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10 Green Gift Ideas Under $20

Do you want to spread the holiday cheer with some green gift ideas that don't break the bank? Here is a list that keeps the planet and your pocket book in mind as you shop for children 0 - 3 years old.

Ringley Natural Teething Toy

These soft teething toys are designed for babies 1 - 18 months old. They are made from 100% organic cotton and maple wood. The Ringley Natural Teething Toys can be found on Amazon from $14.99 - $19.99.
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom

Baby books make great green gift ideas. This book by Bill Martin is a great introduction to the alphabet and can be enjoyed by babies of all ages. We have our own song and even beat an African drum with it sometimes. The hardback anniversary edition will last longer and its on sale. Find Chicka Chicka Boom Boom on Amazon for $12.23 (or less).
Dancing Alligator

My little one enjoyed this clickety-clackety toy when she started walking. The dancing alligator is made to last from natural rubberwood and non-toxic paints. It's also pretty to look at. This green gift idea will be enjoyed by toddlers 1 and up. Find it on Amazon.com.
Maple Landmark Spinny People

This wooden toy can help your child work on motor and matching skills while learning what people do. A cowgirl, football player, doctor, and a fire fighter are all featured on this maple wood toy made with non-toxic paints. This green gift idea is $8.95 at Amazon and recommended for children 18 months plus.
Miyim Bunny

If your little one needs a cuddly friend, Try one of the soft organic baby toys by Miyim. Their toys are organic inside and out and dyed with plants and soy waters. You can find them on Amazon for $17.99. This is good for babies of all ages.
Imagiplay Buddy blocks

Wooden blocks are the perfect open-ended toy. But they are hard to find for less than $20. However this puzzle and block set can help a child learn stacking, sorting, animal names and sounds. The set is $12.99 at Amazon. Recommended for children 2 years and older.
Melissa and Doug Shape Sorting Clock

This is a nice twist on the traditional shape sorter. It combines the skill with learning to tell time. You can also practice numbers and colors with the blocks alone. Find this on Amazon for $10.46. This gift green gift idea can grow with a child 2 years and beyond.
Sprig Toys Truck

I've been trying to stay unisex with this green gift idea list, but I know little guys like trucks. The Sprig Toys are unique because they are designed to be powered by kids and not batteries. They are also made fron an eco-friendly wood-plastic composite called Sprigwood and non-toxic dyes. This truck is $12.99 on Amazon. They also have other playsets under $20 as well as battery-free trucks that light up and makes sounds through kid power. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Wooden Memory Animal Cards

Didn't you love playing Memory as a child? Like all Plan Toys it is made from recycled rubberwood and dyed with vegetable based paint. This set of memory cards seems like it could survive a generation, making it green, educational and fun. Recommended for ages 3 years and up. It is slightly over $20 at Amazon.
Crayon Rocks

These crayons were invented to help older children develop motor skills. However, an older toddler who is ready to explore coloring could have a lot of fun with these. Forget about broken crayons for a while and enjoy making beautiful art with your little one. The soy wax crayons are made from USA grown soybeans. A good gift for children 3 years plus. You get 16 rocks and a treasure bag for $6.95.

(Hint: You could pair them with the primary set for $5 and a coloring book and still be under $20).