Little Taggies Blue Bear Organic Cotton Rattle

A lovely velvety blue/green teddy bear rattle from Taggies Natural Collection, with organic cotton inside and out and organic cotton and silk tags.

AS SEEN IN THE GREEN PARENT MAGAZINE'S AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2009 ISSUE (pink bear version featured)  

This Taggies rattle is also available in pink and in puppy and bunny designs.

A lovely "organic inside and out" bear rattle with a combination of looped tags in 100% organic cotton and the luxury of pure silk (not organic). With a variety of other protruding features, such as ears, arms, legs and tail, there's plenty here to occupy inquisitive fingers! The head, arms, feet and tail are made with velvety soft ecru organic cotton velour. The body is made with 100% organic cotton jersey in the blue/green polka dot "Summer Rain" design to match the Taggies natural comforter of the same name.

Surface wash, cold water, mild soap, air dry

Approximate size 14cm

Suitable from birth

Country of toy's manufacture: China

Ethical working conditions: The factory workers are all over 18 years old and work under sound factory conditions. They are treated fairly, both in salary and social insurance. The factory has passed ICTI (International Council of Toys Industry) certification*. (Please see below for an explanation of this standard.)

Organic cotton fibres grown in: China

Outer material: 100% certified organic cotton (GOTS/EKO Sustainable Standard certification)

Filling: 100% certified organic cotton (GOTS/EKO Sustainable Standard certification)

Whitening/dyeing/finishing: Whitening, dyeing and softening, using eco-friendly chemicals and reactive dyes.

*What is ICTI? 

The International Council of Toys Industry (ICTI) is an association of 20 nations' toy associations. One of ICTI's mandates is to ensure that toys are produced in safe and humane environments. In order to achieve this, it developed for single ethical standard, called The Code of Business Practices, to be adopted by factories. 

ICTI certificates are awarded to factories which have successfully completed the ICTI certification audit, demonstrating compliance with the Code's provisions. ICTI certification concentrates largely on factories in China, where 80% of the toys manufactured there are destined for sale in the West.