Finding quality toys for kids that aren’t mass-produced overseas can be a real challenge (something I discovered when shopping for my nieces and nephews). If you’re looking for children’s toys that are made right here in the USA, they do exist and I’ve done the hard work for you. I’ve spent time researching American companies that still manufacture toys domestically and put together this list of all the options.
Green Toys
Green Toys was founded in 2007 by Laurie Hyman and Robert von Goeben, and is a Sausalito, California company creating eco-friendly children’s toys from 100% recycled milk jugs that promote battery-free, unstructured play. Their product line includes vehicles, bath toys, baby items, role play sets, and outdoor toys.
Beka
Beka, Inc. is a family-owned manufacturer of handcrafted wooden toys that operates from their St. Paul, Minnesota workshop. Their product line includes wooden blocks, easels, creative play structures and much more!
Wikki Stix
Wikki Stix is a Phoenix, Arizona-based company creating unique, wax-coated yarn products that promote creativity and learning. Their products are manufactured entirely in the USA using American-made materials at their Phoenix facility.
American Plastic Toys
American Plastic Toys has been operating since 1962 and manufactures children’s toys in the United States with two facilities in Michigan. Their product line includes over 125 different items ranging from simple sand pails to full kitchen playsets. Virtually all toys use domestically sourced plastic and colorants (only 9% of their product line have some imported components), with rigorous safety testing by independent U.S. labs.
Little Tikes
Little Tikes pioneered rotational molding in toy production to create durable plastic products. Operating from their headquarters and manufacturing facility in Hudson, Ohio, they offer diverse toys including playhouses, ride-ons, sports equipment, and furniture. Their iconic Cozy Coupe, introduced in 1979, has become a classic ride-on toy loved by generations. Not all of their toys are USA-made, but they do have a good number that are and a dedicated section on their website for these options.
Crazy Aaron’s
Crazy Aaron’s is a family-owned business in Norristown, Pennsylvania creating innovative, handcrafted products. They make Thinking Putty®, a non-toxic, silicone-based putty that never dries out and offers effects like magnetism and UV reactivity, Land of Dough®, an eco-friendly play dough with compostable glitter, and Slime Charmers®.
Cubles
Cubles creates innovative, eco-friendly 3D paperboard puzzles that combine elements of puzzles, origami, action figures, and collectibles. Their products are made in St. Paul, Minnesota and assemble without glue or scissors and feature moving parts with sturdy construction. They use 100% recyclable paperboard and plant 100 trees for every tree used in production.
Lincoln Logs
Lincoln Logs was founded in 1916 by John Lloyd Wright (son of architect Frank Lloyd Wright), and are classic American construction toys featuring notched logs for building structures, inspired by Tokyo’s earthquake-resistant Imperial Hotel design. After transitioning from redwood to plastic in the 1970s, they returned to wood and moved production from China back to the USA in 2014, with Pride Manufacturing in Burnham, Maine now making the toys. The brand is currently owned by Basic Fun, Inc.
Uncle Goose Blocks
Uncle Goose handcrafts wooden alphabet blocks and themed blocks in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Each block is made from sustainable Midwestern basswood and printed with non-toxic, mouth-safe inks for safety. These make for perfect gifts!
Maple Landmark
Maple Landmark has been running since 1979 and was founded by Mike Rainville in Vermont. They are based in Middlebury and employ about 40 local artisans who create educational toys like the NameTrains Wooden Railway System and Montgomery Schoolhouse series. Maple Landmark focuses on sustainable, American-made wooden toys, sourcing local materials and crafting products designed for safe, natural play.
AmishToyox.com
AmishToyBox.com is an online retailer based in Southeast Ohio. The company works directly with Amish and Mennonite artisans from Pennsylvania and Ohio to offer handcrafted wooden toys and games. From the Berlin Flyer Sport Wagon to wooden rocking horses, each product reflects the traditional craftsmanship and quality of Amish woodworking.
Roy Toy
Roy Toy was founded in the mid-1930s by Roy K. Dennison and is a family-owned wooden toy company in East Machias, Maine. The brand specializes in log building sets made from hand-cut pine logs, offering classic “1930’s Original” and “Deluxe” sets that have been encouraging creative play for generations.
Murbles
Murbles was founded in 2010 by Murray Kramer in Pensacola, Florida is a family-owned game company that created a unique outdoor game blending elements of bocce and marbles. Manufactured entirely in the USA, Murbles offers lightweight game sets that can be played on various terrains, from beaches to backyards, with options for both small and large groups.
Wiffle
Wiffle Ball, Inc. was founded in 1953 in Connecticut and introduced a revolutionary plastic ball designed for easy curve pitches. Manufactured in Shelton, Connecticut, the perforated ball and yellow plastic bat have become an iconic backyard game, allowing players to enjoy baseball-style play in small spaces.
Smiling Tree Toys
Smiling Tree Toys is a Minnesota family farm business that was started in 2011 and creates handcrafted wooden toys. They produce personalized puzzles, blocks, and teething rattles from sustainably harvested American hardwoods. For each toy sold, the company plants a tree.
Slinky
Slinky wasinvented in 1943 by naval engineer Richard T. James in Philadelphia, when he noticed a spring’s unique “walking” motion. The toy quickly became a hit, selling 400 units in minutes at Gimbels Department Store. Despite changing ownership over the years, Slinky has remained an American-made toy, with production continuing in Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania.
Dirt King USA
Dirt King USA is a Kansas-based manufacturer of durable children’s tricycles and wagons. The company is a division of MCM Manufacturing and produces robust ride-on toys like the Child’s Dually and Patriot Tricycles. All products are manufactured and assembled in the USA.
Smart Monkey Toys
Smart Monkey Toys creates eco-friendly cardboard building blocks that encourage creative play. Their ImagiBRICKS™ Giant Building Blocks are made from 100% recycled materials in the USA, featuring water-resistant, non-toxic blocks that provide children with durable, screen-free play experiences. The lightweight, oversized blocks help develop spatial and problem-solving skills through imaginative play.
Bunny Hopkins
Bunny Hopkins was founded in Atlanta in 2020 and creates handcrafted wooden toys that inspire open-ended play. Their minimalist designs, including the Wobble Board and Climbing Triangle, are made from responsibly sourced materials. The company draws on Waldorf and Montessori principles to produce toys that encourage children’s creativity and physical development through simple, versatile play experiences.
Luke’s Toy Factory
Luke’s Toy Factory creates eco-friendly truck toys for children at their Danbury, Connecticut facility. Their unique design combines 30% maple sawdust with 70% certified clean plastic, producing sustainable toys that double as 3D puzzles.
Papa Don’s Toys
Papa Don’s Toys was founded in 1973 on an Oregon homestead, and initially began as a family project to create natural alternatives to plastic toys. After Don’s passing in 2009, his daughter continued the business, crafting wooden toys like the Wooden Tumbler and Wobble Pull Puppy. Each toy is made from red alder wood and finished with non-toxic mineral oil.
North Star Toys
North Star Toys creates handcrafted wooden toys in Questa, New Mexico. The family business specializes in non-toxic toys made from recycled materials and high-quality woods.
Unique Wooden Toys
Unique Wooden Toys is located in Silver Lake, Indiana, and creates handcrafted, eco-friendly wooden toys that spark children’s imagination. Their product line includes tractor-themed sets like the Tractor Dump Wagon Block Set and Wooden Toy Skid Loader.
Trouble The Dog
Trouble the Dog began as a plush comfort toy inspired by a child’s difficult family experiences. The soft toy is 100% made in USA, and has expanded into a children’s book series. Trouble is used by organizations like the police and fire departments to help children navigate difficult emotions, offering a supportive companion during tough times.
