Wood, rubber and recycled plastic: here's where to buy eco-friendly and sustainable toys for toddlers in Singapore, from local brands to global favourites.
Switching to a more eco-friendly lifestyle in Singapore isn’t easy. We’ve swapped out plastic bags for reusable ones and ditched the disposables, only to realise there’s one very big source of plastic we’d overlooked: kids’ toys. Many toddler playthings are cheaply made, mass-produced and destined for landfill within a year. We’ve been on the hunt for better options — wooden toys, recycled plastic, rattan and natural materials that actually last. Here’s where to buy the best eco-friendly toys for toddlers in Singapore.
Why trust this guide?
HoneyKids Asia has been covering sustainable living for Singapore families for over a decade. This guide is updated regularly to reflect which eco-friendly toy brands and stores are currently operating in Singapore, including removing brands that have closed and flagging those we can’t fully verify. We don’t accept payment for inclusion — every brand here has been picked because we genuinely think it’s worth your money.
Eco-friendly toys for toddlers in Singapore: at a glance
Best for rattan toys and furniture: Kathy’s Cove
Best for open-ended wooden play: Grapat, PlanToys
Best for recycled plastic toys: Green Toys
Best for handmade soft toys: Beebee+Bongo
Best Montessori-style toys: Toy Werkz (now via Parents Place)
Best for toys that grow with your child: Petit Collage
Best one-stop sustainable shop: Sea Apple
Best for European-imported wooden toys: Hoppi Loppi
Where to get eco-friendly toys in Singapore
1. Kathy’s Cove
If you’re looking for an alternative to plastic toys, Kathy’s Cove makes sustainable, eco-friendly rattan toys and furniture that you’ll genuinely treasure for years. There’s real thought behind the design of each product — pieces are educational and engaging, helping toddlers build fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while older kids can use their creativity during play.
Shop at: kathyscove.com
2. Grapat
This small family project by Grapat began from the idea of using everyday objects as toys. Using simple shapes, the cute wooden toys are designed to stimulate the imagination and encourage free play with open and unstructured materials.
3. Green Toys
Sometimes, wood just doesn’t cut it. Green Toys is a California-based company that produces eco-friendly toys made from 100%-recycled plastic milk containers. Made in the US, you’ll find vehicles such as trucks, planes, boats and helicopters, as well as plenty of beach toys. These are easy to clean, printed with soy inks and packaged using recycled material. Basically, it’s as green as plastic toys can get!
4. Beebee+Bongo
If the kids need a new cuddly, you can’t go wrong with the adorable handmade knitted creations from Beebee+Bongo. This Singapore-based brand works exclusively with Cambodian Knits to create ethical, sustainable, high-quality, and eco-friendly children’s toys for play-based learning. Good luck choosing!
5. PlanToys
If you’ve ever stepped into one of Singapore’s many toy stores, you’ve probably heard of PlanToys. Started in 1981, PlanToys manufactures toys using pesticide-free rubber wood and opts for eco-friendly processes every step of the way. You’ll find an array of eco-friendly toys of all kinds, including balancing games, pinball machines, stacking games, and puzzles, as well as furniture, rattles and wooden toys for kids.
6. Toy Workz
Toy Werkz is all about the Montessori method of education so that you can expect a big focus on wood. Although Toy Werkz has closed, their products are still available on Parents Place so don’t fret! And the good news is that they only source toys made from a sustainable plantation. Guilt-free present shopping at its best!
7. Petit Collage
Petit Collage designs its toys to be long-lasting and repurposed as kids grow up. All of its products are non-toxic, and at least 80 per cent of its paper products are made from recycled material. It also prioritises responsibly sourced and sustainable materials such as bamboo with minimal packaging. You’ll be able to find backpacks, lunch boxes, books and mobiles on top of toys, games and puzzles.
8. Sea Apple
We can’t get enough of this sustainable clothing brand founded in Singapore. And it’s not just the clothing that gets the big thumbs up from us – we’re here for the toys too! Sea Apple is all for simple and analogue toys that help children to learn and grow best. They stock some of our fave brands when it comes to sustainable toys, including Green Toys and Plan Toys, as mentioned above.
9. Hoppi Loppi
Hoppi Loppi is introducing sustainable, top-notch toys from Europe to Singapore. This venture was born out of the shared struggle of two eco-conscious mothers in search of durable, functional, and aesthetically pleasing toys for their daughters. They had limited local options and had to order toys from different European locations, dealing with hefty shipping costs. As proud business owners, they aim to make these high-quality, earth-friendly toys more accessible to fellow moms in Singapore!
Happy shopping, folks!
This article was originally written by Sheralyn Loh in 2019 and updated by Raiz Redwan in 2024.
