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Welcome to My Natural Wooden Toys Blog
March 24th, 2010
In our fast paced world it can be tempting to sit your baby or child in front of the TV to tune into the latest children’s TV fad, or pop in a DVD. After all, they have been designed by people that understand what a child needs to learn and develop, haven’t they? However, studies have shown that too much TV viewing can actually be damaging to a child’s development, and that toddlers should be allowed restricted TV viewing.
It is the physically tangible traditional toys that should be encouraged, rather than plonking a little one in front of a PC screen or TV. Tangible wooden toys will encourage learning through touch and will help to stimulate neural growth.
Manipulating wooden toys also encourages a child to develop dexterity, as well as hand eye co-ordination. The imagination is kindled and children develop a new world in which to play. There are a variety of wooden toys suitable for different developmental stages. Toddlers will be beguiled by brightly coloured wooden blocks or a wooden puzzle, whereas a child starting school will be attracted to the numbers and letters painted on wooden blocks.
Wooden toys have the added advantage of durability and longevity – think of the wooden rocking horse. They are unlikely to break or splinter. Many of the educational wooden toys can continue to have appeal well into school years; developing problem solving skills and pre lateral thinking.
At My Natural Wooden Toys we have a range of traditional toys to delight and inspire all ages.
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March 10th, 2010
When shopping for toys, the choice can be overwhelming. There are so many plastic toys out there to choose from, but there seems to be a growing trend towards choosing wooden toys instead. This change in shopping habits may be spurred by our new interest in protecting the environment, or a nostalgic longing to reconnect with our dying culture and heritage – or may simply be because these traditional toys will never fail to enchant.
Where plastic toys are concerned, they are often designed to have a short life span. They can break easily and once damaged, they should be removed from babies and small children who could harm themselves on sharp edges or small parts. Wooden toys, whether a wooden rocking horse or wooden pull toys are simply more durable. They will withstand many years of wear and tear by little ones whether stood on, thrown or dropped.
Due to their simple designs they often have longer appeal to children and can carry them through several stages of development. They encourage great creativity in children, which is essential to nurture growth and learning. The wooden rocking horse becomes an Arabian stallion in the desert, or the building blocks transform into a medieval castle: the possibilities are endless when a child’s imagination is captured. Visualisation is so important in developing and nurturing creativity, and wooden toys are guaranteed to support this.
Here at My Natural Wooden Toys we are pleased to offer a stunning range of well crafted wooden toys.
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February 4th, 2010
Within the first twelve months of your baby’s life there will be a huge amount of development and changes that take place before your very eyes. By the time your baby is entering their eighth month, they will start to become more mobile and independent. This is the stage were you need your wits about you as they want to move around and get into everything! However, your baby will still want you close by.
Traditional toys such as the classic wooden rocking horse will become appealing once your baby hits the twelve month mark, and the gentle motion of these favourite wooden toys will delight your intrepid baby. Babies will also enjoy pulling themselves up at this stage so wooden toys that are stable and fixed, such as an activity table will allow them to exercise their strengthening leg muscles. Babies love to pull themselves up and then cruise along furniture so keep a careful eye on your little explorer.
Babies are also learning all about cause and effect, so they will enjoy dropping their wooden toys and hearing the noise. They will also get excited about watching mummy and daddy pick it up again!
Other key areas of development are that they will begin to point and gesture along with making sounds to articulate what they want and need. If they get angry they will express it clearly by screaming and stiffening their bodies and they will delight in simple and repetitive games.
At My Natural Wooden Toys we have a wide range of traditional toys that will entertain your baby and last for many years to come.
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January 29th, 2010
Almost as long as there have been children, they have played with toys. Children who had no opportunity to play with real toys would make their own from whatever they could find, often pieces of wood or stones from the fields.
Boys and girls played with their makeshift toys, making up games and stories about the world around them that they lived in. Children are the same these days. Even when they do have toys at home, they love to go out and make up their own games from what they find around them.
An early game that was probably played was to use a stick as a horse to ride, as in the days when transport was all by horse it was natural for children to copy this.
In time, hobby horses were made of wood specifically as toys for children and eventually these developed into the wooden rocking horse. Although these days there is faster and more comfortable means of transport than horse and cart, children still love to ride on a wooden rocking horse. Here at My Natural Wooden Toys the wooden rocking horse is part of our range and children still love them.
By giving a wooden rocking horse to your children, you will be continuing a tradition of children’s toys that is hundreds of years old and your children can find out what has made rocking horses enjoyable to generations of children. A wooden rocking horse is part of the history of childhood that continues into the present.
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December 9th, 2009
There are many different types of wooden toys and most are a delightful gift for any small child. With Christmas approaching, it’s the perfect opportunity to make room for these unique wooden toys in your home.
Wooden rocking horses are traditional toys that have a place in almost everyone’s hearts. Just to look at a wooden rocking horse in a shop window conjures up an idealistic, nostalgic picture of a cosy fireside and a small child playing happily on their new toy.
So there couldn’t really be a better Christmas present for a small child. We at My Natural Wooden Toys have endless different designs to be chosen from – even a rocking dog or cat, if you prefer. One of them is sure to be right for the child in your family and receiving such an exciting gift will certainly make Christmas Day special for any small child.
Other traditional toys to think about as Christmas presents for small children are wooden pull toys, such as trains and animals. These toys are always popular and the pleasure you will get from choosing and wrapping these presents will add to your Christmas fun, too. These toys are also available from our diverse collection at My Natural Wooden Toys.
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October 22nd, 2009
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.
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October 20th, 2009
The simple wooden puzzle has been entertaining generations of children for hundreds of years. These traditional wooden toys were originally made by painting onto a piece of flat wood and then using a jigsaw to cut up the piece of wood into interconnecting pieces.
In 1760 the first commercially made wooden puzzle is recorded as being made by John Spilsbury. These puzzles were designed as being educational and the designs were of maps. He used these wooden toys to teach children geography. As his pupils fitted the pieces together they would naturally become familiar with the different countries and continents.
These days, many modern puzzles are made from paper but when choosing puzzles for young children, wooden puzzles have a lot of advantages. The most basic is that the large pieces are easier for a child to handle. Large three dimensional pieces are easier for small hands to manipulate and are often designed to show animal or human shapes.
As educational tools, a wooden puzzle can help young children develop sound motor skills and develop their ability to problem solve. They will also learn about the people, animals and other images that are on the jigsaw. Doing a puzzle helps the brain to develop deduction, reasoning, logical thought and the ability to analyse, which is why even in adulthood jigsaw puzzles hold their charm. On a physical level they improve hand-eye co-ordination and develop spatial awareness. However, one must not forget that all this learning is often an unnoticed process by children. For them, a wooden puzzle simply means hours of fun.
To see our range of wooden toys contact us at My Natural Wooden Toys.
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October 14th, 2009
The love for wooden toys is making a huge comeback as parents look for toys that are environmentally friendly and offer simple and effective means to help their children through the developmental stages.
There are so many reasons to opt for wooden toys. One reason they are starting to become a firm favourite again is their sheer variety. There are so many forms of wooden toys available, from wooden puzzles to pull toys, to wooden carts and cars.
The next reason is that they are well suited to child development. They stimulate pretend play and a child’s imagination in a way that plastic toys cannot. The simplicity and tactile quality of these toys stimulate children of all ages to let their imagination run riot. They improve a child’s thought processes and motor skills by allowing children to play simple games. The classic wooden blocks toy is still recommended by child development experts today as it can be used to create counting games, motor skills and in their bright colours and smooth textures stimulates a young child’s senses.
As gifts they are also beautiful and both parents and children will adore them. By looking after the wooden toys they are robust enough to be handed down from sibling to sibling and their classic designs remain safe for children of all ages.
For a wide selection of wooden toys that will stand the test of time with their endless charm and appeal, contact us at My Natural Wooden Toys.
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October 8th, 2009
When it comes to buying wooden toys for your children, there are many advantages over the plastic rivals on the market. Aside from the age-old charm of these preschool toys, the more traditional toys made of wood have a uniquely natural and appealing appearance and feel. Children are automatically drawn to this beautiful material and will hold these toys dear for many years to come.
Wooden toys are much more durable than their plastic counterparts and can be passed down from sibling to sibling. Wood has a naturally anti-bacterial surface which can not be replicated by modern-styled plastic toys.
When using wooden toys in the outdoors, be it in the garden or in the sandpit, these charming classics seem to fit with the natural landscape seamlessly.
Caring for wooden toys is easily done. To keep clean simply wipe them down with a clean, damp cloth using a mild detergent such as washing up liquid. Natural soaps are good to use on wooden sandpits for example without causing the wood to dry out and will avoid leaving chemicals on the wood’s surface.
To make extra sure your wooden toys are germ free, vinegar is a natural cleanser. For a very dirty wooden toy use warm water and a mild liquid soap and scrub gently with a nail brush to remove any grime. Never use harsh ingredients such as bleach or strong chemical detergents as both can damage the appearance of the toy.
By looking after your wooden toys you will have them for generations so that many children can enjoy the magic of the same toy. For more information on a full range of wooden toys, from pull toys to wooden rocking horses, contact us at My Natural Wooden Toys today.
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October 6th, 2009
When you visit a toy store you’ll find two types of toys. Firstly the new innovative toys that beep, flash and vibrate in glorious waves of colours. Secondly, you’ll find the more traditional toys that have lasted throughout the generations and remain childhood favourites today, such as wooden toys.
These traditional toys have been invented in the past and still enchant children across the world from all cultures and backgrounds. They are the classics of the toy world.
These charming toys will whisk you back down memory lane. The first classic is an absolute icon. At some point all children have coveted a wooden rocking horse. Little girls imagine themselves as a beautiful princess cantering on her sleek white horse and little boys wield their toys swords as they charge ahead in their imaginary battles to save the world.
The next classic is the wooden doll’s house and its wooden dolls. The set up of the house is simply magical with wooden doll furniture and tiny wooden kitchen sets. A variation on this is the wooden puppet theatre where kids can really let their imaginations and creativity run wild re-enacting childhood classics or making up their own colourful tales.
Pre school toys that are always cherished by boys are wooden trains. This toy will be a permanent fixture for many years and will be lovingly looked after.
These wooden toys aid the development of children simply and without fuss. The classic wooden block will never fail to occupy the imagination of growing toddlers and no amount gadgetry will surpass it.
Contact My Natural Wooden Toys where we have a wide range of wooden toy classics.
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