Your Natural Toy Directory
Your guide to beautiful, natural toys and resources that are handmade in New Zealand. The businesses on this list are small businesses that are mostly family owned and operated. Each business aspires to create open ended, plastic free toys that are non toxic and built to last.
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If you would like to be featured in our directory please do get in touch, we would love to hear from you. hello@thewastefreehome.co.nz
The following images are courtesy of The Woodlands Toys taken by Design & Folk
A LITTLE WILD
An online store that focuses on sustainable and natural play items for kids with a strong free-play, earth-friendly ethos. alittlewild.co.nz
SOLVEJ SWINGS
Beautiful swings that grow with your babes. They are a sturdy, quality product that will last generations if taken care of. solvejswings.com
HONEY STICKS
Handmade in New Zealand with 100% pure beeswax these crayons are safe for children of all ages and smell delightful! honeysticks.co.nz
THE WOODLANDS
Beautiful wooden rainbows, animals, stackers and blocks all hand made and painted with non toxic paints. Perfect for open ended play and they look stunning on display. @thewoodlandstoys
DOUGHFOLK
Silky smooth non toxic playdough and wooden accessories. Great for open ended play and stunning to look at. thedoughfolk.co.nz
FAIRPLAY
Here you will find a collection of beautiful, handcrafted toys and decor - lovingly made, ethically sourced and carefully selected to be enjoyed and treasured. fairplay.nz
PROJECT PLAY
Play items and kits to inspire and ignite the imagination. projectplay.nz
EXPRESSIONS OF WINTER
Beautiful wooden toys and resourcess for learning through play. expressionsofwinter.co.nz
HOHEPA
Beautiful wooden toys for little and big kids. These are the kinds of toys that you buy for your kids then keep them for your grandchildren. hohepahawkesbay.com/wooden-toys-wooden-furniture
NEEDLE & NAIL
Wonderful wooden toys like fishing rods, chainsaws and sewing machines perfect for pretend play and ‘helping’ around the home. needleandnail.co.nz
NAVY BABY
Natural heuristic play sets and toys navybaby.co.nz
CHILDREN OF THE TREES
Beautiful wooden toys for babes, toddler and children to let their imaginations run wild. childrenofthetrees.co.nz
TANGLEWOOD TOYS
Create a little Waldorf inspired magic in your home. From wooden toys and handmade dolls to beautiful art supplies and books. tanglewoodtoys.co.nz
LEBLOND DESIGNS
Stunning handmade heirloom dolls, you can buy premade or request something more tailored. leblonddesign.co.nz
LITTLE FARMER
Beautiful wee garden sets to help your child develop a love of nature and teach them essential skills. littlefarmer.nz
PIPER LUXE KIDS
Beautiful wooden flower presses. Great for both girls and boys who are fascinated by nature. etsy.com/nz/shop/piperluxekids