Sunday, December 12, 2010

Holiday Gift Guide - Down to Earth Toys Review & Giveaway



I am always looking for safe toys for my baby. Because she puts everything in her mouth, I will only buy toys that I know are chemical free. Its important to know exactly what your toys are made us, and that there is no lead paint or other things that can  make children sick. At Down to Earth Toys, I found natural and organic toys that are cute, fun and safe for babies and children. They have adorable old fashioned wooden toys, musical instruments, games, puzzles, crafts, and more. Many of their items are even fair trade products.






For our review, we received the adorable Rocky Color Cone.  This toy is perfect for a baby like Willow who sis quickly approaching her first birthday. It is made from natural wood and colored with lead free dyes.  It comes with six colorful rings of various sizes that are fun to stack on the cone and also safe for teething babies to chew on. Babies will love the clacking sound they make when they stack them and it is so much better for the environment that the plastic alternative . At only $17.95, this would make an excellent gift for any baby or toddler.






The Rocky Color Cone  is only one example of the wonderful organic toys you can find at  Down to Earth Toys. They also have drums, teethers, rattles, play food, cloth dolls, sorters and more. All are made with only natural materials.  They also offer shipping for a flat rate of only $5.95. They have everything you need to make the holidays a success for any child.








In honor of the holiday season, one lucky winner will receive the same Rocky Color Cone that I received to review. To enter, please visit Down to Earth Toys and tell me what you would get if you were the lucky winner. For additional entries, you can do any of the following, but you must complete this initial entry first. Any entries that do not follow these guidelines will be deleted.

1) Subscribe to my blog by email
2) Follow my blog on friend connect
3) Blog about this giveaway with a link to New Age Mama and Down to Earth Toys(5 Entries)
4) Follow me on twitter and tweet this giveaway using the button at the top of this post (Daily)
5) Become my friend on face book  or a fan of New Age Mama on Face Book (one entry each)
6) Grab my main button and tell me where I can find it
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9) Post this giveaway on any sweepstakes site, Mr Linky, or other networking website-leave the link where I can find it (1 entry each)
10) Subscribe to the Down to Earth Toys Newsletter



This giveaway will end at midnight on 12/31/10 and is open to the US only. The winner will be chosen via a random number generator. Thanks again to Down to Earth Toys  for offering this great prize!



***Please note that I received no form of monetary compensation for this post. I did receive a sample of the product to try in order to write a fair and honest review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and were not influenced in any way.  Please note that I  am not responsible for the delivery of this prize and can not be held accountable if, for any reason, is it not received. Furthermore, I am in no way liable for any injuries that may result from the use or misuse of this product. **

235 comments:

Linda Kish said...

I like the maple shape sorter.

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I like the Bowl, Spoon & Cutting Board Playset

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I like the coconut clave rhythm sticks

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I love the felt food kit. it's so cute!

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Domestic Diva said...

I'd get an A-Frame Toy Barn.

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I really like the wooden toy organizer.

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i like the wooden mower push toy

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Kristen said...

I like the Child's Weaving Loom.

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The Little Lock Box looks like it would keep a little one entertained for quite a while!

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franmajor said...

I have a newborn so toys I have to be carefull with. I love that these toys are USA made. My daughter tested high for lead as a child. We had everything testest(paint floor tiles ect) nothing was found. Now with the recalls from china and looking at pictures of her room at that time I truely think that the lead was from the toys. Frances Major call8866721 at yahoo dot com

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I like the Djembe Drum!

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I love the Creation Cottage

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The Maple Shape Sorter is just the kind of gift I love to give at baby showers!
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I think the Infant Teething Doll would be perfect for my new granddaughter.
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