Think about where a toy is made. Not only may it have been transported from the other wide of the world, but it may have been made by a person (or even a child) working in sweat-shop conditions. Fair trade toys are available from Traidcraft if you want to be really sure.

Donate your old toys to a toy library, charity shop, or bring and buy sale. Hospitals may also be grateful for your old toys. A national directory of toy libraries would be useful – let us know if you know of one.