Step2 makes durable children’s toys and play products, from imaginative play kitchens and wheeled picnic sets to outdoor water tables and climbers. Its range also includes practical outdoor and home goods, while products such as the KidAlert! V.W.S. show the company’s knack for turning everyday family needs into friendly, kid-focused designs. Many Step2 products are made in the USA with US and imported parts.
The Simplay3 CompanyThe Simplay3 Company, founded by toy maker Tom Murdough after his work with Little Tikes and Step2, makes rotationally molded playthings and practical home products designed for everyday family life. From its Northeast Ohio plant, this veteran-owned company produces durable goods for children and adults, including imaginative play equipment and American Home items such as mailboxes. Its products are made in the USA by a Northeast Ohio workforce.STREETSBORO, OH
HABA USAHABA USA sells children’s toys designed for hands-on play, from developmental toys for toddlers to Terra Kids outdoor exploration gear. Its range includes imaginative tools such as an exploration magnifier and a four-way flashlight, alongside durable play equipment for the beach.SKANEATELES, NY
Little TikesLittle Tikes makes children’s toys built around active and imaginative play, from its recognizable Cozy Coupe ride-on to backyard play equipment and pretend-play furnishings. Based in Hudson, Ohio, the company also manufactures some products in the United States and supports owners with replacement parts for many of its toys. Little Tikes is part of MGA Entertainment, Inc.HUDSON, OH
Fun House Toys StudioFamily-owned and operated in Atlanta, Fun House Toys Studio grew from a 2017 YouTube channel into a small-batch maker of hands-on educational toys for children, families, and classrooms. Its team develops and 3D-prints learning activities in its studio, with products made in the USA and a focus on making lessons feel like play.CINCINNATI, OH