A big argument against wooden toys is that they can appear to be more expensive.  Many parents opt for the plastic alternatives instead, thinking they are saving money.  However, is this actually a false economy?  The lifetime value of plastic toys versus traditional toys can be very different.  Plastic toys have often been designed to have a limited appeal to children.  They will have been designed to focus on one particular developmental stage.  The manufacturer will be keen for you to then move onto the next toy to suit the next learning phase.

In addition to this, plastic has less durability than wooden toys and will often not withstand the onslaught of babyhood to toddlerhood.  Although a plastic toy may cost less it will entertain your child for less time and is more prone to become damaged.

Children are more likely to become attached to traditional toys.  The classic wooden puzzle will quickly become a firm favourite.  These simple pre school toys are intrinsic to the development of a child’s mental and emotional capacity in the early years.  You may choose wooden toys such as pull toys or farm animals for example, to stimulate their ability to create.  Wooden toys often have an educational element – wooden building blocks are a fine example.  The tactile nature of wooden toys encourages children to learn via touch in a way that stimulates imagination and creativity and will take them smoothly from baby to pre school age.

At My Natural Wooden Toys we have a range of traditional toys that will remain firm favourites for many years to come.