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Wooden Toys and Games Great For Learning

LilSugar — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 03:15:03 PST

There's something about wooden toys that feels timeless and classic - as if they're something to be passed on. We've taken it one step further and found wooden toys that offer a learning opportunity, too. From games that teach balance to those that strengthen memory, these nine wooden toys are both fun and educational.

5 Wooden Play Tables For Some Old-School Fun

Kate Stahl — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:34:16 PST

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 way into tiny mouths (I removed any choking hazards for my lil one). Play tables come in all shapes and sizes, but we picked five of our favorites, all sure to become heirlooms.

Eco-Friendly Blocks Can Really Stack Up

LilSugar — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 04:00:04 PST

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!

Have a Rockin' Good Time on Wooden Ride-On Toys

Rebecca M Gruber — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:05:00 PST

There's something very traditional about a rocking toy in a lil one's nursery. Even if they're not big enough to ride it, the toy makes a perfect accent piece until it is put to use. For years wooden versions have added just a touch more charm to a traditional baby's room, but today they are anything but stodgy. We've rounded up five wooden rockers to suit any nursery style from classic to ultra-modern!

Clockwise from top left: Radio Flyer's Classic Wood Rocking Horse ($100), Cabinfield's Classic Rocking Airplane ($340), Italtrike's ABC Chocolate Rocking Horse ($78), Plan Toy's Arabian Rocking Horse ($63), J.I.P.'s Wooden Rocking Scooter Chair ($100).

OnSugar: Eco-Friendly Wooden Stackers

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 04:00:26 PDT

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 by cool mum based in Indiana, Imagination Kids create products from sustainably harvested wood, AP Certified non-toxic paint and natural wood polish.Imagination Kids offer the most adorable colourful wooden toys from helicopters to stackers that will entertain children for ages. Fantastic wooden toys like these not only look gorgeous but they encourage children to use and explore their imaginations through play.

I am loving the rainbow stackers and have purchased these for the Baxter, not only do they look gorgeous in the nursery, they are so much fun. Tyler often takes them out for a play and creates visual patterns, sorts them into size, uses them as tunnels for his cars.

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Jigsaw Jumble: Six Puzzles That Inspire

babysugar — Wed, 05 May 2010 07:00:44 PDT

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.

Delightful and Entertaining Wooden Toys

babysugar — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 14:00:08 PST

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 until it reaches the bottom and awaits their excited lil hands.

For parents who love the authenticity of wooden toys but don't need the candy, there are various other old-school gadgets that are sure to be crowd-pleasers for young and old folk alike.

Handcrafted Wooden Dexterity Game Toy ($13)	Handcrafted Wooden Jelly Bean Machine Dispenser
Pyramid Puzzle Handcrafted Wooden Brain Teaser ($15)	Handcrafted Flying Fred Acrobat Toy ($17)
Handcrafted Wooden Sliding Sarie ($18)	Handcrafted Flying Machine Toy ($12)
Handcrafted Childrens Hopping Rabbit Pull ($24)	Wooden Handcrafted Unique Twirl Climber ($15)

The 12 Ages of Christmas: 1-Year-Olds

babysugar — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:30:38 PST

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 aiding in their motor skill development. Babies will find it fascinating while toddlers keep coming back for more. It is a gift that keeps on giving. While the price tag on this toy may result in a bit of sticker shock, one can take solace in the fact that it's essentially five toys wrapped up into one. Even better, the toys stay put so there's absolutely no cleanup required when playtime is over. There's a reason why most every kid-friendly store and doctor's office has some shape or form of this toy - it's a hit!

Toy Box: Eco-Friendly Musical Toys

LilSugar — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:00:00 PDT

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 compare and differentiate sounds, specializes in brightly colored wooden toys for kids up through preschool age. Their sturdy products are made from rubber wood, non-formaldehyde glue and water-based dyes and inks. French company, Boikido, designs wooden toys featuring their own characters for kids up to four-years-old that meet the highest European safety standards. Check out other fun picks below!

Eco Solid Drum - Sold Out	Boikido Wooden Musical Play Table - Sold Out
Plan Toys music band - Sold Out	Boikido Wooden Musical Set - Sold Out
Eco Concertina - $24.00	Eco Click Clack Roller - $39.99
Banjo - Sold Out	Boikido Wooden Giraffe Xylophone - Sold Out
Xylophone - Sold Out

Toy Box: Automoblox

LilSugar — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 13:00:52 PST

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 can be used to create new, modern designs each time. Available in a variety of sizes, the mix and match nature of the toys make them endlessly fun for the lil ones and are great for passing time while waiting in line or sitting in a restaurant.