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Why choose wooden children's toys?
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All the advantages of wooden toys
For several years now, wooden toys have made their big comeback and appeal to both children and parents. Fun, eco-friendly, durable and transgenerational, wooden toys have many advantages to attract. So, why choose wooden toys for your children? From what age can you offer this type of toy? What other wooden elements should be prioritized for young children?
Why choose wooden toys?
Wooden toys offer many advantages, and this is why many parents decide to prioritize them rather than opting for plastic toys, for example.
Robust and durable
The first advantage of wooden toys is undoubtedly their robustness and durability. Some can be used for years without damage. Since toys for little ones are often roughly handled, choosing a wooden toy ensures selecting an item that is robust and long-lasting.
Eco-responsibility
Choosing a wooden toy also allows for a more eco-responsible choice as it's a natural material. You can even opt for FSC or PEFC certified wooden toys where the wood is sourced from eco-managed forests. If you want to limit your environmental impact, wood is therefore a material to prioritize.
Safe for children
Wooden toys are also usually designed to preserve the health of little ones. Generally, water-based varnishes and ecological paints are used for the finishes of this type of toy. This helps avoid exposing your child to potentially harmful substances.
Wide possibilities
Finally, wooden toys offer a wide variety of possibilities. Indeed, there are many varied wooden games and toys available on the market, which allows you to offer your child many fun and entertaining activities.
From what age can you give a wooden toy?
Wooden toys can be given from the earliest age. Indeed, the first developmental toys are available from 3 months onwards, and wood is already used in materials for toys intended for the youngest children.
Thus, from 3 to 8 months, you can opt for developmental toys. These toys are perfect when the child starts grabbing things.
From 6 months to 2 years, opt for what we call first-age toys. These can include stacking toys, blocks, small puzzles, etc. Here too, you'll have no trouble finding these items in wood.
Finally, you can opt for imitation toys for children from 3 years old. These toys are designed to imitate daily life with, for example, a wooden kitchen, a car garage, wooden gardening elements, etc.
What other wooden elements should be prioritized?
While wood is a particularly relevant material for making toys, it's also excellent for baby room furniture. Indeed, opting for a wooden baby room is highly recommended. Here too, you can choose sturdy, long-lasting, and eco-friendly elements. Just like toys, a wooden baby room can be FSC or PEFC certified, thus prioritizing wood from eco-managed forests.
Furthermore, by choosing an eco-friendly wooden baby room, you can opt for furniture also made with ecological panels and water-based paint and/or varnish to limit the presence of volatile organic compounds and preserve baby's well-being. You can choose certain wooden pieces of furniture, or opt for a complete baby room made of wood.
The bed
Choosing a wooden baby bed will provide quality sleeping accommodation that is both warm and pleasant for the child. Wood offers multiple style possibilities, allowing you to choose a classic slatted bed or furniture with a more original design, perhaps with vintage inspiration. You can also find convertible beds that will evolve as your child grows, transforming thanks to their wooden construction. The wooden baby bed can also be combined to include both sleeping space and storage.
Once you've chosen your bed model, all that's left is to select a baby mattress and bedding. Here too, you can choose natural materials to preserve baby's well-being, such as organic cotton for example.
Storage solutions
More than just a wooden toy or a wooden bed, a wooden baby room can include storage solutions made from this material. There are indeed many models of wooden dressers and wardrobes available. You can choose matching models to the bed to create a complete wooden baby room, or opt for mismatched furniture. These storage solutions will be just as sturdy and therefore long-lasting, serving well for both a wooden baby room and a child's room.
The changing table
Finally, the changing table can also be made of wood. You also have the option to choose a changing top to attach to a dresser, giving you a changing table with storage, then keeping just the dresser when the child no longer needs changing.
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