Baby & Kids Toys Made in the USA

Smiling Tree Toys makes beautiful wooden toys of all varieties for babies and toddlers. Everything is handmade in their red barn factory in Minnesota, and most toys use USA-grown hardwoods like maple, cherry, and walnut. Some of their toys are made with wood veneer, also sourced domestically.

Green Toys makes eco-friendly baby toys. Green Toys are made out of 100% recycled milk jugs (HDPE #2 plastic), are phthalate and BPA-free, and have zero external paint, coatings, or dyes. They also have a tight local supply chain, so transportation emissions are kept to a minimum. Mike got a dump truck, airplane, helicopter, and cement mixer toy from Green Toys for his nephew for the holidays – he loves them!

Blocks are a staple of any child’s playroom, and Beka aims to keep that tradition in American homes. Mike got Beka blocks for his nephew for Christmas, and they are an absolute hit! Beka loves designing and building out of their family-owned workshop in Saint Paul, Minnesota, too. “For us, manufacturing in the U.S. is a no-brainer; it’s where we live and what we do!” says Jamie Seeley-Kreisman, one of the Founders of Beka.

Beka blocks are made from hard maple, a dense material that improves durability and longevity, all while having a low carbon footprint. The hard maple material is different from most blocks you see on the market today, typically made of lighter and less durable wood. The traditional 68-piece set comes in a variety of shapes and sizes to provide a wide range of building options. Overall, Beka blocks will help your child develop their imagination, logic skills, and hand-eye coordination. Beka’s mission is simple, says Seeley-Kreisman: “Make quality wood items that encourage imagination and enhance creativity; then provide fast, friendly, and reliable service!”

The BeginAgain teethers are made in the USA and very safe. Their teethers are made from silicone with no phthalates, latex, BPA, or PVC. These teething rings are on a fun key ring for your little one to carry around and play with. These rings can also be easily refrigerated or frozen in case your child has aching gums that need soothing. The BeginAgain teething keys are designed to be lightweight and easy for your baby to hold too.

BeginAgain also does puzzles with a wide range of options. The blocks are easy to hold for small children, and they also come with a tray to hold all the puzzle pieces in, so it’s a lot easier for your child to keep track of all their pieces and keep them within reach. It’s made to be an educational toy for your young ones and is made of eco-friendly materials. These puzzles can also stand up when you’re done. Adults – check out our puzzles made in the USA research for some options for you.

Magic Cabin is bringing toys back to the basics – they make a large line of nature-inspired toys that help nurture a child’s inner curiosity and imagination. One of their most popular product lines is their plush toys, which are made to be super durable, safe, cute, and also machine washable! Most of the coats on each of their plush animal toys are actually hand-cut and trimmed, which is typically the work of a machine these days. A lot of the animals also come with a “Toys that Teach” tag that has a description of the animal’s natural habitat and lifestyle.

Wikki Stix is on a mission to bring safe, fun art supplies to babies and toddlers all over the world. If you’re unfamiliar with Wikki Stix, it is basically a set of colorful hand-knitted yarn that kids can stick to pieces of paper to create fun designs. Wikki Stix uses a non-toxic wax to get the strands to stick to the paper. To minimize messiness, you can easily reuse the strands and pack them back into the travel kit. Wikki Stix conforms to all U.S. Consumer Safety Standards and is made with eco-friendly and safe materials.

Blast from the past! Yes, Slinkys are still being produced in the USA to this day. This classic toy stretches like an accordion and can travel down the stairs all on its own. The Slinky works as holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, birthday gifts, or just a staple toy to always have around the house. It’s recommended that your child is at least five years or older before you get them a Slinky, as it can be a choking hazard for smaller children.

American Plastic Toys has been making quality products in the U.S. since 1962 from its five different factories in Michigan and Mississippi. They produce over 125 different products ranging from trucks to large playsets and everything in between. Their range of toys aims to go above and beyond for safety standards. None of their products are painted or use phthalates – a substance that is used in a lot of other plastic products to increase flexibility and longevity but has some potentially harmful health effects. Their products are designed to be incredibly durable and are made for babies and small children.

Little Tikes is a household name when it comes to children’s playsets, and many of those playsets are made in their facilities here in the U.S. Everything from the classic adjustable playground sets, to the Cozy Coupe, Jeep Wrangler toddler bed, turtle sandbox, and more are made in America – about 175 different products overall. You can check out their full lineup here. Their playgrounds are made from durable construction and weather-resistant material, ensuring they stand the test of time in the backyard, rain or shine.

Another classic you’re probably familiar with, Wiffle, is a backyard game for kids and adults. This set comes with a couple of bats and 6 Wiffle balls, which is more than enough to keep you occupied for batting practice or a full game. The classic Wiffle ball design is meant for limited flight, so it can be played in smaller yards, and the ball won’t travel very far. You can also try unique throwing angles – these balls can curve way more than a baseball.

Dirt King Tricycles are ideal for any small children, typically ages 3 to 6. This tricycle is virtually indestructible, hand-constructed from heavy-duty steel with three all-terrain tires. The large tires are super helpful for uneven sidewalks or unexpected bumps, making the ride smoother no matter the terrain you’re on. The seat and handlebars are also adjustable, so this toy can grow along with your kid.

Crazy Aaron’s primarily makes a Thinking Putty – inspired to make kids more curious and educate them. Thinking Putty is a soft, squishy, stretchy material that can be molded into all kinds of shapes and designs. After educating himself in chemistry and physics, Crazy Aaron set out to make his own Thinking Putty, which is now available in over 60 colors, some with effects such as ‘dino scales’ and ‘intergalactic.’ Crazy Aaron also gives back to the community by working with Philadelphia-based vocational centers and employs individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities to help work on his products and give them life experience.

CŪBLES is a company that allows kids to create their own paperboard characters. Their products are made from 100% CŪBLESTOCK – a durable paperboard that is 100% recyclable. CŪBLES is committed to sustainable manufacturing, from product to packaging, using materials that won’t hurt our planet. They also plant 100 trees for every 1 that goes into creating a CŪBLES product.

Their paperboard characters come in a huge range, from animals to robots, dinosaurs, and princesses. They also sell branded CŪBLES such as “My Little Pony,” “Dog Man and Friends,” and “G.I Joe.” These products have won several awards and have been featured across the press for their educational and sustainable children’s toys.

Land Dough creates a play dough handcrafted using wholesome natural ingredients designed to get kids’ imaginations running wild. They use sustainable ingredients with organic essential oils and eco-friendly glitter to give their play dough a soft hand feel and a scent made to calm children.

Land Dough’s products are designed, mixed, and created by hand by a small team in Pennsylvania. Their products are also sold in compostable packaging. Land Dough sells seasonal and innovative designs with their play dough, such as ghost or pumpkin-themed ones around Halloween, and also has cups of play dough that feature multi-layered designs, such as their “Journey to the Center of the Earth” play dough that is the Earth on the top but changes colors as you get nearer the center, making it quite educational too. You can add water to this dough to rehydrate it for longer use.

After being made in China for over 60 years, Lincoln Logs returned to the USA in 2015 and has been making its classic building toy in Maine since. It uses trees from the forests in Maine to create its products. Lincoln Logs consist of miniature, lightweight wooden logs used to build houses, buildings, and forts.

POOF Footballs are multi-colored spiraled balls made with a soft foam exterior. The foam makes it safer for use indoors and outdoors, while the spiral design creates a better grip, making it easier to throw more accurately and further. Recommended for children aged five years and older, POOF footballs can be helpful in the development of catching and throwing skills. Note – not all of their toys are made in the USA, others like the chalk aren’t.

The quality wooden blocks from Uncle Goose Blocks are made to be heirloom-worthy and passed down through generations. Coming with a range of colors, fonts, and images, Uncle Goose Blocks are made to help children learn so much in many different ways. Early on, they can develop their fine motor skills before learning how to stack and balance. As they age, they’ll be using them to learn numbers and the alphabet. There’s a host of educational blocks after that for children looking to learn about the calendar, underwater creatures, foreign languages, animals, planets, seasons, Greek Mythology, and so much more.

These handcrafted woods are 100% made in the USA in Michigan and use materials from around the Great Lakes to create its products.

Maple Landmark has been making beautiful wooden toys since 1979. They use eco-friendly materials and employ a team of 40 American workers in Vermont that put their heart and soul into every toy.

AmishToyBox.com makes handcrafted wooden toys, games, and kids’ furniture out of their workshop in Ohio. They have a ton of classic toys that are fun for kids of all ages.

Everyone knows the Sock Monkey – the classic brown long-limbed monkey with red lips made from socks is a popular children’s toy that has a place in American culture. Originating in the Victorian era, the Sock Monkey spread from Europe over to North America where it was made famous by the Nelson Knitting Company who began manufacturing the Sock Monkey and were responsible for adding the classic red lips we all know now.

Smart Monkey Toys is the brand behind the classic cardboard blocks you see in almost every American playroom. They are very lightweight, easy for kids to play with, and have endless possibilities for your kids to stretch their imagination and build something fun.

Bunny Hopkins makes engaging children’s toys from sustainable materials, like climbing triangles, rockers, wobble boards, balance beams, and more fun stuff. Everything is produced in small batches and they are family-owned.

Roy Toy makes log building sets for kids, and has been manufacturing them since 1930! They have a ton of great sets for everything from log cabins to farms and a whole lot more. Roy Toy has a firm commitment to always be made in the USA.

A family-owned and operated business, Mary’s Softdough has been making all-natural play dough in its office in Eugene, Oregon, since 1988. Their play dough comes in various scents and colors and is made from all-natural food-grade ingredients. Unlike other play dough that tends to crumble, Mary’s Softdough keeps the right amount of moisture in the dough and holds up well to a lot of creative play. It can last up to a year when stored in its container properly. Their products also meet the strict standards of ASTM D4263 and CPSIA toy safety. Mary’s Softdough comes in a wide variety of options – scented, unscented, glow-in-the-dark, and more.

Luke’s Toy Factory is passionate about creating educational, eco-friendly toys right here in the USA. Their award-winning toys are made with sawdust reclaimed from U.S. furniture manufacturers, resulting in a toy that’s highly eco-friendly and uses 30% less plastic than traditional plastic toys. They are committed to ensuring that every sourced material, tool, and supplier they use to make their products are American.

Luke’s Toy Factory also fully understands the developmental needs of children and has created 3D stacking puzzles in the form of things such as trucks to help children in the pre-K years learn problem-solving and develop their fine motor skills without getting frustrated.

Papa Don and his daughters (who have taken over the family business) have been making toys since 1973. All their natural wood toys are perfect for kids playing in the backyard or playroom.

North Star Toys makes fine wooden toys and has been handcrafting them in New Mexico since 1979. They have all the classic toys for your playroom and everything is non-toxic.

My Unique Wooden Toys is based in Indiana and produces classic Amish-built wooden toys for young kids. They have everything from farm playsets to play furniture and more.

Moon Marble Company has a huge selection of marbles with super fun colors and quirky designs. They manufacture a bunch of their own marbles and have a lot of antique marbles in their store too.

Marble King is a staple in kid’s marbles and manufactured the first American made Cat’s Eye marbles. They are family-owned and have the capacity to make up to one million marbles per day!

Trouble the Dog is a famous book character that got turned into a stuffed animal, too! Check out their website to order a plush toy and their entertaining book series for kids.

Murbles is a super fun kids’ game (actually, for the whole family) that is loosely based on bocce ball. It can be played virtually anywhere, so you can bring it with you on adventures around town or vacations to keep your kids entertained.