with them. Just bought another set. Win for everyone.

👤I wanted to like them. I ordered three different brands and they are all the same so if you really want these, pick the cheapest one. There is a The Pros are Colorful and Durable. It was built well. There is a Don't try to stack them. If you turn the blocks on their sides, you can make them diagonal and end your building. You can't put anything on top of it if you turn one to make an angle. They look so cute. They are really boring. Sending them all back. If they were selling them for five dollars, I wouldn't buy them. I would rather buy regular blocks. My granddaughter would get bored in about 60 seconds. I was bored with them in 10 seconds. I like to build. We enjoy playing with blocks, dominoes, Legos, and Duplos. Not with these.

👤They are pretty. My kids have been playing with them. Some of the small toys are not safe for children under 4. I am not sure if the paint will chip over time with kids touching it.

👤I love these! We play with them every day. The colors are bright and the rocks are perfect. You get so many tiny rocks that it's hard for me to stack them. I would like to see more medium/large sized rocks included.

👤My daughter is 3 years old. She loves it! She tore down the flower garden and rebuilt another garden after we created it. I bought this and I am so happy.

👤I bought this one from a less expensive source because it came with a plastic storage box, which was what reviewers said it did. The cardboard one was the only one that came with a storage box. There was no way the pieces would come back in once out. Storage is a problem for these little pieces. There is a The product is great. My grand daughters love it. They have a lot of fun putting flowers together. It works well for one child alone or several together. Pieces fit together and come apart as they should.

👤My daughter got two sets for Christmas. I purchased them because I was happy with them. My 3 year old loves them, but my 8 year old loves playing with them. It is worth the money.

👤My daughter thought she might get a kick out of making her own flower garden. She loves it. She will play with it for hours at a time. The pieces hold up to young children. If your child likes to put things in their mouth, it's a good idea for you to keep an eye on them.

👤We got this for a friend's daughter. We were told that she loves it. My daughter saw it before I wrapped it and begged for one, so we got it for her as a birthday present. She is 2 years old and loves it! She plays with it. My son does too. Children can create a whistle noise if they put air in and out of their mouths. I have no complaints about that. It's a toy that my kids love and doesn't require batteries or make noise.

👤My granddaughter loves them, they are cute and colorful. She plays garden on the floor and stacks them up high. A fun toy!

👤Three year old girl loves to build her flower garden multiple times a day. It is easy to assemble and disassemble that matter. There are many different colors of flowers. It keeps her busy and happy at the same time. If you have a small dollar store basket, you can keep the pieces in when not in use.

👤My niece and her older sister loved it, and I got it as a christmas gift. They made their wooden train track toy look like a train track through a fairy garden by decorating it.

👤The full set is pictured. I bought it for my 4 year old. She brings them out weekly to play and to make a garden. I think it was a good purchase.

👤I wanted to see if the kids would like it after I bought it a year ago. I bought it for my nephew and niece. They have been playing with the toy since day one. It is a staple item in the toy box. They like to make their own little gardens and stack them into tall towers. The bright colors of this toy, easy assembly, and the fact that the kids can be creative make it a great toy. I think this toy made me the cool Aunt in history.

👤A 3.5 year old received this toy as a Christmas present. She understood that you match the bees to the correct color. She played with it one time, but put the toy away once the bees were in place. We expanded on her play by having the bees collect pollen and make honey after pulling out toy flowers. We pretended the bees were going to sting. The toy is a great idea, but more fun when other toys are used. I am going to use it to strengthen her fine motor skills when she is not playing with other Christmas toys.

👤The 2 year old granddaughter enjoys playing with the game. We had fun watching her use the bees in other activities and it was very well made.

👤It is easier for younger children than the game Operation. My grandson is almost 3 years old. He has fun with it. He likes it because they find different ways to play it.

👤The bees we purchased were the second set. My 2 years old plays with bees so often that we had to get another one. She is using the tweezers to practice fine motor skills. We hide the bees in dried beans and make a game of finding them and labeling the colors. There are great open activities.

👤Our grand children will receive 2 bee games for Christmas. The kids were excited to play with the bees. They will be able to learn to play with colors.

👤We love it! I got it for my toddler for Christmas. They are easy to loose and the wings come off easily. My children are destructive but this is fun to teach her motor skills and colors.

👤My grandson is almost 3 years old. It is challenging enough to not frustrate him.

👤The names of colors can be learned with the Beehive for toddlers. Our 2 year old is happy to return bees to their matching colors. At first, she looked to us for approval, but soon became more confident with her choices and began to say the names of the primary colors. Thank you so much for the game!

👤One of my purchases was in Amazon.

👤It was disappointing. I decided to purchase the montessori tool play set again once my son was old enough to buy it, after searching and reading reviews. There is a There is an issue. It's not clear if this has to do with Amazon or the company itself. I had to wait for this item 3 times. The first two times the item was delayed, it was due to the wrong carrier. I was not sure what was going on. The item I received was a disappointment but not to the end of the world. There is an issue. The inside edges of the wood were not smooth. For young hands, splinters are a concern and for $25, I expected a more finished product. Not the end of the world but frustrating. There is a There is an issue. # This is the one that I can not deal with. Some items will not go all the way into the bird. They stop about a quarter way down. I don't know about you, but with my toddler, if something doesn't fit correctly or goes the way he thinks it should, he's a meltdown. Is this a learning opportunity? Yes. Do I want to deal with that when I am trying to get a second chance to myself? No. This one is not negotiable for me. I love Montessori toys, wooden toys, open ended toys, and so when I saw this I was very excited. This one missed the mark for me. I will be looking into my options to return. Pictures are included to explain my issues.

👤My brother, who is fading away into Alzheimer's, needs things to keep him busy and focused, even though this is made for toddlers. The board was suggested to me. It has been a great gift and has kept him happy.

👤Practical life skills, communication and language, problem solving skills, cognitive development, and more can be encouraged by a very educational toy. If the toy plays with the child or the child plays with the toy, that is what I look to see. The child plays with this kit. It is an open-ended toy that promotes longer durations of play than a battery powered toy. I love that this toy is portable. It is small enough to travel. Just keep a baggy or container for the loose parts and give your child some instructions about it. There is a The box looked dirty when I received it. I am not sure if it was just manufacturing or something. The screws in the board were scratch marks. I am not sure why the toy is in this condition, but it was originally wrapped in plastic. It doesn't change how educational the toy is nor will the toy stay in perfect condition anyways, but I felt it was worth noting. I highly recommend the toy.

👤The Montessori tool kit is cool. The tools and screws are made of metal. My kid has no problem handling them because they are all toddler/kid size. He is mostly looking at the things he put in. He can use the tools with the screws later on, so it will be a toy that can grow with him. The screwdriver has two different shape heads, just pull it out and switch it. My son loves playing with the tool set and can't stop. It is a fun change from his usual toys. He enjoys working with this and stays engaged for a long time, which is great for a mom.