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We love the green gift trend for kids this year. We asked Stefani, the editor of our favorite green family blog Teensy Green, to be a guest blogger and give us some eco-friendly recommendations. Here she is:

This year, the holidays are going green, and I don't just mean with Christmas trees or Hanukkah candles. After the past summer of toy recalls and lead scares, parents are choosing safer and more natural gifts for their children more than ever. Fortunately for us, there's so much to choose from! Whether you're shopping for an infant, toddler, or older child, there's never been a better time to find more eco-friendly toys. Feel better about what you're putting in their hands (and mouths!) with this list of eco-friendly gifts.

Bilibo: The toy with a totally mod design and funny name, Bilibo, is hands down my kid's favorite and most used toy in our house! Made of 100% recyclable, nontoxic materials, Bilibo is the best open-ended toy on the market today. Use it as a stool, chair, bowl, turtle shell…the possibilities are endless!

Beeswax Crayons: For artists, beeswax crayons are a great alternative to Crayolas. These crayons are chunky enough for little hands, nontoxic, more natural, and bring brighter, purer colors to arts and crafts projects.

Keptin Jr. Organic Cotton Cuddle Pants Doll: I love this doll because of it's simplicity. Made from organic, undyed cotton, and stuffed with pure wool, this doll retains warmth and smells to help calm babies. Most importantly, it's safe for little mouths.

The Little Engine that Could Wooden Train Set: One of the hottest 'safe' toys of the season, the Little Engine that Could Wooden train set is made from reforested birchwood, lead-free paint and is compatible with both Brio and Thomas train sets. A wonderful companion to the beloved book, and no worries about chemicals!

H-Racer Fuel Cell Car: Who doesn't love toys without batteries? This awesome H-Racer Fuel Cell Car converts ordinary tap water into hydrogen via a solar-powered 'refinery' which means maximum zoom for your kids! Parents will surely want to join in the fun too!