The shortlist
Every pick, in one place
We only list things we’d buy for our own kids, with the materials spelled out. Grouped by topic; tap a label for where to buy.
Motor skills
Read the guide →- GRIMM'SGermany
- Alder wood
- Water-based stain (Natural: unstained)
- Recommended by spiel gut
- PlanToysThailand (Trang)
- Rubberwood
- Formaldehyde-free glue
- Organic pigments
- Water-based dyes
- PlanToysThailand (Trang)
- Rubberwood
- Formaldehyde-free glue
- Organic pigments
- Water-based dyes
- PlanToysThailand (Trang)
- Rubberwood
- Formaldehyde-free glue
- Organic pigments
- Water-based dyes
- SutekiMalaysian brand
- FSC- and CARB-certified birch plywood
- CE
- EU Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC
- FSC
- CARB
- Unicraft & DecorMalaysian brand
- Solid Grade AA rubberwood
- Non-toxic matte coating
- ASTM F963 (coating)
- Unicraft & DecorMalaysian brand
- 32mm solid Nyatoh rungs
- High-density plywood frame
- Non-toxic matte coating
- ASTM F963 (coating)
- Unicraft & DecorMalaysian brand
- Solid Grade AA rubberwood frame
- 32mm solid Nyatoh rungs
- Non-toxic matte coating
- ASTM F963 (coating)
- Unicraft & DecorMalaysian brand
- One-piece solid Nyatoh frame
- 32mm solid Nyatoh rungs
- Solid rubberwood ramp
- Non-toxic matte coating
- ASTM F963 (coating)
- WobbelNetherlands
- FSC-certified European beech
- Water-based translucent lacquer
- EKO felt underside
- FSC
Play & open-ended toys
Read the guide →- GRIMM'SGermany
- Lime (linden) wood
- Water-based colour stain
- Natural version: oiled alder
- Recommended by spiel gut
- GRIMM'SGermany
- Lime (linden) wood
- Water-based colour stain
- Natural version: oiled alder
- Recommended by spiel gut
- PlanToysThailand
- Rubberwood
- Organic pigments
- Water-based dyes
- Formaldehyde-free glue
Speech & language
Read the guide →- ARK TherapeuticUSA
- Medical-grade material
- BPA-free
- Latex-free
- Phthalate-, PVC- and lead-free
- FDA-compliant material
- ARK TherapeuticUSA
- Medical-grade material
- BPA-free
- Latex-free
- Phthalate-, PVC- and lead-free
- ARK TherapeuticUSA
- Medical-grade material
- BPA-free
- Latex-free
- Phthalate-, PVC- and lead-free
- FDA-compliant material
- ARK TherapeuticUSA
- Medical-grade material
- BPA-free
- Latex-free
- Phthalate-, PVC- and lead-free
- FDA-compliant material
- Chewy TubesUSA
- Thermo-elastic polymer
- Latex-free
- PVC-, lead- and phthalate-free
- FDA-approved material
- PlanToysThailand
- Recycled rubberwood
- Water-based dyes
- Formaldehyde-free E-zero glue
- Wire limbs
- TalkToolsUSA
- Food-safe silicone
- BPA-free
- Latex-, lead- and phthalate-free
- FDA-compliant material
Cotton & linen
Read the guide →- Malayan Baby SignatureMalaysian brand
- 100% cotton
- 70% bamboo / 30% cotton (option)
- OEKO-TEX Standard 100
- Twinkle Planet OrganicMalaysian brand
- Organic cotton
- GOTS (brand claim; no licence number named)
- Twinkle Planet OrganicMalaysian brand
- 70% bamboo lyocell
- 30% GOTS organic cotton
- OEKO-TEX certified dyes
- GOTS (cotton)
- OEKO-TEX (dyes)
Non-toxic home
Read the guide →- Buds OrganicsMalaysian brand
- Potassium soap
- Aloe
- Sweet orange peel oil
- Non-ionic surfactant
- Buds OrganicsMalaysian brand
- Aloe vera
- Jojoba and shea
- Inca inchi
- Sunflower oil
- Buds OrganicsMalaysian brand
- Shea butter and beeswax
- Plant oils
- Prebiotics
- Tea tree oil
- GingerBubsMalaysian brand
- PU foam core
- TPU film
- PVC-free
- No flame retardants or phthalates
- EN71
- CPSIA
Sleep & circadian rhythm
Read the guide →- BabyloveMalaysian brand
- 100% natural coconut fibre filling
- Quilted polycotton casing
- GETHAMalaysian brand
- 100% natural latex core
- French sheep wool padding
- Fabric cover
- GETHAMalaysian brand
- Rubberwood
- MDF
- VOC-free coating
- Natural latex mattress
- HamakoUnverified (sold by Malaysian and Singaporean retailers)
- 100% TENCEL Micromodal (Lenzing)
- IKEASweden
- Recycled polyester
- Aluminium top rail
- Galvanised steel bottom rail
- Love To DreamAustralia
- 95% bamboo viscose
- 5% elastane
- IHDI hip-healthy
Grounding, barefoot & nature
Read the guide →- Decathlon (Nabaiji)France
- 100% polyester upper
- 100% polyester lining and sock
- 100% styrene butadiene styrene (SBS) outsole
- Removable EVA insole
Swimming
Read the guide →Kids BJJ
Read the guide →- Decathlon (Outshock)France
- 60% cotton
- 40% polyester
- EVA foam collar
Gluten-free & organic food
Read the guide →- Baby NaturaThailand
- Organic brown rice
- Organic carrot
- Organic Thailand
- Chewy TubesUSA
- BPA-free
- Silicone- and latex-free
- PVC-, lead- and phthalate-free
- FDA-compliant material
- DdoDdoMam (Renewallife)South Korea
- Organic rice
- Organic fruit or veg by flavour
- Halal (MUI)
- HACCP
- GnubkinsMalaysian brand
- Borneo heirloom rice
- Organic millet
- Organic quinoa
- Halal
- GnubkinsMalaysian brand
- Organic rice
- Organic quinoa
- Organic corn, beetroot, spinach (veg)
- Halal
- GrosmimiSouth Korea
- Stainless steel body
- PPSU cap and handles
- Silicone straw
- Little FreddieUK (made in Europe)
- Organic fruit and vegetable purées
- EU Organic
- OF&G
- NatufoodiesMalaysian brand
- Organic white and brown rice
- Organic apple juice concentrate
- Organic fruit or veg powder
- Halal
- ISO 22000
- HACCP
- GMP
- Real Foods (Corn Thins)Australia
- Organic maize (97%)
- Sesame (2%)
- Sea salt
- ACO Certified Organic
- ViidaTaiwan
- 304L (18/8) stainless steel
- PP outer sleeve
- Food-grade silicone lid
- Red Dot Award 2018