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Day Three - A Caring Christmas for Children

By Anna Heywood on Nov 18, 09 03:03 PM

Day three of the Caring Christmas special looks at children's gifts.
From solar powered puppies to fair trade fairy outfits, children will love these presents plus they'll appeal to their strongly developed sense of justice.

Gallery: Ethical Christmas present ideas


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1) Fair Trade Sequin Stocking £12 Traidcraft

2) Snail Bed Cover £25.00 Traidcraft

3) Lion Mug and Bowl £10 Traidcraft

4) Recycled Aircraft Tyre Horse Swing £79.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com
This ingenious swing is fashioned from a recycled tyre in the shape of a horse, complete with flowing horsey mane. The swing can be used outside or inside.

5) 6 in 1 solar toy £14.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com
This nifty mini solar kit is a great way to learn the power of solar energy.
Requiring no batteries, this clever, educational toy can be assembled in to six different models, including an airboat, windmill and puppy to teach you how solar power is used to drive a small motor.

6) Fairtrade Pirate ship £24 Traidcraft

7) Children's gardeners Apron £8 Traidcraft

8) Six Animals in a bag £12 Traidcraft
Six cute 100% cotton hand-woven animals in a drawstring bag

9) Bag of Traidcraft Fair Trade Chocolate Santas and Snowmen £1.40 Traidcraft

10) Fair trade Monkey Skipping Rope £5 Traidcraft

11) Cuddly Lion £15 Traidcraft
Soft and dreamy fleece pillow with hand-embroidered face, paws and tail detail.
Has zipped compartment on the underside to store your pyjamas or hide a diary.
Made by producers in Peru with access to advances and loans.

12) Two Fair trade pet purses £7 Traidcraft

13) Green Lullaby Recycled Cardboard Doll's House £49.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com

14) Fair trade Space Ship Craft Kit and Fairy Craft Kit both £4.95
This adorable craft kit is the perfect way to keep your little one entertained indoors.
This cut and stick kit glitters and shines with all the bits and pieces you need to make your very own space ship or fairy
Made by a fair trade cooperative in India, which also helps to maintain an orphanage.

15) Recycled Pull along Peter Rabbit £14.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com
This wonderful Pull-Along Peter Rabbit soft toy truly captures the magic of stories of Beatrix Potter, the timeless childhood favourite.
Beautifully made with 100% soft cotton fabric and stuffed with eco-friendly recycled filling, this beautifully crafted toy is kinder to the environment as well as a hit with the little ones.
With FSC certified wooden wheels to roll along on

16) Fair trade fairy outfit £19.95 Ethicalsuperstore.com
This Flower Fairy Set from Piccalilly is simply delightful.
Featuring a gorgeous pale pink sequin skirt and top, its sure to be a favourite, for this pretty outfit is handmade in Bali, Indonesia; carefully sourced by Piccalilly who believe strongly in fair trading and constructive international relationships.

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