Finding toys that aren’t made in China or another faraway place can be tricky, so we’ve done some of the legwork for you. Check out this list of super-fun toys that are proudly made in the USA. Not only will you have the satisfaction of knowing you’re supporting the U.S. economy — you’ll also appreciate that the toys are more likely to meet and exceed product safety standards and be much more “green” in some cases, too. More: The Best Montessori Toys
Our Top Picks
What to Consider When Purchasing Toys Made in the USA
Favorite activities
Consider how your favorite little one is spending her time. Does she love playing sports, making music, or using his imagination?
Developmental stage
Consider where your loved one is at developmentally. Is she immersed in imaginative play or is she looking for more ways to connect and play with other kids?
Eco-friendly factor
Consider whether the toy is made in America, if it is BPA-free, and if it is made with sustainable practices.
How We Chose Our Favorites
The Top 20 Awesome Toys Made in the USA
Holgate introduced the classic design of this colorful stacker in 1938, and it’s still a favorite today. Your baby will love the vibrant rings and the “clack” sound of stacking them. Holgate Toys have all been made in the USA since 1789 — wow! They also make classic wooden pull toys, building blocks, and personalized stools for kids. American toys that are green to boot? A mom’s dream come true! Green Toys makes all their toys from recycled materials. This play dish set is made from 100-percent recycled milk jugs! Their tugboat bath toy is really fun, too. Is your little engineer tough on his trains? New England maple should stand up to those collisions. Build on this basic set with Maple Landmark’s NameTrain line of connectable trains in fun shapes like letters and animals. Your child will have a ball — without breaking a thing in your living room — with Poof’s three-pack of squishy foam sports balls made in the USA. Made by the manufacturers of the Slinky, they’re guaranteed to be fun. Speaking of Slinky… More than 300 million Slinkys have been sold worldwide since the 1940s, so chances are you had one as a child. If you want a trip down memory lane, introduce your kids to this old-school, all-American toy. This is a classic toy that will take you back to your own childhood. It encourages creativity and spatial thinking. These real wood logs can keep your little one - and your entire family - busy for hours! This wagon will stand the test of time. You can pull your little one in it, and later on they can use it to pull their toys or their pets around. It is sturdy and Amish-made so it can be passed down to future generations. Green Toys trucks are so fun for little hands. They can stand up to anything, and parents love that they are so eco-friendly from the production to the packaging. These blocks are not only fun and perfectly sized for little ones, they are also beautifully made. Parents love that they will never have to worry about these blocks going into small, teething mouths. This is not your typical tricycle. It is big and sturdy and can drive through the woods, the mud, or just down the street. Parents love that it can be handed down from one child to the next, as well as future generations. This ride-on takes the classic cozy coupe to the next level. Your little one can drive it through the dirt and the grass easily as they learn to drive. The recycled plastic makes it easy to wash off too. These blocks are beautiful and handcrafted. The wagon that they come in makes for a perfect push and pull toy for little ones who are on the move. This is a toy that is definitely keepsake materials. How can parents not love a toy chest on wheels? Little ones can move it around, and it is still perfect to hold their favorite toys. The wooden look is simple and beautiful. Parents love that this sandbox includes a canopy to protect little ones from the elements as well as storage benches. The seating really opens up the experience, and all of the sand toys can easily be kept in the storage benches for quick cleanup. There’s nothing like teaching your child to play checkers on a beautiful American made, wooden checker set. This is a sturdy set that is a great choice for both kids and adults. Parents love the peace of mind that comes with a safe teething toy for babies and toddlers. Montessori families will especially love this, and it also makes a beautiful gift for friends and family with new babies. Toddlers love to bang on things, and this classic bingo bed can stand up to even toddlers’ heavy level of pounding. Since it’s wooden, parents don’t have to worry about easily breaking plastic, and it also looks lovely in a classic playroom. Playhouses are excellent for hours of imaginative play both inside and outside. Step2 products are extremely durable, and kids love that they seem like miniature versions of the real thing. Crayola crayons are classic and kids can never have too many. They encourage young artists to be creative and to share their views of the world. With 240 different crayons in this set, your little one will be able to dream big and represent those dreams on paper to share with the family. This wooden dollhouse has clean, modern lines that leave room for the imagination to fill the rest in. It can also be used in a playroom as small toy or book shelves. It’s a wonderful addition to a Montessori themed room as well.
