Our recommendations:

	Simple Hearth Wooden Play Kitchen by Camden Rose Our #1 pick and customer favorite Absolutely beautiful sustainably harvested solid cherry Provides endless hours of creative kitchen play Will stay a favorite over many years of your child's growth Made in the USA
	Fantasy Blocks by HABA A classic -- a great toy for any child, any time Bright colors, fun shapes, and wacky patterns Special blocks with mirrors, bells, and textures
	Solid Drum by Plan Toys A terrific first instrument Three warm musical tones Made from recycled organic rubber wood trees
	Zebra by Holztiger Simple design allows child's imagination to develop Large size is perfect for child's hands Hand-carved from solid maple with non-toxic, water-based paints

Why wooden toys?

• Encourage creativity -- The lack of flashing lights and commercial characters stimulates creative, open-ended play.
• Natural materials -- The warmth of wood creates a connection between your child and the natural world. Wooden toys honestly portray mass and weight. Wooden toys also help you avoid BPA, phthalates, PVC, and other chemicals commonly found in plastic toys.
• Eco-friendly -- Wood is a naturally renewable resource that can be composted.
• Long-lasting -- Wooden toys help reduce the consumption of plastic and disposable products, are good over a range of ages, and can be passed down to multiple children.

What to look for:

• Quality construction -- Well-made wooden toys are beautiful and will stand up to years of enthusiastic play. Look for hardwood construction from a company that specializes in wooden toys.
• Safety -- Avoid skinny pieces that can break, creating sharp edges. Make sure the toy manufacturer uses only non-toxic finishes.
• Style -- Wooden toys don't have to look like a lumberjack made them (though that is fine by us)! We have searched for toys that are not just fun to play with, but also natural works of art with sculptural appeal.
• Sustainable credentials -- Check the certifications to make sure the wood was sourced responsibly and the toy was made in good working conditions.

What to watch out for:

• Poor quality finishes -- A good finish has multiple layers and is resistant to chipping, fading, and cracking. Also look for saliva-proof, non-toxic finishes. Many of our wooden toys have a final finish of natural beeswax, which makes them silky smooth and easy to clean.
• Material sources -- We know you want your child's surroundings to be natural and earth-friendly. Make sure the wood in their toys is sustainably-harvested.

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