Unlike plastic toys, wooden toys for babies and toddlers last longer while also being more environmentally friendly. That should appeal to most parents today but if the biodegradability of these wooden toys does not speak to you perhaps the look of these toys will. In addition to being fun for babies and toddlers, wooden toys tend to look less flashy and more chill which might work best for parents with understated design sensibilities.
Popularity in Montessori and Waldorf classrooms has made wooden toys a mainstay for many parents looking to buck the trend of cheap plastic toys. These toys foster curiosity and creativity all while looking stylish (think Scandinavian design) or even folkish. If you would like to find some great wooden toys for your young child scroll through our picks below to find the right ones for your little one!
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Manhattan Toy Wimmer-Ferguson Loopsy Teether and Clutching Toy
$16.94 at the time of publication.
The Wimmer-Ferguson Teether and Clutching Toy has three wooden beads that are intertwined with soft, pliable BPA-free loops for teething or gumming babies designed to help with hand-eye coordination and motor skill development. Again, this is made of non-toxic materials to keep your teething little one safe.
Manhattan Toy Artful Skwish Rattle and Teether Grasping Activity Toy
$29.99 at the time of publication.
This squishy rattle from the esteemed Manhattan Toy Store is great for helping your baby develop gross motor skills. It’s a rattle, a grasping toy, and a teething product all in one. This one is great for children up to 5 years of age. It is made of all non-toxic materials to keep baby safe.
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Wood Baby Rattle Teether by Homi Baby
$13.39 at the time of publication.
This is one of our favorite wooden toys for babies and toddlers on the list. It’s a Montessori-style grasping baby rattle with teething components. The rattle is made in the USA of hard maple and birch to create the smoothest toy for your baby. These rattles use water-based, 100% non-toxic paints, dyes, and sealers to create the prettiest and safest toy for your little one.
Promise Babe Organic Wooden Baby Push Toys (2-Pieces)
$13.99 at the time of publication.
Best for children ages 3 and over, these push wooden toys are excellent for fine motor development and sensory skills. Promise Babe’s wooden toys are made from natural beech wood, with no paint, only sanding. Unlike silicone, wood will not easily absorb dust and does not need to be washed with water. Vroom vroom!
Guidecraft Peekaboo Lock Boxes with Storage Tray
$78.51 at the time of publication.
This set of six lock boxes is captivating to toddlers, who love anything that resembles real-world, adult objects. Each box has a different latch that tiny fingers can work to open, revealing a wooden block that fits the hole at the top of the box. They then, remove the blocks, close the latch, and start the process all over again. It’s an exceptional wooden toy for children ages 2 and older.
PlanToys Wooden Beehives Sorting Game
$30 at the time of publication.
This wooden toy game is best for kids ages 3 and over. Toddlers will live for the challenge of using wooden tongs to remove these wooden bees and put them back in their hive. Matching the bees to their hives also helps promote color recognition. How cute! This wooden toy is sustainably crafted from chemical-free rubberwood trees, formaldehyde-free glues, organic pigments, and water-based dyes.
PlanToys Solid Drum for Children
$29.95 at the time of publication.
This toy is best for children ages 19 months to 5 years of age. Instruments (or anything a child can bang on) are popular as they foster a curiosity for music. This one is even more fun because depending on where your child hits the drum, the note changes.
CARLORBO Pretend Play Food Set
$22.99 at the time of publication.
Each wooden orange, banana, lime, lemon, and avocado in this set is realistically painted with eco-friendly paint. The wooden toys can be “cut” in half for serving using a wooden knife. After your toddler has cut the produce, they can be put back together again using magnets. This wooden toy is best for kids ages 2 years and older.
Melissa & Doug Service Station Parking Garage
$24.99 at the time of publication.
This parking garage is a two-level, carry-all service station and parking garage. It includes a car wash, a numbered parking garage, a gas pump, a garage with doors, an elevator, and two painted cars. Melissa & Doug is known for making excellent toys that fully engage young children and this station would be no exception. It’s best for children ages 3-6.
16 Balancing Wooden Blocks
$17.99 at the time of publication.
This excellent, wooden toy set features oddly shaped blocks that can be stacked and balanced on top of one another. It comes with 16 colorful (yet kid-safe) blocks that help children with skills like counting, stacking, matching, and shape and color recognition. These sensory toys are best for children ages 3 and over.
There you go! We hope you found some great wooden toys for your baby or toddler and that you will throw one or two in your cart. Not only do these toys look fantastic, but they are also fun for kids, and are better for the environment! What’s not to love?