Wooden Toys

​I love wooden toys for my son. I hate plastic and as much as possible I don't want to buy him plastic toys, so I always look up toys that are made of sustainable, non-toxic material like wood. Let's face it though, most toys in the market today are made of plastic, right? Most of them are BPA-free now, but still, there's something about them that just turns me off. I think wooden toys are so much more nice feeling, not to mention eco-friendly.

I admit I have plastic toys around the house too, like balls and trucks and even a rocking horse and booster seat. But I am consciously trying to at least limit, if not eliminate, plastic toys and go for wooden ones. When I come across wooden toys that seem interesting, I get excited. Here are just some of the wooden toys that my son absolutely loves and would always go back to:

​Melissa & Doug Latches Wooden Activity Board

• Open the doors and windows to reveal colourful animal friends!
• 6 different latches to fasten, 6 numbered doorways to open
• Sturdy wooden board with colourful painted artwork
• Teaches colours, shapes, numbers, and animals
• Ideal fine motor skills practice

Hape Walk-A-Long Caterpillar Wooden Pull Toy

• Brightly colored and cheerful design.
• Well-designed wood construction.
• Perfect for early walkers.
• Encourages active play.
• Boosts coordination, balance, and physical strength.
• Toddlers will enjoy taking this friendly caterpillar for long walks.
• Enjoy with family and friends for years to come.

​Melissa & Doug Rainbow Stacker Wooden Rings

• A classic toy every child should have!
• Includes 8 easy-to-grasp wooden rings to stack on a wooden base.
• Rounded base resists tip-overs.
• Promotes hand-eye coordination and concepts of colour and size.

​Hape Alphabet Stand Up Kid's Wooden Learning Puzzle

• Bright colors
• Perfect sized pieces for toddler hands
• Quality and safe wood construction
• Take the letters out of the puzzle and stand them up to arrange in alphabetical order
• Practice spelling three-letter words by setting up a base and letting your child add the first letter
• ​For ages 3-5 years