Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Ali Mierzejewski joined News Channel 8 on NBC in Tampa to show off holiday toys that are great for playtime and great for the environment. For more on the items featured in this segment, check out the product notes below, and for the complete rundown of the best gifts of the holiday season, check out our complete Toy Insider Holiday Gift Guide.
GUND SUSTAINABLY SOFT DOLLS
GUND’s first sustainable collection of baby dolls. Each doll is sourced from 100% recycled materials, crafted with luxe, ultra-soft recycled plush, fill, and sustainable packaging. Choose from six dolls, each with embroidered facial details, different hair and skin tones. Encourages inclusive, safe, and eco-friendly play. Machine washable.
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TINKERTAR
Created by musicians Brian Calhoun, Dave Matthews, and John Alagia, this one-string melody maker is made of sustainable, responsibly sourced wood. Use the included 15-song songbook and colored and numbered finger positions to learn beginner guitar.
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PANDAS’ BAMBOO HOUSE
Sam, Pam, and their panda family live in a three-story, feature-packed, bamboo house that kids can explore for hours. Crafted using eco-friendly materials, the playset comes with multiple furniture pieces and play accessories.
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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.
