These handmade ice cream cone rattles look good enough to eat! Made by a fair trade women’s cooperative in Bangladesh, these knit rattles measure 5″ long. They are available in strawberry, mint chocolate chip, and french vanilla, and are sold individually for $9 each at Elsewares.com.

New from fair trade favorite Yellow Label Kids, this octopus toy is a great toy for curious little ones. Made by hand in Bangladesh, it features eight silly striped legs, giant eyes, and a big smile. This little guy is surface washable only, however, so he made need to stay at home for some of your child’s adventures. You can purchase one for $36.99 at oompa.com . It would make a great new baby gift, too.

I’ve yet to see anything from Yellow Label Kids that I didn’t like. My most recent find is this great goat puppet. Puppets are always a fun way to introduce imaginative play, and this little guy is extra cute. He would make a great companion for any child, or you can use him to act out favorite stories. I love the simple, homemade look of this toy, plus the fact that it is made using fair trade practices. I’m trying to do better about buying products that aren’t made with sweatshop labor, and companies like this one make it easy. You can purchase one of these fun toys for $17.99 at yellowlabelkids.com.

Too many times the toy hammers and other toys available these days prove to be dangerous to your child, other children, or furniture in your home. This knitted tool set by San Francisco based company Yellow Label Kids is a safe and cute alternative to those harder plastic tool sets available on the market today. I like the fact that I could give this toy to my twins and not be worried about them causing each other any damage—a bang on the head from this hammer would do no harm. What’s great is that the set of three toys even comes in a denim fabric tool pouch, complete with belt. And because it’s a Yellow Label Kids product, you can rest assured that it was completely handmade 100% sweatshop-free and of all-natural renewable materials.

This product can be found on various websites, but the cheapest I’ve found it so far is for $28.99 on MoosekissToys.com. Buy one today and before you know it your son or daughter may be well on the road to being a little handier around the house.

I’m a bit of an evil mother because our vegetarianism keeps my kids from ever having the Easter favorite Peeps (or anything else made from marshmallows). Luckily, this “Marshmallow” Bunny Set from Yellow Label Kids is vegetarian approved. It is also adorably cute. I would much rather fill my kids’ baskets with fun, eco-friendly finds than candy anyway. This set includes three cute little bunnies in bright spring colors in a crocheted basket. These little guys are knit by hand using Fair Trade labor. Even the youngest child will enjoy taking these cute toys out of the basket and packing them back in again. Older children can use them as play food/candy for imaginative play. They will look great popping out of an Easter basket, and they won’t cause cavities. You can purchase the set for $26.99 at oompa.com.

Want to give a beautiful baby gift that is both gorgeous and socially-responsible?  Check out these adorable blankets from Yellow Label Kids.  Available in either pink or sage green, these Crochet Patchwork Blankets feature hand-sewn cotton patchwork squares that are accented with crochet.

Any parent would love to receive one of these blankets as a shower or new baby gift.  Children will love them too.  When my toddler was an infant, she had a hand-knit blanket, and she loved to explore the loose stitches with her fingers.  I can tell that the crochet on these blankets would have that same sensory effect.  Best of all, each blanket is made by workers who are given a fair wage, so your purchase promotes fair trade.

You can purchase one of these blankets for $59.99 at yellowlabelkids.com.

Yellow Label Kids makes an adorable knit cupcake for imaginative play, and now that cute look has been translated into a hat that can keep your little one looking sweet and feeling toasty all winter long.  Available in sizes from 6 months to 5 years, this Frosting Hat will appeal to children and adults alike, and is available in either hot pink or blue.  The simple styling and color scheme will allow it to coordinate with many different colors and styles of outerwear.

Like all other Yellow Label Kids products, these hats are made by hand by workers who are paid according to Fair Trade practices.  This guarantees that they are well-constructed, and that they are sweatshop (and child labor) free.  That is just one more thing to love about this cute little hat.

You can purchase one for $27.99 at yellowlabelkids.com.  Because it is so cute, this would make a great gift that your child will love even if it is practical.