Long before plastic came on the scene, wood was used for making toys. It has many advantages over plastic including its natural beauty, durability, longevity and the fact that it is better for the environment. Children are attracted to wooden toys due to their smooth textures, natural aromas and pleasant weight. Here are some of the best wooden toys for boys available today …

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Top 10 Wooden Toys

Rainbow Sound Blocks Peek A Boo Ball Brio Railway System Abacus Ladybird Ride-On
Dinosaur Stamp Set Pintoy Wooden Workbench Shape Sorting Cube Melody Mix Safari Chunky Puzzle


Best Wooden Toy Blocks

Pattern Blocks Walker Alphabet & Number Blocks Magnetic Building Blocks 50 Coloured Blocks Coloured Building Blocks

Wooden toys for children are going to be good value for money as they are going to last. When your first child has grown out of them, they can be passed onto younger brothers and sisters and even onto their children and their children’s children. They are easy to repair if they do get broken and can be recycled if this is preferable to storing them for the longer term.

As wooden toys are made from sustainable sources, they are environmentally friendly. They are also biodegradable and self-sufficient as they do not normally need batteries.

Wooden toys are suitable for all ages of children. They are safe toys to give to babies, who are likely to chew on them, as they are finished with non-toxic substances and you can find various wooden baby toys including rattles, ring towers and other clutching toys. Development can be aided with wooden toys for toddlers. Toys such as building blocks, puzzles and push/pull toys are popular with this age group. Older children need not be left out either – expandable railway sets, construction kits and musical instruments are bestselling favourites.

The variety of childrens wooden toys available is quite immense. There are building blocks to aid imaginative and constructive play, musical instruments to develop a child’s sense of rhythm and melody, animal toys to learn about the world around us and shape sorters to build motor skills in babies. Wooden puzzle toys and educational games are wide ranging and help with hand to eye coordination and pre-school learning. You can then find a wide range of wooden toy cars, trains and other vehicles as well as craft kits. There are also more physical push and pull toys and ride on toys for a bit of outdoor fun.

Wooden toys have been found to be better for your child’s development than the more technologically biased toys which tend to suffocate creativity. As a wooden toy does not have a single purpose, the child’s mind can be stimulated to find new ways of playing with it which leads it being played with for longer time spans. They come up with different games every day and they are only limited by their own imagination. For younger children wooden toys are inviting and asking to be explored as opposed to toys with flashing lights and sounds which at times can create sensory overload.

There are a few popular manufacturers of wooden toys, including Plan Toys, Melissa and Doug Wooden Toys, Le Toy Van and I’m Toy. Plan Toys have by far the largest range focusing on wooden vehicles and dolls houses for the 3-4 year old range, which generally cost under £15. Their Car Transporter and Helicopter With Pilot are particular favourites with boys.

So if you can get over the idea that wooden toys are seemingly old fashioned you will find some great toys that your kids will enjoy and develop with. Your wallet will also appreciate the value for money of these long lasting and durable toys.

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