Ideal Bite

Wanna give a little Biter something to push (and pull) around? (Just not you.) Hand her a CO-made Sprig toy, a new line of kid-powered toy vehicles that take tots on imaginary quests through places like the African Serengeti. Models with LED lights and audio (think animal sounds and storytelling) are all run by tykes' mini-muscles using a pull or pump feature, helping to reduce the 14 million batteries that end up in landfills each year. Look for the foot-high, four-wheelin' Discover Rig (see photo); the smaller, sportier Rally Racer; or the cruisin' Baja Scout dune buggy. All are made from recycled wood and reclaimed plastic too. Major advantage.