Low-Tox Home & Baby
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Baby & Play (45 lists)
Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2026: Non-Toxic Baby & Screen-Free Toy Deals to WatchBlack Friday is Friday, November 27, 2026, and Cyber Monday is Monday, November 30.52 picks
- GREENGUARD Gold Dual-Stage Crib MattressFirm infant side, softer toddler side
- Top pick Naturepedic Organic 2-Stage Crib MattressShop
- Avocado Organic Crib MattressShop
- HALO Essential Breathable Crib MattressShop
- Newton Baby Essential Crib MattressShop
- HEPA Air Purifier for NurseryQuiet sleep mode
- Top pick Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
- Levoit Vital True HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
- Coway Airmega True HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
- Medify MA-15 True H13 HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
- Wooden Baby Play GymA simple A-frame with a few hanging toys gives babies something to look at, bat at, and grasp.
- Top pick PlanToys Wooden Play Gym (Orchard)Shop
- Avenlur Sapling Wooden Baby Play GymShop
- Lalo The Play Gym IIShop
- PlanToys Wooden Play Gym (Pastel)Shop
- Non-Toxic Foam Baby Play MatA one-piece, wipe-clean cushioned mat with no seams for crumbs to collect in.
- Top pick Toddlekind Premium Foam Haven PlaymatShop
- Lalo Play MatShop
- Piccalio Foldable Play MatShop
- Shwally Playmat by Milk SnobShop
- Screen-Free Audio Players & Story CardsKids choose a story, song, or podcast by placing a character or inserting a card.
- Top pick Toniebox 2 My First Tonies Farm Starter SetShop
- Yoto Mini Audio PlayerShop
- Yoto PlayerShop
- Toniebox 2 My First Tonies Jungle Starter SetShop
- Wooden Play KitchenA sturdy wooden kitchen at toddler height with a sink, stove, and storage invites hours of cooking, washing, and serving pretend meals.
- Top pick Lalo The Play KitchenShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Home KitchenShop
- Tender Leaf Toys La Fiamma Grand KitchenShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Cherry Pie KitchenShop
- Indoor Climbers & Active Play GymsPikler-style climbers, slides, and balance boards give toddlers a safe place to climb and move when it's too cold to go outside.
- Top pick Avenlur Cherry 5-in-1 Wooden Indoor ClimberShop
- Avenlur Bush 6-in-1 Indoor Jungle GymShop
- Avenlur Juniper Foldable Toddler ClimberShop
- PlanToys Balance BoardShop
- Toddler Kitchen Helper TowersA sturdy tower with side rails brings toddlers safely up to counter height for holiday baking, washing veggies, and stirring.
- Top pick Avenlur Laurel 4-in-1 Toddler TowerShop
- Lalo The TowerShop
- Avenlur Plum Foldable Kitchen TowerShop
- Lalo Kids Cooking Utensils SetShop
- Big Magnetic & Block Building SetsLarger tile and block sets let preschoolers build castles, rockets, and whole towns.
- Top pick PicassoTiles 100-Piece Magnetic Tile SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Castle DLX 48-Piece SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Space 32-Piece SetShop
- PlanToys 50 Unit BlocksShop
- Magnetic Tile Gift SetsMagnetic tiles click together easily for little hands, so 2-year-olds can build flat shapes first and grow into towers, castles, and marble runs for years.
- Top pick Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Classic 100-Piece SetShop
- PicassoTiles 60-Piece Magnetic Tile SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals 25-Piece SetShop
- Wooden Dollhouses & Small-World Play SetsDollhouses, arks, farms, and animal sets invite long, quiet storytelling sessions.
- Top pick PlanToys Georgian DollhouseShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Little Noah's ArkShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Tender Leaf FarmShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Woodland AnimalsShop
- Stainless Steel Silicone Straw CupDishwasher-safe and nearly indestructible
- Top pick Dr. Brown's Milestones Insulated Straw CupShop
- Klean Kanteen Kid Cup with Straw LidShop
- Munchkin Cool Cat Stainless Straw CupShop
- Simple Modern Trek TumblerShop
- Plant-Based Disposable DiapersPlant-based, fragrance-free disposables are gentle on sensitive skin and still absorb well overnight.
- Top pick DYPER DiapersShop
- Healthybaby DiaperShop
- Honest Clean Conscious DiapersShop
- Honest Clean Conscious Overnight DiapersShop
Last-Minute Screen-Free Gifts by Age (0–5)Running out of time? These are popular, easy-to-find screen-free gifts from the site's top picks, grouped by age, with two to four ideas for each stage…52 picks
- Black & White Art Cards & Soft BooksHigh-contrast black-and-white images are easy for newborn eyes to focus on.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby - Baby AnimalsShop
- Lalo Art CardsShop
- Colored Organics First Colors Board BookShop
- Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby - OceanShop
- Natural Rubber & Silicone Teether GiftsNatural rubber and food-grade silicone teethers are easy to grip and easy to wash.
- Top pick Oli & Carol Teether + Rattle + Mini Teether Gift SetShop
- Haakaa Octopus Rattle TeetherShop
- Mushie Animal Ring TeethersShop
- Jellystone Designs Moon TeetherShop
- Montessori Stacking Cups & StackersBabies start by knocking stacks down, then nesting cups, then stacking them up.
- Top pick Mushie Stacking Cups ToyShop
- PlanToys Stacking WheelsShop
- Haakaa Silicone Arch Stacker SetShop
- Jellystone Designs Ocean Stacking CupsShop
- Chunky Wooden Puzzles & StackersBig knob-free or chunky tray puzzles and stackers build grip, matching, and problem-solving.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Wooden Tray Puzzle - Safari AnimalsShop
- Mushie Wooden Farm PuzzleShop
- Wee Gallery Beginner Puzzles - PetsShop
- Avenlur Wooden Mountain Rainbow StackerShop
- First Shape Sorters & Posting ToysPosting a shape and seeing it disappear (then come back) teaches object permanence and cause-and-effect.
- Top pick PlanToys First Shape SorterShop
- Mushie Elastic Shape SorterShop
- Melissa & Doug Geometric Shape SorterShop
- Jellystone Designs Narwhal Shape SorterShop
- Wooden Musical Instruments for ToddlersA real xylophone or drum lets toddlers make their own sounds instead of pressing a button to hear a recording.
- Top pick PlanToys Oval XylophoneShop
- PlanToys Solid DrumShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Musical TableShop
- PlanToys Musical SetShop
- Wooden Train Sets & Toy VehiclesWooden track and vehicles invite building, pushing, and storytelling.
- Top pick Tender Leaf Toys Wild Pines Train SetShop
- PlanToys Stacking Train Trio - OrchardShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Farmyard TractorShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Car TransporterShop
- Beeswax Crayon & First Painting Gift SetsChunky beeswax crayons are easy for small fists to hold and hard to snap.
- Top pick Honeysticks Beeswax Crayons Jumbos 16-PackShop
- Honeysticks Finger Paint SetShop
- Colored Organics Farm Beeswax CrayonsShop
- Honeysticks Watercolour Paint SetShop
- Reusable Sticker Pads & Water Reveal BooksReusable stickers peel off and stick again, and water-reveal pads use only water.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad - My TownShop
- Mushie Reusable Sticker SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! 3-Pack (Jungle, Safari, Farm)Shop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Around Town DeluxeShop
- Big Magnetic & Block Building SetsLarger tile and block sets let preschoolers build castles, rockets, and whole towns.
- Top pick PicassoTiles 100-Piece Magnetic Tile SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Castle DLX 48-Piece SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Space 32-Piece SetShop
- PlanToys 50 Unit BlocksShop
- Wooden Doctor & Vet Play KitsA doctor's bag or vet case helps kids work through checkup nerves and care for stuffed animals.
- Top pick Tender Leaf Toys Doctor's BagShop
- Avenlur Wooden Doctor Play SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's KitShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Animal Rescue Vet CaseShop
- Kids Gardening & Explorer Play SetsKid-sized garden tools, sand sets, and explorer kits get preschoolers outside to dig, plant, and observe.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Vegetable Gardening Play SetShop
- PlanToys Sand Play SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Binoculars & Compass SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Flower Gardening Play SetShop
- Modeling Dough & Sensory Play SetsRolling, cutting, and stamping dough builds hand strength for future writing, and a sensory set keeps little hands busy at the table.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Shape, Model & Mold Dough KitShop
- Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Roll Modeling Dough KitShop
- PlanToys Sensory Explorer SetShop
- Mushie Silicone Sensory ToyShop
Non-Toxic Baby Gifts for a First Christmas (2026)A baby's first Christmas is the perfect excuse for gifts that last: organic cotton sets, simple wooden toys, high-contrast art cards, and teethers made…16 picks
- Newborn Baby Gift SetsReady-to-give boxes bundle soft cotton basics, a teether, or high-contrast cards, so you can give one thoughtful package instead of a pile of plastic.
- Top pick Burt's Bees Baby Organic Take Me Home 3-Piece SetShop
- Oli & Carol Cozy Radish Newborn Gift SetShop
- Wee Gallery Newborn Baby Gift Set - Black + WhiteShop
- Milk Snob Sunny Acres Welcome Baby Gift BoxShop
- Heirloom Wooden Baby ToysSimple wooden tumblers, blocks, pull-alongs, and stackers grow with your baby from batting and grasping to stacking.
- Top pick PlanToys Sensory TumblingShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Infant Blocks CollectionShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Pull Along Bear CartShop
- Wee Gallery Wood Stacker - PandaShop
- Black & White Art Cards & Soft BooksHigh-contrast black-and-white images are easy for newborn eyes to focus on.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby - Baby AnimalsShop
- Lalo Art CardsShop
- Colored Organics First Colors Board BookShop
- Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby - OceanShop
- Natural Rubber & Silicone Teether GiftsNatural rubber and food-grade silicone teethers are easy to grip and easy to wash.
- Top pick Oli & Carol Teether + Rattle + Mini Teether Gift SetShop
- Haakaa Octopus Rattle TeetherShop
- Mushie Animal Ring TeethersShop
- Jellystone Designs Moon TeetherShop
Best Screen-Free Gifts for 1-Year-Olds (2026)One-year-olds are cruising, walking, banging, and stacking.16 picks
- Wooden Pull-Along ToysA pull-along snail, duck, or frog gives new walkers a reason to keep going, and the wobble, click, or chime rewards every step.
- Top pick PlanToys Pull Along SnailShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Pull Along DucksShop
- Melissa & Doug First Play Frolicking Frog Pull ToyShop
- PlanToys Pull Along Musical BearShop
- Wooden Musical Instruments for ToddlersA real xylophone or drum lets toddlers make their own sounds instead of pressing a button to hear a recording.
- Top pick PlanToys Oval XylophoneShop
- PlanToys Solid DrumShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Musical TableShop
- PlanToys Musical SetShop
- Chunky Wooden Puzzles & StackersBig knob-free or chunky tray puzzles and stackers build grip, matching, and problem-solving.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Wooden Tray Puzzle - Safari AnimalsShop
- Mushie Wooden Farm PuzzleShop
- Wee Gallery Beginner Puzzles - PetsShop
- Avenlur Wooden Mountain Rainbow StackerShop
- Soft Blocks & First Building BlocksSoft fabric blocks and nesting or sensory blocks are made for stacking and knocking down.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Soft Block - Baby AnimalsShop
- Wee Gallery Nesting Blocks - Ocean AnimalsShop
- Melissa & Doug Sensory Matching BlocksShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Stacking FarmyardShop
Best Screen-Free Gifts for 2-Year-Olds (2026)Two-year-olds want to build, create, and listen to the same story 40 times.16 picks
- Magnetic Tile Gift SetsMagnetic tiles click together easily for little hands, so 2-year-olds can build flat shapes first and grow into towers, castles, and marble runs for years.
- Top pick Magna-Tiles Classic 32-Piece SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Classic 100-Piece SetShop
- PicassoTiles 60-Piece Magnetic Tile SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals 25-Piece SetShop
- Screen-Free Audio Players & Story CardsKids choose a story, song, or podcast by placing a character or inserting a card.
- Top pick Toniebox 2 My First Tonies Farm Starter SetShop
- Yoto Mini Audio PlayerShop
- Yoto PlayerShop
- Toniebox 2 My First Tonies Jungle Starter SetShop
- Wooden Train Sets & Toy VehiclesWooden track and vehicles invite building, pushing, and storytelling.
- Top pick Tender Leaf Toys Wild Pines Train SetShop
- PlanToys Stacking Train Trio - OrchardShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Farmyard TractorShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Car TransporterShop
- Beeswax Crayon & First Painting Gift SetsChunky beeswax crayons are easy for small fists to hold and hard to snap.
- Top pick Honeysticks Beeswax Crayons Jumbos 16-PackShop
- Honeysticks Finger Paint SetShop
- Colored Organics Farm Beeswax CrayonsShop
- Honeysticks Watercolour Paint SetShop
Best Screen-Free Gifts for 3- and 4-Year-Olds (2026)Preschoolers are ready for bigger builds and richer pretend play.16 picks
- Big Magnetic & Block Building SetsLarger tile and block sets let preschoolers build castles, rockets, and whole towns.
- Top pick PicassoTiles 100-Piece Magnetic Tile SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Castle DLX 48-Piece SetShop
- Magna-Tiles Space 32-Piece SetShop
- PlanToys 50 Unit BlocksShop
- Wooden Doctor & Vet Play KitsA doctor's bag or vet case helps kids work through checkup nerves and care for stuffed animals.
- Top pick Tender Leaf Toys Doctor's BagShop
- Avenlur Wooden Doctor Play SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctor's KitShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Animal Rescue Vet CaseShop
- Wooden Dollhouses & Small-World Play SetsDollhouses, arks, farms, and animal sets invite long, quiet storytelling sessions.
- Top pick PlanToys Georgian DollhouseShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Little Noah's ArkShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Tender Leaf FarmShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Woodland AnimalsShop
- Kids Gardening & Explorer Play SetsKid-sized garden tools, sand sets, and explorer kits get preschoolers outside to dig, plant, and observe.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Vegetable Gardening Play SetShop
- PlanToys Sand Play SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Binoculars & Compass SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Let's Explore Flower Gardening Play SetShop
Non-Toxic Stocking Stuffers for Toddlers (2026)Skip the dollar-store plastic and candy.16 picks
- Stainless Steel & Silicone Snack CupsSpill-resistant snack cups go everywhere: the car, the stroller, and grandma's house.
- Top pick Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Snack CupsShop
- Lalo Snack CupShop
- Mushie Snack CupShop
- Lalo Lil' Dipper Snack BoxShop
- Reusable Sticker Pads & Water Reveal BooksReusable stickers peel off and stick again, and water-reveal pads use only water.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad - My TownShop
- Mushie Reusable Sticker SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! 3-Pack (Jungle, Safari, Farm)Shop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Around Town DeluxeShop
- Bath Crayons & Mini Bath Play SetsBath crayons and letter sets turn the tub into a canvas.
- Top pick Honeysticks Bath Crayons Super JumbosShop
- Honeysticks Bubble Bath Color Mixing 3-PackShop
- Mushie Letters & Numbers Bath Play SetShop
- Lalo Bathtime Tic-Tac-ToeShop
- Mini Wooden Animals & Travel Building SetsChunky wooden animals and mini magnetic travel sets fit perfectly in a stocking and keep kids busy at restaurants and on travel days.
- Top pick Tender Leaf Toys Polar Animal - King PenguinShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Woodland Animal - FoxShop
- Magna-Tiles microMAGS Winter Wonder Travel SetShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Polar BearShop
Screen-Free Winter Indoor Activities for ToddlersCold, dark afternoons don't have to mean more screen time.16 picks
- Indoor Climbers & Active Play GymsPikler-style climbers, slides, and balance boards give toddlers a safe place to climb and move when it's too cold to go outside.
- Top pick Avenlur Cherry 5-in-1 Wooden Indoor ClimberShop
- Avenlur Bush 6-in-1 Indoor Jungle GymShop
- Avenlur Juniper Foldable Toddler ClimberShop
- PlanToys Balance BoardShop
- Modeling Dough & Sensory Play SetsRolling, cutting, and stamping dough builds hand strength for future writing, and a sensory set keeps little hands busy at the table.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Shape, Model & Mold Dough KitShop
- Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Roll Modeling Dough KitShop
- PlanToys Sensory Explorer SetShop
- Mushie Silicone Sensory ToyShop
- Holiday Floor Puzzles & Matching GamesBig floor puzzles with Christmas trees, gingerbread houses, and animals make a cozy family activity, and matching tiles keep older toddlers busy on their own.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Christmas Tree Floor PuzzleShop
- Wee Gallery Gingerbread House Floor PuzzleShop
- Wee Gallery Wild Life Floor PuzzleShop
- Wee Gallery Mix & Match Animal TilesShop
- Toddler Kitchen Helper TowersA sturdy tower with side rails brings toddlers safely up to counter height for holiday baking, washing veggies, and stirring.
- Top pick Avenlur Laurel 4-in-1 Toddler TowerShop
- Lalo The TowerShop
- Avenlur Plum Foldable Kitchen TowerShop
- Lalo Kids Cooking Utensils SetShop
Best Non-Toxic Sippy & Straw Cups for Babies and ToddlersSwap scratched plastic cups for stainless steel, glass, or platinum silicone.16 picks
- Stainless Steel Silicone Straw CupDishwasher-safe and nearly indestructible
- Top pick Dr. Brown's Milestones Insulated Straw CupShop
- Klean Kanteen Kid Cup with Straw LidShop
- Munchkin Cool Cat Stainless Straw CupShop
- Simple Modern Trek TumblerShop
- Glass Sippy Cup with Silicone SleeveNo taste or odor retention
- Top pick Lifefactory Glass Sippy Cup with Silicone SleeveShop
- WeeSprout 3-in-1 Glass Sippy & Straw CupsShop
- Lifefactory Glass Bottle with Pivot Straw CapShop
- Haakaa Glass Sippy & Straw Cup with Silicone SleeveShop
- Open Training Cup (Silicone)Supports open-cup drinking skills
- Top pick ezpz Tiny CupShop
- Munchkin Open Training CupShop
- Mushie Silicone Training CupShop
- Hegen Silicone CupShop
- Insulated Kids Water BottleKeeps water cold all day
- Top pick Klean Kanteen Kid Insulated Bottle 12ozShop
- Iron Flask Kids Water Bottle 14ozShop
- Simple Modern Summit Kids Bottle 14ozShop
- Bentgo Kids Stainless Insulated BottleShop
Plastic-Free Toddler Plates, Bowls & UtensilsMelamine and worn plastic out; steel and silicone in.16 picks
- Divided Stainless Suction PlateStays put on high chair trays
- Top pick Ahimsa Stainless Kids Divided PlateShop
- Avanchy Stainless Suction PlateShop
- Lalo Stainless Suction PlateShop
- Micasso & Co Stainless Children's PlateShop
- Silicone Suction Bowl SetGrips trays, easy to clean
- Top pick Mushie Silicone Suction BowlShop
- Munchkin Stay Put Suction BowlShop
- Haakaa Silicone Suction BowlShop
- Hegen Silicone Suction BowlShop
- Stainless Toddler Fork & Spoon SetReal-utensil feel sized for small hands
- Top pick WeeSprout Stainless Kids UtensilsShop
- Ubbi Stainless Utensil SetShop
- Munchkin Polish Stainless Fork & SpoonShop
- WeeSprout Stainless Toddler UtensilsShop
- Pre-Spoon Dipping SpoonsGum-friendly first self-feeding
- Top pick ezpz Tiny SpoonShop
- Munchkin Gentle Dip First SpoonsShop
- Bumkins Little DippersShop
- WeeSprout First Stage Infant Feeding SpoonsShop
Non-Toxic Lunchboxes & Food Containers for PreschoolBento-style stainless lunchboxes that survive daycare.16 picks
- Stainless Steel Bento LunchboxLeak-resistant compartments
- Top pick PlanetBox Rover Lunch BoxShop
- Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Lunch BoxShop
- LunchBots Stainless BentoShop
- Elk & Friends Stainless BentoShop
- Insulated Food JarKeeps soup warm until noon
- Top pick Klean Kanteen 16oz TKCanister Insulated Food JarShop
- Simple Modern Provision Insulated Food Jar 12ozShop
- PlanetBox Stainless Insulated Food JarShop
- LunchBots Thermal Stainless Insulated Food JarShop
- Reusable Silicone Snack BagsDishwasher-safe
- Top pick Stasher 100% Platinum Silicone Reusable Snack BagShop
- WeeSprout Reusable Food-Grade Silicone Snack BagsShop
- Haakaa Dot Seal Silicone Milk & Snack Storage BagsShop
- Zip Top Reusable 100% Platinum Silicone Baby Snack ContainersShop
- Organic Cotton Lunch BagWashable, no vinyl lining
- Top pick Oli & Carol Organic Cotton Kids Lunch BagShop
- Colored Organics GOTS Organic Cotton Lunch BagShop
- PlanetBox Insulated Kids Lunch BagShop
- Fluf GOTS Organic Cotton Zipper Lunch BagShop
GREENGUARD Gold Crib Mattresses & Non-Toxic Nursery BasicsLower VOCs where your baby sleeps 12+ hours a day.20 picks
- GREENGUARD Gold Dual-Stage Crib MattressFirm infant side, softer toddler side
- Top pick Naturepedic Organic 2-Stage Crib MattressShop
- Avocado Organic Crib MattressShop
- HALO Essential Breathable Crib MattressShop
- Newton Baby Essential Crib MattressShop
- Organic Cotton Fitted Crib SheetsSoft and breathable
- Top pick Burt's Bees Baby Organic Fitted Crib SheetShop
- Naturepedic Organic Breathable Crib SheetsShop
- Babyletto GOTS Organic Crib SheetShop
- Coyuchi Organic Crib SheetShop
- Waterproof Mattress Protector (PVC-Free)Quiet and breathable
- Top pick Naturepedic GOTS Organic Waterproof Crib Mattress ProtectorShop
- Avocado GOTS Organic Waterproof Crib Mattress ProtectorShop
- Newton Baby Breathable Waterproof Crib Mattress PadShop
- HALO Breathable Waterproof Crib Mattress CoverShop
- Organic Cotton Wearable BlanketSupports AAP safe-sleep guidance
- Top pick Burt's Bees Baby Beekeeper Wearable BlanketShop
- Mushie Organic Cotton Sleep BagShop
- Woolino 4 Season Baby Sleep BagShop
- HALO SleepSack Cotton Wearable BlanketShop
- HEPA Air Purifier for NurseryQuiet sleep mode
- Top pick Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
- Levoit Vital True HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
- Coway Airmega True HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
- Medify MA-15 True H13 HEPA Nursery Air PurifierShop
Non-Toxic Baby Bath, Skincare & Tub ToysFragrance-free washes and mold-resistant tub toys.16 picks
- Fragrance-Free Baby Wash & ShampooGentle on eczema-prone skin
- Top pick Tubby Todd Hair + Body WashShop
- Honest Shampoo + Body WashShop
- Mushie Fragrance-Free Baby Shampoo & Body WashShop
- Earth Mama Simply Non-Scents Baby WashShop
- Mineral Baby SunscreenMineral zinc oxide protection
- Top pick Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Mineral SunscreenShop
- Blue Lizard Kids Mineral SunscreenShop
- Badger Kids Clear Zinc SunscreenShop
- All Good Kids Mineral SunscreenShop
- Open-Seam Silicone Bath ToysOpen to clean, no hidden mold
- Top pick Haakaa Silicone Bath ToysShop
- Mushie Silicone Bath ToyShop
- Itzy Ritzy Stack & SquirtShop
- Haakaa Silicone Bath ToyShop
- Organic Cotton Hooded TowelsAbsorbent and cozy
- Top pick Burt's Bees Baby Organic Hooded TowelShop
- Mushie Hooded TowelShop
- Colored Organics Organic Hooded TowelShop
- Lalo Hooded TowelShop
Recall-Safe Teethers & Non-Toxic First ToysTeethers and first toys made of simple, tested materials.16 picks
- Natural Rubber TeetherSoft and easy to grip
- Top pick Oli & Carol 100% Natural Rubber Teether SetShop
- Itzy Ritzy Comfort Crew Natural Rubber TeetherShop
- Oli & Carol Fruit & Veggie Natural Rubber TeetherShop
- Mushie Natural Rubber & Silicone Teething RingShop
- Silicone Teething MittenStays on baby's hand
- Top pick Malarkey Kids Munch Mitt Silicone Teething MittenShop
- Itzy Ritzy Bitzy Bespoke Silicone Teething MittenShop
- Mushie Food-Grade Silicone Teething MittenShop
- Haakaa 360 Silicone Teething & Toothbrush ToyShop
- Unfinished Wooden RattleSimple, calm sensory play
- Top pick PlanToys Natural Unfinished Wooden Baby RattleShop
- Colored Organics Beechwood Moon Baby RattleShop
- PlanToys Wooden Roller Grasping Baby RattleShop
- Mushie Natural Wooden Ring & Bead RattleShop
- High-Contrast Board BooksSupports early visual development
- Top pick Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby: OceanShop
- Wee Gallery Art Cards for Baby: Baby AnimalsShop
- Wee Gallery Baby's First Soft BookShop
- Wee Gallery Bath BookShop
Screen-Free Airplane Activities for Toddlers (No Loose Pieces)Silent, tray-table-friendly activities for flights and road trips.20 picks
- Felt Travel Busy Book45+ minutes of focus on a tray table
- Top pick Ks Kids My First Activity BookShop
- Ks Kids Peekaboo Soft Activity BookShop
- Melissa & Doug Whose Feet? Soft Activity BookShop
- Melissa & Doug Latches & Locks Activity BoardShop
- Water Reveal Coloring PadsReusable and dries clear
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Water Wow! 3-PackShop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Under the SeaShop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! FarmShop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! UnicornShop
- Reusable Sticker BooksPeel and re-stick endlessly
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: My TownShop
- Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad: AdventureShop
- Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad 3-PackShop
- Mushie Reusable Sticker SetShop
- Magnetic Drawing BoardAttached stylus, instant erase
- Top pick PicassoTiles Magnetic Drawing & Face Board Activity BookShop
- Melissa & Doug Wooden Magnetic Matching & Drawing BoardShop
- PlanToys Travel Magnetic Board SetShop
- PicassoTiles Double-Sided Magnetic Drawing Board with StylusShop
- Kids Volume-Limited Headphones85dB limit protects hearing
- Top pick BuddyPhones Cosmos+ Kids HeadphonesShop
- BuddyPhones Play Wireless Kids HeadphonesShop
- JLab JBuddies Pop Kids HeadphonesShop
- Tonies Kids HeadphonesShop
Restaurant Wait Survival Kit: Screen-Free Table ActivitiesCompact activities that fit in a diaper bag.16 picks
- Mini Lacing CardsFine-motor focus at the table
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Alphabet Lacing CardsShop
- Melissa & Doug Primary Lacing BeadsShop
- Mushie Bead Lacing ToyShop
- PlanToys Geo Lacing BeadsShop
- Pocket Puzzle BookNo pieces to lose
- Top pick Wee Gallery 32 Ways to Dress Baby Animals Activity BookShop
- Wee Gallery Search & Find Woodland Activity BookShop
- Melissa & Doug Play All Day Search-and-Find Puzzle BookShop
- Melissa & Doug Flip-to-Win Travel Memory Puzzle GameShop
- Washable Crayon Sticks (Ages 3+)Wipe off tables
- Top pick Honeysticks Jumbo Beeswax CrayonsShop
- Honeysticks Triangle CrayonsShop
- Melissa & Doug Jumbo Triangular CrayonsShop
- Piccalio Beeswax CrayonsShop
- Travel Tic-Tac-Toe & Memory GamePlays at the table with family
- Top pick PlanToys Travel Tic Tac ToeShop
- Melissa & Doug Flip-to-Win Memory GameShop
- Wee Gallery Memory Game: WoodlandShop
- Oli & Carol Fruits & Veggies Memory GameShop
Montessori Independent Play Toys for 1–2 Year OldsSimple, purposeful toys toddlers can play with solo.16 picks
- Object Permanence BoxTeaches cause and effect
- Top pick Mushie Montessori Coin & Tube Object Permanence BoxShop
- PlanToys Wooden Coin Drop BoxShop
- Melissa & Doug Wooden Object & Shape Sorting BoxShop
- Mushie InnyBin Elastic Object Permanence BoxShop
- Wooden Stacking RingsBuilds hand-eye coordination
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Rainbow StackerShop
- PlanToys Stacking RingShop
- Mushie Stacking RingsShop
- Jellystone Rainbow StackerShop
- Shape Sorter CubeHours of trial and error
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Geometric Shape SorterShop
- PlanToys Geometric Sorting BoardShop
- K's Kids Take-Along Shape SorterShop
- Mushie Elastic Shape SorterShop
- Pikler-Style Climbing TriangleBurns energy indoors
- Top pick Piccalio Foldable Pikler Climbing TriangleShop
- Piccalio Reversible Climbing Ramp & Arch SetShop
- Avenlur 3-in-1 Montessori Pikler Climbing TriangleShop
- Little Partners Montessori Climbing TriangleShop
Sensory Bins & Quiet Sensory Play for 2–3 Year OldsCalm, hands-on sensory play that's easy to set up.16 picks
- Sensory Bin with LidContains the mess, stores easily
- Top pick Lalo Sensory Play Table & Bin with LidsShop
- Haakaa Lidded Stainless Sensory & Storage BinShop
- WeeSprout Lidded Silicone Sensory Sorting TraysShop
- Haakaa Stand-Up Sensory & Craft Storage PouchesShop
- Kinetic Sand SetMoldable, doesn't dry out
- Top pick PlanToys Creative Sensory Sand & Dough Moulding SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Roll Sensory Molding KitShop
- Haakaa Silicone Beach & Kinetic Sand Mould ToysShop
- Mushie Silicone Sand & Water Mold Play SetShop
- Natural Play DoughGluten-free options available
- Top pick PlanToys Creative Natural Dough SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Cut, Sculpt & Roll Modeling Dough KitShop
- Honeysticks Non-Toxic Natural Play Dough SetShop
- Piccalio Non-Toxic Sensory Play Dough KitShop
- Montessori Pouring & Scooping SetBuilds concentration
- Top pick Lalo Silicone Montessori Pouring & Scooping CupsShop
- Mushie Nesting & Pouring Scooping CupsShop
- Jellystone Designs Silicone Pouring & Transfer CupsShop
- Mushie Montessori Sorting & Transfer Tube SetShop
Quiet Time Activities for 3–4 Year Olds Who Dropped NapsRest-time bins that give parents an hour back.16 picks
- Screen-Free Audio Player for KidsStories and music without a screen
- Top pick Yoto Mini Screen-Free Kids Audio PlayerShop
- Yoto Player (3rd Gen) Screen-Free Audio StorytellerShop
- Toniebox Audio Player Starter Set for KidsShop
- Tonies Volume-Limited Kids HeadphonesShop
- Magnetic Tiles Starter SetEndless building
- Top pick Magna-Tiles Arctic Animals 25-Piece SetShop
- Magna-Tiles microMAGS Travel SetShop
- PicassoTiles 12pc Starter SetShop
- PicassoTiles Nano Magnetic Tiles Forest Animal Travel SetShop
- Pattern Block Puzzle SetEarly math skills
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Pattern Blocks and BoardsShop
- Melissa & Doug Beginner Pattern BlocksShop
- PlanToys Geo Pattern CubesShop
- PlanToys Pattern Peg BoardShop
- Toddler Okay-to-Wake ClockColor cues for when to get up
- Top pick LittleHippo Mella Ready to Rise Childrens Sleep Trainer ClockShop
- LittleHippo Nessi Toddler Sleep Trainer & Night LightShop
- Yoto Player (3rd Gen) Nightlight & Okay-to-Wake ClockShop
- Yoto Mini Travel Nightlight & Sleep Sounds PlayerShop
Screen-Free Road Trip & Travel Activities for 4–6 Year OldsCar-seat friendly games for longer trips.16 picks
- Travel Lap Desk TrayCar-seat activity station
- Top pick Lusso Gear Kids Car Seat & Airplane Travel Lap TrayShop
- J.L. Childress 3-in-1 Toddler Car Seat & Stroller Travel TrayShop
- J.L. Childress Deluxe Padded Travel Organizer BagShop
- WAYB Pico Travel Tray & Carry BackpackShop
- Magnetic Travel Games SetPieces stick, no losing
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Magnetic Matching Picture GameShop
- PlanToys Magnetic Board GameShop
- Magna-Tiles microMAGS Travel SetShop
- PicassoTiles Magnetic Face Board Activity BookShop
- Dry-Erase Activity BooksWipe clean and repeat
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Wipe-Off Activity Games PadShop
- Melissa & Doug Play All Day Search-and-Find Wipe-Off PadShop
- Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reusable Activity PadShop
- PicassoTiles Magnetic Animal Drawing Board Activity Book with MarkersShop
- Kids BinocularsTurns the drive into a scavenger hunt
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Giddy Buggy Kids BinocularsShop
- Melissa & Doug Cutie Pie Butterfly Kids BinocularsShop
- Melissa & Doug Lets Explore Binoculars SetShop
- PlanToys Wooden Explorer Kaleidoscope & LensShop
Best Non-Toxic High Chairs (Wood, Steel & PVC-Free)High chairs without vinyl cushions or flame-retardant foam.20 picks
- Convertible Wooden High ChairGrows from baby to big-kid chair
- Top pick Abiie Beyond Junior Wooden High ChairShop
- Lalo The Chair 3-in-1 Convertible High ChairShop
- Piccalio Convertible Wooden Chair & TableShop
- PlanToys Wooden Convertible Kids ChairShop
- Montessori Weaning Table & ChairBuilds independence at meals
- Top pick Piccalio Toddler TableShop
- Piccalio ARCC Kids Table & ChairsShop
- Lalo The Play TableShop
- PlanToys Kids Table & ChairShop
- Organic Cotton High Chair CushionMachine washable
- Top pick Abiie Beyond Junior High Chair Cushion SetShop
- Lalo The Chair Organic Cotton CushionShop
- Abiie Beyond Junior Wooden High Chair + CushionShop
- Burts Bees Baby Organic Quilted Seat PadShop
- Silicone Placemat with SuctionCatches spills, rolls up
- Top pick ezpz Mini PlacematShop
- Mushie Silicone Place MatShop
- Bumkins Silicone Sensory PlacematShop
- WeeSprout Silicone Suction PlacematsShop
- Silicone Long-Sleeve BibWipes clean, catches crumbs
- Top pick Mushie Long Sleeve BibShop
- Haakaa Long-Sleeved Smock BibShop
- Bumkins Sleeved BibShop
- Abiie Ruby Wrapp Silicone BibShop
Lead-Safe Kids Dinnerware: Tested Plates, Cups & BowlsDinnerware with published lead and cadmium testing.20 picks
- Stainless Steel Kids Dinnerware SetUnbreakable, lead-safe
- Top pick Ahimsa Purposeful Plate SetShop
- Ahimsa Stainless Kids Bowls SetShop
- Avanchy Stainless Bowl + LidShop
- Micasso & Co Stainless Children's PlateShop
- Tempered Glass Kids BowlsInert and dishwasher safe
- Top pick Haakaa Tempered Glass Baby & Kids Food Bowls with LidsShop
- Lifefactory Tempered Glass Food Bowl Jar with Silicone SleeveShop
- WeeSprout Tempered Glass Kids Jars with Silicone SleevesShop
- Avanchy Suction Kids Bowl with Airtight LidShop
- Silicone Toddler Plate SetBright colors without paint
- Top pick WeeSprout Silicone Divided Plates (Set of 3)Shop
- Mushie Silicone Suction PlateShop
- Haakaa Silicone Divided PlateShop
- Hegen Divided Suction PlateShop
- Stainless Kids Cups (Set of 4)Stackable and dent-resistant
- Top pick Elk & Friends Stainless Steel Kids Cups (Set of 4)Shop
- Ahimsa 18/8 Stainless Steel Kids Cup 10ozShop
- Klean Kanteen 10oz Stainless Kid Cup SetShop
- Pura Kiki Stainless Steel Toddler CupShop
- Bamboo-Free Kids Cutlery SetNo resin binders
- Top pick Elk & Friends Kids Stainless CutleryShop
- WeeSprout Stainless Kids UtensilsShop
- Ubbi Stainless Utensil SetShop
- Bentgo Kids Stainless Utensil SetShop
Non-Toxic Car Seats Without Added Flame RetardantsCar seats using naturally flame-resistant fabrics instead of chemical treatments.19 picks
- Merino Wool Infant Car SeatNo added flame retardants
- Top pick Clek Liing Mammoth Merino Wool Infant Car SeatShop
- Clek Liingo Mammoth Merino Wool Baseless Infant Car SeatShop
- Nuna PIPA RX Merino Wool Infant Car SeatShop
- UPPAbaby MESA V2 Merino Wool Infant Car SeatShop
- FR-Free Convertible Car SeatRear-facing longer
- Top pick Clek Foonf Flame-Retardant-Free Convertible Car SeatShop
- Clek Fllo Flame-Retardant-Free Convertible Car SeatShop
- Evenflo Tribute LX Convertible Car SeatShop
- WAYB Pico Flame-Retardant-Free Forward Car SeatShop
- Lightweight Travel Car SeatLight enough to carry onboard
- Top pick WAYB Pico Travel Car SeatShop
- Clek Ozzi Backless BoosterShop
- Clek Olli BoosterShop
- Organic Car Seat Cover (Canopy)Breathable sun shade
- Top pick Copper Pearl Multi-Use CoverShop
- Milk Snob CoverShop
- Little Unicorn Car Seat CoverShop
- WeeSprout Car Seat CoverShop
- Car Seat Travel BagPadded for airports
- Top pick J.L. Childress Deluxe Gate Check BagShop
- J.L. Childress Padded Backpack Car Seat BagShop
- J.L. Childress Gate Check Bag for Car SeatsShop
- WAYB Pico Carry BagShop
Organic Crib Sheets & Bedding ComparedGOTS and OEKO-TEX bedding for baby's crib.20 picks
- GOTS Organic Jersey Crib SheetStretchy, snug fit
- Top pick Burts Bees Baby GOTS Organic Jersey Fitted Crib SheetShop
- Coyuchi GOTS Organic Jersey Crib SheetShop
- HALO 100% Organic Cotton Fitted Crib SheetShop
- Naturepedic GOTS Organic Breathable Crib SheetShop
- Organic Muslin Crib SheetCool for hot sleepers
- Top pick Little Unicorn Organic Muslin Crib SheetShop
- Naturepedic Organic Muslin Crib SheetsShop
- Babyletto GOTS Organic Muslin Crib SheetShop
- Mushie Extra Soft Muslin Crib SheetShop
- Organic Cotton Swaddle BlanketsLight and breathable
- Top pick Little Unicorn Organic Muslin Swaddle 2-PackShop
- Mushie Organic Muslin SwaddleShop
- Naturepedic Organic Swaddle BlanketsShop
- Wee Gallery Organic Muslin SwaddleShop
- Organic Bassinet SheetsFits standard bassinets
- Top pick Burt's Bees Baby Organic Bassinet SheetsShop
- Babyletto Organic Bassinet SheetShop
- HALO BassiNest Organic Fitted SheetsShop
- Newton Baby Bassinet SheetsShop
- Organic Toddler Bedding SetCozy toddler-bed transition
- Top pick Little Unicorn Organic Cotton Toddler Bedding SetShop
- WeeSprout Organic Cotton Toddler Pillow & CaseShop
- Woolino Australian Merino Wool Toddler ComforterShop
- Babyletto GOTS Organic Muslin Toddler Bedding SheetShop
Best Non-Toxic Baby Bottles: Glass, Stainless & SiliconePlastic-free bottles for formula and breast milk.20 picks
- Glass Baby Bottles with Silicone SleeveNo odors, easy to sterilize
- Top pick Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle with SleeveShop
- Dr. Brown's Options+ Glass Baby BottleShop
- Munchkin Bond Glass BottleShop
- Haakaa Gen 3 Glass Baby BottleShop
- Stainless Steel Baby BottleConverts to sippy later
- Top pick Pura Kiki 9oz 100% Stainless Steel Baby BottleShop
- Pura Kiki 7oz Insulated Stainless Steel Baby BottleShop
- Pura Kiki 11oz Stainless Sippy & Straw BottleShop
- Munchkin Cool Cat Stainless Steel Baby & Toddler CupShop
- All-Silicone Baby BottleSoft feel like breastfeeding
- Top pick Comotomo Baby BottleShop
- Nanobébé Flexy Silicone BottleShop
- Dr. Brown's Silicone Wide-Neck BottleShop
- Kiinde Active Latch Silicone BottleShop
- Glass Breast Milk Storage JarsFreezer to warmer
- Top pick Haakaa Sealed Glass Breast Milk Storage JarsShop
- Lifefactory Glass Breast Milk Storage Jar with Flat CapShop
- WeeSprout Glass Baby Food & Breast Milk Storage JarsShop
- Haakaa Gen 3 Wide-Neck Glass Storage BottleShop
- Bottle Drying Rack (Stainless)Air-dries quickly
- Top pick Pura Kiki 100% Stainless Steel Baby BottleShop
- Pura Kiki Insulated Stainless Baby BottleShop
- Lifefactory Glass Baby Bottle with Silicone SleeveShop
- Haakaa Gen 3 Wide-Neck Glass Baby BottleShop
Screen-Free Activities for Doctor Waiting RoomsPocket-size, wipeable activities for appointments.20 picks
- Pop-Up Flap Board BookEngaging peek-a-boo surprises
- Top pick Melissa & Doug What Do You See? Lift-the-Flap Board BookShop
- Melissa & Doug Poke-A-Dot Construction Vehicles Board BookShop
- Wee Gallery Babys First Crinkle & Flap BookShop
- Ks Kids Peekaboo Lift-the-Flap BookShop
- Wipeable Busy Bag KitWipes clean after visits
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Water Wow! Reusable Travel Busy KitShop
- Melissa & Doug Wipe-Off Activity Games PadShop
- Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad Travel KitShop
- Magna-Tiles microMAGS Tin Travel Busy KitShop
- Mini Doctor Play KitRole-play makes visits less scary
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Get Well Doctors Play KitShop
- PlanToys Wooden Doctor Medical KitShop
- Melissa & Doug Examine & Treat Pet Vet Play SetShop
- Mushie Pretend Play Care SetShop
- Fidget Pop Sensory ToyQuiet, pocketable
- Top pick Itzy Ritzy Itzy Pop Sensory PopperShop
- Mushie Hexapop Suction ToyShop
- Itzy Ritzy Itzy Pop & WhirlShop
- Jellystone Sensory & Fidget BallsShop
- Travel Etch Drawing PadNo mess, instant erase
- Top pick Melissa & Doug On-the-Go Wipe-Off Travel Drawing PadShop
- Melissa & Doug Take-Along Travel Drawing Activity KitShop
- Melissa & Doug On-the-Go Stylus Drawing Pad (Under the Sea)Shop
- Melissa & Doug On-the-Go Stylus Drawing Pad (Unicorn)Shop
Busy Bags for Church & Quiet EventsWhisper-quiet, zero-clatter pew and waiting-room activities that keep toddlers engaged for 45–60 minutes without handing over a phone.16 picks
- Soft Cloth Peekaboo Quiet Book100% silent if dropped on a wooden pew, machine-washable, and packed with tactile flaps and peekaboo pockets.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Friendly Faces in the Wild Soft Cloth BookShop
- Melissa & Doug K's Kids Peekaboo Soft Activity BookShop
- Melissa & Doug K's Kids My First Activity Cloth BookShop
- Oli & Carol Handmade Cotton Textile Quiet BookShop
- Mess-Free Reusable Sticker PadStatic-cling and puffy reusable stickers peel off wood, glass, and clothing cleanly with zero adhesive residue.
- Top pick Mushie Reusable Puffy Sticker Activity SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Reusable Sticker Pad Adventure BookShop
- Melissa & Doug Reusable Puffy Sticker Play SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Sticker WOW! Dinosaur Activity Pad & StamperShop
- Quiet Silicone Sensory Fidget SetSoft food-grade silicone poppers produce zero snapping noise and double as soothing teethers for younger siblings.
- Top pick Itzy Ritzy Itzy Pop Silicone Sensory PopperShop
- Mushie Silicone Paint Palette Press Fidget ToyShop
- Mushie HexaPop Silicone Suction Sensory ToyShop
- Jellystone Designs Silicone Tray Play Sensory FidgetShop
- Wooden Animal Lacing & Threading CardsThick woodland animal boards and cotton laces build bilateral hand coordination in total silence.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Woodland Animals Thick Board Lacing CardsShop
- Melissa & Doug Wooden Alphabet Lacing CardsShop
- Mushie Montessori Bead Lacing & Threading SetShop
- PlanToys Solid Rubberwood Lacing BeadsShop
Montessori Toys for 0–6 MonthsHigh-contrast visual cards, unfinished solid wood grasping rattles, and natural rubber teethers designed for newborn visual tracking and tummy time.16 picks
- High-Contrast Newborn Art CardsBold matte black-and-white illustrations lock in a newborn's 8-to-12-inch focal range and extend happy tummy-time sessions.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Black & White Art Cards for BabyShop
- Wee Gallery Black & White Newborn Sensory SetShop
- PlanToys High-Contrast Triangle Clutching ToyShop
- Dr. Brown's High-Contrast Flexees Sensory RingsShop
- Montessori Wooden Clutching RattleSized specifically for a 3-month-old's palmar grasp reflex, offering gentle acoustic wooden bell feedback as baby bats and rolls.
- Top pick PlanToys Solid Wood Montessori Bell Roller RattleShop
- PlanToys Organic Rubberwood Square Clutching ToyShop
- Wee Gallery Organic Cotton Montessori Clutch BallShop
- Oli & Carol Natural Rubber Evolutive RattleShop
- Infant Natural Rubber Sensory TeethersMolded in one solid piece with zero vent holes so saliva and bathwater can never breed hidden black mold inside.
- Top pick Oli & Carol 100% Hevea Natural Rubber TeetherShop
- Mushie Food-Grade Silicone Animal Ring TeetherShop
- Munchkin WildLove Natural Wood & Silicone TeetherShop
- Haakaa Little Lifters Platinum Silicone TeetherShop
- Wooden Montessori Baby Play GymMinimalist A-frame wooden arch lets you hang 1–2 intentional grasping rings at a time so baby practices reaching without visual clutter.
- Top pick Lalo The Play Gym FSC Beechwood Montessori ArchShop
- Avenlur Sapling Montessori Wooden Baby Play GymShop
- PlanToys Sustainable Rubberwood 4-Leg Play GymShop
- Wee Gallery Organic Quilted Tummy Time PlaymatShop
Fine Motor Activities for 3-Year-OldsStrengthen pencil grip, bilateral hand coordination, and preschool readiness with wooden lacing beads, magnetic tiles, coin sorting, and scissor skill…16 picks
- Wooden Lacing Beads & Sequencing SetThreading oversized wooden geometric beads onto stiff-tipped laces builds the exact tripod pincer grasp 3-year-olds need for holding crayons and pencils.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Primary Wooden Lacing Beads SetShop
- PlanToys Geo Wooden Lacing BeadsShop
- Mushie Pastel Fine-Motor Bead Threading KitShop
- Itzy Ritzy Connect & Play Snap Pop BeadsShop
- Magnetic 3D Building Tiles SetPulling apart and snapping magnetic geometric tiles strengthens finger-arch stability while sparking 45+ minutes of solo architectural play.
- Top pick MAGNA-TILES Arctic Animals 25-Piece Magnetic SetShop
- MAGNA-TILES microMAGS Travel Building SetShop
- PicassoTiles 12-Piece Clear Magnetic Tiles SetShop
- Wee Gallery Mix & Match Bamboo Fine-Motor TilesShop
- Wooden Sorting Tray & Peg PuzzlesSlotting coins, pegs, and geometric shapes requires wrist rotation and precision finger isolation recommended by pediatric occupational therapists.
- Top pick Mushie Montessori Coin & Tube Fine-Motor Sorting SetShop
- PlanToys Solid Wood Geometric Peg Sorting BoardShop
- Avenlur Wooden Rainbow Peg Dolls & Sorting BoardShop
- Wee Gallery FSC Wooden Bugs Tray PuzzleShop
- Preschool Scissor Skills Activity PadGraduated cutting mazes, coupons, and craft projects guide 3-year-olds from single snips to curved lines using included child-safe scissors.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Scissor Skills Paper Cutting Activity PadShop
- Melissa & Doug Safari Scissor Skills Activity BookShop
- Avenlur Montessori Wooden Mountain Rainbow Balance BlocksShop
- PlanToys Sensory Tactile Matching StonesShop
Non-Toxic Art Supplies for ToddlersReplace petroleum paraffin crayons and synthetic solvent markers with 100% pure New Zealand beeswax crayons, food-grade finger paints, and phthalate-free…16 picks
- Pure Beeswax Jumbo Toddler CrayonsCrafted from 100% pure New Zealand beeswax and food-grade pigments in a chubby ergonomic shape that toddler hands can't snap in half.
- Top pick Honeysticks 100% Pure New Zealand Beeswax Super Jumbo CrayonsShop
- Honeysticks Pure Beeswax Chubby Crayons (8-Pack)Shop
- Piccalio Non-Toxic Natural Beeswax Toddler CrayonsShop
- Colored Organics Natural Beeswax Easy-Grip CrayonsShop
- Non-Toxic Finger Paint & Watercolor SetFormulated with natural food-grade ingredients and plant-based pigments that wash off skin and high-chair trays effortlessly with warm water.
- Top pick Honeysticks Non-Toxic Finger Paint & Watercolor SetShop
- Honeysticks Natural Food-Grade Watercolor Paint PaletteShop
- Honeysticks Wooden Chubby Toddler Paint Brush SetShop
- Melissa & Doug My First Paint with Water PadShop
- Waterproof Long-Sleeve Toddler Art SmockLightweight, machine-washable waterproof fabric with elasticized cuffs protects sleeves and shirts without PVC, vinyl, or PFAS coatings.
- Top pick Bumkins Waterproof Long-Sleeved Toddler Art SmockShop
- Lalo Full-Coverage Waterproof Toddler Smock BibShop
- Mushie Phthalate-Free Long Sleeve Art & Craft SmockShop
- Haakaa Waterproof Long-Sleeved Artist Smock BibShop
- Wooden Kids Art Easel & Paper RollVertical painting builds shoulder girdle stability for handwriting and keeps messy paint contained to one dedicated wooden station.
- Top pick Avenlur Foldable Wooden Kids Art Easel with Paper RollShop
- Little Partners GREENGUARD Gold Deluxe Art Center EaselShop
- Melissa & Doug Wooden Double-Sided Tabletop EaselShop
- Lalo Giant Non-Toxic Floor & Easel Coloring RollShop
Plastic-Free Baby Food StorageEliminate microplastics and bisphenols when freezing, thawing, and warming homemade baby purees with tempered glass jars, platinum silicone freezer trays…16 picks
- Glass Baby Food Storage Jars SetThick tempered or borosilicate glass jars with measurement markings go straight from freezer to bottle warmer with zero chemical leaching.
- Top pick WeeSprout Tempered Glass Baby Food Jars (12-Pack)Shop
- Haakaa Borosilicate Sealed Glass Baby Food Jar SetShop
- Bentgo Tempered Glass Baby Puree Storage Jar SetShop
- Lifefactory 8oz Glass Food Storage Jar with Silicone SleeveShop
- Platinum Silicone Baby Freezer TrayPop out exact 1-oz or 2-oz frozen breastmilk and homemade puree cubes effortlessly without twisting or cracking plastic.
- Top pick WeeSprout Platinum Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray with Clip-On LidShop
- Mushie 100% Food-Grade Silicone Puree Freezer TrayShop
- Haakaa Silicone Baby Food & Breastmilk Portion Freezer TrayShop
- Munchkin Soft-Tip Silicone Baby Food Freezer Pod TrayShop
- Stainless Steel Silicone-Lid Food ContainersFeatherlight 304 stainless steel bowls and snack cups won't shatter when dropped from a high chair and meet strict daycare no-glass rules.
- Top pick Elk and Friends 304 Stainless Steel Food & Snack Cups with Silicone LidsShop
- Pura Stainless 100% Plastic-Free Certified Food ContainersShop
- LunchBots 18/8 Stainless Steel Leakproof 4oz RoundsShop
- Klean Kanteen TKCanister Stainless Steel Food ContainerShop
- Reusable Silicone Baby Puree PouchesWide-mouth platinum silicone pouches fill in seconds with homemade smoothies, applesauce, or yogurt and scrub completely clean in the dishwasher.
- Top pick Mushie Food-Grade Silicone Reusable Puree Squeeze PouchShop
- Haakaa Wide-Opening Platinum Silicone Reusable Food PouchShop
- Zip Top 100% Platinum Silicone Stand-Up Baby & Kid Snack ContainersShop
- Simple Modern Joey Reusable BPA-Free Puree PouchesShop
Safe Toddler Pillows & BeddingWhen your child graduates past 18–24 months, upgrade their sleep space with GOTS organic cotton low-loft toddler pillows, breathable percale sheets, and…16 picks
- GOTS Organic Toddler PillowSized at a flat 13×18 or 14×19 inches with breathable GOTS organic cotton, wool, or GOLS latex fill so toddlers sleep with neutral neck alignment.
- Top pick Avocado GOTS Organic Cotton & GOLS Latex Kids/Toddler PillowShop
- Woolino Australian Wool & Organic Cotton Low-Loft Toddler PillowShop
- WeeSprout 100% Organic Cotton Toddler Pillow with PillowcaseShop
- LittleHippo Ergonomic Bamboo Viscose Toddler PillowShop
- GOTS Organic Percale Crib & Toddler SheetsCrisp GOTS-certified organic cotton percale and muslin sheets regulate body temperature for sweaty toddler sleepers and soften with every wash.
- Top pick Naturepedic GOTS Organic Supima Cotton Crib & Toddler Fitted SheetShop
- Babyletto GOTS Certified Organic Brushed Cotton Crib SheetShop
- Burt's Bees Baby 100% GOTS Organic BeesSnug Fitted Crib SheetShop
- Mushie 100% Organic Cotton Muslin Fitted Crib Sheet 2-PackShop
- Organic Cotton Toddler Quilt & BlanketFour-layer organic cotton muslin and quilted organic cotton blankets give 2-to-5-year-olds cozy weight without overheating.
- Top pick Avocado x Coyuchi GOTS Organic Handstitched Toddler QuiltShop
- Woolino Ecolino 100% GOTS Organic Cotton Toddler BlanketShop
- Naturepedic GOTS Organic Breathable Cotton Muslin BlanketShop
- Little Unicorn GOTS Organic Cotton Muslin Quilted Toddler ThrowShop
- PVC-Free Organic Crib Mattress PadSandwiches an ultra-thin food-grade polyurethane moisture barrier between two plush layers of GOTS organic cotton—zero vinyl crinkle and zero toxic off-gassing.
- Top pick Naturepedic GOTS Organic Waterproof Crib & Toddler Mattress PadShop
- Avocado GOTS Certified Organic Crib Mattress Pad ProtectorShop
- Naturepedic Kids Organic Quilted Waterproof Mattress Protector PadShop
- Babyletto x Newton Breathable Waterproof Crib Mattress PadShop
Non-Toxic Play Mats & Floor MatsBabies spend hours face-down on their play mat, so it is worth choosing one free of PVC vinyl and harsh chemical smells.16 picks
- Non-Toxic Foam Baby Play MatA one-piece, wipe-clean cushioned mat with no seams for crumbs to collect in.
- Top pick Toddlekind Premium Foam Haven PlaymatShop
- Lalo Play MatShop
- Piccalio Foldable Play MatShop
- Shwally Playmat by Milk SnobShop
- Organic Cotton Quilted Play MatA breathable, washable organic cotton surface for newborn tummy time.
- Top pick Lalo Quilted Play MatShop
- Toddlekind Organic Cotton Snuggle PlaymatShop
- Copper Pearl Play MatShop
- Wee Gallery Wildlife Reversible PlaymatShop
- Wooden Baby Play GymA simple A-frame with a few hanging toys gives babies something to look at, bat at, and grasp.
- Top pick PlanToys Wooden Play Gym (Orchard)Shop
- Avenlur Sapling Wooden Baby Play GymShop
- Lalo The Play Gym IIShop
- PlanToys Wooden Play Gym (Pastel)Shop
- Portable Foldable Travel Play MatFold-up mats give babies a clean, familiar spot at grandma's house, the park, or a hotel room.
- Top pick Toddlekind Portable Wander PlaymatShop
- Toddlekind Foldable Tumble PlaymatShop
- Itzy Ritzy Itzy Wagon Play MatShop
- Melissa & Doug Take-Along Town Play MatShop
Montessori Toys for 6–12 MonthsBetween 6 and 12 months, babies learn to sit, grasp, transfer, drop, and pull up to stand.16 picks
- Wooden Rattles & Grasping ToysEasy-to-grip rings and keys help babies practice passing a toy from hand to hand, shaking, and mouthing, all key 6-month skills.
- Top pick PlanToys Wooden Bell RattleShop
- PlanToys Baby Key RattleShop
- Oli & Carol Evolutive Rattle ToyShop
- Mushie Rattle TeethersShop
- Montessori Stacking Cups & StackersBabies start by knocking stacks down, then nesting cups, then stacking them up.
- Top pick Mushie Stacking Cups ToyShop
- PlanToys Stacking WheelsShop
- Haakaa Silicone Arch Stacker SetShop
- Jellystone Designs Ocean Stacking CupsShop
- First Shape Sorters & Posting ToysPosting a shape and seeing it disappear (then come back) teaches object permanence and cause-and-effect.
- Top pick PlanToys First Shape SorterShop
- Mushie Elastic Shape SorterShop
- Melissa & Doug Geometric Shape SorterShop
- Jellystone Designs Narwhal Shape SorterShop
- Wooden Push Walkers for First StepsOnce your baby pulls to stand, a sturdy push walker supports cruising and those first steps.
- Top pick PlanToys Van WalkerShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Sunshine Baby Activity WalkerShop
- Avenlur Wooden Baby Activity WalkerShop
- PlanToys Woodpecker WalkerShop
Wooden Play Kitchens & Pretend Play FoodA play kitchen is one of the few toys kids use from age 18 months to 6 years.16 picks
- Wooden Play KitchenA sturdy wooden kitchen at toddler height with a sink, stove, and storage invites hours of cooking, washing, and serving pretend meals.
- Top pick Lalo The Play KitchenShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Home KitchenShop
- Tender Leaf Toys La Fiamma Grand KitchenShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Cherry Pie KitchenShop
- Wooden Play Food SetsSliceable fruit, veggie baskets, and market sets build vocabulary, color recognition, and early fine motor skills as kids 'cut' and sort food.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Wooden Cutting Fruit Play FoodShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Veggie BasketShop
- PlanToys Farmers Market Mix BasketShop
- Avenlur Wooden Play Food Cutting SetShop
- Wooden Pots, Pans & Tea SetsPots, pans, and tea sets round out the kitchen and make for screen-free tea parties with siblings, stuffed animals, and grandparents.
- Top pick Tender Leaf Toys Pots and PansShop
- PlanToys Wooden Tea SetShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Birdie Tea SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Kitchen Accessory Play SetShop
- Pretend Play Grocery Store & CafeCash registers, market stands, and cafe machines turn the kitchen corner into a store or coffee shop.
- Top pick Tender Leaf Toys General Stores TillShop
- Avenlur Holly Wooden Market StandShop
- Tender Leaf Toys Babyccino MakerShop
- Melissa & Doug Swirl and Serve Ice Cream Play SetShop
Mold-Free Bath Toys & Organic TowelsClassic squeeze bath toys trap water and grow black mold inside.16 picks
- Mold-Free Silicone Bath Toy SetsSealed, hole-free silicone toys can't suck in bath water, so there's nothing hidden to grow mold.
- Top pick Mushie Mold Free Bath Play SetShop
- Mushie Space Mold Free Bath Play SetShop
- Itzy Ritzy Itzy CaptainShop
- Itzy Ritzy Silly Swimmers Bath SetShop
- Bath Stacking & Pouring CupsPouring, sieving, and stacking teach volume and cause-and-effect.
- Top pick Mushie Whale Bath StackersShop
- Mushie Pour and Play Bath SetShop
- Itzy Ritzy Itzy Stack & SquirtShop
- Dr. Brown's CleanUp Pour & Roar Watering Can Bath ToyShop
- Waterproof Bath Books & Floating ToysFloating books with high-contrast art and simple stories bring reading into the tub.
- Top pick Jellystone Designs Baby Bath BookShop
- Wee Gallery Penguin and Friends Bath BookShop
- Wee Gallery Whale and Friends Bath BookShop
- Itzy Ritzy Itzy Ring Toss Floating ToyShop
- Organic Cotton Hooded Towels & WashclothsSoft organic cotton hooded towels and washcloths are gentle on sensitive and eczema-prone skin and get softer with every wash.
- Top pick Colored Organics Organic Cotton Hooded TowelShop
- HALO Organic Cotton Muslin Washcloths 3 PackShop
- Mushie Organic Cotton Bath MittShop
- Naturepedic Organic Cotton Terry Bath Towel SetShop
Organic Swaddles, Sleep Sacks & SleepersBabies spend about 12–16 hours a day in their sleepwear.16 picks
- Organic Muslin Swaddle BlanketsBig, breathable muslin squares work for swaddling, burping, stroller shade, and nursing cover.
- Top pick Mushie Organic Cotton Muslin Swaddle BlanketShop
- Naturepedic Breathable Organic Cotton Muslin Swaddle BlanketsShop
- Little Unicorn Organic Cotton Muslin Swaddle BlanketShop
- Wee Gallery Organic Muslin SwaddleShop
- Breathable Cotton Sleep SacksA wearable blanket keeps your baby warm without anything loose in the crib, and it zips easily for middle-of-the-night diaper changes.
- Top pick Mushie Organic Cotton Sleep BagShop
- Burt's Bees Baby Organic Beekeeper Wearable BlanketShop
- HALO Organic Cotton Sleep SackShop
- Little Unicorn Cotton Muslin Sleep BagShop
- Swaddle Transition Sleep SacksOnce your baby starts rolling, swaddling has to stop.
- Top pick HALO Easy Transition SleepSackShop
- Woolino Merino Wool Swaddle BagShop
- Nested Bean Zen One ClassicShop
- Nested Bean Zen Swaddle PremierShop
- Organic Cotton Zip SleepersSnug-fit organic cotton zip sleepers are soft and breathable, and two-way zippers make diaper changes quick.
- Top pick Burt's Bees Baby Organic Cotton Sleep & PlayShop
- Colored Organics Organic Cotton Zipper SleeperShop
- Burt's Bees Baby Organic Cotton Footless Sleep & PlayShop
- Colored Organics Organic Pointelle Winter Sleeper SetShop
Non-Toxic Diapers, Wipes & Diaper CreamDiapers are against your baby's skin around the clock, so choosing them well really matters.16 picks
- Plant-Based Disposable DiapersPlant-based, fragrance-free disposables are gentle on sensitive skin and still absorb well overnight.
- Top pick DYPER DiapersShop
- Healthybaby DiaperShop
- Honest Clean Conscious DiapersShop
- Honest Clean Conscious Overnight DiapersShop
- Water-Based Fragrance-Free Baby WipesShort ingredient lists, mostly water, and no fragrance mean less irritation on newborn and eczema-prone skin.
- Top pick ATTITUDE Baby Wipes 99% WaterShop
- DYPER 99.9% Water WipesShop
- Burt's Bees Baby Unscented Baby WipesShop
- Healthybaby Wet WipesShop
- Zinc Oxide Diaper CreamZinc oxide forms a protective barrier on irritated skin, and plant-oil bases skip added fragrance.
- Top pick Babo Botanicals Sensitive Baby Zinc Diaper Rash CreamShop
- Badger Zinc Oxide Diaper CreamShop
- Earth Mama Organic Diaper BalmShop
- ATTITUDE Baby Diaper CreamShop
- Cloth Diapers & Reusable WipesReusable cloth diapers, flannel wipes, liners, and a diaper sprayer cut waste and long-term cost.
- Top pick Healthybaby Cloth Diaper BundleShop
- Bumkins Flannel Reusable Wipes 12 PackShop
- Bumkins Diaper LinersShop
- Bumkins Cloth Diaper SprayerShop
Hotel Room Toddler Sleep KitNew rooms, bright windows, and noisy hallways make hotel nights hard on toddlers.20 picks
- Portable Travel Cribs for Hotel StaysA travel crib you know is clean, complete, and recall-checked gives your toddler the same familiar sleep space in every hotel room.
- Top pick Guava Family Lotus Everywhere Travel CribShop
- Newton Baby Deluxe Travel Crib & Play YardShop
- BabyBjörn Travel Crib LightShop
- Hiccapop TravelPod PlayardShop
- Blackout Sleep Tents & Portable Window BlackoutsHotel rooms are rarely dark enough for naps.
- Top pick SlumberPod Blackout Sleep PodShop
- Sleepout Portable Blackout Curtain 3.0Shop
- Hiccapop DayDreamer Blackout Tent for Pack n PlayShop
- Sleepout Portable Blackout Curtain 3.0 XLShop
- Portable White Noise Machines for TravelA small screen-free sound machine masks hallway doors, elevators, and ice machines, and it doubles as a familiar sleep cue from home.
- Top pick Yogasleep Hushh 2 Portable Sound MachineShop
- Yogasleep Rohm Portable Sound MachineShop
- Yogasleep Travel Mini Sound MachineShop
- Yogasleep Dohm Uno with Travel CaseShop
- Toddler Travel Sleep Bags (Unweighted)A wearable sleep bag replaces loose hotel bedding and keeps the bedtime routine the same.
- Top pick Woolino Ecolino Adjustable Toddler Sleep BagShop
- Kyte Baby Sleep Bag Walker 1.0Shop
- Kyte Baby Sleep Bag 2.5 TOGShop
- Burt's Bees Baby Organic Beekeeper Wearable BlanketShop
- Inflatable Toddler Travel Beds & Bed RailsFor toddlers who have outgrown a travel crib, a raised-edge inflatable bed or bed bumper keeps them on their own sleep surface and off the floor or edge of a big hotel bed.
- Top pick SlumberTot Inflatable Toddler BedShop
- Hiccapop Inflatable Toddler Travel Bed with Safety BumpersShop
- Hiccapop Inflatable Bed Rail for ToddlersShop
- Hiccapop Foam Bed Bumper for ToddlersShop
Screen-Free Kitchen Helper ActivitiesToddlers want to do what you're doing, and dinner prep is the perfect screen-free activity.20 picks
- Foldable Learning Towers for Kitchen HelpersA learning tower lifts your toddler to counter height with rails on every side, so they can stir, pour, and wash produce right next to you instead of asking to be held.
- Top pick Little Partners EZ Fold 'N Grow Learning TowerShop
- Guidecraft Kitchen Helper FLEX Toddler TowerShop
- Piccalio Foldable Toddler TowerShop
- Piccalio Convertible Toddler TowerShop
- Kid-Safe Knives & Cutting SetsSerrated nylon knives slice bananas, cucumbers, and soft cheese but are made for small hands, so preschoolers can do real prep work.
- Top pick Tovla Jr. Kid-Safe Knife Set (Ages 4+)Shop
- Tovla Jr. Toddler Knife Set with Peeler & GlovesShop
- Handstand Kitchen Chef's Knife SetShop
- Opinel Le Petit Chef 3-Piece SetShop
- Kids Cooking & Baking Tool SetsKid-sized whisks, spatulas, rolling pins, and measuring cups let little helpers mix, mash, and measure without fumbling with grown-up tools.
- Top pick Handstand Kitchen Classic Kids Baking SetShop
- Tovla Jr. Kids Cooking Utensils SetShop
- Kidstir Deluxe Kids Cooking & Baking SetShop
- Tovla Jr. 18-Piece Kids Cooking Tool SetShop
- Cotton Kids Aprons & Chef HatsA kid-sized apron with adjustable ties signals 'it's cooking time' and keeps flour and batter off clothes.
- Top pick Piccalio Mini Chef Apron & Hat SetShop
- Handstand Kitchen Classic Striped Youth Apron & Oven Mitt SetShop
- Opinel Le Petit Chef Children's ApronShop
- Tovla Jr. Kids Apron, Chef Hat & Cookbook SetShop
- Picture Cookbooks & Recipe Card Sets for KidsStep-by-step photo recipes let kids who can't read yet follow along on their own, without a tablet propped on the counter.
- Top pick Tovla Jr. My First Visual Cookbook SetShop
- Tovla Jr. My First Recipe BoxShop
- Kidstir Happy Harvest Cooking KitShop
- Kidstir Fall Flavors Cooking KitShop
Yoto vs Toniebox: Screen-Free Audio Players ComparedYoto and Toniebox both play stories, songs and podcasts with no screen to watch, and kids choose what to hear on their own.20 picks
- Yoto Card-Based Audio PlayersKids push a card into the slot and the story starts.
- Top pick Yoto Player 4th GenShop
- Yoto Mini 4th GenShop
- Yoto Mini 4th Gen Starter BundleShop
- Yoto Mini Travel Case 4th GenShop
- Toniebox 2 and Toniebox Lite Audio PlayersKids set a Tonie figurine on top to play its story or songs, so even a young toddler can choose what to hear.
- Top pick Toniebox 2 Sky BlueShop
- My First Tonies Farm Set Toniebox 2 Starter SetShop
- Toniebox Lite Sleepy SetShop
- Toniebox 2 Cloud PinkShop
- Record-Your-Own Story ToniesCreative Tonies hold your own recordings, so a parent, grandparent or faraway relative can record bedtime stories, songs or messages through the tonies app.
- Top pick Create Your Own Creative TonieShop
- Santa Creative TonieShop
- Fairy Creative TonieShop
- Pirate Creative TonieShop
- Christmas Stories for Yoto and TonieboxSeasonal audio makes car rides and quiet time feel festive without a screen.
- Top pick Favorite Tales: Christmas Tales TonieShop
- Peanuts: A Charlie Brown Christmas TonieShop
- Yoto Ladybird Stories for Christmas CardShop
- Favorite Masterpieces: The Nutcracker TonieShop
- Kids Volume-Limited HeadphonesKid-sized headphones let a child listen on a plane, in the car or next to a napping sibling.
- Top pick BuddyPhones Cosmos+ Kids HeadphonesShop
- BuddyPhones Play Wireless Kids HeadphonesShop
- JLab JBuddies Pop Kids HeadphonesShop
- Tonies Kids HeadphonesShop
Toddler-Proof Christmas Tree & Decor IdeasA tree full of shiny, breakable things is irresistible to a toddler.16 picks
- Play Yard Fence Around the Christmas TreeA freestanding play yard or panel gate circled around the tree keeps crawlers and new walkers from pulling on branches, lights and cords.
- Top pick Regalo XL 2-in-1 Play Yard & Safety GateShop
- Regalo 2-in-1 Super Wide Safety Gate & Play YardShop
- Regalo 2-in-1 Play Yard and Safety Gate with DoorShop
- Regalo 8-Panel My Play Portable Play YardShop
- Shatterproof Fabric Christmas OrnamentsSoft fabric ornaments won't shatter into sharp pieces if they're pulled down, so the lower half of the tree can still look festive.
- Top pick Maileg Fabric Ornament, BirdShop
- Maileg Fabric Ornament, MushroomShop
- Maileg Fabric Ornament, DrumShop
- Maileg Fabric Ornament, BellShop
- A Christmas Tree Toddlers Are Allowed to DecorateGiving toddlers their own tree to decorate redirects the urge to grab.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Magnetic TreeShop
- Wee Gallery Festive Fun Lacing OrnamentsShop
- PicassoTiles 60pc Nano Magnetic Christmas Tree SetShop
- PicassoTiles 105pc Magnetic Christmas Tree SetShop
- Christmas Board Books and Floor PuzzlesSturdy board books and a big floor puzzle give toddlers something to do near the tree.
- Top pick Melissa & Doug Poke-a-Dot: The Night Before ChristmasShop
- Wee Gallery Christmas Tree Floor PuzzleShop
- Winter Is Here Board BookShop
- When Winter Comes Board BookShop
Screen-Free Advent Calendars for ToddlersAn advent calendar makes the wait for Christmas feel concrete for little kids, with no daily chocolate or app.16 picks
- Fill-Your-Own Fabric Advent CalendarsPocket calendars come out year after year, and you choose what goes in each pocket: a sticker, a small ornament or a slip with a family activity.
- Top pick Wee Gallery Festive Friends 24 Pocket Advent CalendarShop
- Wee Gallery 24 Pocket Advent Calendar - Winter AnimalsShop
- Colored Organics Cotton Advent CalendarShop
- Maileg Pixy Advent CalendarShop
- Build-Something-Every-Day Advent SetsBuilding sets turn the countdown into a project that grows each day.
- Top pick PicassoTiles Gingerbread House Advent Calendar SetShop
- Melissa & Doug Countdown to Christmas Wooden Advent CalendarShop
- PicassoTiles Magnetic Gingerbread House Holiday SetShop
- PicassoTiles Christmas Cottage Magnetic Tile SetShop
- Story-a-Day Audio AdventIf your family already has a Toniebox or Yoto player, an audio advent adds a short story to each day.
- Top pick Holly's Christmas Adventure Advent Calendar TonieShop
- Dr. Seuss: How The Grinch Stole Christmas! TonieShop
- Favorite Classics: A Christmas Carol & Tales TonieShop
- Yoto Ladybird Stories for ChristmasShop
- Candy-Free Advent Pocket FillersNot every pocket needs a toy.
- Top pick Maileg Fabric Ornament, GooseShop
- Wee Gallery Festive Fun Lacing OrnamentsShop
- Santa Creative TonieShop
- Maileg Fabric Ornament, PigShop
Non-Toxic Changing Pads & Organic CoversYour baby lies on the changing pad several times a day, cheek against the cover.16 picks
- Organic and PVC-Free Contoured Changing PadsNaturepedic's pad pairs GOTS organic cotton with plant-based PE waterproofing (from non-GMO sugarcane) and lists GREENGUARD Gold and MADE SAFE.
- Top pick Naturepedic Organic Cotton Changing Table PadShop
- Babyletto Pure 31" Contour Changing PadShop
- Naturepedic Organic Changing Pad (Four-Sided)Shop
- Babyletto Pure Contour Changing Pad, Side ViewShop
- Wipe-Clean Changing Pads and MatsWipeable pads skip the fabric cover entirely, which helps during blowout season.
- Top pick Ubbi Foam Changing PadShop
- Lalo Wipeable Changing PadShop
- Gathre Padded Changing MatShop
- Munchkin Secure Grip Changing PadShop
- Organic Cotton Changing Pad CoversMuslin covers are soft and breathable, and they wash easily.
- Top pick Babyletto Quilted Organic Muslin Changing Pad CoverShop
- Little Unicorn Organic Cotton Muslin Changing Pad CoverShop
- Mushie Extra Soft Muslin Changing Pad CoverShop
- Mushie Organic Cotton Changing Pad LinersShop
- Portable Changing Pads for the Diaper BagA foldable pad gives your baby a clean surface on public changing tables, car seats and floors.
- Top pick Ergobaby Portable Baby Changing PadShop
- Toddlekind Mini Maven Changing ClutchShop
- Gathre Micro Changing MatShop
- Itzy Ritzy Boss Changing ClutchShop
Non-Toxic Baby Carriers, Wraps & Ring SlingsYour baby rests against a carrier's fabric for hours, often mouthing the straps.20 picks
- Stretchy Newborn WrapsStretchy wraps hug a newborn close for naps and fussy evenings.
- Top pick Solly Baby WrapShop
- Ergobaby Aura Baby WrapShop
- Boba Classic Baby WrapShop
- Tula Baby Wrap (Tencel)Shop
- Linen Ring SlingsRing slings are fast for quick ups and downs, and they work well for hip carries with older babies.
- Top pick Sakura Bloom Basics Linen Ring SlingShop
- Boba Linen Ring SlingShop
- Sakura Bloom Maven Ring SlingShop
- Tula Ring SlingShop
- Organic Cotton, Linen and Hemp Buckle CarriersBuckle carriers spread the weight across your hips and shoulders for longer walks.
- Top pick Boba X Baby Carrier, Organic CottonShop
- Boba X Linen Baby CarrierShop
- Tula Explore Baby Carrier, LinenShop
- Tula Explore Carrier, HempShop
- Everyday Ergonomic Buckle CarriersWhen you want one carrier that grows with your child, Ergobaby's Omni Classic has four positions for babies up to 48 months, and the Embrace is a soft, newborn-ready carrier with no insert needed.
- Top pick Ergobaby Omni Classic Baby CarrierShop
- Ergobaby Embrace Newborn Baby CarrierShop
- Ergobaby Aerloom Baby CarrierShop
- Tula Explore Baby Carrier, MeshShop
- Toddler Hip CarriersToddlers want up, then down, then up again.
- Top pick Boba Buddy Toddler Side SlingShop
- Ergobaby Alta Hip Seat Baby CarrierShop
- Ergobaby Lift Hip Seat Baby CarrierShop
- Tula Kid Carrier, LinenShop
Kitchen & Home (26 lists)
Start Here: A Calm, Practical Guide to a Low-Tox KitchenWhere to begin with a lower-tox family kitchen: the order we'd tackle cookware, storage, water, air and cleaning, without fear or a huge budget.5 picks
- Best budget workhorse
- Top pick Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 InchPlain cast iron seasoned with vegetable oil, made in the USA, and inexpensive enough that almost every family can start here.Shop
- Classic glass set
- Top pick Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Set (12-Piece)Glass containers in sizes that work for leftovers and lunch portions.Shop
- Pitcher with broad contaminant claims
- Top pick Clearly Filtered Water Filter Pitcher, 10 CupA popular pitcher among low-tox families because the brand publishes a long list of contaminants it's designed to reduce, including PFAS and lead.Shop
- Best stainless kids set
- Top pick Ahimsa Stainless Steel Kids Dinnerware Set, 5-Piece (Classic)A plate, bowl, cup and utensils made of food-grade stainless steel and designed specifically for little hands.Shop
- Best for a nursery
- Top pick Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Air PurifierA compact, quiet true-HEPA purifier sized for a bedroom or nursery, with a sleep mode and a display you can turn off.Shop
Best Non-Toxic Cookware for Families (PFAS-Free, PTFE-Free Picks)An honest guide to PFAS-free cookware: stainless steel, cast iron, carbon steel, enameled cast iron, and where ceramic nonstick fits, with picks for…16 picks
- Splurge stainless set
- Top pick All-Clad D3 Stainless Steel Cookware Set, 10-PieceThree-ply stainless steel with an aluminum core, made in the USA, and a buy-it-once reputation that shows up again and again in long-term owner reviews.Shop
- Tramontina Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel 10-Piece SetFully clad tri-ply construction (the layers run up the sides, not just a disc on the bottom) at a much friendlier price than the big-name brands.Shop
- Cuisinart MultiClad Pro Stainless Steel 12-Piece SetA long-running tri-ply stainless set with lots of pieces, including a steamer insert that's handy for baby and toddler veggies.Shop
- Made In 10-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set (5-Ply Clad)Five-ply clad stainless with no coating at all: frying pans, saucepans, a saucier and a stock pot.Shop
- Best budget workhorse
- Top pick Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 InchPlain cast iron seasoned with vegetable oil, made in the USA, and inexpensive enough that almost every family can start here.Shop
- Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 12 InchThe 12-inch size fits a family batch of pancakes, a full sheet of quesadillas, or a whole chicken thigh dinner.Shop
- Lodge Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6 QuartEnameled cast iron is glass-like enamel fused to iron, so there's no seasoning to maintain and it's fine with tomato sauces and soups.Shop
- Field Company No.10 Cast Iron Skillet, 11.6-InchMade in the USA with a smooth-machined cooking surface and noticeably less weight than classic cast iron.Shop
- Lighter than cast iron
- Top pick Lodge Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Skillet, 12 InchCarbon steel behaves like cast iron (seasoning builds a natural nonstick surface) but is thinner and lighter, so it's easier to toss eggs or veggies one-handed while a toddler is on your hip.Shop
- de Buyer Mineral B Pro Carbon Steel Fry Pan, 11 InchA French carbon steel pan with no chemical coating.Shop
- Made In Seasoned Carbon Steel Frying Pan, 10 InchArrives already seasoned, so there's less setup than a raw carbon steel pan.Shop
- Merten & Storck Pre-Seasoned Carbon Steel Pan, 10-InchArrives pre-seasoned, so it's ready for eggs sooner than raw carbon steel.Shop
- Ceramic nonstick pick
- Top pick Caraway Non-Stick Ceramic Cookware Set, 12-PieceA sol-gel ceramic coating made without PTFE or PFAS, plus storage racks, which is part of why so many families like it.Shop
- GreenPan Valencia Pro Ceramic Nonstick 11-Piece SetGreenPan's hard-anodized ceramic line is oven-safe and induction-compatible.Shop
- Our Place Always Pan 2.0, 10.5-InchA ceramic nonstick pan with a steamer basket and spatula included, and the brand markets it as a toxin-free nonstick.Shop
- Caraway Ceramic Nonstick Fry Pan, 10.5-InchThe same ceramic coating as the Caraway set, sold as a single fry pan, for when you only want one nonstick pan for eggs.Shop
Glass & Stainless Food Storage for Kids' Lunches (Plastic-Free Picks)The glass food storage containers and stainless steel bento boxes we'd buy for kids' lunches and leftovers, plus how to handle plastic lids and what to…9 picks
- Classic glass set
- Top pick Pyrex Simply Store Glass Food Storage Set (12-Piece)Glass containers in sizes that work for leftovers and lunch portions.Shop
- Glasslock Tempered Glass Food Storage Set, 18-PieceTempered glass bases with snap-lock lids that reviewers trust in a lunch bag.Shop
- OXO Good Grips 16-Piece Glass Smart Seal Container SetLeakproof Smart Seal lids and borosilicate glass bases that go from fridge to oven (without the lid).Shop
- Anchor Hocking 16-Piece Glass Food Storage SetEight glass containers with snug lids at a friendlier price than most glass sets.Shop
- Best stainless bento
- Top pick LunchBots Medium Trio Stainless Steel Bento BoxOne piece of stainless steel with three compartments and a stainless lid, so no plastic touches the food.Shop
- PlanetBox Rover Stainless Steel Bento Lunch BoxFive compartments in a stainless steel tray, a great fit for picky eaters who want foods separated.Shop
- ECOlunchbox Three-in-One Stainless Steel BentoThree nesting stainless containers you can mix and match: a main, a side and a snack.Shop
- ECOlunchbox Splash Box Leak-Proof Stainless Steel Lunch BoxStainless steel with a silicone-sealed lid, for yogurt, pasta and other wetter lunches.Shop
- Glass bento for big kids and grown-ups
- Top pick Bentgo Glass Lunch Box, 3-CompartmentA three-compartment glass base with a leak-resistant lid, nice for packing a divided lunch that you'd like to warm up at school or work.Shop
Countertop Water Filters for Families (Including Formula Prep)How to choose a pitcher or countertop reverse osmosis water filter for your family, how to read NSF certifications, and what to know if you mix infant…8 picks
- Best countertop RO, no plumbing
- Top pick AquaTru Classic Countertop Reverse Osmosis Water PurifierReverse osmosis on your counter without installing anything under the sink.Shop
- AquaTru Carafe Countertop Reverse Osmosis System (Glass Carafe)The same countertop RO idea, but your filtered water goes into a glass carafe instead of a plastic tank, which a lot of low-tox families prefer.Shop
- Waterdrop C2S Countertop RO System with Glass PitcherA small countertop reverse osmosis unit that fills a glass pitcher, and it lists PFAS reduction.Shop
- Bluevua RO100ROPOT Countertop Reverse Osmosis SystemA plug-in countertop reverse osmosis unit that dispenses into a borosilicate glass carafe and adds a remineralization stage.Shop
- Pitcher with broad contaminant claims
- Top pick Clearly Filtered Water Filter Pitcher, 10 CupA popular pitcher among low-tox families because the brand publishes a long list of contaminants it's designed to reduce, including PFAS and lead.Shop
- Brita Large 10-Cup Pitcher with Elite FilterBrita's Elite filter (the long-last one, not the standard white filter) carries certifications for lead and a range of other contaminants.Shop
- ZeroWater 10-Cup Water Filter PitcherA 5-stage pitcher that comes with a TDS meter, so you can see when the filter is spent instead of guessing.Shop
- Epic Pure Water Filter Pitcher, 10 CupAnother pitcher popular with families on city water, with a filter rated for a longer life than many basic pitchers.Shop
Non-Toxic Baking Sheets & Bakeware: What to Use Instead of NonstickUncoated aluminum, stainless steel, glass and cast iron baking sheets and dishes, plus parchment and silicone mats, explained without the scare tactics.12 picks
- Best everyday sheet pan
- Top pick Nordic Ware Naturals Aluminum Half Sheet Pans, 2-PackPlain, uncoated aluminum with a steel-reinforced rim so it doesn't warp.Shop
- Hestan Provisions OvenBond Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Baking Sheet Set (3-Piece)Tri-ply stainless steel sheet pans, so you get stainless steel on the food side with an aluminum core for even browning.Shop
- Hestan Provisions OvenBond Quarter Sheet Pan with RackA smaller stainless pan and rack, the size we reach for most for toddler-portion roasted veggies, chicken nuggets and toaster-oven jobs.Shop
- Vollrath Wear-Ever Half-Size Sheet Pan, 18x13Plain uncoated aluminum, the kind used in commercial kitchens.Shop
- Best glass baking dish
- Top pick Pyrex Basics 3-Quart Glass Baking Dish (9x13)Tempered glass is non-reactive and has no coating at all.Shop
- Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Casserole Pan, 9x13A cast iron 9x13 for crispy-edged baked dishes, cornbread and roasted vegetables.Shop
- Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Loaf PanA loaf pan with no coating for banana bread, meatloaf and sandwich bread.Shop
- Emile Henry Modern Classics 13x9 Ceramic BakerA glazed ceramic baker made in France for lasagna, gratins and casseroles.Shop
- Parchment liner
- Top pick If You Care Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll (2-Pack)Unbleached, chlorine-free parchment that makes any pan easy to clean and keeps acidic foods off uncoated aluminum.Shop
- Silpat Premium Silicone Baking Mat, Half SheetThe original reusable silicone baking mat.Shop
- Unbleached Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets, 12x16, 200 PackUnbleached parchment cut flat to fit a half sheet pan, so it doesn't curl up like roll parchment.Shop
- MMmat Silicone Baking Mat Set (Half, Medium & Quarter)Silicone mats in three sizes to cover a half sheet pan and smaller pans.Shop
PTFE-Free Air Fryers: Glass, Ceramic & Toaster-Oven OptionsMost air fryer baskets are coated with PTFE nonstick.12 picks
- Best glass air fryer
- Top pick Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer, 4-in-1Instead of a coated metal basket, food cooks in a glass container that doubles as a storage and serving dish.Shop
- Ninja Crispi Pro Glass Air Fryer, 6-in-1The Pro version of Ninja's glass air fryer with more cooking functions.Shop
- Chefman Crisp n' Go 4 Qt Glass Air FryerA smaller, lower-cost glass-bowl air fryer that Chefman markets with a PFAS-free bowl and rack.Shop
- Cuisinart 4-Qt Air Fryer with Glass BasketA basket-style air fryer with a glass basket and window, so you can watch food cook.Shop
- Ceramic-coated, popular
- Top pick Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer, 6 QtOne of the best-reviewed basket air fryers, with a PFAS-free ceramic coating on the basket.Shop
- Cosori Iconic Stainless Steel Air Fryer, 6.5 QtA familiar basket-style air fryer with a ceramic coating instead of traditional PTFE nonstick, so the workflow feels like any other air fryer.Shop
- Aria Teflon-Free 3 Qt Ceramic Air FryerA compact air fryer with a ceramic basket, sized for a parent and a kid or for side dishes.Shop
- nutribullet CrispLite Air Fryer, 8-Qt, PFAS-Free CeramicAn 8-quart basket air fryer with a ceramic nonstick coating that the brand describes as PFAS-free.Shop
- Toaster-oven style
- Top pick Our Place Wonder Oven 6-in-1 Air Fryer & Toaster OvenA countertop oven with air fry, toast, bake and steam modes that Our Place markets as made without PFAS-based coatings (confirm the current listing before you buy).Shop
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro (BOV900)A large stainless countertop oven that air fries, bakes and roasts.Shop
- Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven (TOA-70)A stainless toaster oven with air fry, convection and broil, sized for a 12-inch pizza or a quarter sheet pan.Shop
- Ninja Flip Toaster Oven & Air Fryer (SP151)A wide, low oven that flips up against the backsplash when you're not using it, which helps in small kitchens.Shop
Best Non-Toxic Cutting Boards (and Why to Retire Plastic Ones)Wood, teak, end-grain and composite cutting boards compared for a family kitchen, plus how to keep wooden boards clean and safe for raw meat.16 picks
- Best wood cutting board
- Top pick John Boos R-Board Maple Cutting Board, 18x12Solid hard maple from a Midwestern butcher block company that's been around for over a century.Shop
- John Boos CB Series Maple Cutting Board with Juice Groove, 20x15A thick, reversible maple board with a juice groove for carving roasts and catching watermelon juice.Shop
- Teakhaus Edge-Grain Teak Cutting Board with Juice Groove, MediumTeak has natural oils, so it resists moisture and needs a little less oiling than maple.Shop
- Larch Wood Canada End Grain Cutting Board, MediumHandmade end-grain board from Canada.Shop
- Dishwasher-safe for raw meat
- Top pick Epicurean Kitchen Series Cutting Board, 14.5 x 11.25Made from a wood-fiber composite rather than plastic.Shop
- Epicurean Gourmet Series Cutting Board, 17.5x13A larger Epicurean board with a juice groove for carving roasts and breaking down chicken.Shop
- Epicurean All-In-One Cutting Board, 14.5x11.25Paper-composite board with non-slip feet and a juice groove.Shop
- Epicurean Handy Series Cutting Board, 9x7A small board with a handle for slicing a lemon or a single chicken breast.Shop
- Budget set
- Top pick Totally Bamboo Cutting Board Set (3 Boards)Inexpensive bamboo boards in three sizes for fruit, bread and serving.Shop
- Royal Craft Wood Bamboo Cutting Board SetBamboo boards in several sizes with juice grooves and side handles, a low-cost way to replace plastic boards.Shop
- Greener Chef Extra Large Bamboo Cutting Board Set of 3Three bamboo boards including an extra-large one for meal prep.Shop
- Greener Chef 15-Inch Bamboo Cutting BoardIf you only need one board, this medium bamboo board is an inexpensive everyday chopping surface.Shop
- Board care
- Top pick John Boos Mystery Butcher Block Oil, 16 ozFood-grade mineral oil blend to keep wooden boards and spoons from drying and cracking.Shop
- John Boos Board Cream with BeeswaxA beeswax and mineral oil cream that seals the surface after oiling.Shop
- Howard Butcher Block Conditioner, 12 ozFood-grade mineral oil blended with beeswax and carnauba wax.Shop
- CLARK'S Cutting Board OilFood-grade mineral oil for regular board oiling, lightly scented with orange and lemon essential oils.Shop
Plastic-Free Kids' Plates, Cups & Utensils That Survive ToddlersStainless steel, glass and silicone kids' dinnerware that holds up to drops and dishwashers, plus why we skipped bamboo-melamine plates.18 picks
- Best stainless kids set
- Top pick Ahimsa Stainless Steel Kids Dinnerware Set, 5-Piece (Classic)A plate, bowl, cup and utensils made of food-grade stainless steel and designed specifically for little hands.Shop
- Ahimsa Stainless Steel Divided Kids Plates, Set of 4Divided compartments for the 'my foods can't touch!' stage, in sturdy stainless that goes straight in the dishwasher.Shop
- Ahimsa Stainless Steel Round Kids Plates, Set of 4Plain, lightweight round plates that work from toddlerhood through elementary school.Shop
- Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Divided Plate + Lid, 4 PackLids turn these into leftover containers or a packed snack tray, which is handy for picnics and car snacks.Shop
- Lightweight glass divided plate
- Top pick Corelle Livingware 8.5-Inch Divided Dish, Winter Frost WhiteCorelle's layered glass is light and chip resistant, and the plain white divided dish is a nice grown-up-looking option for kids.Shop
- Best for toddlers who throw plates
- Top pick ezpz Happy Mat, 100% Silicone Suction Placemat + PlateOne-piece silicone that suctions to the table, made for the toddler 'let's see what happens if I flip this' phase.Shop
- ezpz Mini Mat Silicone Suction PlateA one-piece silicone placemat and divided plate that suctions to the table, sized for babies and small trays.Shop
- Avanchy Stainless Steel Divided Suction PlateA divided plate in 18/8 stainless steel with a removable silicone suction base.Shop
- ezpz Tiny Bowl Silicone Suction BowlA small silicone bowl with a built-in suction mat for yogurt, oatmeal and purées.Shop
- Best stainless kids cups
- Top pick Real Deal Steel Kids Cups, 10 oz, 8 PackSmall, stackable stainless steel cups that survive endless drops.Shop
- CHILLOUT LIFE Stainless Steel Kids Cups, 8 ozA smaller 8 oz size that's easier for toddlers to hold and less to spill.Shop
- Klean Kanteen 10 oz Stainless Steel Cups, 4 PackKlean Kanteen is a long-time stainless steel bottle maker, and these short cups stack neatly and work for kids and grown-ups alike.Shop
- Klean Kanteen 10 oz Kid's Cup with Straw LidA stainless cup with a straw lid for car rides and the couch.Shop
- Glass cups for bigger kids
- Top pick Duralex Picardie Tempered Glass Tumblers, 8.4 oz, Set of 6Tempered French glass that's famously tough, in a small size that fits kid hands.Shop
- Best toddler utensils
- Top pick Elk and Friends Toddler Silverware with Silicone Handles, 6 PiecesStainless steel forks and spoons with soft grip handles sized for little fists.Shop
- CHILLOUT LIFE Kids Stainless Steel Silverware Set, 6 PiecesSmall, all-stainless kids' forks and spoons for preschoolers and up.Shop
- Ahimsa Stainless Steel Kids Utensil Set (Fork & Spoon)A stainless fork and spoon sized for small hands, from the same brand as our top plate pick.Shop
- Bentgo Kids Stainless Steel Utensil Set with CaseA stainless fork and spoon that come with a carry case, so they can go to school or daycare instead of plastic disposables.Shop
Best Air Purifiers for the Nursery & Family HomeHow to pick a true HEPA air purifier for a nursery, bedroom or living room: room size, CADR, noise, filters, and why we'd skip ozone generators.9 picks
- Best for a nursery
- Top pick Levoit Core 300 True HEPA Air PurifierA compact, quiet true-HEPA purifier sized for a bedroom or nursery, with a sleep mode and a display you can turn off.Shop
- Levoit Vital 200S Smart True HEPA Air PurifierCovers a larger room than the Core 300, with a washable pre-filter that catches pet hair and dust before it reaches the main filter.Shop
- Winix A230 Air PurifierA compact True HEPA plus carbon purifier with an air-quality sensor and auto mode, at a budget price for a nursery or bedroom.Shop
- Blueair Blue 511i Max Air PurifierA small, quiet purifier with auto mode and a washable pre-filter, sized for a bedroom or nursery.Shop
- Longtime favorite
- Top pick Coway Airmega AP-1512HH True HEPA Air PurifierThe 'Mighty' has been a reviewer favorite for years for its strong performance for the price and a real air quality indicator.Shop
- Coway Airmega Mighty2 Air PurifierCoway's newer generation of the AP-1512HH, with HEPA and activated carbon filtration for larger spaces.Shop
- Levoit Core 400S Smart True HEPA Air PurifierA step up for open living areas, with an air quality sensor that adjusts the fan automatically.Shop
- Winix 5510 True HEPA Air PurifierPairs true HEPA with a carbon filter that helps with cooking smells, a common reason families want a purifier in an open kitchen and living area.Shop
- Quiet, simple design
- Top pick Blueair Blue Pure 311i Max Air PurifierBlueair is known for quiet operation and washable fabric pre-filter covers that come in colors.Shop
Non-Toxic Cleaning Tools & Supplies for a Home With Little KidsA simple low-tox cleaning kit for a home with little kids: cloths, brushes, castile soap, fragrance-free dish soap and a few safety rules worth knowing.15 picks
- Clean with just water
- Top pick E-Cloth Kitchen Cleaning Cloth KitDense microfiber cloths designed to lift grease and grime with only water for a lot of everyday wiping.Shop
- Wettex Original Swedish Dishcloths, 10 PackCellulose-and-cotton cloths that soak up spills like a sponge, dry quickly, and can be washed and reused for weeks.Shop
- Redecker Tampico Fiber Dish Brushes, Set of 2A German-made wooden dish brush with plant-fiber bristles.Shop
- Full Circle Kitchen Dish Brush with Bamboo HandleBamboo handle with a replaceable head, so you swap only the bristles, not the whole brush.Shop
- Countertop soap & brush
- Top pick Full Circle Bubbly Palm Brush & Ceramic Soap DispenserA small palm brush that sits in a ceramic soap dish.Shop
- All-purpose concentrate
- Top pick Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner, 16 oz, 2-PackA concentrated all-purpose cleaner with a short, published ingredient list.Shop
- Dr. Bronner's Baby Unscented Pure-Castile Liquid Soap, 32 ozA fragrance-free castile soap for hand-washing dishes, counters and mopping.Shop
- Seventh Generation Free & Clear Dish LiquidA widely available, fragrance-free and dye-free dish soap.Shop
- Molly's Suds Dishwasher PowderA dishwasher powder from a brand focused on simpler ingredients, with no added fragrance.Shop
- Gentle scouring powder
- Top pick Bon Ami Powder CleanserA mild, chlorine-free scouring powder that's been around since the 1800s.Shop
- Glass Spray Bottles with Silicone Sleeve, 16 oz, 2 PackGlass bottles for your diluted castile, Sal Suds or vinegar sprays.Shop
- Dryer sheet swap
- Top pick Handy Laundry Wool Dryer Balls, 6-PackWool balls bounce around the dryer to soften and reduce drying time, replacing scented dryer sheets.Shop
- Molly's Suds Original Laundry Powder, Unscented, 120 LoadsLaundry powder with a short ingredient list and no added scent, from the same brand as our dishwasher powder pick.Shop
- Seventh Generation Free & Clear Laundry DetergentA widely available fragrance-free and dye-free liquid detergent made for sensitive skin.Shop
- ATTITUDE Free & Clear Liquid Laundry DetergentAn unscented, dye-free liquid detergent that's EWG Verified, which works for both HE and standard washers.Shop
Low-Tox Kitchen Swaps Under $50 (That Actually Get Used)Affordable, practical swaps for plastic spatulas, wrap, zip bags, colanders, measuring cups and cleaning supplies, prioritized by where heat meets plastic.36 picks
- Swap plastic spatulas
- Top pick Mooues Teak Wooden Kitchen Utensil Set, 9 PiecesTeak spoons, spatulas and turners that won't melt against a hot pan the way old plastic spatulas can.Shop
- OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Wooden Utensil SetA beechwood spoon, slotted spoon and turner, the three utensils you'll reach for most.Shop
- OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless Steel Locking TongsStainless tongs without the silicone or nylon tips, for flipping and serving straight from a hot pan.Shop
- Riveira Teak Wooden Spoons, Set of 6Six teak spoons and spatulas, a dense wood that holds up well to heat and washing.Shop
- Best budget workhorse
- Top pick Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 InchPlain cast iron seasoned with vegetable oil, made in the USA, and inexpensive enough that almost every family can start here.Shop
- Victoria 10-Inch Cast Iron SkilletPre-seasoned cast iron made in Colombia, with a longer, curved handle that some people find easier to hold than the Lodge.Shop
- Lodge 10.5-Inch Round Cast Iron GriddleA flat cast iron griddle for pancakes, tortillas and grilled cheese, taking over jobs often done in a nonstick pan.Shop
- Lodge 8-Inch Cast Iron SkilletA small cast iron skillet that's ideal for one or two eggs, and it's light enough for everyday use.Shop
- Swap plastic measuring & mixing
- Top pick Pyrex 4-Cup Glass Measuring CupA classic glass measuring cup that doubles as a microwave-safe mixing bowl for melting butter or warming leftovers.Shop
- Anchor Hocking Glass Measuring Cups, 3-Piece Set1, 2 and 4-cup glass measuring cups in one set.Shop
- Amazon Basics 8-Cup Glass Measuring CupA large glass measuring cup that works as a microwave-safe mixing bowl for reheating soup or melting butter and chocolate.Shop
- Anchor Hocking 2-Quart Glass Batter BowlA thick glass batter bowl with a handle, pour spout and embossed measuring lines, so you can mix, measure and pour pancake or muffin batter without plastic.Shop
- Swap a plastic colander
- Top pick OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Colander, 5 QtDraining boiling pasta water through plastic is one of the easiest heat-plus-plastic moments to cut out.Shop
- Bellemain 5-Qt Stainless Steel ColanderA micro-perforated stainless colander that holds rice and small pasta without losing it through the holes.Shop
- RSVP Endurance Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer, 4 QtA large all-stainless mesh strainer with a base, good for quinoa, rice and berries as well as pasta.Shop
- Cuisinart Stainless Steel Mesh Strainers, 3-CountThree stainless mesh strainers in different sizes, from rinsing rice to sifting flour and straining stock.Shop
- Swap plastic mixing bowls
- Top pick FineDine Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls, 6-PieceNesting stainless bowls in six sizes for baking, salads, popcorn and kid crafts.Shop
- Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl SetThree nesting glass bowls that can go in the microwave and oven, so prep and reheat happen in the same bowl.Shop
- Anchor Hocking 4-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl SetFour glass mixing bowls made in the USA, from small prep bowls to a big salad bowl.Shop
- OXO Steel 11-Inch WhiskAn all-stainless whisk head for eggs, batters and sauces, replacing plastic or silicone-coated whisks.Shop
- Swap plastic wrap
- Top pick Bee's Wrap Beeswax Food Wraps, 5 PackCotton coated in beeswax, tree resin and oil that molds around half an avocado, a block of cheese or a sandwich.Shop
- Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags, 3-PackThick, platinum-cured silicone bags for snacks, freezer portions and lunchbox fruit.Shop
- If You Care Unbleached Parchment Paper Roll (2-Pack)Unbleached, chlorine-free parchment that makes any pan easy to clean and keeps acidic foods off uncoated aluminum.Shop
- Bee's Wrap Beeswax Bread WrapOne large beeswax wrap sized to fit a whole loaf of sourdough, so bread stays out of a plastic bag.Shop
- Swap plastic ice trays
- Top pick Stainless Steel Ice Cube Trays with Lever, 2 PackOld-school metal ice trays with a release lever.Shop
- Souper Cubes 1-Cup Silicone Freezer Trays, 2-PackPlatinum-cured silicone trays with lids that freeze soup, broth and rice in one-cup blocks.Shop
- Ball 16 oz Wide Mouth Glass Mason Jars, 6-PackWide-mouth glass jars for freezing broth, sauces and baby food.Shop
- Ecozoi Stainless Steel Popsicle Molds, 6 PackStainless steel ice pop molds with bamboo sticks and a rack, swapping plastic molds for homemade fruit pops.Shop
- Swap a plastic water bottle
- Top pick Ello Syndicate 20 oz Glass Water Bottle with Silicone SleeveGlass bottle with a protective silicone sleeve for your own daily water.Shop
- Duralex Picardie Tempered Glass Tumblers, 8.4 oz, Set of 6Tempered French glass that's famously tough, in a small size that fits kid hands.Shop
- Klean Kanteen Reflect 27 oz Water Bottle with Bamboo CapA stainless bottle with a bamboo-topped stainless cap and a silicone seal.Shop
- Lifefactory 16 oz Glass Water Bottle with Silicone SleeveA glass bottle with a protective silicone sleeve and a spout cap, a good size for tweens or a bag.Shop
- Paper towel swap
- Top pick Wettex Original Swedish Dishcloths, 10 PackCellulose-and-cotton cloths that soak up spills like a sponge, dry quickly, and can be washed and reused for weeks.Shop
- Blueland Dishwasher Detergent Tablets, Free & Clear, 120 ctFragrance-free dishwasher tablets with packaging that's plastic-free, a nice swap from film-wrapped pods.Shop
- Handy Laundry Wool Dryer Balls, 6-PackWool balls bounce around the dryer to soften and reduce drying time, replacing scented dryer sheets.Shop
- Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds Biodegradable Cleaner, 16 oz, 2-PackA concentrated all-purpose cleaner with a short, published ingredient list.Shop
Non-Toxic Kettles & Teapots: Plastic-Free Ways to Boil WaterElectric kettles with no plastic touching the water, stainless and glass stovetop kettles, and porcelain or glass teapots, with the trade-offs of each.12 picks
- No plastic or silicone touching water
- Top pick Saki Luna Electric Kettle, 1.75LA 304 stainless steel electric kettle with temperature presets that is sold as having no plastic or silicone in contact with the water, which is the main thing we look for in an electric kettle.Shop
- COSORI 1.7L Electric Kettle, No Plastic Contact with WaterA full 1.7-liter kettle listed as having no plastic in contact with the water, with a wide opening that makes it easy to wipe out.Shop
- COSORI Electric Gooseneck KettleA small 0.8L gooseneck kettle with temperature presets and keep-warm, listed as having no plastic contact with the water.Shop
- Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck KettleA precise stainless electric gooseneck with a hold-temperature mode.Shop
- Simple stovetop whistler
- Top pick OXO Brew Classic Stainless Steel Tea KettleA plain stainless stovetop kettle with a whistle.Shop
- Le Creuset Demi Stainless Steel Tea Kettle, 1.25 qtA compact 1.25-quart stainless stovetop kettle, a nice size for one or two people making tea.Shop
- Fellow Stagg Stovetop Pour-Over KettleA stainless stovetop gooseneck with a built-in thermometer in the lid, for pour-over without an electric base.Shop
- Cafe Brew Collection Glass Stovetop Whistling KettleA borosilicate glass stovetop kettle, so only glass touches the water.Shop
- Porcelain teapot
- Top pick Sweese Porcelain Teapot with Stainless InfuserA glazed porcelain teapot with a removable stainless steel infuser for loose-leaf tea.Shop
- Toptier Leaf Porcelain Teapot with Stainless Infuser, 37 ozA white porcelain teapot with an embossed leaf pattern and a stainless steel mesh infuser.Shop
- Teabloom Stovetop & Microwave Safe Glass TeapotA borosilicate glass teapot with a removable glass infuser, so the tea only touches glass.Shop
- Teabloom Virtuoso 2-in-1 Glass Tea Kettle & SteeperA borosilicate glass kettle-and-steeper with a glass handle, a thermometer and a stainless steel loose-leaf infuser.Shop
Non-Toxic Coffee Makers: Glass, Ceramic & Stainless OptionsPour-over, French press, moka pot and percolator options where hot coffee only touches glass, ceramic or stainless steel, plus honest caveats.12 picks
- Glass pour-over
- Top pick Chemex Classic 8-Cup Glass Pour-Over CoffeemakerThe classic hourglass pour-over made of borosilicate glass with a wood collar and leather tie.Shop
- Hario V60 Ceramic Coffee Dripper, Size 02A ceramic cone dripper that sits on a mug or carafe.Shop
- Melitta Porcelain Pour-Over Coffee Cone, #2An inexpensive porcelain filter cone that takes widely available #2 paper filters.Shop
- Hario V60 Drip Coffee Decanter, 700mlA heatproof glass server to brew into instead of a plastic carafe, sized to sit under a V60-style dripper.Shop
- All-stainless French press
- Top pick Secura Stainless Steel French Press, 34 ozA double-wall stainless steel French press, with no glass to break and no plastic beaker.Shop
- Frieling Double-Walled Stainless Steel French Press, 34 ozA heavy double-wall 18/10 stainless French press with a stainless filter.Shop
- Coffee Gator Stainless Steel French Press, 34 ozAnother insulated stainless French press with a stainless mesh filter, at a lower price than the premium brands.Shop
- Bodum Chambord French Press, 8-CupThe classic glass-beaker French press with a chrome-plated frame and stainless plunger.Shop
- Stainless moka pot
- Top pick Bialetti Venus Stainless Steel Stovetop Espresso Maker, 6-CupA stainless steel moka pot that works on induction.Shop
- GROSCHE Milano Steel Stovetop Espresso MakerAn affordable stainless steel stovetop espresso maker, also induction-compatible, as an alternative to aluminum moka pots.Shop
- Farberware Yosemite 8-Cup Stainless Steel Stovetop PercolatorAn old-school stainless stovetop percolator with a glass knob on top so you can watch it perk.Shop
- Presto 12-Cup Stainless Steel Electric Coffee PercolatorAn electric stainless percolator that brews and keeps warm, for anyone who wants a plug-in brewer without a plastic water tank and carafe.Shop
Non-Toxic Slow Cookers & Pressure Cookers (No Nonstick Inserts)Slow cookers with ceramic stoneware crocks, electric pressure cookers with stainless inner pots, and stovetop pressure cookers, with honest notes on…12 picks
- Big ceramic-crock slow cooker
- Top pick Crock-Pot 7-Quart Oval Manual Slow CookerA classic manual slow cooker with a glazed ceramic stoneware crock and a glass lid.Shop
- Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Slow CookerA basic 4-quart slow cooker with a removable stoneware crock and glass lid, sized for small families and side dishes.Shop
- Crock-Pot 4-Quart Manual Slow Cooker (SCR400)A simple dial-control slow cooker with a stoneware insert and glass lid.Shop
- Hamilton Beach Programmable 8-Quart Slow CookerAn 8-quart programmable slow cooker with a stoneware crock, glass lid and auto keep-warm, for batch cooking and freezer meals.Shop
- Stainless inner pot
- Top pick Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker, 6 QtThe best-known multicooker, with a stainless steel inner pot rather than a nonstick one.Shop
- Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1, 6 QtThe Duo Plus adds more cooking presets (including sterilize and yogurt) and keeps the stainless steel inner pot.Shop
- Instant Pot Duo Mini 7-in-1, 3 QtA 3-quart version with a stainless inner pot, the right size for rice, oatmeal, eggs and small households.Shop
- Instant Pot Genuine Stainless Steel Inner Pot, 6 QtA second stainless inner pot so you can cook two things in a row, or swap out a nonstick insert that came with another model.Shop
- Stovetop, no electronics
- Top pick Presto 6-Quart Stainless Steel Stovetop Pressure CookerA straightforward stainless stovetop pressure cooker with a weighted regulator.Shop
- Hawkins 5-Liter Stainless Steel Pressure CookerA stainless inner-lid pressure cooker of the kind used every day across India for dal, rice and beans.Shop
- Fissler Vitaquick 10.6-Quart Stainless Pressure CookerA heavy-based German stainless pressure cooker with a quiet spring valve.Shop
- T-fal Clipso 8-Quart Stainless Steel Pressure CookerA stainless stovetop pressure cooker with a one-hand clip-on lid, easier to open and close than twist-lock designs.Shop
Non-Toxic Rice Cookers: Stainless Steel, Steam & Clay OptionsRice cookers with stainless steel inner pots, Tatung indirect-heat steam cookers and clay pots, as alternatives to nonstick-coated rice cooker pots.8 picks
- Stainless inner pot
- Top pick Aroma Select Stainless 6-Cup Rice Cooker (ARC-753SG)A simple one-switch rice cooker with a stainless steel inner pot instead of the usual nonstick one, plus a glass lid.Shop
- Elite Gourmet 6-Cup Rice Cooker with Stainless PotAn inexpensive switch-style rice cooker with a stainless steel cooking pot and glass lid.Shop
- Buffalo Stainless Steel Inner Pot Rice Cooker, 5 CupA pricier small rice cooker built around a stainless steel inner pot rather than a coated one.Shop
- Aroma Select Stainless 14-Cup Rice Cooker (ARC-757SG)A larger switch-style rice cooker with a stainless inner pot, glass lid and a steamer tray for vegetables.Shop
- Classic steam cooker
- Top pick Tatung TAC-06KN 6-Cup Indirect Heat Multi-CookerTatung's Taiwanese indirect-heat cooker steams rice in a stainless inner pot sitting in water in an outer pot.Shop
- Tatung 11-Cup Indirect Heat Multi-CookerThe bigger Tatung for families.Shop
- VitaClay Clay Pot Rice & Multi CookerAn electric cooker with an unglazed clay inner pot for rice, stews and broth, if you'd like clay instead of metal.Shop
- Japanese Donabe Clay Rice Cooker, 2-Rice-CupA traditional Japanese donabe for cooking rice on a gas stovetop.Shop
Glass Blenders, Immersion Blenders & Glass Food ChoppersBlenders with glass or stainless jars, stainless-shaft immersion blenders, and food choppers with glass bowls for smoothies, soups and baby food.12 picks
- Glass jar blender
- Top pick Oster Pro 1200 Blender with Glass JarA powerful countertop blender with a 6-cup glass jar, a good pick if you'd like smoothies and hot soups to touch glass rather than a plastic pitcher.Shop
- Oster Classic Series Blender with Glass JarA no-frills 8-speed blender with a 6-cup glass jar, affordable and widely available.Shop
- Hamilton Beach Power Elite Blender with Glass JarAn inexpensive multi-function blender with a 40-oz glass jar, fine for smoothies, sauces and baby food.Shop
- Vitamix 48 oz Stainless Steel ContainerA stainless steel container for compatible Vitamix machines, an option if you already own a Vitamix and want to skip the standard plastic jar.Shop
- Immersion blender
- Top pick KitchenAid Variable Speed Corded Hand Blender (KHBV53)A corded hand blender with a removable 8-inch blending arm.Shop
- Braun MultiQuick 7 Hand BlenderA well-regarded immersion blender with a stainless blending shaft and good speed control.Shop
- Cuisinart Smart Stick Stainless Hand Blender (CSB-179)A stainless-housed immersion blender with a stainless shaft for soups, sauces and purées.Shop
- Mueller Ultra-Stick Immersion Hand BlenderAn affordable immersion blender with a stainless steel shaft, a cheap way to purée soups and baby food in a glass bowl or pot.Shop
- Glass-bowl chopper
- Top pick AOSION Electric Food Processor with Glass BowlA mini food processor with a glass bowl and stainless blades for onions, salsa, nuts and pesto.Shop
- Hamilton Beach Stack & Press 3-Cup Glass Bowl ChopperA small press-top chopper with a 3-cup glass bowl, sized for garlic, herbs and dressings.Shop
- 2-Speed Electric Food Chopper with 8-Cup Glass BowlAn electric chopper with a large glass bowl and double stainless blades for meat, vegetables and nuts.Shop
- Glass Baby Food Maker, 20 ozA small chopper with a glass bowl for making baby purées.Shop
Non-Toxic Toasters & Toaster Ovens: Stainless OptionsStainless steel 2-slice and 4-slice toasters plus toaster ovens, with honest notes on coated interiors and how to keep your food off them.12 picks
- Splurge 2-slice
- Top pick Breville BTA820XL Die-Cast Smart Toaster, 2 SliceA die-cast stainless body with wide slots and a motorized lift that lowers and raises the bread for you.Shop
- Cuisinart 2-Slice Toaster with 1.5" Wide Slots, Stainless SteelA simple stainless toaster with extra-wide slots, six shade settings and defrost and reheat buttons.Shop
- SMEG 2-Slice Toaster TSF01, Stainless SteelSMEG's retro toaster in brushed stainless, with six browning levels, defrost and reheat presets and a removable crumb tray.Shop
- Dualit Classic 2-Slice NewGen Toaster, Stainless SteelHand built in the UK with replaceable heating elements, so when a part fails you can repair it instead of throwing the whole toaster away.Shop
- Best value 4-slice
- Top pick Cuisinart 4-Slice Toaster with Extra-Wide Slots, Stainless SteelThe four-slot version of the Cuisinart above, with independent controls for each pair of slots.Shop
- Breville BTA830XL Die-Cast Smart Toaster, 4 SliceFour wide, long slots in a die-cast stainless body, plus Breville's motorized lift and 'a bit more' button.Shop
- Elite Gourmet 4-Slice Long Slot ToasterTwo long 1.5-inch slots that take four slices or long artisan bread, with a built-in warming rack.Shop
- BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster with Dual Shade ControlsAn inexpensive four-slot toaster with two separate shade controls and pull-out crumb trays.Shop
- Simple toaster oven
- Top pick Cuisinart TOB-1010 Toaster Oven Broiler, Stainless SteelA straightforward stainless toaster oven for toast, small bakes and broiling.Shop
- Breville BOV650XL Compact Smart OvenBreville's small countertop oven with smart heating elements that toast and bake evenly.Shop
- Hamilton Beach Easy Reach 6-Slice Convection Toaster OvenA roll-top door that slides up out of the way, which makes it easy to reach in on a small counter.Shop
- BLACK+DECKER TO3250XSBD 8-Slice Extra Wide Convection Toaster OvenFits a 12-inch pizza or a 9x13 pan, so it can stand in for a full oven on many nights.Shop
Non-Toxic Water Bottles for Adults & Kids: Glass and StainlessGlass and stainless steel water bottles for grown-ups and kids, including truly plastic-free options, with honest notes on which lids and straws are…12 picks
- Classic glass bottle
- Top pick Lifefactory 22 oz Glass Water Bottle with Active CapGlass bottle in a protective silicone sleeve, so it survives most drops.Shop
- Contigo Purity Glass Water Bottle, 20 ozA glass bottle with a protective sleeve and a small leak-proof lid, at a lower price than most glass bottles.Shop
- HY3 Borosilicate Glass Bottle with Bamboo Lid, 22 ozBorosilicate glass with a bamboo lid and silicone sleeve.Shop
- sunkey 32 oz Glass Water Bottle with Time MarkersA 32 oz glass bottle with time markers to help you drink through the day, a bamboo lid and a neoprene sleeve.Shop
- Most plastic-free
- Top pick Pura Insulated Stainless Steel Sport Bottle, 22 ozPura bottles are built so that water touches only stainless steel and medical-grade silicone, with no plastic in the lid.Shop
- Klean Kanteen TKWide Insulated Bottle with Twist Cap, 32 oz18/8 stainless steel, double-wall insulated, from a company that's been making stainless bottles for years.Shop
- Bambaw Stainless Steel Insulated Water Bottle, 32 ozInsulated stainless bottle with a handle and wide mouth.Shop
- Owala FreeSip Stainless Steel Water Bottle, 32 ozStainless body with the built-in straw and sip spout that kids and teens love.Shop
- Best for toddlers
- Top pick Pura Sport Mini 11 oz Stainless Bottle with Silicone Sport TopSmall stainless bottle with a silicone sleeve and sport top.Shop
- Klean Kanteen 12 oz Classic Kid's Sippy BottleStainless steel kids' bottle sized for little hands, with a dust cover and loop.Shop
- Pura Toddler Straw Bottle, 11 oz StainlessA toddler straw bottle that's plastic-free and MadeSafe certified, with a silicone straw.Shop
- THERMOS FUNTAINER Stainless Steel Kids Bottle, 12 ozInsulated stainless bottle that keeps water cold through the school day, with fun prints and a straw kids like.Shop
Non-Toxic Waffle Makers: Cast Iron & Ceramic OptionsUncoated cast iron stovetop waffle irons, ceramic-plate electric Belgian waffle makers and mini waffle makers, with honest notes on how each one holds up.12 picks
- Classic stovetop
- Top pick Rome's #1100 Old Fashioned Cast Iron Waffle IronPlain cast iron with no coating, used on a gas stove.Shop
- Lehmans Cast Iron Waffle Maker, Stovetop or GrillA hinged two-piece cast iron iron that makes 7-inch round waffles on the stove or grill.Shop
- Sircles Cast Iron Waffle Maker, 4 Square Belgian WafflesMakes four square Belgian-style waffles at once in heavy cast iron.Shop
- ROME Chuckwagon Cast Iron Waffle Iron (1028)A long-handled cast iron iron built for the grill or campfire.Shop
- Best electric value
- Top pick Hamilton Beach Belgian Waffle Maker, PFAS-Free Ceramic PlatesAn electric Belgian waffle maker with ceramic-coated plates sold as PFAS-free, browning control and indicator lights.Shop
- Presto 03510 Ceramic FlipSide Belgian Waffle MakerThe rotating FlipSide design spreads the batter evenly for thick Belgian waffles, now with ceramic nonstick plates.Shop
- Gourmia Belgian Waffle Maker, Ceramic PlatesCeramic nonstick plates in a stainless body, with an adjustable temperature dial so you can go from soft to crisp.Shop
- Oster Belgian Waffle Maker, Ceramic NonstickA basic Belgian waffle maker with ceramic nonstick plates from a long-time appliance brand.Shop
- Kid-size waffles
- Top pick Dash Mini Waffle Maker, 4-Inch Ceramic NonstickThe famous 4-inch mini waffle maker, in a version with a ceramic nonstick surface.Shop
- bella Stack & Store Mini Waffle Maker, 4-Inch CeramicA mini waffle maker with a ceramic cooking surface, designed to stack neatly for storage.Shop
- AshGlen Double Mini Waffle Maker, CeramicMakes two 4-inch waffles at once on plates sold as PFAS-free ceramic, so breakfast for two kids is quicker.Shop
- Amazon Basics Mini Belgian Waffle Maker, 8-Inch Ceramic PlateAn inexpensive waffle iron with a round ceramic nonstick plate and adjustable browning.Shop
Lead-Free Dinnerware & Drinking Glasses: Simple, Safe PicksPlain white porcelain, tempered glass dinnerware and simple clear drinking glasses, with what to know about lead in glazes and decorated glassware.12 picks
- Lightest glass plates
- Top pick Corelle Vitrelle 8-Piece Dinner Plates, Winter Frost WhiteCorelle's triple-layer Vitrelle glass is thin, light and chip resistant, so these are easy for kids to carry to the table.Shop
- Corelle Livingware 18-Piece Dinnerware Set, Winter Frost White, Service for 6Dinner plates, bread plates and 18-ounce bowls for six in the same plain white Vitrelle glass.Shop
- Duralex Lys Tempered Glass Dinner Plates, 11 Inch, Set of 6, ClearMade in France from tempered glass with no glaze or decoration.Shop
- Duralex Picardie Tempered Glass Dinner Plates, 10.24 Inch, Set of 6, ClearThe plate version of the classic French bistro tumbler.Shop
- Budget porcelain set
- Top pick Amazon Basics 18-Piece White Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Service for 6Plain white porcelain dinner plates, dessert plates and bowls with no painted designs or metallic trim.Shop
- Sweese 10-Inch White Porcelain Dinner Plates, Set of 6Plain white porcelain plates with a slightly raised edge that keeps saucy food on the plate.Shop
- MALACASA Amelia 24-Piece White Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Service for 6Dinner plates, dessert plates, soup plates and bowls in plain white porcelain.Shop
- Gibson Home Ogalla 30-Piece White Porcelain Dinnerware Set, Service for 6Plain white coupe-shape porcelain with no painted designs or metallic trim.Shop
- The classic everyday glass
- Top pick Duralex Picardie Tempered Glass Tumblers, 12.6 oz, Set of 6The original French tumbler from the company that invented tempered glass.Shop
- Bormioli Rocco Bodega Tempered Glass Tumblers, 12 oz, Set of 12Twelve stackable tempered glasses made in Italy, plain and clear.Shop
- Bormioli Rocco Rock Bar Tempered Glass Coolers, 16.25 oz, Set of 6A taller, wider tempered glass with a French bistro look.Shop
- JoyJolt Faye Lead-Free Crystal Highball Glasses, 13 oz, Set of 6Tall, clear highball glasses made from lead-free crystal, not leaded crystal.Shop
Non-Toxic Shower Curtains & Liners: PVC-Free OptionsCotton and hemp shower curtains, fabric liners to replace vinyl, and stainless steel hooks, with honest notes on polyester and mildew.12 picks
- Best cotton curtain
- Top pick Bean Products White Cotton Shower Curtain, 70" x 72"Woven cotton with no plastic film and no waterproofing chemicals.Shop
- Bean Products Natural Cotton Shower Curtain, 70" x 72"The same cotton curtain in an unbleached natural color.Shop
- Bean Products Natural Hemp Shower Stall Curtain, 54" x 72"Hemp is naturally resistant to mildew and gets softer as you wash it.Shop
- 100% Pure Cotton Shower Curtain, White, 72" x 72"A thicker, hotel-style 100% cotton curtain that looks nice and washes well.Shop
- Best value liner
- Top pick Barossa Design Fabric Shower Curtain Liners, 2-PackLightweight polyester fabric liners instead of vinyl, with magnets at the bottom.Shop
- N&Y HOME Fabric Shower Curtain Liner with MagnetsA popular water-repellent fabric liner that's machine washable.Shop
- ALYVIA SPRING Fabric Shower Curtain Liner, 72" x 72"Soft, lightweight fabric liner with three bottom magnets.Shop
- Recycled Polyester Fabric Shower Curtain Liner, 72" x 72"A fabric liner made from recycled polyester, sold as non-plastic film.Shop
- Simple steel hooks
- Top pick Rubbermaid Stainless Steel S-Shaped Shower Hooks, Set of 12Rustproof stainless steel S-hooks that fit standard rods.Shop
- Uigos Stainless Steel Shower Curtain Rings with Roller Balls, 12Stainless rings with roller balls so the curtain slides open easily.Shop
- Gidse Double-Sided Stainless Steel Shower Hooks, 12Double hooks hold a cotton curtain and a fabric liner on separate sides, so you can take either down to wash.Shop
- Gidse Metal S-Shaped Shower Curtain Hooks, 12Inexpensive rust-resistant metal S-hooks.Shop
Non-Toxic Roasting Pans for Turkey & Sunday RoastsUncoated stainless, enamel-on-steel and glass roasting pans for turkey, chicken and vegetables, with notes on which racks are coated and USDA roasting…8 picks
- Stainless roaster + stainless rack
- Top pick Cuisinart MultiClad Pro 16-Inch Stainless Roasting Pan with Rack (MCPS117-16BRP1)Tri-ply stainless with an aluminum core and a stainless (uncoated) rack.Shop
- All-Clad Stainless Steel 13x16-Inch Roasting Pan with Rack (E752C264)A heavy-gauge stainless pan that All-Clad rates oven and broiler safe to 600°F, so you can deglaze it on the stovetop for gravy.Shop
- Hestan Provisions OvenBond Quarter Sheet Pan with RackA smaller stainless pan and rack, the size we reach for most for toddler-portion roasted veggies, chicken nuggets and toaster-oven jobs.Shop
- Vollrath Wear-Ever Half-Size Sheet Pan, 18x13Plain uncoated aluminum, the kind used in commercial kitchens.Shop
- Enamel-on-steel roaster
- Top pick Granite Ware 20-lb Covered Oval RoasterPorcelain enamel fused to steel, with no nonstick coating.Shop
- Lodge Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6 QuartEnameled cast iron is glass-like enamel fused to iron, so there's no seasoning to maintain and it's fine with tomato sauces and soups.Shop
- Pyrex Basics 3-Quart Glass Baking Dish (9x13)Tempered glass is non-reactive and has no coating at all.Shop
- Emile Henry Modern Classics 13x9 Ceramic BakerA glazed ceramic baker made in France for lasagna, gratins and casseroles.Shop
Non-Toxic Cooking Utensils: Wood & Stainless SteelWooden and stainless steel spoons, spatulas, turners, tongs and ladles to replace melted plastic and nylon utensils, with honest notes on the research.9 picks
- Simple wooden basics
- Top pick OXO Good Grips 3-Piece Wooden Utensil SetA beechwood spoon, slotted spoon and turner, the three utensils you'll reach for most.Shop
- Mooues Teak Wooden Kitchen Utensil Set, 9 PiecesTeak spoons, spatulas and turners that won't melt against a hot pan the way old plastic spatulas can.Shop
- Riveira Teak Wooden Spoons, Set of 6Six teak spoons and spatulas, a dense wood that holds up well to heat and washing.Shop
- John Boos Board Cream with BeeswaxA beeswax and mineral oil cream that seals the surface after oiling.Shop
- Stainless turner
- Top pick OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel TurnerAn all-stainless head for flipping burgers and pancakes on stainless or cast iron, with no nylon or silicone at the edge.Shop
- OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel Flexible Turner, MediumA thin, springy steel blade that slides under fish and cookies on a sheet pan.Shop
- OXO Good Grips Stainless Steel LadleA stainless ladle with a drip-free pour spout for soups and stocks.Shop
- OXO Good Grips 12-Inch Stainless Steel Locking TongsStainless tongs without the silicone or nylon tips, for flipping and serving straight from a hot pan.Shop
- Stainless whisk
- Top pick OXO Steel 11-Inch WhiskAn all-stainless whisk head for eggs, batters and sauces, replacing plastic or silicone-coated whisks.Shop
Glass & Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls (Plastic-Free Baking)Glass and stainless steel mixing bowls and measuring cups for plastic-free baking and prep, with notes on tempered glass and microwave safety.8 picks
- Glass mixing bowls
- Top pick Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl SetThree nesting glass bowls that can go in the microwave and oven, so prep and reheat happen in the same bowl.Shop
- Anchor Hocking 4-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl SetFour glass mixing bowls made in the USA, from small prep bowls to a big salad bowl.Shop
- Duralex Lys Stackable 10-Piece Glass Bowl Set, Made in FranceTen tempered-glass bowls from 1 oz to 3.5 qt, made in France.Shop
- Anchor Hocking 2-Quart Glass Batter BowlA thick glass batter bowl with a handle, pour spout and embossed measuring lines, so you can mix, measure and pour pancake or muffin batter without plastic.Shop
- Swap plastic mixing bowls
- Top pick FineDine Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls, 6-PieceNesting stainless bowls in six sizes for baking, salads, popcorn and kid crafts.Shop
- Pyrex 4-Cup Glass Measuring CupA classic glass measuring cup that doubles as a microwave-safe mixing bowl for melting butter or warming leftovers.Shop
- Amazon Basics 8-Cup Glass Measuring CupA large glass measuring cup that works as a microwave-safe mixing bowl for reheating soup or melting butter and chocolate.Shop
- Anchor Hocking Glass Measuring Cups, 3-Piece Set1, 2 and 4-cup glass measuring cups in one set.Shop
Cleaner-Burning Candles: Beeswax, Unscented & Lead-Free WicksUnscented beeswax tealights, pillars and jar candles with cotton wicks, plus what to know about paraffin, soy, coconut wax, fragrance and candle safety.5 picks
- Unscented beeswax tealights
- Top pick Big Dipper Wax Works Pure Beeswax Tealight Candles, 48 PackPure beeswax tealights with unscented cotton wicks, in a 48-pack that lasts the season.Shop
- Bluecorn Beeswax 100% Pure Beeswax Tea Lights, Raw Yellow, 48 Pack100% pure beeswax with no paraffin, soy or added fragrance, made in the USA.Shop
- Beeswax pillar
- Top pick Big Dipper Wax Works 100% Beeswax Pillar Candle, 3 x 6 inA 100% beeswax pillar with a cotton wick, handmade in the USA.Shop
- Big Dipper Wax Works Unscented Beeswax Candle in Glass Jar, 3.2 ozAn unscented beeswax candle poured into a small glass jar, so it sits safely on a shelf or table without a holder.Shop
- Airy Abode Candle Wick Trimmer and Snuffer SetPolished stainless steel wick trimmer and snuffer.Shop
Low-Tox Kitchen Gift Guide 2026: Ideas for Every CookLow-tox kitchen gift ideas for new cooks, bakers, tea and coffee lovers and families with kids: cast iron, glass, stainless steel, wood and…18 picks
- Best budget workhorse
- Top pick Lodge Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet, 10.25 InchPlain cast iron seasoned with vegetable oil, made in the USA, and inexpensive enough that almost every family can start here.Shop
- Lodge Essential Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven, 6 QuartEnameled cast iron is glass-like enamel fused to iron, so there's no seasoning to maintain and it's fine with tomato sauces and soups.Shop
- Mooues Teak Wooden Kitchen Utensil Set, 9 PiecesTeak spoons, spatulas and turners that won't melt against a hot pan the way old plastic spatulas can.Shop
- John Boos R-Board Maple Cutting Board, 18x12Solid hard maple from a Midwestern butcher block company that's been around for over a century.Shop
- Glass mixing bowls
- Top pick Pyrex 3-Piece Glass Mixing Bowl SetThree nesting glass bowls that can go in the microwave and oven, so prep and reheat happen in the same bowl.Shop
- Nordic Ware Naturals Aluminum Half Sheet Pans, 2-PackPlain, uncoated aluminum with a steel-reinforced rim so it doesn't warp.Shop
- Emile Henry Modern Classics 13x9 Ceramic BakerA glazed ceramic baker made in France for lasagna, gratins and casseroles.Shop
- Duralex Lys Stackable 10-Piece Glass Bowl Set, Made in FranceTen tempered-glass bowls from 1 oz to 3.5 qt, made in France.Shop
- Premium pour-over kettle
- Top pick Fellow Stagg EKG Electric Gooseneck KettleA precise stainless electric gooseneck with a hold-temperature mode.Shop
- Saki Luna Electric Kettle, 1.75LA 304 stainless steel electric kettle with temperature presets that is sold as having no plastic or silicone in contact with the water, which is the main thing we look for in an electric kettle.Shop
- Secura Stainless Steel French Press, 34 ozA double-wall stainless steel French press, with no glass to break and no plastic beaker.Shop
- Teabloom Stovetop & Microwave Safe Glass TeapotA borosilicate glass teapot with a removable glass infuser, so the tea only touches glass.Shop
- Swap plastic wrap
- Top pick Bee's Wrap Beeswax Food Wraps, 5 PackCotton coated in beeswax, tree resin and oil that molds around half an avocado, a block of cheese or a sandwich.Shop
- Redecker Tampico Fiber Dish Brushes, Set of 2A German-made wooden dish brush with plant-fiber bristles.Shop
- Wettex Original Swedish Dishcloths, 10 PackCellulose-and-cotton cloths that soak up spills like a sponge, dry quickly, and can be washed and reused for weeks.Shop
- Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Storage Bags, 3-PackThick, platinum-cured silicone bags for snacks, freezer portions and lunchbox fruit.Shop
- Best stainless kids set
- Top pick Ahimsa Stainless Steel Kids Dinnerware Set, 5-Piece (Classic)A plate, bowl, cup and utensils made of food-grade stainless steel and designed specifically for little hands.Shop
- Klean Kanteen 12 oz Classic Kid's Sippy BottleStainless steel kids' bottle sized for little hands, with a dust cover and loop.Shop