Children’s Wooden Toys

Executive Summary by Kristy Annely and Daniel Millions

Childrens Wooden Toys

Play is an essential part of a child’s learning and emotional development. Wooden toys are a sensible choice for the very young. Children’s wooden toys include toys such as miniature farm animals sets for infants and doll houses for young girls and boys. Many wooden toys are also educational toys for young school children, such as puzzles, building blocks, and more.

Increasing concerns about toxicity in plastic toys have pushed wooden toys into high demand item in stores and catalogs today. The use of 100 percent non-toxic materials in children’s wooden toys, such as vegetable dyes and natural colors in the manufacturing process, is essential. Parents love them because they encourage imaginative play in their children, and the toys are not reliant on batteries.

Wooden toys are also more durable than their plastic or metal counterparts. While choosing wooden toys, certain aspects should be considered. It is recommended that infants and young children should not be given wooden toys with small separable parts as they may pose a choking hazard. For older children, toys like rocking horses and wooden toy train sets are ideal and helps keep them occupied using their imaginations. Most wooden toys, though a bit expensive, combine safety and durability.

How to Care For Children’s Wooden Toys

With proper care, your child’s wooden toys can last for generations. Wooden toys have a hardiness and natural appearance that plastic toys cannot match. As a natural material, wood has an advantage over plastic toys. Wooden toys should be treated with mild cleaners that will not dry out the toy’s surface. The best way to maintain wooden toys is to avoid strong chemicals such as bleach and detergents.

Wooden surfaces can absorb harsh ingredients because of the wood’s porous nature. You can use mild cleansers such as natural soap or a vinegar solution to cleanse wooden toys effectively. Natural soap will clean the wooden toy without drying out its surface or leaving a chemical residue on the toys surface. Depending on the amount of soil on the wooden toy, you with either use a soft brush, damp cloth, cleansing spray or a soapy bath.

A lightly soiled wooden toy is the easiest to clean. When a wooden toy is lightly soiled, you can gently brush any dirt or debris away. You could also use a 50/50 water and vinegar spray to clean the toy as well. Just spray the surface and quickly wipe the surface clean.

You should avoid leaving the wooden toys submerged in water for any length of time. Water can misshape wooden toys and mar the surface of the grain. Avoid steam cleaning the toy for the same reasons. After cleansing the wooden toy in the soapy bath, quickly rinse the toy and wipe it dry. You can place the toy in the rack to dry. Wooden toys are prone to changes in temperature and humidity. Do not leave wooden toys outside overnight or for long periods. The sun and elements can change the appearance and shape of wooden toys.

When wooden toys are properly maintained, it is possible for many generations of children to enjoy the same wooden toy. Wooden toys are valued in many households for their durability and natural beauty.

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