Ethical Christmas Gifts For Children
Christmas is the most exciting time of the year for children and by now most kids will have compiled a long list of presents they’d like to receive from Santa. This is great for parents and adults who want to buy the right gift as they’re never short for ideas, but in this world of mass consumerism where most children have far too many toys to be begin with, it can be great to give an alternative gift. Ethical Christmas gifts for children can be fun, educational and original while also giving something back to less fortunate communities or not taking away from the planet’s depleting natural resources.
Ethical presents for kids
‘Going green’ is a key trend and many parents are interested in seeking out alternative, ethical and Fairtrade presents for their children this year. While the organised among us have their shopping under control, the last few weeks before the big day for everyone else can be a touch frantic as we try and track down that elusive present. The internet has a wealth of ethical Christmas present ideas with the added bonus of being able to stay away from the crowded high street shops.
Ethical gifts for boys
Boys will always love their toys but why not look for ethical Christmas gifts for boys this year that encourage play time to be creative and fun.
For a stocking filler, how about a Top Trump style card game where children can learn about sea creatures, carnivores or reptiles. Made from 100% recycled materials and completely recyclable, these card games will encourage your children to discover the wonders of nature while educating them on the importance of preservation.
Parents are always trying to drag their boys away from computer games and what better way to spend some quality time with the family then with a board game. Send your boys on a mission to space or a remote land where survival is the name of the game with these board games made from recyclable materials.
Ethical presents for girls
This year’s range of ethical Christmas gifts for girls is better than ever with plenty of toys, games, chocolates, jewellery and notebooks to please the most discerning of young ladies.
Popular presents this year include energy saving gadgets and this heart design radio will be a big hit with the girl in your family. And from an ethical point of view, you won’t be contributing to the millions of batteries that are used and discarded each year because it’s powered by winding it up.
And for her stocking, how about these great fillers – organic chocolate buttons, fairy hairbands and vibrant Zulugrass jewellery.
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| Chunky Milk Chocolate Buttons | Fairy Hairband | Zulugrass Jewellery |
To be truly green this Christmas, avoid buying wrapping paper that isn’t recyclable or isn’t made from recycled materials. A better idea is to put presents into gift bags which you can then use again and again. Wrapping paper just adds to the massive amount of waste that we generate over the festive period and the kids want what’s inside, not the decorative wrapping.