By creating toys and games that are socially responsible and promote inclusivity, toy companies are putting their best feet forward in an always changing marketplace. Eco-friendly playthings, dolls that represent multiple ethnicities and genders, and products for differently abled kids can be seen on store shelves throughout the world, giving parents the chance to find items that perfectly suit their kids.
For more toys we love, check out our full Holiday Gift Guide!
PLAYFOAM NATURALS
This 100% plant-based, nontoxic learning compound combines sensory play with sustainability. Kids can mold and shape this squishable compound for tactile play.
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SNAP CIRCUITS GREEN ENERGY
Kids can make their own real-working circuits and learn the basics of electronics and alternative energy with this set. With more than 45 parts and 125 projects to explore, kids will gain knowledge about clean energy concepts, including the science behind electric cars, windmills, and hand-generated power.
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LI’L CUDDLES SO-REAL LAUGHING BABY
Kids will love taking care of this laughing baby. They can put the baby down for a nap, make it suck its thumb, use a pacifier, drink from a bottle, and more. This baby doll has hours of imaginative play!
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BABY DOLL ASIAN GIRL WITH DOWN SYNDROME
This doll, which features the facial characteristics of a baby with Down syndrome, is designed to promote equality and acceptance. The anatomically correct doll has rooted hair and jointed limbs, and wears an undershirt and underwear outfit.
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MEGA BLOKS GREEN TOWN BUILD & LEARN ECO HOUSE
Toddlers can use 89 building blocks to build a house, four characters, a rolling electric car, two rolling bicycles, a greenhouse with veggies, solar panels, and turning wind turbines. The packaging is made from recycled material.
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MONSTERKINS
This line of eco-friendly plush monsters teaches kids about sustainability. The 8- and 18-inch plush characters each represent a different piece of the environment and are made from plastic water bottles.
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L.O.L. SURPRISE! O.M.G. REMIX FASHION DOLLS
Unbox 25 surprises with each new music-inspired doll — Kitty K, Pop B.B., Honelyicious, and Lonestar. Each represents a music genre — pop, R&B, hip-hop, and country music — and comes with two fashion looks and a full-sized record that really plays music. Unbox 25 surprises with each new music-inspired doll — Kitty K, Pop…
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BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER FRESH FIERCE COLLECTION DOLLS
Celebrate the characters of the new Black Panther film with these 11.5-inch multicultural dolls that showcase signature outfits, accessories, and authentic hairstyles from the movie.
