*Hill taking his snail pull-along toy for a walk on Columbus Avenue in Manhattan. Photo by Ryon Lockhart Photography.
Don’t get me wrong — we have our fair share of hideous, flashing toys in this house, but where possible, I have kept an eye on aesthetics, too. Below, some adorable children’s toys you won’t mind leaving out, many of which we own!
BAGHERA RIDE-ON CAR — WE GAVE MICRO THIS FOR HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY AND IT IS THE CUTEST
MILTON GOOSE PLAY KITCHEN (SWOON) — ALSO LIKE THE LESS EXPENSIVE ONES FROM TENDERLEAF TOYS
MAILEG PLAY HOUSE — WE BOUGHT THIS FOR MINI FOR CHRISTMAS…GORGEOUS
AND OF COURSE ALL THE MAILEG MICE AND BUNNIES AND THEIR ACCESSORIES!
PAINTED PORCH SWING — THIS SHOP ALSO HAS BEAUTIFUL FARMHOUSE STYLE CHILDREN’S TABLES AND BENCHES
HAND-CROCHETED MOBILE (THIS WAS IN MINI’S NURSERY — MEEP)
JANOD DOCTOR SET — MY CHILDREN LOVE THIS
You can also shop here…
P.S. Many of the above toys were captured in this round-up of “slow-burn toys” — the toys my children continue to return to time after time.
P.P.S. Have you tried slow parenting?
P.P.P.S. I couldn’t raise my children without a lot of other women helping me.
Jen! Love these recos- i have to plug my family’s nyc children’s shop:) my mom opened the shop 31 years ago – we had to close the grand central location due to Covid but she carries a lot of the brands you mentioned- maileg, tender leaf etc. it’s a totally unique and adorable neighborhood mom and pop shop !
support small business ! https://kiddingaroundtoys.com/
@kiddingaroundnyc
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing! How cool!
xx
Oooh I love that Tender Leaf play kitchen — the light blue is such a lovely color (and will actually go with our home!). Adding to my daughter’s birthday/Christmas wish list 😉
Do you have himiku blocks? I’d also add those blocks to this list!
https://himiku.net/products/himikublocks?gclid=CjwKCAjwx8iIBhBwEiwA2quaq1_O_yhs7bZaTH6_NPq8DiadM_vfSizxDYaYJjP81H_tXoFPlDdLRBoCCqEQAvD_BwE&variant=36034671411357
Etsy also has them, you can search “wooden stacking stones”.
Ooh these are SO cool! Thanks, Mia!