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Rockabye Critters Buckee Beaver Rocker 85081 (85081)

$103.99
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Happy Trails Dusty The Rocking Horse 80-BF003 (80-BF003)

$122.99
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Qaba Kids Plush Rocker 54-0007 (54-0007)

$93.99
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Happy Trails Clydesdale Wooden Rocking Horse M400004 (M400004)

$146.99
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Hape Quadrilla Marble Run Vertigo

$164.95
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Definition

If you are planning on buying wooden toys for your child, it’s a great decision that you have made. Today plastic toys have invaded the market and most of the kids are hooked to computer kid games. Wooden toys make a refreshing change in this scenario. The great thing about wooden toys is that they are durable and environment friendly. There are several varieties of these toys that you can buy and you should have your hands full deciding when you visit an online store.

Choosing your Wooden Toy

Why should you buy wooden toys?

Why buy wooden toys when there are cheaper options available? There are several reasons to choose these toys.

These toys are age old and help in the mental and physical development of your child.
Wooden toys are safe for your child to use.
Wooden toys are highly durable.
Buy wooden toys and your child will spend more time away from computers and smartphones and tablets. This is good for them.
When you buy wooden toys, you help the environment.

Buy wooden toys from specialized websites

Wooden toys are not available in every online store and you may need to find those specific websites where you can find these toys. This means that you will need to spend some time online so that you are able to pick up the toys that your child will like. Usually, you can use filters and find wooden toys appropriate for the age of your child and you should use this functionality so that your child is constantly engaged. Colourful and bright wooden toys are what you should seriously consider.

Popular wooden toys

Wooden games for kids are of many types. On one hand you have those wooden building blocks – when your child plays with these building blocks, a positive psychology gets instilled in them. The fact that they are able to construct something also improves their confidence.

Wooden trains are also excellent playmates for your kid. When the train zooms around in its tracks, your child is absolutely delighted. These toys are useful in the sense that they are able to develop the concept of speed and motion, something that will be used by your child throughout their life.

Apart from building blocks and trains, there are other wooden toys that are highly nostalgic. Because these toys are durable, you can even keep them for your child to look at these when they grow up. It would be nice for your child to remember their childhood at an adult age.

Options in wood

Wooden toys can be made of hardwood as well as softwood, the latter option is usually cheaper. Hardwood wooden toys, however, are sturdier and more long lasting. When you look for these toys, there are specific wood varieties that you should consider and these include black cherry, hickory and white pine.

What to consider in safety?

As far as safety is concerned, there are three points for you to consider.

Safety aspect 1 – you should buy wooden toys that have been properly sanded so that the edges and the surfaces are smooth. This ensures that there are no splinters in these toys and your child cannot get a piece of wood lodged beneath their skin.

Safety aspect 2 – you should ensure that no harmful chemicals have been used in varnishing and painting the toys. While this information is hard to get, one way you can ensure this is by buying branded wooden toys.

Safety aspect 3 – like the other toys, wooden toys can also have a choking hazard, especially when you buy building blocks and such. Make sure you keep an eye on your child when they play with their toys.

Wood is a completely natural element and doesn’t emit harmful gases. Hence, wooden toys are absolutely safe for your child.

Don’t forget to compare the prices of wooden toys

While wooden toys are more expensive than plastic toys, you can still save money by comparing the prices across online stores. Keep looking for those discount periods when you can also save money through free shipping (if not anything else).

Which wooden toys for which use?

The most popular wooden toys are the rockers. There is no beating the quality of these toys. The most popular wooden rockers you can find include Happy Trails Dusty The Rocking Horse, Rockin' Rider Domino Stable Horse, Plan Toys Large Scale Palomino Rocking Horse, Happy Trails Dagwood Dragon Rocker and Little Bird Told Me Pixie and Fluff Rocking Horse.

Apart from horses and dragons, there are also other animals that find their place in the designing of wooden toys. Some of the most popular ones include Happy Trails Cam the Rocking Caterpillar, Happy Trails Felix The Rocking Fox, Happy Trails Hamlet Pig Rocker, Happy Trails Henrietta the Rocking Hippo, Happy Trails Leo the Rocking Lion and Happy Trails Kali and Little Joey The Rocking Kangaroos.

Apart from animals, there are other items that are designed as wooden toys. Two that you should consider are Rockabye Trax the Train Rocker and Rockabye Bi Plane Airplane Rocker.

2. Rockabye Critters Buckee Beaver Rocker 85081 (85081)
  85081 Hidden surprises like squeakers and crinkle||Highest quality North American maple hardwood and safe water based wood sealant||Luxurious... More
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4. $103.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -45%
2. Happy Trails Dusty The Rocking Horse 80-BF003 (80-BF003)
  80-BF003 Ages 2 years and up||Recommended Weight Limit 80 lbs||Gender Boy; Girl||Product Type Traditional||Age Group 3 to 4 Years; 5 to 6 Years; 7... More
3. Store:
4. $122.99
2. Qaba Kids Plush Rocker 54-0007 (54-0007)
  54-0007 Comfortably rocks back and forth||Durable lightweight frame||Soft plush seat allows for hours of fun||Dual rail bottom frame for... More
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4. $93.99
  
  ~~$100.99~~ -7%
2. Happy Trails Clydesdale Wooden Rocking Horse M400004 (M400004)
  M400004 Galloping and neigh sounds (requires 2 AA batteries)||Hand crafted wooden core, wood rockers and metal stirrups||Recommended for children... More
3. Store:
4. $146.99
  
  ~~$227.99~~ -36%
2. Hape Quadrilla Marble Run Vertigo
  Vertigo is a dizzying, daring, lightning-fast Quadrilla marble run that includes three twisting funnels for a whirlwind ride. Quadrilla's Vertigo... More
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4. $164.95
2. Hape Dynamo Dominoes
  Construct freely with this set of 100 colourful wooden dominoes! Add special items like a bridge, rails, bell, and assorted tricks to up the... More
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4. $37.95
2. Magnetic Cannon Kit - Wooden Desktop Warfare Cannon
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4. $37.99
2. Hape Quadrilla Marble Run Space City
  Experience the stellar power of a Quadrilla deep space marble run! Launch your marbles through cosmic boosts and glow-in-the-dark loops to see... More
3. Store:
4. $135.95
2. Little Tikes Rocking Horse in Magenta 619854 (619854)
  619854 Rocking horse||Small size is perfect for small indoor or outdoor play areas||Seat is designed to keep kids from falling forward or... More
3. Store:
4. $87.99
2. Qaba Kids Plush Spring Horse-Style Rodeo Bull with Realistic Sounds 54-0016 (54-0016)
  54-0016 Comfortably rocks back and forth||Durable lightweight frame||Soft plush seat allows for hours of fun||Solid metal frame with springs to... More
3. Store:
4. $196.99
2. Rockabye Buzzy Bee Rocker 85038 (85038)
  85038 Made with luxurious fabrics||Base material Maple hardwood||Plays 4 fun songs to teach ABC's, 123's, colours and more||Made in the USA||Gender... More
3. Store:
4. $210.99
2. FireSkape Amish Small Deluxe Crafted Rocking Horse with Mane RHSD-100 Finish: Solid Oak, Mane Colour: White (RHSD-1001)
  Finish: Solid Oak, Mane Colour: White RHSD-100 Handmade from solid wood||Hand finished construction||Amish Handmade 100% virgin polyester yarn mane... More
3. Store:
4. $419.99
2. FireSkape Amish Unique Crafted Airplane Rocker Heirloom Toy AR-100 Finish: Maple White (AR-1002)
  Finish: Maple White AR-100 Handmade from solid wood||Hand finished construction||Classical Bi plane rocker design with spinning propeller||Heirloom... More
3. Store:
4. $424.99
2. FireSkape Amish Small Deluxe Crafted Rocking Horse with Mane RHSD-100 Mane Colour: Black, Finish: Maple White (RHSD-1004)
  Mane Colour: Black, Finish: Maple White RHSD-100 Handmade from solid wood||Hand finished construction||Amish Handmade 100% virgin polyester yarn... More
3. Store:
4. $419.99
2. FireSkape Amish Small Deluxe Crafted Rocking Horse with Mane RHSD-100 Mane Colour: White, Finish: Maple White (RHSD-1003)
  Mane Colour: White, Finish: Maple White RHSD-100 Handmade from solid wood||Hand finished construction||Amish Handmade 100% virgin polyester yarn... More
3. Store:
4. $419.99
2. FireSkape Amish Crafted Pony Rocking Horse with Mane RHS-100 Finish: Solid Oak, Mane Colour: White (RHS-1001)
  Finish: Solid Oak, Mane Colour: White RHS-100 Handmade from solid wood||Hand finished construction||Amish Handmade 100% virgin polyester yarn mane... More
3. Store:
4. $369.99
2. FireSkape Amish Medium Deluxe Crafted Rocking Horse with Mane RHMD-100 Mane Colour: White, Finish: Maple Black (RHMD-1005)
  Mane Colour: White, Finish: Maple Black RHMD-100 Handmade from solid wood||Hand finished construction||Amish Handmade 100% virgin polyester yarn... More
3. Store:
4. $499.99
2. Happy Trails Patty The Rocking Pink Pony 80-BF851 (80-BF851)
  80-BF851 Ages 2 4 years||Dimensions 28" L x 11" W x 25" H||Weight Limit 80 lbs.||Does not make any electrical noises||Gender Boy; Girl||Product... More
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4. $129.99
  
  ~~$176.99~~ -27%
2. Happy Trails Wooden Rocking Horse M400003 (M400003)
  M400003 Galloping and neigh sounds (requires 2 AA batteries)||Hand crafted wooden core, wood rockers and metal stirrups||Recommended for children... More
3. Store:
4. $146.99
  
  ~~$227.99~~ -36%
2. Happy Trails Plush Wooden Rocking Horse M400007 (M400007)
  M400007 Elephant trumpet sounds (requires 2 AA batteries)||Hand crafted wooden core and wood rockers||Includes a seatbelt for safety and wheels to... More
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4. $167.99
  
  ~~$252.99~~ -34%
2. Rockabye Poof the Lil' Dragon Rocker 85049 (85049)
  85049 Made with luxurious fabrics||Base material Maple hardwood||Plays 4 fun songs to teach ABC's, 123's, colours and more||Made in the USA||For... More
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4. $129.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -31%
2. Rockabye Kyle Crocodile 85071 (85071)
  85071 Fabrics from around the world||Musical fun! 4 separate educational songs to teach ABCs, 123's, colours and shapes||American water based... More
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4. $129.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -31%
2. Rockabye Rosie Elephant Rocker 85075 (85075)
  85075 Hidden surprises like squeakers and crinkle||Highest quality North American maple hardwood and safe water based wood sealant||Luxurious... More
3. Store:
4. $128.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -31%
2. Rockabye Sweetie Bird Rocker 85062 (85062)
  85062 Highest quality North American maple hardwood and safe water based wood sealant||Musical rocker with 4 educational and fun songs teaching... More
3. Store:
4. $75.24
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -60%
2. Rockabye Homer Baseball Rocker 85021 (85021)
  85021 Made with luxurious fabrics||Base material Maple hardwood||Plays 4 fun songs to teach ABC's, 123's, colours and more||Made in the USA||Gender... More
3. Store:
4. $152.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -19%
2. Rockabye Critters Owlita Purple Owl 85086 (85086)
  85086 Hidden surprises like squeakers and crinkle||Highest quality North American maple hardwood and safe water based wood sealant||Luxurious... More
3. Store:
4. $137.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -27%
2. Rockabye Critters Angel the Unicorn Rocking Horse 85087 (85087)
  85087 Hidden surprises like squeakers and crinkle||Highest quality North American maple hardwood and safe water based wood sealant||Luxurious... More
3. Store:
4. $129.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -31%
2. Rockabye Knight's Horse Play and Rock Rocker 85061 (85061)
  85061 Highest quality North American maple hardwood and safe water based wood sealant||Musical rocker with 4 educational and fun songs teaching... More
3. Store:
4. $139.99
  
  ~~$200.99~~ -30%
2. Rockabye Bella the Elephant Rocker 85045 (85045)
  85045 Made with luxurious fabrics||Base material Maple hardwood||Plays 4 fun songs to teach ABC's, 123's, colours and more||Made in the USA||Gender... More
3. Store:
4. $160.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -14%
2. Happy Trails Kali and Little Joey The Rocking Kangaroos 80-BF532 (80-BF532)
  80-BF532 Age group 2 4||Weight capacity 80 lbs||Gender Boy; Girl||Product Type Animal||Colour Brown||Age Group 3 to 4 Years; 2 Years||Primary... More
3. Store:
4. $108.99
  
  ~~$176.99~~ -38%
2. Happy Trails Sherman The Rocking Schnoodle Dog 80-BF168D (80-BF168D)
  80-BF168D Material Wood||For kids ages 2 to 4 years||Gender Boy; Girl||Product Type Animal||Colour White||Age Group 3 to 4 Years; 2 Years||Primary... More
3. Store:
4. $119.99
  
  ~~$151.99~~ -21%
2. Happy Trails Plush Rocking Penny 80-BF086P (80-BF086P)
  80-BF086P Recommended age 2 4 Years||Design Giraffe||Colour Pink||Gender Girl||Product Type Animal||Age Group 3 to 4 Years; 2 Years||Primary... More
3. Store:
4. $115.99
  
  ~~$163.99~~ -29%
2. Rockabye Lambkin Lamb Rocker 85046 (85046)
  85046 Made with luxurious fabrics||Base material Maple hardwood||Plays 4 fun songs to teach ABC's, 123's, colours and more||Stuffed Yes||Primary... More
3. Store:
4. $124.99
  
  ~~$187.99~~ -34%
2. Little Bird Told Me Chester and Fred Rocking Horse LB3020 (LB3020)
  LB3020 Maximum recommended weight 44 lbs||Gender Boy; Girl||Product Type Traditional||Colour Houndstooth||Age Group 2 Years||Hardware Finish... More
3. Store:
4. $305.99
2. PONYLAND Spring Horse Ride on with Sound BF-034 (BF-034)
  BF-034 Encourages balance and coordination.||Sturdy steel base with soft plush ride on spring horse||Gender Boy; Girl||Product Type Animal||Colour... More
3. Store:
4. $224.99
2. Birch Lane Kids Horse Rocker BLK2840 (BLK2840 31542123)
  BLK2840 Hand crafted with a wood core||Stands on sturdy wooden||Soft, plush||Age 3 4 years||Gender Boy; Girl||Product Type Animal; Traditional||Age... More
3. Store:
4. $150.99
2. Qaba Plush Standing Rocking Horse 330-037 (330-037)
  330-037 Material Plush, cotton and metal||Colour Beige||Traditional standing toy with a fun horse design||Soft huggable plush body with comfortable... More
3. Store:
4. $112.99
  
  ~~$126.99~~ -11%
2. Qaba Giraffe Plush Rocking Horse 54-0011 (54-0011)
  54-0011 Comfortable seat built into the fun character||Comfortably rocks back and forth||Durable lightweight frame||Soft seat allows for hours of... More
3. Store:
4. $99.99
2. Birch Lane Kids Giraffe Rocker BLK2836 (BLK2836 31542119)
  BLK2836 Lovable, cuddly giraffe will be a sure hit with any child||Soft and plush to the touch||Hand crafted with a hard wood core||Stands on... More
3. Store:
4. $89.99
  
  ~~$176.99~~ -49%
2. Levels of Discovery Kiddie Ups Carousel Rocking Horse RAB20003 (RAB20003)
  RAB20003 Photo greeting card included so the child can say ''Thank You'' in a memorable way||Kiddie Ups collection||Removable padded backrest and... More
3. Store:
4. $289.99
  
  ~~$325.99~~ -11%