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If you haven’t noticed, we’re a little artsy around here! It’s very important that my son is exposed to a wide variety of activities that engage as many of his senses as possible. And being the eco-minded mom that I am, I’m always on the lookout for natural, safe toys and activities for my son.
A few months ago, I attended an event in celebration of Pregnancy Awareness Month in Los Angeles. One of the companies featured at the event was eco-kids. This family-owned business sells eco-dough, eco-fingerpaint, and eco-puzzles. Much of the paint, glue, and play dough products I’ve seen at the toy stores are labeled “non-toxic.” But sometimes, I wonder what that means. I thought my 2 year old was past the stage of putting objects other than food in his mouth. He proved me wrong when he tried to drink a cup of water that we were using to dip paintbrushes in. Note to self: Never leave a 2 year old alone…not for a second.
We had an opportunity to try the eco-dough and eco-fingerpaint. All of the products are free from artificial dyes, metals, and chemicals. I still wouldn’t want my son to eat the dough or the paint, but I think I’d feel a little less paranoid if he did. The eco-dough is made with plant, fruit and vegetable extracts. It actually smells really good too! I’ve noticed that if you leave it out for too long, it dries out around the edges. However, you can add a few drops of olive oil (per the site) to get it back to it’s original texture. It’s super soft and malleable. The colors are vibrant and my son just loves playing with it.
The other product we had an opportunity to try out was the eco-fingerpaint (although we used paint brushes because mommy doesn’t like a HUGE mess!). I always like to be honest about my reviews, so I’ll start with the good. First off, the paints come as a powder so you actually mix them yourself at home (ratio of paint to water is 1:1). The paints are made with natural ingredients and you actually only need a little bit of powder for a few pictures. They don’t have an odor and they wash off quite easily (from tables, clothes, etc.). I know this because we got a little messy playing with this. My only complaint is that powders (regardless of the company) always tend to be messy. You don’t have to worry about the paints drying out since you mix them as you go, but the little containers they come in are not very well sealed. My son got into one of them (since they’re very easy to open) and we had powder paint everywhere. My suggestion to the company would be to change their containers. Otherwise, I like powder versus liquid paint!
The company is truly eco-minded in that their containers are made from cornstarch and 100% compostable (perhaps the reason they’re a little on the flimsy side). If your child has any type of allergies, be sure to check out their unscented gluten, dairy, and soy-free eco-dough.
You can purchase products from eco-kids at select Whole Foods Markets and boutique-like retailers nationwide.
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Lori says
Great product! We love dough in our house and I have been steadily trying to “green” our lives – so a great combination. I love that both the eco-dough AND the container can be tossed in the compost when they can no longer be used, wonderful!
Stephanie V says
All you have to do is add a few drops of veggie/flax or olive oil and rework it if it dries out – fantastic!
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I like the Eco-fingerpaint tube too.
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valerie2350 says
very cool stuff!!! The puzzles are cute, too – like the bold shapes.
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Nicole Feliciano says
I’d love to try that eco fingerpaint.
Peggy Gorman says
I love the Eco-fingerpaint tube,I am a big fan of fingerpaints!
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Monica Waugh says
I love the eco-puzzle!
Brittney says
I like the eco-fingerpaint
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I also like the eco-puzzle
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Marci says
I like that it is safe from artificial dyes, metals and chemicals.
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Linda Kish says
I also like the Eco puzzle
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Brenna says
I love finding new eco-friendly art supplies! Love that it’s all made in the U.S.
Kalani says
I like that its made in California!
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Thao says
I really like that they offer the Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free Eco-dough and that it is unscented for sensitive children. What a great site to provide safe items for kids, and they mention that they created these because of all the recalls.
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Kerrie Mayans says
I like that the package comes with 5 colors and a rolling pin. I wish more of the Whole Foods locations would carry it but there are plenty of online retailers that do.
Noreen says
gluten, dairy and soy free eco-dough would of been great when my youngest couldn’t have any dairy or soy. My nephew can’t be exposed to gluten, I will pass this on to my sister
Mama Zen says
I learned that you can put eco-dough in the compost pile. I never would have thought of that!
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Kathy K says
I love that the Eco-Kids puzzles are made with 100% sustainably forested Radiata Pine from New Zealand.
Kristy says
I also like the eco fingerpaint!
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I like the Eco Puzzle
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K Anne says
Love the Eco-Puzzle.
jjfiji says
I like the eco-puzzle (wish they had several kinds of puzzles). Thanks!
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Wehaf says
These products are available at some whole foods markets, and some children’s museums.
Mir says
I like the pastel/calm colors of the eco-dough and the bamboo rolling pins are so cute! It’s easy enough to make your own playdough but sometmes it’s nice to just buy some too.
Erma says
I like the ECO PUZZLES.
Laura Klawitter says
I was curious as to if they are Gluten free, because Play-doh is not! This is HUGE for our family!
cherice says
I can find them at Whole Foods Market in Pasadena and it just so happens that I will be there next week! Thanks for the chance.
Marianna says
I like the Eco puzzle – so cute and original! Great gift too!
Angelique Fabozzi says
My daughter loves puzzles so the Eco Puzzle would be great for her.
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I love that they have gluten-free dough. I have relatives with celiac
Melanie says
They have eco-fingerpaint!
Linda Russell says
I love the fact that the puzzles are made from sustainable wood and all products are made right here in the USA! Great contest!
marge mckoen says
I love the eco-finger paint -love that this is a family owned company
CherylS22 says
I learned that Eco-dough is an all natural alternative made with plant, fruit and veggie extracts. This is very creative & I can’t wait to get sculpting with my nephew!
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amy delong says
My 2 sons love puzzles!
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shawna says
Love the eco-finger paints!
Steph says
My favorite product was the Eco-fingerpaint tube. A great product that my kids would use often.
Heather M says
I like the Eco Puzzles
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kathy pease says
when the dough is through Your compost pile is the best place for eco-dough. Also, if you can’t reuse your container-throw it in the compost pile as well and it will be back in the environment in 180 days!
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Brooke says
Oh the fingerpaints look so wonderful although I would probably find a different container to keep them in as the little fingers in this house would try to open the containers also…. However, the puzzle looks great also… not all bright colors but natural wood and classic shapes…
Angela Gaffke says
l like that all I have to do is add olive oil when it dries out.
Marcy Strahan says
They also make Gluten/Dairy/Soy Free Eco-dough!
That is great for kids with allergies.
I looked & there is not a retailer that sells their product here in texas. Hopefully, they will grow & expand into a Texas market!
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Lily Kwan says
I learned that the website is run by a family of three who lives in Mt. Washington, California.
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