Wooden Toys - Safe and Educational Gifts For Children

I have a love-hate relationship with shopping for gifts for all the children in my life. I love giving the children presents, but I hate shopping. So when I find a line of excellent toys I'm very excited. That's how I feel about handmade wooden toys.

Educational, safe, fun, and durable

Wooden Toy

My standards for toys are highly high. When I give a toy to the children I love, the toy must be educational, fun, safe, and durable. Plus, I won't give anything that has lots of small parts or needs batteries. I won't buy any painted toy unless it specifically says that it is lead-free and non-toxic. That's why I'm so pleased with the natural wood toys I found online.

Encourage imaginative play

The best wooden toys for children have a simple build to encourage children to use their own imaginations. They are sturdy sufficient to withstand years of active play without falling apart. They can be passed on to younger children, which is not only economical but also teaches children about reusing and recycling. Toys that are handmade are especially desirable, because they withhold craftspeople and help children understand the value of quality. Wood from sustainably harvested forests is preferable to wood from tropical forests.

Choices for every age

A good retailer of wooden toys has a wide assortment of products to pick from. With such range it's easy to pick the excellent gift for any age and any preference. It is true that from an early age many children show preferences for obvious types of toys. Retailers with vehicles, dollhouses, animals, and puzzles have options for children of all ages and interests.

Push and pull toys are ideal for children from one to three years old. Tool kits and trucks motion to slightly older children. Wooden construction block sets provide hours of fun and imaginative play for all ages. Games and puzzles are great for anything over five, even adults.

Personalized name board puzzles, coat racks, name train sets, and stools make excellent birthday gifts. Painted (non-toxic paints only) or in natural wood, they show that the gift-giver cared sufficient to order a special gift. Farm animals and miniature cars are classic gifts that survive well beyond the latest toy crazes.

Tool kits and kitchen sets are not only fun, they encourage children to institution their fine motor skills. Job-related toys educate children about the work adults do and start their thinking about work they might want to do. Wooden toys are not gender specific. Boys and girls of all ages enjoy playing with doll furniture, animals, kitchen sets, tools, vehicles, and occupational toys.

Learning by doing

Children learn by doing and playing, not just by watching and listening. Wooden toys stimulate their imagination and provide hours of safe and enjoyable play by themselves or with other children. The fine craftsmanship of wood toys teaches children about the value of potential and durability-a healthy alternative to the ever-present disposable buyer items. All in all, wooden toys are excellent products. I am delighted to give them to the children in my life.

Wooden Toys - Safe and Educational Gifts For Children