16 Sustainable Gifts for Kids

From babies to preteens, there are sustainable gifts for every kid on your list. If you're looking for options for the adults on your list, peruse our full selection of sustainable gift guides.

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Remember: Some of the most sustainable gifts are the ones people use and love, and don’t throw in the trash or return. Becoming a more sustainable gifter means becoming a more mindful gifter. Want to find out how? Check out this guide or the sustainable gifting episode of our podcast.

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Infants & Toddlers

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Get a teddy bear made from baby clothes and blankets so those special newborn onesies can live on longer than the newborn stage. Image from BeadlesNeedles on Etsy.

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As an infant nanny in college, I made a book of letters from myself and the baby's parents for her to open on her 18th birthday. It's still one of my favorite gifts I've ever given.

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These wooden fruits and vegetables are fun for playing pretend and helpful for learning food names.

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These adorable paw mittens are one of many kids items on The North Face Renewed, where you can great high quality North Face products at lower prices secondhand.

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Vintage baby and toddler clothes are so precious and often way higher quality than today's options. Personally, my favorite to hunt for is old Baby Gap.

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Help your kiddo learn their animals with this habitat matching game. Made Trade games are handcrafted by refugees in Palestine and designed by early-childhood educators.

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Ages 4-6

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Get kids into gardening early with this seed starter kit from EarthHero. This is a great way to teach how plants grow and get kids out into nature.

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Handmade in New Zealand from natural and food-grade ingredients, these watercolors have 8 vibrant colors. They come in a metal tin with a natural wood paintbrush.

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Kiki the elephant is in need of adoption! Kiki helps save her elephant friends from poaching through The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.

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If you're buying for a kiddo from an adventurous family, a backpack for outdoor trips is a great gift. If this pack isn't perfect, REI has many more to choose from.

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Made from all natural ingredients, this eco-dough is a safe option for building, molding, and sculpting anything imaginable. Essential oils add a light scent while keeping dough pliable.

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Ages 7-12

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You might think cities are the last place to find nature, but What's Wild Outside Your Door shows otherwise—if you know where to look—and makes the discovery engaging with hands-on fun.

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Everybody loves game night, and secondhand games are no less fun! Make sure to check that all pieces and manuals are included.

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If your city has a local natural science or history museum, it's a perfect place for an outing with the kids. This is also a great gifts if the parents have said "they already have too much stuff!"

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These kits delight plant lovers with flowers inspired by the cosmos. Choose your kit based on the recipient's zodiac sign; as the box unfolds, you'll discover the meaning behind your elemental flower.

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