7 of the best wooden toys for toddlers and preschoolers
If you’re concerned about plastic toys and their impact on the environment, then wooden toys offer a brilliant alternative.
We’ve rounded up some of the best of the bunch and there’s sure to be something to put on your toddler or preschooler’s Christmas or birthday shopping list.
7 of the best wooden toys for toddlers and preschoolers
- PlanToys – Chicken Racing Car
- Galt Pop-Up Toy
- BRIO Rescue Helicopter
- TOWO Wooden Geometric Shapes Stacking Rings and Fractions Boards 8 Sets in One
- Melissa & Doug Food Groups – 21 Hand-Painted Wooden Pieces and 4 Crates
- Hape: Scoot-Around Wooden Ride On
- Petit Collage – Animal Town Wooden Building Blocks
1. PlanToys Chicken Racing Car
This car has realistic wheel suspension which helps it move like a real racing car. It’s made from sustainable materials and has a non-toxic finish. Suitable for babies aged 12 months and over it’s brilliant for imaginative play and for developing fine motor skills.
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2. Galt Wooden Pop-Up Toy
These cute and colourful figures bob up and down on hidden springs. Designed to nurture motor skills and colour awareness, it’s crafted from premium materials for extra durability.
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3. BRIO Wooden Rescue Helicopter
The BRIO wooden rescue helicopter has twirling blades and a little spot to pop the fireman in. This set includes the chopper, flames and the little man.
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4. TOWO Wooden Geometric Shapes: 8 Sets in One
This colourful toy features several different sets. It can be played with in lots of different ways and helps children learn colours, sizes, shapes, counting. This helpful toy is suitable for children aged three and up.
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5. Melissa & Doug Hand-Painted Wooden Food and Crates
A wooden version of the five food groups to promote healthy eating and imaginative play. It tucks away neatly in four little wooden crates and is the perfect accessory for a play kitchen.
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6. Hape Scoot-Around Wooden Ride On
This foot-powered ride-on sits on four wheels making it stable and easy to ride. All finishes are non-toxic and child-safe and it’s suitable for children aged 12 months to 3 years.
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7. Petit Collage Animal Town Wooden Building Blocks
This set contains over 26 wooden blocks in five bright colours. It features several wooden animals, 14 shapes and multiple patterns. It’s crafted from sustainably harvested wood and non-toxic water-based paints.
Find out more about this toy here.
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