DOING GOOD TOGETHER
Eco-Friendly Children's Brands & Makers
Here at Blue Brontide we're passionate about beautiful children's items. But we also think children's products should be built to last, plastic-free & environmentally-friendly, which is why we only stock children's products designed & made by small independent 'Green brands'. Made in small batches from sustainable materials with respect to our planet & the people on it.
We're so proud to be supporting & highlighting these brands' beautiful products...
Adele Nozedar
- Foraging With Kids -
Adele Nozedar - one of the UK's bestselling foraging authors, writes informative & practical books on foraging in the wild, hedgerow, or even the garden! Encouraging families to interact with their environment and gain knowledge and practical understanding of the natural world through exploration and play together.
In a world of increasingly sedentary lifestyles and a growing detachment from the food that we eat, it has never been more important to encourage children to put down their screens, get outside and engage with nature.
''Spending time in wide-open spaces is something that children tend not to do as much as they used to; however, nature is the best teacher on the planet and foraging is the perfect way to meet that teacher!'' - Adele Nozedar
Aleta Kids
- Play is essential -
Aleta kids believe play is essential to learn, to grow & to be happy, with this ethos in mind Aleta kids make beautiful wooden toys for little hands to provide our children with the same quality toys they had in their childhood; simple and timeless, made with locally sourced natural materials, sustainably manufactured that endure gracefully the passing of time. With a big no to plastic, Aleta kids believe simple is better!
''We do what we love, and we do it slowly. We believe that change is possible.'' Alexandra Pana & Belén Olmedo - Aleta Kids
Babai Toys
Babai Toys - are a small family run business based in the Ukraine that make traditional high-quality wooden toys entirely from locally sourced sustainable FSC timber, incorporating generations of woodworking & craftsmanship skills that have been passed down the family to create timeless toys that encourage open-ended play & capture little ones' imaginations.
Find unique wooden lacing toys, magical dollhouses, classic puzzles to play and balancing games for environmentally friendly toys loved by both children, and parents who appreciate real minimalism and aesthetics!
We hope you love Babai's beautiful range of toys as much as we do!
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Blue Brontide
- Built to last, made for keeps -
Our handcrafted wooden toys and children’s tableware are made with love and care in Yorkshire. Crafted from sustainable oak, each heirloom-quality piece is built to last, made for keeps and designed to be passed down through the family—gathering memories and character along the way.
Bookspeed - Children's Books
Bookspeed - is a small family run book supplier based in Edinburgh who pride themselves on being one of the first 'green' book suppliers in the U.K, with offices run entirely on solar power, their own fleet of electric cars, carbon neutral deliveries and a commitment to using only 100% FSC certified paper you can be happy knowing the children's book you're purchasing is from a company that truly cares about the planet.
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Fanny and Alexander
Gemma Koomen
Welcome to the world of Gemma Koomen an illustrator making art in her tiny studio in the beautiful wild of Northumberland.
Inspired by the simple things in life: a love of nature, everyday magic and childhood joys, Gemma Koomen makes paintings and illustrations of real and imaginary wildflowers and plants, small people in big places, animals that you could maybe have a conversation with, thoughtful objects and tiny homes.
Find a magical selection of illustrated books, greeting cards and prints on sustainably sourced paper, packaged and printed using environmentally friendly practices.
Hagelens
- Scandinavian Simplicity -
Hagelens is a Danish brand that believes less is more, and if you fill your rooms with only the things you truly love then there will never be too much clutter, freeing up time to spend with what's truly important, your kids, which is why Hagelens create simple Scandinavian wooden toys and Scandi decor for little ones you'll want to cherish & keep forever.
''We believe that all children deserve a magical place, where they can develop and imagine.'' Camilla - Hagelens
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KMR Childwood
KMR Childwood is a French brand that handcrafts wooden rattles and teething toys using locally sourced, renewable wood from northern France. Made with care in beautiful animal shapes, these simple wooden toys encourage creativity and imagination, helping little ones learn and grow through play without plastic.
We make simple and pure objects & toys, reducing the ecological impact for our children's future. — KMR Childwood
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Kolekto Toys
- Good quality lasts a lifetime -
KOLEKTO's STORIES IN STRUCTURES series, architectural designed wooden toys that focus on aesthetics, imagination & good craftsmanship. Only working with sustainable materials Kolekto creates timeless & durable toys that evolve with a child’s imagination. The high level of craftsmanship is apparent in each piece which is handmade at their Copenhagen workshop, creating products that can survive for generations & accompany a child into their adult journey as an eternal childhood memory.
''We want to create designs that have a long life for the benefit of both the owner & the environment.'' - Eva Wandel & Rikke Nogel - KOLEKTO
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Moon Picnic
- Nurturing an unforgettable childhood -
Moon Picnic creates carefully designed eco-friendly wooden toys with a focus on engagement – how the toys can connect to children's daily lives, how they can interact intelligently and emotionally with the toy…
Every toy by Moon Picnic is lovingly made to the highest standard with sustainably sourced natural materials to create completely unique & original educational and pretend play toys to help explore your little one's vast imagination.
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Natruba
- Natural Rubber Toys created with children and their development in mind -
Natruba - is a small family-owned Danish company that hand makes toys & natural teething toys for babies with rubber from the hevea tree. Each natural rubber toy is hand-sculpted, hand-cast & hand-painted in food grade dyes for completely unique Eco-friendly teething & sensory toys for babies that are natural, non-toxic & fully biodegradable.
Designed & developed to stimulate all senses with different surfaces to encourage sensory play and the soft natural rubber to satisfy all stages of sore gums and a bell in the bottom to stimulate the sense of hearing, making them a perfect and safe choice for children to play with and babies to soothe and chew on.
Pom Maker
-Eco-friendly crafting -
Pom Maker - make the cutest Eco-friendly children's wooden pom-pom makers in pretty pastel colours in adorable doughnut & bow designs to not only make you happy but to make children's craft time even more fun. All the Pom Maker craft toy range is made from FSC certified solid beechwood from sustainable, certified forests for happy crafting & a happy planet. Here to help you unleash your pomtential & make the best poms of your life.
Plastic-free crafting at its best.
Soch & Co
- Luxury Paper Goods -
Soch & Co - make magical letterpress stationery & gifts all printed the pure old-fashion way, with elbow grease & no electricity! Send a letter, note or a hug in a card with one of these beautiful printed gifts that are sure to ignite your desire to put pen to paper again.
''The art of letter-pressing might be a dying art but it's one we adore… the beautiful impression is something that must be felt to be appreciated.'' - View collection
The Tartan Blanket Co.
The Tartan Blanket Co. is a family-owned Scottish company that values sustainability, quality, and tradition. They design beautifully crafted, handmade lambswool baby blankets in authentic Scottish tartan patterns, bringing both warmth and style to any cot or pram. Each blanket is made with care, using natural materials that are soft, safe, and long-lasting—perfect for babies and young children.
As part of their commitment to giving back, The Tartan Blanket Co. donates 1% of all profits to both local and international charities. This means that every time you choose one of their super-soft lambswool blankets, you’re not only embracing the heritage of Scottish tartan but also supporting worthwhile causes across the world.
''We wanted to design something to be loved & used for many years to come, potentially being passed on to future generations'' Emma & Fergus - The Tartan Blanket Company
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Wee Gallery
- Educational and artful -
Wee Gallery - offers a range of eco-friendly wooden toys that are not only designed to last, but also to help children learn through play. Made from natural and organic materials, Wee Gallery's educational Montessori toys are simple yet clever, allowing little ones to develop their brains by playing with visuals and exploring a world full of animals. With a focus on ethical manufacturing, these eco toys are sure to become a beloved addition to any family's toy collection.
''We hope to continue to create toys that are simple, clever, and help you discover the beauty of connecting with the little people that are most important to us.'' Surya + Dave - Wee Gallery
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Wooden Story
– Handcrafted Heirloom Wooden Toys –
Discover the charm of Wooden Story – a three-generation family workshop creating heirloom-quality wooden toys in the heart of Poland’s Beskidy Mountains. Each piece is made from FSC-certified wood and finished with natural, chemical-free paints, offering a warm, silky-soft touch and the natural scent of wood.
From beautifully crafted wooden blocks and stacking toys to charming toy cars and classic vintage games, every toy inspires open-ended play and is built to be treasured for generations. Packaged in reusable or recyclable materials, Wooden Story blends sustainability, beauty, and tradition for eco-conscious families.
“There is one more thing that makes our toys so special – they can be passed from generation to generation. We hope your grandchildren will discover their own Wooden Story in the toys of your children.” – Wooden Story
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