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Ellisa
09-27-2007, 08:02 PM
With all these crazy recalls and an 8 month old and 4 yr old who still puts everything in his mouth, I don't want to take any chances.

Where are the best places to buy wooden or cloth toys? I know about Haba and Melissa & Doug (still made in China), but what else? We have a ton of puzzles and playsilks and wooden block sets, so I'm looking for some other things.

What do you know? Share your info with me mommas! :goodvibes:

abacus2
09-27-2007, 08:41 PM
Check out Plan Toys at amazon.com (just do a search).

abbycadabby
09-27-2007, 08:51 PM
Plan toys aren't made in Europe. try selecta and bajo.

FaeryGnomeHome
09-27-2007, 09:04 PM
I make these:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/faerybugs/09_27_5.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/faerybugs/09_27_7.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/faerybugs/09_18_2.jpg

munchkinflame13
09-27-2007, 09:06 PM
I make waldorf inspired toys crocheted from 100% wool or 100% cotton yarn, stuffed with wool or cotton fabric scraps. I make stuffed toys (animals or dolls), tea sets, crocheted wool food, teethers, and pretty much anything else you can think of that is crocheted. And I am always up for a challenge.

My sister, shortcake2386 on DS, makes superman capes, dolls, doll slings, felt food, playsilks, and pretty much anything that can be sewn.

SandyG
09-27-2007, 09:30 PM
I make these:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/faerybugs/09_27_5.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/faerybugs/09_27_7.jpg
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/faerybugs/09_18_2.jpg

oh my gosh those are adorable girl. too cute!!!

Persikka
09-28-2007, 05:38 AM
I make these:

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e213/faerybugs/09_27_7.jpg


Hey!! Looks like the pumpkin pattern came out great!!!

Persikka
09-28-2007, 05:51 AM
Here's somethings i've recently made :goodvibes:

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/kjoslyn78/Dolls/picture308.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/kjoslyn78/Crochet/picture.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/kjoslyn78/Crochet/picture289.jpg
http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r195/kjoslyn78/Crochet/picture211.jpg

amjbmommy
09-28-2007, 06:54 AM
Gosh.... you mama's are all so talented!! I'm lucky if I can sew a button back on :blush: My dh is the one who knits in our family... he's knitting a blanket for our littlest one.

luv2recycle
09-28-2007, 07:33 AM
DH and I make wooden toys:goodvibes:

Love4leon
09-28-2007, 07:49 AM
Plan toys aren't made in Europe. try selecta and bajo.

So where are Plan toys made?

threestraycats
09-28-2007, 08:09 AM
I *believe* Plan Toys are made in Thailand.

I get my wooden toys from Tiny Bird Organics & Natural baby catalog

Here are the links:

(They are both USA made)
http://naturalbaby.stores.yahoo.net/babyfun.html

http://www.tinybirdsorganics.com/woodtoys/TexasUnfinishedWoodToys.html

HTH!

:goodvibes:

CakeMama
09-28-2007, 08:13 AM
So where are Plan toys made?

I believe in Thailand. But they are made with water-based paints. Here's the link to plain toys.

http://www.plantoys.com/naturalmat.asp

Here's another link where you can sort toys by where they are manufactured. HTH!

http://www.ape2zebra.ca/malasian-thailand-made-toys.asp

comfycozydiapers
09-28-2007, 08:38 AM
DH and I make wooden toys:goodvibes:

Any pics?

Persikka
09-28-2007, 08:48 AM
Any pics?

OMG - i'm in LOVE with their toys - and i dont even have any (yet that is - LOL - i still wanna see kitchen pics!)

Just check out this thread!! HERE (http://www.diaperswappers.com/forum/showthread.php?t=236171)

jenn5388
09-28-2007, 09:58 AM
here's what i saw in a catalog from these guys recently.. not sure where anything is made at though, but i'm not sure it matters since they are unfinished. :)

http://www.orientaltrading.com/application?namespace=search&origin=searchMain.jsp&event=button.search&Ntt=wood+cars&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&N=0&x=22&y=17

Persikka
09-28-2007, 11:06 AM
here's what i saw in a catalog from these guys recently.. not sure where anything is made at though, but i'm not sure it matters since they are unfinished. :)

http://www.orientaltrading.com/application?namespace=search&origin=searchMain.jsp&event=button.search&Ntt=wood+cars&Ntk=all&Ntx=mode%2Bmatchallpartial&N=0&x=22&y=17

thanks for sharing that! i found unfinished yo-yos!!

Ellisa
09-29-2007, 09:38 AM
Great help, mommas! Thanks!!:goodvibes:

Manna00
09-29-2007, 09:40 AM
Honestly: yard sales.

I've even found a few PLAN toys out here in the country at a yard sale.