Eco-friendly toys and games for your kids

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With schools remaining shut, it has become increasingly difficult to keep kids occupied at home. The online learning medium has taken a toll on children who have been stuck indoors since March. Minimising screen time and meaningfully engaging kids has become a task for parents. An excellent way to achieve this is playing them with games that help develop their motor, problem-solving, and hand-eye coordination skills. We have handpicked six of the most interesting eco-friendly toys and games for your younger ones.

Upto 3 years

Safe colouring
Beeswax crayons and toxin-free finger paints by Dabble is perfect for toddlers who love to draw and paint. Easily washable from skin, they prevent your kid from making a lasting mess or harm their soft skin. The crayons are made from natural waxes and coconut oil while the finger paints have sweet orange oil to stimulate multi-sensory perception. Unlock your child's creativity with these safe-to-use crayons and paints.

Cost: INR 1098
Buy: Amazon

3 to 6 years

Old- school number call
Abacus is among the most widely used educational aids across the globe. Traditionally used to teach counting, an abacus offers several benefits beyond mathematics. Children introduced to the abacus at an early age can gain advanced training that improves concentration, memory, observation, speed, and much more. The wooden Abacus by Maya Organic is handcrafted by artisans from Channapatna in Karnataka, and coloured with natural dyes.

Cost: INR 750
Buy: Amazon

Fitting in
With varying difficulty levels, puzzles have been extremely popular across all ages. The Jigsaw Puzzle by Bobtail is a simplistic one that aids the cognitive development of your child. Shape recognition, hand-eye coordination, and memory are tested as your child manipulates the twenty seven puzzle pieces of different shapes and sizes.

Cost: INR 800
Buy: The Nestery

6 years and older

Tumbling blocks
A game fit for adults and kids, multiple players or single player, Jenga by Hasbrois a great way to keep the children occupied. The classic game requires players to replace blocks as they keep the tower from falling. With no complicated rules, the block game is easy to learn yet requires a lot of practice. Motor skills and hand-eye coordination play an important role in keeping the tower from losing balance.

Cost: INR 699
Buy: Amazon

Strategic moves
There are endless benefits of playing chess in terms of mental development, including deepening focus, improving memory, developing perspective, elevating creativity, and much more. The Pirates versus Royals Wooden Chess Set by Shumee with its beautiful handcrafted pieces makes for an attractive first set. All materials used are eco-friendly while the paint is non-toxic and lead free. By introducing children to chess at a young age, parents may aid in developing a life-long stimulating hobby.

Cost: 2499
Buy: Shumee

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