Today’s Trends in Wood Toys

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Parents following the pulse of the toy world have certainly noticed the influx of wood toys on the market today. At Lusso Baby, we’ve recently blogged about Italian wood toys and wood ride-on toys.

It makes sense that we like safe and natural wood. We’re also big fans of organic fabrics including cotton and bamboo (not to mention those biodegradable corn plastic products from Dandelion!) as well as recycled and post-consumer materials.

So if you’ve been wondering, “why wood?” as the latest trend in toys, keep reading for the whole scoop.

A viable alternative to plastic toys
When looking for toys that can stand up to hours and hours of active play, plastics were a sensible choice for decades. Now that we’re learning about the effects of BPA, some parents are now uncomfortable with plastics all together.

Ethically sourced and produced
In keeping with the priorities of health and safety, wood toys are often produced as ethically as possible. Many manufacturers make a point of using renewable, sustainable woods like rubberwood, medium density fibreboard or MDF, and bamboo. Finished with safe and non-toxic paints, wood toys can be made with completely natural material.

Ideal for playrooms and public play spaces
Wood toys have the advantage of being made from natural material, yet they’re easy to clean, making them a good fit for family restaurants, doctor’s offices, child care centres, and any other space frequented by many different children.

Wood toys are nostalgic for parents – and grandparents
Some of our most beloved, time-tested classic toys have been made of wood for thousands of years. Spinning tops, building blocks, and animal figurines served as some of the first items to be considered toys.

It’s a versatile medium
For a toy manufacturer, working with wood is an excellent choice as it’s an ideal material for everything from play furniture to dolls, vehicles, and figurines. Wood works well for crafting puzzles, building blocks, and other games.

Sophisticated and classic look
Wood toys are aesthetically pleasing for parents and children. Today’s parents are looking for toys and play furniture that engages their children, but also something that looks good in their home. Discerning parents who want their home to look and feel inviting for everyone often choose wood items for quality design.

At Lusso Baby, look for wood toys from brands like Educo, Hape, HABA, ImagiPLAY, KidKraft, Manhattan Toy, Melissa & Doug, P’kolino, Plan Toys, Sevi, Vilac, and more.

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