5 Wooden Play Tables For Some Old-School Fun


Updated 01/30/12 11:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Activity Tables For Kids Play

If you haven't added a play table to your toy collection, we highly recommend it! A combo of activities means extra playtime for kids of all ages, and when you invest in a slightly more expensive, but doubly sturdy wooden table, even cruisers can join in on the fun, as the table gives new standers support while they explore. Just be sure to supervise, as small pieces have a way of making their Read more

Eco-Friendly Blocks Can Really Stack Up


Updated 01/28/11 4:05 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

All-Natural Wooden Block Toys

Blocks have been a staple in the toy chest for many years, but that doesn't mean they are boring! As these beautiful, well-designed sets from Etsy show, the building toys can be a perfect, all-natural, and eco-friendly addition to your lil ones toy rotation. Check out some of our favorites in the slideshow! Read more

OnSugar: Eco-Friendly Wooden Stackers


Updated 08/23/10 4:05 AM · Posted by OnSugar Blog · 0 comments

Wooden Toys For Kids

Lots of moms like to share their latest finds and Hansel and Gretel is no different. She shares some great eco-friendly toys in the latest post on her OnSugar Blog. Looking at the nursery, I still needed something to brighten it up. So whenever I am looking for color and inspiration I always turn to Etsy. I found these gorgeous eco-friendly wooden stackers that instantly took my fancy. Created Read more

Jigsaw Jumble: Six Puzzles That Inspire


Updated 05/05/10 7:05 AM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Wooden Puzzles For Kids

Before families can gather around the table to complete a true jigsaw puzzle, lil ones must master smaller versions designed expressly for their hands. Chunky, five to 10 piece puzzles can be constructed quickly to stay within their attention span. Here are six versions that may inspire wee ones to start building. Read more

Delightful and Entertaining Wooden Toys


Updated 01/05/10 2:05 PM · Posted by babysugar · 0 comments

Delightful and Entertaining Wooden Toys

One of the highlights of visiting grandpa's house is the ability to load up on jelly beans. My dad keeps a gumball machine full of the colored beans waiting for visitors, especially the tiny ones. The only thing that could make the tradition better would be making a spectacle of it, which is exactly what this jelly bean dispensing toy does. Youngsters can watch the treat trickle down the levels Read more

The 12 Ages of Christmas: 1-Year-Olds


Updated 12/20/09 8:36 PM · Posted by babysugar · 2 comments

Gift for One-Year-Old Children

Instead of the 12 days of Christmas, we're celebrating the ages and the toys that go along with them. Keep an eye out for your age group as we tick along throughout the season! On the first day of Christmas, yours truly gave to thee... a wooden bead maze! Perfect for youngsters trying to wrap their wee brains around new concepts, this big block can help teach colors, letters and numbers while Read more

Toy Box: Eco-Friendly Musical Toys


Updated 04/13/09 5:00 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Eco Friendly Musical Toys

It's becoming easier than ever to turn your little drummer boy into an Eco-friendly musician with all of the wooden instruments currently on the market. Revving up to celebrate Earth Day, we noticed that there are several toy manufacturers taking the lead in creating products for a variety of skill levels. Plan Toys, the makers of this great percussion set that encourages lil ones to Read more

Toy Box: Automoblox


Updated 01/21/09 9:00 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Encouraging your lil wrecking crew to have at a brand new toy may sound like a recipe for disaster, but that's just what the team behind Automoblox had in mind when they developed their line of vehicles. Each automobile comes with a wooden body and plastic wheels, windows and people that are interchangeable between vehicles. Using a color and shape coding system, the plastic pieces Read more

Ecotot: Wishbone Bike


Updated 02/18/09 1:09 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 1 comment

Wishbone Bike

Running bikes, long popular in Europe, have become all the rage on this side of the pond with their wooden frames, low seats and ability to instill balance in their users. One of the latest versions to hit the stores is the Wishbone Bike ($250), a three-in-one unit that converts from a scooter, to a first running bike and eventually to a full size running bike for older children. With Read more