Original gift ideas for little people
(22/10/2009)

Want some inspired Christmas present ideas for little people? Pea Green Things that has a great range of new play and learning toys designed to stimulate imaginative family play and give you all a break from the TV or computer. And they are all good for the planet too.

The site has plenty of funky, original gift ideas starting from under £5 that are planet-friendly and sourced from fair trade producers and suppliers helping communities in developing countries. Many items are individually crafted from recycled materials. All peagreenthings products have been chosen by the company’s dedicated team of eco-enthusiasts who believe that eco-living can combine with fun, desirable gifts that are a delight to receive.

Each item carries a Pea eco rating so you can choose the greenest things to give to the special little pea-ple in your life. Here are some new ideas but check the web site for many more play and learning ideas including some terrific stocking fillers.

Age: 3 +
Base: 17cm x 18cm
Price: £23.79
Fire Station
This Fire Station’s garage has an up and over door and comes with two fire vehicles. Sound the siren and the station is ready to tackle the next emergency. The award-winning Thai manufacturer is the world’s first and largest maker of recycled wooden toys from rubber wood trees that are too old to produce latex. These trees would otherwise be cut, burned and discarded.
Pea eco rating: 9/10 Sustainable Biodegradable

Age: 3+
Size: 79cm x 54cm
Colours: Blue/Pink/Red
Price: £54.99
First Balance Bike
This sturdy bike will have toddlers racing to get outside and help them to improve their balance while having fun. The bike has a padded seat and easy grip handlebars. The chunky, pneumatic tyres give a safe ride and a grown-up feel. The seat is height adjustable to allow for growth. Made in China in ethically run factories from strong bass plywood that is sustainably sourced.
Pea eco rating: 6/10 Sustainable Recyclable

Age: 3+
Size: 18cm high
Price: £27.36
Natural Doll
A traditional doll made with soft, warm natural fibres made by a mothers co-operative in Brazil. This delightful toy companion is made of natural cotton and is stuffed with sheep's wool, which becomes warm when held, for extra snuggliness. How ever will you put her down? Equally huggable dark-haired natural doll is also available.
Pea eco rating: 9/10 Natural Biodegradable

Age: 3+
Price: £47.41
Marble Run Set
Keep those marbles rolling! Everyone can join in the fun with this wooden marble run, great for encouraging imagination, accuracy and dexterity. Create all sorts of turns, drops and connections. Can be made complicated – or easy – so suits all ages. Comes with six marbles and ringing bell. Sound staircase, spiral shoot, trampoline drum and glass tunnel available as extras.
Pea Eco Rating: 8/10 Energy-saving Sustainable Biodegradable

Price: £29.80
Puppet Theatre
A great way of encouraging children to create and tell stories plus a great confidence builder when the whole family can be their audience. This theatre has been specially designed to give the width for two children to play together with ease and to give the height for bigger pea-ple to kneel comfortably and join in.
Pea eco rating: 9/10 UK Made Sustainable Biodegradable

Age: 3+
Size: 56cm high
Price: £57.70
Treeblocks Dolls Cottage
A solid wood construction that provides hours of fun for kids and dolls. Each solid wood construction is individually crafted in Europe from cherry and elder trees. It’s compatible with 2.5cm scale doll house furniture and dolls. Lounge set, bedroom set and kitchen set available as accessories.
Pea eco rating: 9/10 Natural Sustainable Biodegradable

Age: 3+
Size: 48 x 36 x 49.5cm
Price: £48.93
Jungle Lodge
Let your kids discover the wilder side of life. The lodge comes with a reversible fabric roof, an observation tower, mosquito net and many other accessories. Sets of animals and rangers sold separately. Made from rubber woods that have reached the end of their productive lives. All finishes are non-toxic.
Pea eco rating: 8/10 Sustainable Recyclable Biodegradable

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