Whenever you enter the home where there are small children, you will be guaranteed to see an arsenal of toys and gadgets strewn across the house. Every room, and even the garden, will be littered with them. Children’s toys have increased massively in choice and variety and they are made from various materials from plastic to rubber, synthetic fibre and wood.

You may find that no sooner have you bought the latest gimmick toy, your little one has become bored of it or has simply developed beyond its capabilities. In this throwaway society in which we live, toys are part of the problem and having children can make being responsible to the environment very difficult. However, wooden toys are making a comeback and are a great choice for both saving money and saving the environment.

The most iconic of wooden toys is the wooden rocking horse. This classic toy has been loved for generations allowing both girls and boys to tap into their imaginations and have fun rocking away. The wooden rocking horse has evolved these days into various forms from a wooden bike, to a rocking dog to a wooden ladybird. The options are endless and are appealing to children who have learnt to sit up and walk, well into toddlerhood.

Wooden toys aimed at school-age children help to develop creativity and imagination by creating something new. The timeless wooden block set allows children to stretch their imagination building cities, mazes and towers. Wooden puzzles can help children to understand where things fit, for example, on a map of the world.

Wooden toys will hold their look and appeal for generations in your family. For a beautiful selection of timeless classics and new ideas, have a look at what we have on offer here at My Natural Wooden Toys.