Feminist Toys for Raising Strong & Fierce Girls (& Boys)

Something I don’t enjoy about buying gifts for kids is the fact that so many of them follow such strict gender norms which is never good for children. Sure, there are gifts like the karaoke microphones on BFP that are perfect for either gender, but there are also soldiers and blue toys marketed only for boys and Barbie dolls or ponies that are marketed towards girls. Plus notice how “toys for girls” are always things like dolls and pink fluffy unicorns whereas “toys for boys” are monster trucks and wrestling toys. What type of message is that for our kids? There are times when I look at this big crazy world and I’m afraid for my daughter. It’s awfully hard to be a girl in this world, and often times I wonder how I can help prepare her for the battle she’ll have to fight every day of her life. The best I can do is teach her how to be a strong, independent, feminist girl. In teaching her this, I can also give her powerful role models and tools to help prepare her. While toys have often been a clear distinctive mark between the two sexes, it is high time that we work towards removing the disparity! Boys should be able to play with Barbies as much as girls deserve to play fun space games if they so wish! So today, I’m sharing with you some awesome feminist toys for raising strong girls, and also boys because that’s how we roll around here. Boys can be strong and feminist and support their female friends/sisters/colleagues/etc. too.

Feminist Toys for Strong Girls (& Boys)

Each of these toys show that women can be strong, independent, and that they can achieve anything they put their minds to. They’re powerful teaching tools to teach children about the amazing feminist women who’ve changed the world for the better. They open up discussion, and allow children to have positive role models that are greater than average.

Fantastic Feminist Dolls

Many little girls and boys will enjoy playing with dolls, why not provide them something a little different than the norm? Grab them a fierce feminist doll, and teach them about the woman or story behind that doll. They can carry their role model with them as they go…

Soft Feminist Dolls

Here are the cute and cuddly, the feminist dolls your little can snuggle up with and love on.

Other Feminist Dolls

Aside from the cuddly kind, there are lots of other kinds of dolls to play with… Here are some of my favorite non-soft dolls that inspire girls and boys to look up to strong women while they plan.

Other Feminist Toys

Not one for dolls? That’s okay-there are lots of other options out there for your little ones to play with and learn from. Here are some great ones…

Feminist Finger Puppets

Finger puppets are one of the best ways to teach and learn… You can act out a play and teach the little ones all about the person you’re wearing on your finger. Here are a couple fun ones…

Dress Up Fun

Some kids really love to dress up when they plan, here are some wonderful dress up costumes to raise strong women.

Feminist Coloring Books

How about that budding artist? Here are some coloring/activity books that your little can color in and learn about strong independent women.

Feminist Games/Puzzles

How about learning about strong women through fun games and puzzles? Just wait, here are a few of those for you too…

Other Feminist Toys

And those feminist toys that can’t be categorized, but are still amazing… Look no further than here: