Another toy that was recently chosen as one of the Top 10 Eco-Toys of 2009 in the 2009 Eco-Friendly Toy Test by Goddard Systems and Eco-Child’s Play; Mama K’s Aromatic Play Clay is a 100% natural modeling clay made using only certified, gluten-free flours and organic essential oils. No synthetics and no artificial dyes are used to make Mama K’s. Even better, it comes in seven luscious scents: Lavender, Bergamot, Lemongrass, Geranium, Sweet Orange, Cardamom, and Chamomile. What a great way to combat the horrible smell of some play dough - provide a fun, safe play clay that smells great and maybe even eases some of Mom’s tensions while their child is playing with it! You can purchase a sampler set of all 7 scents at Mama K’s Etsy Store for $27.

I like this Shape, Model and Mold Play Set by Melissa & Doug. You can always use whatever is in the kitchen drawer for dough play (and I have!) But it really makes a difference, maybe it just adds a little more fun, when your child has a set of “tools” to create their dough sculptures. This set looks like it has plenty of designs and shapes to choose from. The rollers are pretty neat. Kids will have fun printing out these patterns in dough. It’s such a tactile delight. Visit KangarooBoo.com where you can purchase this item for $14.99.